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8 . Regular Meeting November 1, 2005 Page 8 Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding update on Post Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Sabas Avila, Assistant Director of Engineering Department, provided the Council with an update regarding the Post Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project He stated the goal is to increase capacity and safety He stated Post Road will be widened to a three lane road with enough right-of-way for a fourth lane in the future He stated the drainage problems will also be addressed during the road construction He stated the construction will include bike lanes on both sides of the road and a sidewalk on the west side of the road He also stated the delay with this project was because of the difficulties of getting right-of-way from Union Pacific, which has been resolved He stated this project will go out for bids in December, 2005, with construction to begin in March, 2006 He also stated this will be a two- year project Mayor Narvaiz inquired how the residents of this area will be notified of the construction Mr Avila stated the Engineering Department will be hosting a neighborhood meeting to provide contact information for contractors and the Engineering Department Mr Diaz stated he feels there should be well publicized construction information for the general public, schools and to the apartment complexes in that area Mr Avila reminded Council about the rising cost of construction, and he stated this project will be more expensive than originally estimated I Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding Activity Center Water Aerobics Program Fees The Council agreed by consensus to delay this discussion until another Council Meeting I Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding update on Pole Attachment Agreements Mr Mark Taylor provided a handout to the Council regarding Pole Attachment Agreements He stated he previously thought municipalities were exempt from the Federal Communication Commission Standards, but has recently found out that the City needs to comply with these standards He stated the City cannot charge companies on a per attachment basis, but the City can charge per pole instead Mr Taylor stated the two outstanding agreements should come before the Council in December, 2005 Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council direction of future agenda items 1) Mr Mihalkanin asked Staff to work with the Transportation Advisory Board to review a plan for implementation of the 25 m p h speed limits 2) Mr Guerrero asked Staff to compare fuel rates and consumption for both the Fire and Police Departments with surrounding municipalities 3) Mr Thomaides inquired whether Council would be interested in having the City Attorney look at an agenda item, which will I allow Council to communicate in public on a broader range of issues during Council meetings Mr O'Leary stated he recommends Council attend the Attorney General's Open Government Conference, which covers the new laws