Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2023

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Chairperson Riley stated that he could entertain the idea of assessment for the new road, but not reconstruction of the existing road. City Administrator Hagen identified the parcels that would be assessed under that scenario because the other parcels have access to roads. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would prefer to move this project forward this year to ensure people are not driving on a dirt road to reach the dome. He commented that it would be similar to his concerns for other roads leading to parks that draw outside users as that sets the tone of a road in poor condition to access a great park. He stated that he could not imagine that the City would gain much in assessment of a few parcels and compared that to the low value that would be gained for those properties to have that access. Councilmember Musgrove asked how the new road related to PACT and the new school being built. It was noted that PACT was not assessed for that project. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that fixing Ferret Street is not caused by specific development as it already exists and the City is just improving it, similar to the PACT scenario. Councilmember Musgrove asked the time and energy it would take staff to determine what an assessment would be, to determine whether that task is necessary. Chairperson Riley asked if staff could easily decide whether or not an assessment would make sense. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that staff could put their best effort forward as there is good data available for comparison of Sunwood Drive. He noted that staff could make an educated guess. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that running sewer and water down the road increases the value of the land significantly. He stated that is being done throughout the entire area. He noted that without the utilities he would argue that the dome could not be built as it would require a large septic system without that. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby noted that the utilities cannot be run without redoing the road. City Administrator Hagen noted that he would estimate the right-of-way acquisition would be very similar to the assessment cost. Councilmember Woestehoff appreciated the thought of saying the City needs the land to build the road and uses that as a negotiation, saying that if the land is provided there would be no assessment for the project. 5.04: Recommend City Council Approval of Plans and Authorization to Advertise Bids for 2023 Crackseal Improvements Public Works Committee / February 21, 2023 Page 10 of 12