Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2019

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None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT th 6.01: Update on Pavement Maintenance Plan for Ferret Street and 147 Avenue Intersection City Engineer Westby stated that on July 11, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution #17-07- 170 authorizing the preparation of a Feasibility Report for reconstructing the street in the HY-10 Ramsey subdivision under City Improvement Project No. 18-02. On May 22, 2018, the Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the proposed project and provided comments on design alternatives based on the potential for future development of the HY-10 Ramsey subdivision. Given the uncertainties associated with redevelopment, staff felt it would be most cost effective to bring the bituminous pavement up to usable standards, extend utilities and th concrete curb and gutter along 147 Avenue only, and not to connect the street to adjacent developments at this time. City Engineer Westby stated that staff prepared a draft Feasibility Report based on input from the DRC, which included an engin project was proposed to be funded using a combination of special assessments to benefiting properties, street reconstruction bond proceeds, and stormwater utility funds. Nine parcels were identified as receiving special benefit from the improvements. Four of the parcels had permanent structures, and the other five were undeveloped. Several of the parcels were listed for sale, including two City owned parcels. City Engineer Westby stated that staff originally intended to conduct a public information meeting with benefiting property owners of HY-10 Ramsey while preparing the Feasibility Report to explain the purpose and need for the proposed improvements, the scope of the improvements, estimated costs, the proposed funding program, and propose schedule. However, due to growing uncertainties surrounding the future use of adjacent parcels, staff determined it would be best to prepare a Feasibility Report before scheduling and conducting the public input meeting to help keep discussions focused. City Engineer Westby noted that on September 13, 2019 staff conducted the public information meeting. None of the benefiting property owners attended the meeting or called in advance to discuss the project. However, after the meeting staff was contacted by two benefiting property owners and both were opposed to reconstructing the streets at that time stating redevelopment was imminent. Since such time, staff has met with the property owners and the general consensus of all is the redevelopment is imminent so streets should not be reconstructed at this time. On October 23, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution #18-218 accepting the is no longer needed to the adjacent property owners request the streets be repaired. City Engineer Westby stated that in subsequent discussion between staff and the Public Works Committee, staff received consensus approval from the Committee to reconstruct the pavement Public Works Committee / July 16, 2019 Page 2 of 5