Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/21/2023

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City Administrator Hagen noted that there is not sidewalk or trail along the south side of Bunker, and he would not want to promote a mid-walk crossing. He stated that there is trail on the east side of Armstrong, along with stoplights to allow safer pedestrian crossing. He noted that additional sidewalk could be added as it seems to make sense. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she does support the safe crossing for pedestrians to get to the COR. She asked if the parcels are zoned commercial or COR. City Administrator Hagen stated the east of Ferret is COR and west is E-3. Chairperson Riley stated that the EDA discussed the ponding and asked if there would be a reason to go larger on the ponding if ARAA does not want to participate. City Administrator Hagen stated that they looked at that extensively and the dome project was the largest component and wants to provide ponding onsite, therefore larger regional ponding would not provide the same benefit. Chairperson Riley asked for details on assessment. He asked how the City would justify assessment for the project when it has removed assessments from other road projects. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that the City does have a special assessment policy and the ability to assess. He noted that does not address the question of justification. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he does not feel it prudent for Ferret Street or 146th as it exists, but where the new road is created, that could have assessment opportunity because it is a new road being created. He also acknowledged that new extension would benefit that entire area. He stated that he most likely would not want to assess for the project. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that right-of-way will need to be acquired to make that connection. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support putting in the road and not assessing the existing properties but perhaps deferring an assessment for future development of parcels. She stated that this would be a City led project that provides value for future development. Chairperson Riley asked if that would be possible. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that there can be a deferred assessment and provided a past example. He stated that staff could further explore that potential. Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that if the City is trying to secure right-of-way for no cost, it would be difficult to add on a deferred assessment. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the right-of-way would need to be purchased. Public Works Committee/ February 21, 2023 Page 8 of 12