Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/18/2000

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Councilmember Hendriksen asked if the City is required to put in the streets as part of the negotiations on the property. City Engineer Olson stated a condition of the negotiation on the Sauter property was to fast track and install roads to provide for development of the property. Chairperson Zimmerman questioned if there is enough funding for this size of project. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Chairperson Zimmerman, to hold a further discussion when City Administrator Norman and the Finance Officer are present and can address the financing of this project. Further discussion: City Engineer Olson suggested negotiations occur quickly so the plat, plans and specifications can occur on August 8, 2000. He suggested, since it is known that it will be developed and a schedule has been established to complete the site work and surveying, that Hakanson~Anderson be authorized to move forward with the plat. Chairperson Zimmerman explained that the Public Works Committee is not able to authorize such an expenditure and it must be done by the Council. He commented on with the need to address priorities in determining what will be funded. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Zimmerman and Councilmember Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #9: Discuss Sunwood Drive Sidewalk Project Councilmember Connolly stated she received a telephone call from Mark Wilson wondering about the Council action on the Sunwood Drive sidewalk project. She stated she informed Mr. Wilson that the Council decided to use the easements as opposed to where the curbs are. She advised that Mr. Wilson had stated his house was built too close to the easement line so she suggested he call City Staff. Councilmember Hendriksen clarified that at the Council meeting, he had said that the City needs to consider where the edge of the easement is because the curb is not consistent from the edge of the easement. He noted there is a problem area for sidewalk placement on the first block, on the north side, but the edge of the easement appears to be rather consistent. Councilmember Connolly stated she had asked staff to work with Mr. Wilson. City Engineer Olson stated he did not go out and measure the property but did look through all of the plats and buildings on the south side of Sunwood Drive. He stated Mr. Wilson is claiming his house is closer than others on the south side. But, according to the certified surveys, that is not the case and three to four houses are actually closer, with the exception of Mr. Wilson's garage which is about 22 feet from the property line. City Engineer Olson stated he understood Public Works Committee/July 18, 2000 Page 9 of 12