Agenda - Council - 05/11/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Case #2: Review Construction of a Septic Pumper Dump Station in the City Background: Civil Engineer II Linton reported that staff has made contact with the Met Council regarding the feasibility of placing a septic pumper dump station in the City. The Met Council/MWCC is in the middle of a study regarding dump stations, which will not be finished for a couple of months. They did say a dump station in the northern suburbs is needed. The study may more clearly define the location of the needed station. The plan covers 0.9 acres and does not show the street access. Civil Engineer II Linton explained that the MWCC is looking at placing the first station near one of their plants due to the high volume of solids that result from dumping the truck. They did say the site should be approximately 1-2 acres, be on a 24" or larger sewer line with good flow and have good security. They would entertain a proposal for a station fi.om an interested party; however, they are not ready to participate in funding a station. They will be better prepared to handle such a request after their study is finished. Consensus of the Committee was to recommend that Staff continue working with the Met Council on the issue of the new station. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3: Review Construction Plans for Elmcrest Park Improvements Moved in the agenda to follow Case #5 Case #4: Consider Policy Regarding Street Construction in New Developments Background: City Engineer Jankowski stated several years ago the City changed their typical section of street to include two lifts of bituminous. Many developers are seeking to delay the installation of the second lift of bituminous until such time as a majority of the units have been constructed. The postponement of the final lift of bituminous does have an advantage. Primarily it ensures that the final wear course lift of bituminous is not subsequently marred by the construction activity caused during the construction of the units. The delay has also several disadvantages. The edges of the concrete curb are subject to damage from snow plows during the snow removal season since they sit higher than the bituminous base course that is being plowed. Similarly, valve boxes and manhole castings must be set at the level of the base course or receive a wedge of bituminous surrounding the casting to prevent damage to the casting or injury to the plow driver and plow. The lack of the final lift also causes water to pond on the bituminous in front of the curb and presents an unfinished look to the street for the initial residents of the new subdivision. At the present time the City has no policy as to how long the final lift of bituminous may be deferred from installation. Staff recommends that there be some limit to the length of time allowable for the final lift of bituminous to be delayed from installation. Motion to recommend to the City Council that it adopt the Policy Regarding Placement of the Wear Course Bituminous Lift.