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Public Input On February 18th, a public information meeting was held at City Hall to solicit input from the property owners proposed to be assessed. These property owners all have direct access onto Jarvis Street. In attendance were 2 of the 10 property owners proposed to be assessed for the project. Street reconstruction - In general, the property owners in attendance supported the project but questioned the need for concrete B618 curb and gutter as proposed along Jarvis Street. They suggested removing the curb and gutter to reduce project costs. Staff informed them that this was discussed with the Public Works Committee and that staff recommended adding curb and gutter to better facilitate drainage, and to help protect the edges of the new pavement. It is staff's position that the concrete curb and gutter will pay for itself over the life of the street due to reduced maintenance costs. According to Elk River's cost estimate, the cost for the B618 curb and gutter along the City of Ramsey's side of Jarvis Street is about $41,500. Pedestrian facilities — Two of the property owners in attendance stated they sometimes walk along Jarvis Street and support widening the street as proposed. Notification: All required Public Hearing Notices were mailed to the appropriate property owners and were published in the Anoka County Union Herald. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: In 2014, City of Ramsey staff rated this section of Jarvis Street with a PASER rating of 2, warranting a total reconstruction. While this is not the worst street in the City of Ramsey, it ranks quite close and as such is included in the 2015 — 2019 5 -year CIP for street reconstruction projects. Though the adjacent property uses are different on either side of the shared segment of Jarvis Street, with industrial properties in Elk River and residential properties in Ramsey, Jarvis Street is designated as a Municipal State Aid Street by both cities and as such must be reconstructed to State Aid standards as proposed by Elk River. Reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2015 fits well with the current list of CIP projects including the reconstruction of Andie Street and 164th Lane in 2016. This is because access to 164th Lane will be required from Jarvis Street while reconstructing 164th Lane, so reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2016 would not allow for such access. The Feasibility Report proposes to use special assessments to benefiting properties to fund a portion of the proposed improvements. The use of special assessments must conform to the requirements set forth in State Statute Chapter 429, chapter 8 of the City Charter, applicable City codes, and the recently adopted Special Assessments Policy. In order for the City of Ramsey to meet the project schedule as proposed by the City of Elk River, a Cooperative Agreement will need to be executed within the next 45 days. The City of Elk River has been working with their consultant, Bolton & Menk, Inc., to prepare final plans and specifications for this project. Staff received a set of 90% plans on February 3rd and has reviewed the plans. Staff is working with Bolton & Menk to address several design elements, including stormwater management questions. City staff is also discussing stormwater requirements with the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization as related to the proposed widening of the road, but does not anticipate any significant cost impacts to the project at this time. As noted in the attached feasibility report, this project is necessary, cost-effective and feasible from an engineering standpoint, and can be constructed as proposed. Alternatives: Alternative Action #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #15-02-049 Ordering Cooperative Agreement for Jarvis Street Reconstruction and Railroad Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements; IP #15-20, as proposed by staff.