Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2001

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Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what the disadvantages were for not constructing the road in front of Danny's Tranny at this time. City Administrator Norman explained that sewer and water is coming from the north and without the roadway being extended in front of Danny's Tranny people would be driving on a private street owned by Commercial Asphalt. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if a document was drafted by the City, which stated that the City intends on acquiring the right-of-way in the future, would that satisfy the concerns of Commercial Asphalt. City Engineer Olson replied that he felt it would. Councilmember Kurak stated that it seemed as if the property in discussion will be redeveloped in the future and questioned why the City would pay to move a business that might be going away in the next five years. City Administrator Norman replied that staff would like to continue negotiations with Danny's Tranny. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he felt that the Council should first determine whether or not the use should continue on the property. He explained that the business has had a long history of failing to meet the commitments of the conditional use permit. City Administrator Norman replied that the property owner will argue that they are new owners of the business and will comply with the terms of the conditional use permit. Consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to do further research on the history of the conditional use permit and at this point end the project west of Danny's Tranny. Case #2: Update for County Ditch #43 City Engineer Olson stated that Improvement Project 00-26 consists of three phases. The first phase of the project is to maintain the ditch by excavating the deposited sediment from the ditch channel so as to eliminate the flooding of 153ra Avenue NW during periods when the storm sewer system has frozen. This phase of the project will not adversely affect the adjacent property owners, as it will serve to improve drainage. The second phase of the project is the construction of a ditch block. The Department of Natural Resources, as mitigation for the filling of Wetland 114P, introduced the requirement of this phase of the construction. The third phase of this project is the cleaning of the ditch between the ditch block and the existing unnamed wet pond to the south of the residential neighborhood. This phase of the project would serve two purposes: ensuring positive drainage once the water reaches the ditch block elevation and improve drainage in the residential area. To date the City has yet to receive signed flowage easements for the parcels necessary for the second phase of this construction. Authorization to advertise for bids Public Works Committee/February 20, 2001 Page 3 of 12