Minutes - Public Works Committee - 09/19/2000

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Councilmember Zimmerman requested that staff review the assessment policy. He inquired as to what it would cost the City to have it removed from as an MSA street. City Engineer Jankowski explained that if Dysprosium Street was removed from an MSA street the City would fewer funds from the state because the City's needs would be less, plus the City would have to payback to the state the amount to cover the remaining life of the road. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that staff needs to be prepared to explain the cost, to the residents, for removing Dysprosium street from MSA status and any discussions that include the re-doing of Dysprosium street needs to include an approximate cost that would be assessed to the residents for the project. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the road were to be modified what percent would the state pay to complete the project. City Engineer Jankowski replied that after the life of the road is up it would be eligible for re- construction which would be 2005-2006 for Dysprosium Street and then the project could be completed as an MSA project. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that on September 26th, the City will have people present from MnDOT as well as many residents to discuss the issue and staff needs to be prepared to present the options to the citizens and MnDOT. He stated that the City has not had good public relations with the residents along Dysprosium Street and now is the time to make them understand that the request to removed the speed humps is coming from the residents not from the City. Director of Public Works Kapler stated that at some point in time the property behind the water tower will be developed and questioned if staff should consider that in reviewing this process. Councilmember Hendriksen replied yes. City Engineer Jankowski noted that MnDOT has stated that they are not in favor of the speed humps, but have indicated that there are alternatives. He suggested requesting that MnDOT make a presentation as to the other type of traffic calming measures that might be acceptable. City Engineer Olson replied that he did not know that the state is amenable to any traffic calming techniques because the function of an MSA street is to handle capacity rather than deal with residential concerns. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he did not want the residents to get the impression that the issue will be resolved in one month, but that this is only the beginning of probably a very long process. Director of Public Works Kapler noted that MnDOT is requesting some type of response from the City regarding the speed humps. Public Works Committee/September 19, 2000 Page 10 of 13