Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/20/2001

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COMMITTEE BUSINESS Case #1: Update on Potential Projects South of City Hall City Engineer Olson stated that on November 28, 1995, the City of Ramsey received a petition from the residents of 151st Avenue NW, 152nd Avenue NW, and Fluorine Street NW to provide a project that would provide the bituminous paving of those streets. In January of 1996, a feasibility study was prepared and presented to the City Council. On February 13, 1996, a public hearing was held to discuss the status of the project. On February 16, 1996, the City of Ramsey received a petition opposing the project that was signed by more than 50% of the affected property owners. On April 23, 1996, the Ramsey City Council voted in favor of a resolution terminating the proposed improvement project. On January 23, 2001, Dave & Betty Pehlke requested rezoning on their parcel. The City Council directed staff to determine the easement needs that would be associated with the minor subdivision request. On March 20, 2001, the Public Works Committee discussed the Pehlke estate easements and was directed to take a comprehensive look and to put together a list identifying all of the issues in the area. On April 24, 2001, the City Council had a case presented that included a letter of understanding that was signed by the Pehlkes. This letter of understanding was meant to not hold up the lot split so that a building permit could be issued. The City Council approved the zoning request, contingent upon an agreement between the Pehlkes and the City of Ramsey. Said agreement to be approved by the City Council at a later date. Staff requested a 60-day extension to work out the details. On June 18, 2001, the Public Works Committee discussed the area south of City Hall and gave staff permission to approach the neighborhoods to discuss the possibility of an improvement project to address the concerns and problem areas that were identified. On September 20, 2001, and October 20, 2001, City Staff held informational meetings with the two neighborhoods identified to discuss the alternatives for the correction of the problems identified at the June Public Works Committee. At the informational meeting, Staff explained that this meeting was to be held to introduce the concept of an improvement project and proposed some alternatives that could comprehensively solve the concerns that have been expressed over the years and identified on the map that was presented to the Public Works Committee in June. Staff tried to make it clear that the proposals that were discussed were ultimately a City Council decision and the information provided was for discussion purposes. The general concerns from both neighborhoods were as follows: · No costs were discussed, as it was too early in the conceptual stage to determine an exact amount. · Staff proposed that the City install utilities (sewer, water, and storm sewer) · Cost for installation of utilities to come from respective utility funds with no requirement to hook up. · The intent of this proposal was to recoup the costs associated with the installation of these lines when the water and sewer was hooked up to the individual houses by the collection of sewer and water trunk and lateral fees. This would be done at the residents' option. The due on sale clause ordinance was explained and we promised to provide a status of that when we sent out a notice of the public hearing. Public Works Committee/November 20, 2001 Page 2 of 13