Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2005

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Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the sewer and water hook up for this site is from 143~d Avenue, and the site does not directly benefit from this sewer and water extension. However, staff feels the site plan is creating two entrances, on a gravel road, and precedence is that any project that has provided access off a gavel road must upgrade that road. The Staff Review Letter requires that Limonite Street be paved to City of Ramsey standards with concrete curb and gutter matching the width of the existing radii and that the existing sanitary sewer and watermain be extended down Limonlte Street to the southern property line. These improvements would be at the applicant's expense. Mayor Gamec suggested the possibility of the sewer and water extension being paid through the sewer and water fund. Councilmember Cook stated the applicant should be required to pay the cost of carrying the sewer and water beyond his development on Limonite Street, as this is required of all developments. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised this almost exact instance has occurred in the past with the Northern Technologies site, which is located just south of 141st Avenue. The costs were split between Northern Technologies, Ace Solid Waste and the City, and were outlined in the business subsidy agreement. He explained if the Dave Perkins site were able to gain access off of 143a Avenue there would not have been a requirement necessary to upgrade Limonite Street. The upgrade was determined as part of the site plan review. Councitmember Elvig commented if the City were to pay for the cost of the sewer and water extension it would set a new precedent and would add more contribution fi.om the City above the business subsidy agreement. Dave Perkins, applicant, stated it is new to him that he will. pay for the sewer and water. The only reason he is using Limonite Street is that there is not enough room on 143rd Avenue for his access. He is not gaining anything from this sewer and water extension. The reason the sewer and water extension came up is because he questioned why he would install a $40,000 street' to have the City tear it up in the future for sewer and water. He is willing to put the street in, and the City should be willing to pay for the sewer and water. Mayor Gamec stated an assessment or charge should be for a benefit. It is intelligent to put the pipe in the street now, but he would question if-this cost could be picked up-when there is further development. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied costs could be collected with sewer and water trunk fees. Councilmember Elvig noted the Staff Review Letter states the extension of sanitary sewer and watermain down Limonite Street will be paid and negotiated by the City Engineering Department. This wording suggests it will be paid by the C'ity Engineering Department in some fashion. P64 City Council / October 25, 2005 Page 6 of 22