Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2004

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The consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to continue with the action as stated at the last meeting. Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated the chevrons will be kept in place until staff receives further direction. Case #7: 50% City Contribution on Street Paving Projects City Engineer Jankowski reviewed that at the July 20, 2004 Public Works Committee meeting the Committee recommended offering a City participation of 50% funding of the cost of paving Welcome's Road (segments which include l63rd Lane, Uranimite Street, 164th Lane, Sapphire Street and 164th Avenue). At this same meeting the Committee also recommended similar City participation on a project that would facilitate the paving of a St. Francis Boulevard frontage road project, which would also facilitate a TH 47 trail. Staff has received inquiries from other individuals who expressed interest in paving their dirt streets. At this point the 50% participation has only been recommended for these two projects, however, there may be the perception that this has become a City policy. Staff would like to receive clarification on the Council and Committee's intent. Mayor Gamec commented the trail along TH 47 is pretty unique, with the trail fee covering it and nothing on the other side of the street. He asked if any of the other situations are unique. Councilmember Cook stated he would like to see every dirt road get tarred because it is easier to maintain and less expensive down the way. This was offered to the subdivisions with ghost plotting on them by City Hall, and they petitioned against it. He would like to see this 50 percent offered to residents that want to see their road tarred. However, if the funds are not available he does not want to start offering it as a policy. Mayor Gamec expressed concern that citizens that paid the full fee to have their road paved may think citizens that would receive a 50 percent contribution at this time are getting a deal. The question is if there is enough of a factor as far as maintenance and upkeep that it behooves the City to do this. Acting Chairperson Elvig indicated the Committee discussed this earlier. It seems there is a significant dollar savings in a short period of time between maintenance and paving the road. On this particular section he does not know if they are setting a precedent because they are talking about splitting the park fees. Also, it is only one side of the road, whereas two sides of the road would be too burdensome in cost. Councilmember Cook stated the City worked out the comer on Welcome Street earlier, and now needs to spend $8,000 in engineering costs just to figure out what will be done. There are a loiof places in the City that are exactly that way. Mayor Gamec noted solving the drainage on Collins Drive was at a cost of $500,000. The total cost per household was approximately $16,000. Public Works Committee/October 19, 2004 Page 10 of 13