Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/20/2007

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4. The intersection should be controlled as a thru-stop, with the north and south legs stopping for east-west approaches. Staff would conclude based upon the results of this study are favorable to the making of the connection. Staff notified 89 residents who would be affected by traffic changes of an open house which was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 to present the results ofthe traffic impact study. Four residents (representing two properties) attended this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Munson residing at 5900 1 57th Lane expressed concern for the safety of children waiting for school buses or playing along 157th Lane which they felt warranted improved under the existing conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Grams residing at 15764 Osmium Street were in attendance primarily for informational purposes. In addition staff met with the two adjacent neighbors individually. Dan and Cindy Hostetler who reside at 5870 157th Lane indicated a preference for the status quo but would be open to considering a number of elements to mitigate the impact of the extension. Jason and Bonnie Hendricksen who reside at 5850 l5ih Lane expressed opposition with the proposal. However, they also would consider mitigation considerations should the proposed street extension proceed. Staff reiterated at the meetings with the residents the anticipated schedule outlined in the notification letter. Specifically it was stated that this issue would be discussed by the Public Works Committee at the regular March 20th meeting and that the recommendations of the Committee would be considered by the City Council at the March 2ih meeting. Staffhas attempted to contact the owner of the Rum River Meadows development since it will be necessary to modify the right of way configuration for this development from that of a cui de sac to a through street. At the time of this writing the developer has not responded to staff s request for discussion on this matter. It could be anticipated that construction of the connecting street would be done at the same time as the improvements for this subdivision were made. Funding Sources: The estimated cost of pursuing this connection is estimated to be in the range of 190,000 to $250,000. This range is itemized below: Buy Property Purchase new lot Relocate House Remove Foundation New Foundation & Utilities Sell Relocated House Construct Roadway Contingencies subtotal Rounded Total Cost Low $ 283,000 $ 75,000 $ 20,000 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 $ (250,000) $ 26,000 $ 10,000 $ 189,000 $ 190,000 High $ 283,000 $ 75,000 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $ 40,000 $ (225,000) $ 35,000 $ 10,000 $ 248,000 $ 250,000