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Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for February 17, 2016 to consider approval of the improvements along Payne Avenue from 7th Street East to Woodward Avenue and to acquire the necessary property rights for completion of said improvements. (File No. 19194B Assessment No. 165203).
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In the matter of the improvements along Payne Avenue from 7th Street East to Woodward Avenue.
Improvements will include roadway and lighting construction, the realignment of the intersection of Payne Avenue and East 7th Street, a new traffic signal will be installed, pedestrian walks and ramps will be constructed to current ADA standards, bicycle facilities will be created, medians will be removed on East 7th and grass boulevards installed and trees planted. The new realignment will allow for greenspace additions to increase the livability and reduce the stormwater footprint. Also, the necessary property rights will be acquired for completion of said improvements, as depicted on the attached Proposed Easement Map.
The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves:
1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,350,000, financed by MnDOT Funds, Ramsey County Funds, 8 to 80 Funds and Assessments.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 17th day of February, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated.