Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/16/2006

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Further discussion: Chairperson Elvig requested further information regarding the relaying of CBMH No 7. City Engineer Jankowski explained he drafted the specifications and sent them to the technician to complete the plans. He has not received the original specifications back yet to determine if the error was on his part of the technician's part. Chairperson Elvig indicated he has always been mindful of the pace associated with the growing City. He stressed the need to be aware of the effects of the City's growth. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Pearson and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberCook. Further discussion: Councilmember Pearson inquired how often there is a situation like the manhole that was buffed. City Engineer Jankowski replied this portion of street was likely constructed in the 1970's. The location of the pipe in the field did not match the original plans. Case #5: Consider Request for Additional City Funding for Improvement Project 05-27 Welcomes Road Street Grading and Paving Improvements Moved up in the agenda to precede Case No. 1. COMMITTEE INPUT Potassium Street Properties - First-Right-of-Refusal Public Works Director Olson reviewed that staffwas directed to pursue first-right-of-refusal with properties in relation to Potassium Street and the long cul-de-sac included in the National Growth site. He provided the Committee with a map depicting three potential properties for the City to pursue first-right-of-refusal, and requested input from the Committee. Chairperson Elvig stated he firmly believes the City needs to consider this first-right-of-refusal. The Council approved this development going forward with urban density side by side. He expressed concern regarding the effects if there were to be a fire in this area. Fire Chief Kapler stated he has spoken about single accesses and long cul-de-sacs, and has tried to make the point that there are tradeoffs. The City has been dealing with clustering subdivisions that include urban densities in a rural environment, where water will still need to be trucked in. This area will have hydrants, which is very important. He noted concerns associated with something happening in an area that is landlocked. Chairperson Elvig questioned if the townhomes in this area, which are 15 feet apart but are not required to include the fire suppression required in connected townhomes, would be more vulnerable in a fire than connected townhomes. Fire Chief Kapler replied he does not believe there would be more of a risk with the townhomes that have a 15-foot separation. Public Works Committee / May 16, 2006 Page 14 of 16