Minutes - Public Works Committee - 04/15/2014

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5.03: Update on Feasibility Reports for Garnet Street and Andrie Street City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and updated Garnet Street and Andrie Street feasibility report that removed the off-road sidewalk facilities and incorporated on-road pedestrian/bicycle lanes. He stated once the report is completed, it will be presented to the Public Works Committee at its May 20, 2014 meeting. th City Engineer Westby stated staff is in the process of finalizing the Garnet Street and 168 feasibility report and it will be presented to the Council on May 13, 2014. Councilmember Kuzma asked staff to also provide information on the estimated special assessment to land owners. City Engineer Westby stated the existing feasibility report did not include a preliminary th assessment roll, so staff will provide that information. He noted for the Garnet Street and 168 feasibility report, a difficult piece to complete relates to funding. It was hoped the franchise fee/funding program would be established but since that has not occurred, the funding will include a range of special assessments. Chairperson Backous stated the worst thing would be to do nothing to Garnet Street. He supported moving forward with the same procedure as used in the past. He stated he understands the suggestion to provide a range of assessments, but staff should not assume there will be franchise fees or that the percentage of assessments will change. City Engineer Westby stated the City does not have an Assessment Policy for full street reconstructions ($12,000 to $13,000) but assessments of $1,000 to $2,000 have been levied for overlays. Councilmember Kuzma asked if there are MSA funds available for Andrie Street. City Engineer Westby advised that all MSA funds are dedicated to other projects. City Administrator Ulrich stated it would be good for the City to have an Assessment Policy in place that makes sense, long-term, and to also set the standard for road reconstruction. He noted that the assessment calculation would not change if an MSA roadway because project costs to meet MSA standards would be supplemented by MSA. Rather, the assessment would be levied to the rate of a standard residential street. Councilmember Kuzma stated Andrie Street is a collector so he thinks it is unfair to assess abutting property owners for the full costs. City Administrator Ulrich stated in that case, depending on the road classification, the assessment can be made to the same as a standard residential street. Chairperson Backous stated that is the same situation as with Dysprosium Street. He asked if the Public Works Committee should consider an Assessment Policy. Public Works Committee / April 15, 2014 Page 7 of 12