Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2006

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typical for the City's predominant sandy soils. This area, however, contains clay soils and the roadway exhibited signs of pavement failure shortly after construction. As a consequence the City has patched these streets on an as needed basis and has never performed routine maintenance knowing that reconstruction would ultimately be required. Consequently these residents have never been assessed for the repair and maintenance that other City residents have incurred. On the other hand, these residents have endured the generally poor condition of these roads over this period. One element of this project would be to determine what portion of the cost of the reconstruction shall be assessed to the residents. Mr. Jankowski advised a second issue associated with this project relates to the close proximity that sanitary sewer and water will be to this subdivision by the end of 2006. It would seem inappropriate to reconstruct these roadways without the installation of urban services given the proximity of the proposed Brookfield development and the indicated desire by many of the residents within Now and Then Estates to subdivide their properties. The installation of urban utilities in this subdivision in turn would require consensus on where future streets are to be installed. Finally, the activity associated with the construction of the Brookfield development is likely to have an impact on the streets in Now and Then Estates despite best efforts to limit traffic through this subdivision. It may result in a better product if this reconstruction was implemented after a substantial portion of the Brookfield Development has taken place. There was considerable discussion of the following issues related to the reconstruction of Dysprosium Street: • A neighborhood meeting to determine the desire of the residents • Possible road realignments in relation to the study of the rural reserve area • Further information needed regarding the number of parcels with commitments to Oakwood Land Development • Anticipation of future roads to facilitate stubbing in sewer and water • Determination on assessment amounts at full value or partial cost of the project o City Engineer Jankowski advised the City has not completed any reconstructions to date, and this project would set the policy. Overlays and sealcoats have been assessed 50150. The decision regarding these assessments may be based upon the project cost and how much is affordable. o Acting Chairperson Cook suggested the establishment of a policy with a full assessment when there is a petition for sewer and water and a reduced assessment when the timeframe of the project is based on the City's schedule. The consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to obtain further information regarding how many of these properties will be redeveloped. It should be determined of the lots that will remain, which property owners would like City sewer and water. Staff should also provide information on a road reconstruction policy. Public Works Director Kapler indicated this topic will be included on the agenda of the March Public Works Committee meeting. Staff will survey other cities regarding their experiences with this issue and provide that information as well. Public Works Committee / February 21, 2006 Page 3 of 6