Agenda - Council - 10/14/2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

City Council makes no change in the storm water pond maintenance practices and requests the EPB view the City's ponds and vegetation and assist in educating the public on what can be done by the residents. 2. Consider Drainage Concerns at 5220-156th Lane: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and noted that the standards of drainage ponds may not have been in place when this development was built. The current standards call for mandatory ponding on site for every new development. He confirmed in this case, the water does encroach on the resident's yard; it does not always stay contained in the storm water retention pond. Flooding occurs outside the easement area. He indicated there is other flooding in the area. He suggested staff review the drainage system and determine if there is adequate storm water retention capacity. He offered for staff to review and update the model. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to update the modeling, and to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a French drain, and to determine whether there are borings and remove dead trees safely, and to discuss a long term solution for the next few years. 3. Provide Recommendation on Elk River's Cost -Share Proposal for Reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2015: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and pointed out this is an MSA route. He noted MSA routes need to connect to each other. The design is built to MSA standards. He said the City of Elk River is proposing to put in concrete curb and gutter. The city of Ramsey plans to have the trail running along the road. The City of Elk River is proposing to continue the trail through Elk River. The addition of storm sewer will add about $88,000 to the proposal on the City of Ramsey's behalf. It does prolong the life of the road, so it would be a good addition. He pointed out the timing of this project is good, since this would be done in time to be used as an alternate route during construction of adjacent areas in the 2015 and 2016 CIPs. He stated there are grants available; however, the application must be turned in several years in advance. This project was not on the schedule to complete, and having it moved up left no time to apply for grants. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend to City Council to accept the City of Elk River's proposal, and discuss with the City of Elk River to begin repayments in 2016. 4. Provide Recommendation for Metropolitan Council Regional Transportation Policy Plan: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and noted this is a multi -modal policy and all forms of transportation will be considered, ultimately. He said staff would like confirmation from the Committee that they should focus on the following three items. 1. Additional investment to Highway 10; 2. Additional investment to Highway 47; 3. Long range planning for a future Mississippi River crossing to the City of Dayton. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend to the City Council that the draft response to the Transportation Policy Plan provide greater emphasis on the following categories: 1. Additional investment to Highway 10; 2. Additional investment to Highway 47 ; 3. Long range planning for a future Mississippi River crossing to the City of Dayton. Committee / Staff Input 1. Request for No Parking Zone on 150th Lane Across From Ramsey Elementary: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and indicated that the City is working with the Police Department during the busy times. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council not restrict road parking on 150th Lane at this time, and work with the Police Department as needed. 2. Review draft Special Assessment Policy for City Improvement Projects: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and noted the areas of the Special Assessment Policy that need to be considered and possibly revised. One of the more difficult measurements in considering an assessment method is the front footage. This item will require further discussion. He asked if the Committee would like to consider utility assessments now or later; or whether this policy should focus on streets. He noted there are City Charter complications in considering these assessments. The Committee discussed assessment percentages for road upgrades, new construction, reconstruction, reclamation, mill and inlay, edge mill and overlay, and crack seal/seal coat. It was agreed to suggest to Council to assess new 25% on reconstruction and reclamation, and overlays. Crack seal and seal coat should be equal to the maintenance expense.The consensus was to set the interest rate at 2%, and set the term for 10 years for street improvement. City Administrator Ulrich pointed out a standard amount should be set, however each project can deviate from the standard as necessary. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend City Council direct staff to revise the draft Policy for further consideration at the October Public Works Committee