Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/21/2025

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Chairperson Olson stated that the City owns right-of-way along any boulevard. He asked how much right-of-way the City would retain if a portion were sold to residents. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek identified the existing right-of-way and stated that does not need to be adjusted unless they wanted to give more ownership to the residents. He stated that if that is done there would be a cost to prepare the necessary documents, and it would increase the taxes paid by those residents. He also identified the standard right-of-way, acknowledging that this would exceed the typical right-of-way. Councilmember Specht commented that he wants to ensure that it is clean and understood. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that could happen later if that is desired so that it would not slow down the project. He stated that sometimes there is a holdout where someone does not want to adjust the property and that would then create unaligned right-of-way. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby noted the lot lines that radiate towards the cul-de- sac and adjusting the ownership of the land could have impacts on driveways that would require bends and jogs in the property lines. Councilmember Specht agreed that option two is the right path forward and perhaps the decision on the property line is left to the full Council. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby asked Assistant City Engineer Feriancek if thereis time to solicit input from residents and bring this back to the February Committee meeting. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that this is scheduled to move to the City Council in late th February. He stated that the public open house is scheduled for February 13and is an opportunity for those residents to provide feedback. Councilmember Specht stated that he would be fine with this moving forward to the Council as proposed. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Specht,to recommend alternative two, reconstructing the Zirconium Street cul-de-sac to the standard 100-foot diameter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Councilmembers Riley and Specht. Voting No: None. 5.05: Consider Recommending City Council Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2025 Crack Seal Improvements, Improvement Project #25-09 Assistant City Engineer Feriancek presented the staff report and recommendation to recommend City Council approve of plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2025 Crack Seal Improvements, Improvement Project #25-09. Public Works Committee / January 21, 2025 Page 5 of 8