Agenda - Public Works Committee - 11/20/2001

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P.W. CASE # Update on Potential Projects South of City Hall By: Brian E. Olson, City Engineer Background: On November 28, 1995, the City of Ramsey received a petition from the residents of 151st Avenue NW, 152nd Avenue NW, and Flourine Street NW to provide a project that would provide the bituminous paving of those streets. In January of 1996, a feasibility study was prepared and presented to the City Council. On February 13, 1996, a public heating was held to discuss the status of the project. See attached. On February 16, 1996, the City of Ramsey received a petition opposing the project that was signed by more than 50% of the affected property owners. On April 23, 1996, the Ramsey City Council voted in favor of a resolution terminating the proposed improvement project. On January 23, 2001, Dave & Betty Pehlke requested rezoning on their parcel. The City Council directed Staff determine the easement needs that would be associated with the minor subdivision request. On March 20, 2001, the Public Works Committee discussed the Pehlke estate easements that would required and were directed to take a comprehensive look and to put together a list identifying all of the issues in the area. See attached Public Works Committee minutes. On April 24, 2001, the City Council had a case presented that included a letter of understanding that was signed by the Pehlke's. This letter of understanding was meant to not hold up the lot split so that a building permit could be issued. The City Council approved the zoning request, contingent upon an agreement between the Pehlke's and the City of Ramsey. Said agreement to be approved by the City Council at a later date. Staff requested a 60-day extension to work out the details. See attached City Council minutes. On June 18, 2001, the Public Works Committee discussed the area south of City Hall and gave Staff permission to approach the neighborhoods to discuss the possibility of an improvement project to address the concerns and problem area that were identified on the attached map. See attached Public Works Committee minutes. On September 20, 2001, and October 20, 2001, City Staff held informational meetings with the two neighborhoods identified to discuss the alternatives for the correction of the problems identified at the June Public Works Committee.