Minutes - Public Works Committee - 04/16/2002

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Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to why they are deciding to run sewer and water to the Ramsey Professional Building without them asking for it. City Administrator Norman replied that it was asked for as part of the negotiations. The Council approved that action in November. The only issue before the Council is the $22,700 for the B & B Carpet property. Mayor Gamcc noted that they could eventually use the easement for storm sewer drainage if it becomes necessary. Principal Engineer Olson replied that that was correct. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council authorize the $22,794 to B & B Carpet to assist them in moving Highway #10 access contingent upon execution of a purchase agreement between the City and B & B Carpet for acquisition by the City of fee title to the 42 foot frontage road across the south side of the parcel, acquisition of the right of access from Highway #10 to parcel, and the acquisition of a permanent drainage and utility easement over the said northerly 30 feet of the parcel. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to what the cost would be for Ramsey Professional Building to extend sanitary sewer and water to the building themselves. City Engineer Jankowski replied that they received a bid for $46,113, which would include extending the utilities to the edge of their property. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that they may have approved the Ramsey Professional action in another meeting, but they need to understand what is occurring. He stated that it sounded to him like Ramsey Professional was receiving a lot, but what are they giving back to the City. City Attorney Goodrich replied that the City would be receiving the frontage road easement the utility easement and right of access. Councilmember Zimmennan inquired if the appraisal value for the easements was about equal to what they would be paying out. City Administrator Norman replied that the appraisal value on what they are giving to Ramsey Professional Building is very close. On B & B it is significantly less. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the Ramsey Professional Building transaction is probably not a real good deal for the City, but the B & B Carpet issue makes it a good deal for the City. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that Ramsey Professional Building was very adamant about the fact that the driveway was moved, but that tums out not to be the case which minimizes their case. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if staff can research what the states total right of way needs are going to be through the City of Ramsey. City Administrator Norman replied that staff would put a report together. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to when the environmental review will occur. Principal Engineer Olson explained that there has been a lot of emphasis placed on the corridor to continue on with the next step. MnDOT has committed that they are going to place a high priority on the project. The bridge study is in their environmental review study and Highway #10 will probably have to go through the same type of process. Councilmember Zimmerman requested that staff impress on MnDOT that giving funds to Sherbume County and ignoring Ramsey and Anoka County makes no sense because the congestion exists in Ramsey and Anoka. Principal Engineer Olson agreed and noted that he had expressed their concerns. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City has an easement for Public Works Committee/April 16, 2002 Page 4 of 12