Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/18/2005

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Chairperson Elvig noted that if they are going to eliminate the 142nd access they should probably wait to do so until the improvements at CSAH 5 and Dysprosium are completed. Case #3: Receive Petition for the Improvement of Welcome's Road in The NW lA, of the NE lA, of Section 16 City Engineer Jankowski stated that on October 7, 2004 City staff held a neighborhood meeting with residents of the unpaved streets located in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 16 to discuss the alternatives and process for improving the condition of their streets. These streets include 163rd Lane from Varolite Street to Uranimite Street; Uranimite Street from 163rd Lane to 164th Lane; 164th Lane from Uranimite Street to Sapphire Street; Sapphire Street from 164th Lane to 164th Avenue; and 164th Avenue from Sapphire Street to a point 300 feet east thereof. The streets will be collectively referred to as Welcomes Road. On December 10, 2004 a petition was received, which was signed by eleven of the 19 properties benefited by the improvement. A copy of the petition was provided to each of the Committee members along with a sketch of the benefited properties and a listing of the property identification number (PINs) and those respective owners. The process for improving such streets is through the City's financing policy outlined in City Code Chapter 4, which follows Minnesota State Statute 427. This is the process that anticipates the special assessment of at least a portion of the project costs. IN July of 2004 the Public Works Committee recommended that the City contribute 50% of the cost of paving these streets. Staff recommended that the Public Works Committee recommend to the City Council that a feasibility study be prepared outlining the proposed improvements and associated costs of improving Welcome's Road contingent upon the petition being verified for compliance with the required number of property owner signatures. It was noted that 14 of 19 property owners have signed the petition. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend to the City Council that a feasibility study be prepared outlining the proposed improvements and associated costs of improving Welcome's Road with the understanding that the City will provide 50 percent of the funding contingent upon the petition being verified for compliance with the required number of property owner signatures. Further discussion: Councilmember Cook inquired if the project would be completed this summer. City Engineer Jankowski replied that if the project is approved it would probably be completed mid to late summer. Chairperson Elvig stated that he recalled that there was an area of roadway that needed to be realigned that was going to be quite costly. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied that was correct. He explained that one section was going to cost about $10,000 to resurvey and realign. Chairperson Elvig wanted to note that the City Council did incorporate these projects in the 2005 budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Cook and Olson. Voting No: None. Public Works Committee/January 18, 2005 Page 13 of 27