Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2011

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Councilmember Elvig noted some costs can be deferred if the property owner has the ability to sell a lot. Public Works Director Olson noted it has already been discussed to defer the utility costs until connection and the City usually assesses 50% on the roads. Chairperson McGlone stated support for a 50% assessment. Councilmember Backous agreed. Councilmember Elvig stated in this case residents already have a bituminous road in front of them, though well over due for reconstruction, so it is not like a rebuild from a dirt street. Chairperson McGlone pointed out that 10 of the 12 property owners had previously signed to get the road so he thinks they are on board for a better road and will understand the benefit of subdividing. Councilmember Backous agreed with the logic of doing a 50/50 split on the costs, noting it would then cost $6,200 /property. City Engineer Himmer noted this mill and overlay does not contemplate removal of underlying soils. Councilmember Elvig stated support for the City to cover the cost of soil corrections since the road was not built correctly. City Engineer Himmer stated staff will meet with these residents to review this scenario and find out if it is palatable. Staff will also prepare a funding recommendation, noting the Enterprise Fund may cover part of it. Motion by Chairperson McGlone seconded by Councilmember Backous, to recommend that the City Council approve a Garnet Street roadway project of the same width as streets to the north including concrete curb and gutter, full utilities, and a sidewalk on the east side, a 50 %/50% cost split, assessment on the street portion only, and subgrade correction to be paid by City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Councilmembers Backous and Elvig. Voting No: None. Case #7: Consider Authorization to Initiate Updates to the City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer and Water System Studies City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Elvig commented on the size of this task. City Engineer Himmer estimated a cost of $25,000 and timeline of 8 weeks. Public Works Committee / November 15, 2011 Page 13 of 15