Offer Resolution 7684, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2017-1, and move its adoption.

As per Resolution 7826, a resolution receiving a report and calling for a public hearing on the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project, Project 2017-1, a public hearing is scheduled for February 21, 2017. This agenda item is to conduct the public hearing for the proposed improvements associated with the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project and pass Resolution 7834, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project. This is a Council initiated project that requires a supermajority vote to move forward.

On November 15, 2016, City Council ordered the preparation of a preliminary engineering report for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project. The report was completed and accepted by City Council on January 17, 2017. This proposed project includes reconstructing the following streets:

• Shakopee Avenue from CSAH 17 to 11th Avenue

• Dakota Street from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue

On February 9, 2017, staff conducted an informational meeting for the property owners being affected by the proposed project. Approximately 15 residents attended the meeting. The residents in attendance at the informational meeting had some general questions regarding the design including sidewalks, street widths, trees and how far private services were being repaired. A presentation of the project will be made at the Public Hearing.

The total estimated project cost for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project is $2,582,000.00.

The project is proposed to be funded as follows:

30% of the restoration and street improvements for a residential street ($384,000.00) will be assessed to the benefitting properties. The remaining costs associated with the restoration and street improvements will be paid from the Capital Improvement Fund ($896,000.00).

Storm sewer improvements ($338,000.00) will be paid from the Storm Sewer Fund. Watermain improvements ($554,000.00) will be funded by Shakopee Public Utilities. Sanitary sewer improvements ($410,000.00) will be paid from the Sanitary Sewer Fund.