Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/17/2007

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CASE # J CONSIDER TERMINATION OF PROJECTS 06-23 AND 06-36, I57TH LANE AND RAMSEY BLVD SEWER AND WATER EXTENSIONS By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: At the February 13, 2007 Public Works Committee meeting feasibilities for two sewer and water extension projects were reviewed. Project 06-23 considered the extension of sanitary sewer and water service to17 properties along lsih Lane from Ramsey Boulevard to the end of the cuI de sac to the east. These improvements also included the associated street and storm water improvements typically found in developments with municipal services. Project 06-36 considered the extension of sanitary sewer and water service to 24 properties adjacent to or near Ramsey Boulevard between 1491h A venue and 153rd Avenue. The Committee and the City Council directed that a meeting with these two neighborhoods be held to receive feedback on how these projects would be received in light of the costs identified in the draft feasibility studies. Such a meeting was held on March 22, 2007 in the Alexander Ramsey Room of Ramsey City Hall. Attendance at this meeting included 40 residents who signed in on the attached attendance as well as Mayor Gamec and Councilperson and Committee Chair Elvig. The consensus of the residents in attendance was apparently unanimous that the project cost exceeded affordability for both these projects. Assessments were in the neighborhood of $300 per foot plus trunk charges and hookup fees and costs. Comment sheets from this meeting plus several received subsequently by mail are attached to this case. In addition a petition was received on March 27, 2007 opposing the street and utility improvements to the 1571h Lane project. Staff mailed the attached letter on March 23, 2007 stating that future consideration for pursuing both of these projects any further would be discussed at this Public Works Committee meeting. Recommendation: In light of the la~k of support for these projects based upon their affordability, it is staff recommendation that both these projects be terminated and that the affected residents be notified in writing that no further consideration will be given until such time as a petition for a new project is received. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council that both these projects be terminated and that the affected residents be notified in writing that no further consideration will be given until such time as a new petition is received.