Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2007

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· The scope of required paving to be enforced, including the options of 15 to 21 feet and 100 feet · Paving being. required on a determined length with problem properties tagged for additional paving to be required . .. Public purpose and aesthetic improvements associated with the paving requirement · Possibility of a two pronged approach in identifying the problem properties and launching a voluntary program . · Incentive of the City paying for the first 21 feet of paving with the ability for the property owner to have the remaining desired portion done and paid through assessments on the tax roll · Savings in City costs from reduced street sweeping and cleaning of the storm sewers Chairperson Elvig suggested staff determine the number of driveways that would be involved with this type of program. He suggested staff present the Committee with options for a program, cost estimates and funding sources. Public Works Director Olson indicated a driveway co~t can be determined by aerial photos. A list will be prepared and incl~ded on the agenda of the next Committee meeting. CounciImember Dehen suggested the possibility of an ordinance that would require the paving to be completed by a certain date. He noted the City would not want to be involved with liability issues associated with things such as utility lines being cut by the contractor. Public Works Director Olson noted one option would be for the City to hire a contractor and run an overall program as was done in Coon Rapids. Another option would be to offer property owners payment for the cost to pave the required portion of the driveway. This option would eliminate the City's involvement with waivers and liabilities. Chairperson Elvig asked if there are any reasons currently that property owners are not required to pave their driveways. City Engineer Jankowski replied City Code requires driveways to be paved. Chairperson Elvig questioned if secondary driveways that are currently class 5 would be required to be paved. v Public Works Supervisor Reimer noted dirt from those driveways runs onto the roads as well. He pointed out there are also driveways with a negative slope. Councilmember Dehen noted there are many ways for individuals to redirect water. Motion by Chairperson Elvig, seconded by CounciImember Dehen, to direct staff to bring back a recommendation to the Committee on a driveway paving program based on the above discussion. Councilmember Dehen requested further information regarding the Coon Rapids incentive program and the enforcement of the ordinance with the next discussion ofthe program. Public Works Committee I April 17, 2007 Page 16 of 18