Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2006

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Motion by Mayor Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to approve the February 17, 2006 Public Works Committee meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Pearson. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Case #3: Consider Authorizing 157th Lane Sewer and Water Feasibility Study City Engineer Jankowski stated on February 14, 2006 a petition signed by 15 of the 17 properties fronting along 157th Lane east of Ramsey Boulevard was presented to the City Council. The petition requested that a feasibility study be prepared which would address the costs associated with the extension of municipal sewer and water facilities along the full length of this segment of street. The petition further requested a delay in the bituminous overlay which is being proposed for this segment of street this summer as a portion of Improvement Project 06-10. The petition was certified as having the required number of signatures for a valid petition. City Engineer Jankowski indicated staff has obtained a proposal from the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk Inc. for the preparation of a feasibility study for a not-to-exceed fee of $3,500. The actual amount would be based upon the actual time spent billed at this firm's normal hourly rates. In addition to sanitary sewer and water staff would anticipate the scope of improvements would include the normal contingent associated with sewer and water areas including concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lights and sidewalk. If any of these improvements are not to be considered such direction should be provided by the Committee. Chairperson Elvig asked whether there are properties outside of the overall scope of improvements that did not sign the petition. City Engineer Jankowski replied the project area is well defined; there are 17 individual properties, and 15 of those property owners signed the petition. Mayor Gamec noted this feasibility study will provide them with an opportunity to look what the cost of improvements would be for a small area. He inquired about the overlay scheduled for 157th Lane. Public Works Director Olson replied it is unlikely that the overlay would be completed this year. Mayor Gamec suggested they proceed with the feasibility study, and that the overlay be delayed without causing the normal adverse effects to the property owners of eliminating the 50/50 participation of the City. Public Works Director Olson stated this is wholeheartedly supported by staff. He explained there are other things that are part of this project that are atypical from a normal sewer and water project that may drive the price too high to even consider. For instance, water is not anywhere close to this site, although there is a petition from residents along Ramsey Boulevard requesting Public Works Committee / March 21, 2006 Page 2 of 12