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Louisville City Council Meeting November 19, 2002 Page 7 be accompli.shed. He noted the appraisals would be completed for right-of-way acquisition through two large parcels, needed for the alignment. Phare reported the Public Works Department has met with the Open Space Advisory Board relative to the open space property at the corner of Dillon and 96th Street. The Public Works Department is recommending relocation of the gas line. Public Service has estimated the cost of relocation at $300,000. Phare reported there have been a number of neighborhood meetings with residents and neighboring cities to discuss coneerns and issues. He stated there are two or three homes. which currently utilize an access easement off Lock Street and noted they will have to be given access of the new SH 42. He stated the preliminary design is approximately 60 to 70% complete and anticipated completion of the preliminary final design in late December, and for Council review in January. He stated the Professional Service Contract outlined the bid award for late May, or early June. That schedule has been extended with an alternative schedule for two months to allow a City review process. The City review process was not included in the original schedule. Construction is scheduled for the end of 2004. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Sisk commented on the elimination of one of the grade crossings. He asked if the construction schedule would be carried over to 2005. Tom Phare noted that. even with the two-month review process, the project is scheduled to be open to traffic at the end of the 2004 construction season and be fully functional. Sisk requested a timetable. Phare stated he could present bar charts estimating the proj ect' s pro gress. Levihn asked Phare for the timetable on the turn lanes at 95th and Dillon Road and ifthe lanes could be done sooner. Phare stated it is possible, but a quicker completion cannot be guaranteed. He stated there is an option in the bid proposal, to consider a bonus package for early completion. Brown asked Phare if he anticipated any reduction in cost of construction. Phare voiced his belief that cost savings would be incorporated into the features of the project. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney requested authorization to appoint special counsel, on an as needed basis, to advise on issues that may arise with respect to right-of-way acquisition. He anticipated that special counsel would have very limited participation, but stressed the importance of having someone available to answer questions. 7