Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/18/2001

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Mr. Gubbe replied that when mature trees are removed and replaced with two to three foot trees it does not work. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to table action direct staff to research funding. Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson requested that staff have some options available to assist with the problem at the next meeting. Carol Nielsen, 14950 Argon Street NW, Ramsey, stated that she does not think that a fence is physically possible in that location, but felt that a lot of work would need to be done with landscaping to resolve their concerns. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there had been some discussion in regards to spading trees off the site located north of 153r'' Avenue. He requested that staff look into the feasibility of doing so and what the cost would be. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Discussion of Area South of City Hall City Engineer Olson stated that at the January 23, 2001 City Council meeting, Dave and Betty Pehlke appeared before the City Council to request the rezoning of the southern portion of their property to create two urban-size lots. On March 20, 2001, the Public Works Committee heard a case regarding the Pehlkes and their proposed subdivision as it related to development of the vacant parcel of land to the west of the Pehlkes and drainage problems to the east. Staff requested a 30-day extension that was agreed to by the Pehlkes. On April 24, 2001, the City Council had a case presented that included a letter of understanding that was signed by the Pehlkes. This letter of understanding 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 Pehlkes 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. Staff has identified the problems in the area and presented a map which illustrated the potential connections that could be made for the enhancement of the street, sewer, and water systems. Staff has also more clearly defined the needs of the easements on the Pehlke property to comprehensively resolve the problems. A map was presented to the Committee showing the potential use of the vacant land south of City Hall and west of the Pehlkes. For that potential development to occur, sewer, water, and street would need to be extended tO'acCommodate the urban size lots. A 66-foot right- of-way would be required through their property to extend the street, sewer, and water as well as a drainage easement directly east of the most northerly lots in the Pondvale Estates subdivision. The other issue that has arisen out of the discussions with the Pehlkes and neighbors of the area is the extension of street, sanitary and storm sewer, and water throughout the area. Staff requested permission from the Public Works Committee to contact the neighborhood to the east and south to discuss options and see whether or not they are interested. Public Works Committee/June 18, 2001 Page 8 of 13