Minutes - Public Works Committee - 09/16/2008

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City Administrator Ulrich arrived at the meeting. John Ewert, 5414 151 st Avenue, stated that he is concerned about closing 152nd because that will increase traffic through the neighborhood and there would only be one outlet on 149th. He stated that a while back there was an accident at the intersection that blocked the whole road. Chairperson Elvig stated that this is the perfect point about why there should always be 2 access points in and out of a neighborhood. Fire Chief Kapler stated that the City has been pretty aggressive, when there has been an opportunity, to get rid of single access neighborhoods. He stated that he understands that these sometimes meet with resistance, but from a public safety standpoint, neighborhoods are much safer with additional access points. City Engineer Jankowski stated that if the staff recommendations move forward, there will be 3 access points in and out of this neighborhood. Chairperson Elvig suggested that the Public Works Commission move each hem separately. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to move IP 08-31 Chameleon Street project forward and affirm the proposed full unit assessment for vacant property; and direct staff to review the grades at 17410 Chameleon to determine whether the planned drainage improvements should be modified. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the staff recommendations for the 151 st Avenue, 152nd Avenue and Fluorine Street project. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to move IP 08-34 151st Ave, 152nd Avenue and Flourine Street project forward and direct staff to: remove the closure of 152nd Avenue at TH 47 from the scope of the improvements; affirm the retention of the connection of 152nd Avenue to Helium Street within the scope of the improvements; and affirm proposed equal assessment for comer properties on the frontage road. Further Discussion: Chairperson Elvig stated that he would also like make sure that staff takes a look at costs for cuI de sacs versus connecting the road to Helium Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. City Engineer Jankowski stated that project 08-33 Ute Street, had an informational meeting last week and the proposed right of way was a significant concern from the residents in attendance. He stated that it appears that the right of way that exists is not in a straight line, so the City needs to do additional research on where the actual property lines are located. He stated that there may Public Works Committee / September 16,2008 Page 5 of 17