Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/17/2009

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26 pavement, but a ten foot drainage and utility easement at this property could be obtained to allow for snow storage. Cu de sac -A cul de sac having a radius of 30 feet was laid out and found to fit relatively well within the area currently occupied by the existing turn around area. It is proposed that this be the paved radius for the new cul de sac. A right of way area having a radius of 40 feet would be acquired to allow for snow storage off of the pavement. Property acquisition for this cul des sac would primarily impact two of the four northernmost lots and could be accomplished without major impacts to trees or landscaping but would require modifying a chain link fence line. Property Acquisition - Additional right of way will be required to facilitate this project as outlined above. The feasibility study did not address acquisition cost because of uncertainty of existing City property rights at the time. A review of the land values as determined from the Anoka County Assessor's office averages $1.89 per square foot. It is estimated that land acquisition cost could between $30,000 to $40,000 assuming most of the acquisitions being considered minor takings not requiring "before and after" appraisals or the cost of court appeals. It would be helpful to know whether property owners are receptive to property acquisition based upon the per square foot unit price concept. The Council must also determine how property acquisition cost would be financed. Staff would propose that storm sewer easement costs be funded by the storm sewer utility. Street right of way costs might be considered an element of the street cost to be divided equally between the property owners and the City. Storm sewer - The storm sewer improvements were reviewed with the property owners and found to be substantially acceptable as proposed in the current feasibility study. Either the north or south borders of the property located at 18015 the Street appear to be acceptable for a storm sewer outfall to the lake. Schedule - The next step in pursuing this project would be to modify the draft feasibility study and subject the project to a public hearing. There would still be an opportunity to realize paving during the 2009 construction season under the schedule presented below: • February 17, 2009 March 10, 2009 • April 14, 2009 • May 26, 2009 • June 23, 2009 • July 28, 2009 • August & Sept. 2009 • September 22, 2009 Report to PW Committee results of meeting; get direction to revise study City Council ratifies PW Committee recommendation; directs staff to revise feasibility study and advertise for the required public hearing Hold public hearing City Council orders project and directs preparation of plans and specifications. (Assumes no petition against project.) Council receives plans and specifications and orders advertisement for bids Council awards bids Construct project Hold assessment hearing; levy assessment