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5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The presentation by Poet Laureate Cynthia Bryant in Recognition of National Poetry Month will be rescheduled. There were no public speakers. Mr. Thorne read the proclamation for the "Days of Remembrance." 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS & OTHER MATTERS 2lLl!.l Plans for the Vinevard Avenue Roundabout Removal Proiect and Associated detour Plan (SR 06:099) Rob Wilson, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. Mr. Thorne asked what direction staff was requesting from Council. Mr. Wilson responded staff was requesting approval of the concept presented and to approve moving ahead with the detour onto Old Vineyard Avenue. Mr. Thorne asked if the project would be returned to Council for approval once the bids were in. Mr. Wilson said yes. Ms. Hosterman indicated the staff report identified the cost at $500,000 plus $40,000 but that the reality was the cost could be either higher or lower. Mr. Wilson said that was correct. The figures in the report are estimates and would not be confirmed until bids were received on the project. Mr. Brozosky inquired whether staff was requesting an authorization of funds. Mr. Wilson responded that only the design has been completed. Mr. Brozosky asked if the project's time line was for the construction to begin during the summer and be completed prior to the new school year. Mr. Wilson responded yes. The construction is scheduled to begin in July and take approximately two months. The project is expected to be completed soon after the school year begins. He further indicated that the project has been separated into two components in order to expedite completion of this portion of the project. Ms. McGovern questioned if traffic would be constrained along Vineyard Avenue to reduce traffic by utilizing the traffic light at Ruby Hill. Pleasanton City Council Minutes 4 04/18/06