Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/18/2006

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The Committee discussed the plans for a trail in the future and the future need for right-of--way. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Acting Chairperson Cook, to recommend that City Council direct staff to negotiate with Anoka County for the turnback of CR 63 with the intermediate level of upgrade as a condition for acceptance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Cook and Councilmember Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Elvig. Case #3: Update on the Feasibility of Installing Sidewalk Improvements on Waco Street City Engineer Jankowski stated at the September 2005 Public Works Committee discussion of providing safe accommodations for non vehicular traffic along Waco Street in the Rivers Bend subdivision resulted in a recommendation that staff pursue the development of a sidewalk along Waco Street from Sunwood Drive to Rivers Bend Park and a trail connection between Highway 47 and Waco Street. Mr. Jankowski indicated included in the Committee's packet is a sketch illustrating a .proposed alignment of a trail/sidewalk system. A concrete sidewalk would be placed along the west side of Waco Street between Sunwood Drive and its intersection at 142"d Lane and then continuing along the east side of Waco Street from that point to the park entrance. A boardwalk/trail linkage would be made between the existing TH 47 trail and Waco Street through the wetland (Outlot B) and the City owned property (5200 on the city map). City Engineer Jankowski advised the sidewalk would be five feet wide and located one foot from the property line, however some deviation from this would be required in selected locations to accommodate wetland and mature trees. In general the route selected for this route could be constructed with relatively few conflicts and a minor amount of retaining wall. Mr. Jankowski distributed a cost estimate for the construction of the sidewalk system. He explained this estimate is based upon the experience with the sidewalk installation on 145th Lane in 2004, and the unit prices have been increased for inflation by 20% since that time. Acting Chairperson Cook asked these improvements would be assessed or paid through the Park and Trail Fund. City Engineer Jankowski replied staff is requesting direction as to implementation and funding for the improvements. Options would be to fund the costs through the Park and Trail Fund or to assess a portion of the costs. Acting Chairperson Cook inquired if these improvements have been driven by the residents. City Engineer Jankowski replied there was a request by residents, but he does not know that there was a petition submitted. Councilmember Olson asked if there is a history of assessing this type of project. Public Works Committee /July 18, 2006 Page 6 of 7