Agenda - Council - 06/25/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I City Engineer Jankowski stated that feasibility studies are needed for approximately eight or nine sections of roadways so that won't be done until next Fall. Councilmember Hendriksen stated an important part of the discussion was missed. I-te noted that the maintenance schedule for blacktop streets is well known. But other types of streets such as dirt or concrete are somewhat ignored. He suggested that a discussion needs to be held on how to maintain these streets if feasibility studies to tar these roads are being done. Councilmember Hendriksen stated all should be treated the same so a policy is needed on how to maintain a gravel or concrete street should they occur. Mayor Gamec agreed and stated the cost of maintenance also needs to be determined. Councih-nember Hendriksen stated the options for the City are to order the project and pay for it, or to have the residents petition for the project and assess it. City Attorney Goodrich stated the City can also order the project and assess it, but needs a 4/5tbs vote to approve it. And, the property owner has the opportunity to petition against the project. Councilmember Anderson stated if the City decides to participate to a greater degree, it could be deemed a gift and not be legal: City Attorney Goodrich stated he has not heard of that issue. Mayor Gamec stated the City can set the fee and reviewed that if the project cost is higher, the City could put in more money so the project will happen. Councilmernber Hendriksen again stated the need to set a policy on how to address maintenance costs. Mayor Gamec asked staff to address that issue prior to the feasibility studies being done. 2) Update to Highlands at River Park' Councilmember Zimmerman reviewed the Public Works Committee recommendation that the City Council authorize Alpine Drive NW to be closed between T.H. #47 and Roanoke Street for two weeks to allow the project to be done sooner. But the Contractor would not be allowed to begin construction activities on Alpine Drive until a notice was mailed to the neighborhood and school had recessed for the year. Councilmember Anderson stated the issue of closing Alpine Drive had not come before the Council and asked if that was closed prematurely. Councihnember Zimmerman stated it was to start after school was out. Councih'nember Anderson stated the closing did occur after school had recessed. City Council/June 11, 2002 Page 19 of 30 -45-