Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/17/2014

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Riley and Kuzma. Voting No: None. Abstain: Chairperson Backous. 5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 5.01: Review Updated Estimated Costs for Reconstructing Andrie Street City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and past consideration for reconstructing Andrie th Street. It was noted that the 2009 estimate for reconstructing Andrie Street and 164 Lane as 32- foot streets with concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along one side was $1,813,000 including indirect costs. If the 5-foot concrete sidewalk is removed and the streets are widened by 4 feet to accommodate two 11-foot drive lanes and a 6- foot wide on-road bicycle lane, the estimated cost including indirect costs is $1,647,000, or $166,000 less to construct the on-road bike lane. City Engineer Westby explained that based on direction from the Public Works Committee at its May 20, 2014, meeting, staff updated the 2009 estimates to reflect 2014 estimated costs for th reconstructing Andrie Street and 164 Lane as a 36-foot wide street with two 11-foot lanes and a 6-foot bike lane at $1,758,000, including 20% indirect costs for engineering and administration. This reflects an estimated increase of $111,000 in project costs from 2009 to 2014. Because the draft special assessment policy is scheduled to be discussed at the July 15, 2014, Public Works Committee meeting, City Engineer Westby asked if it would be more productive to discuss funding program options for this project in July or August. He indicated that given this project will not be constructed in 2014, the feasibility report can be updated relatively quickly, there is a shelf life for a feasibility report once approved by the Council, and there is no immediate need to finalize the feasibility report at this time. Chairperson Backous stated he has received comments about the design of this road and that a parking lane was not required because the large lots have long driveways. City Engineer Westby explained this is an MSA route so the project has to be constructed to those standards. Councilmember Kuzma stated he has also had several conversations with residents and received comments on both sides. He stated it is a contentious topic with constituents in this area and when assessments are considered, it will play a large factor. City Engineer Westby stated while this is an MSA route, there is a process where the City can request a variance to MSA standards. Chairperson Backous asked how this road became an MSA roadway. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated he does not know when it occurred but it does connect to MSA roads (Alpine Drive to Jarvis Street). Public Works Committee / June 17, 2014 Page 2 of 5