Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/20/2007

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traffic changes of an open house which was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 to present the results of the traffic impact study. Four residents (representing two properties) attended this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Munson residing at 5900 157th 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 157th 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 27th meeting. City Engineer Jankowsl(i indicated staff has 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 cul-de-sac to a through street. At the time of this writing the developer has not responded to staffs request for discussion on this matter. It could be anticipated that construction of the connecting street would be done at the same time that the improvements for this subdivision are made. City Engineer Jankowsl(i advised the estimated cost of pursuing this connection is estimated to be in the range of 190,000 to $250,000. He reviewed the following cost estimates: 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 City Engineer Janl(owsl(i reviewed the following possible funding sources to facilitate the proposal: Source Amount Sewer Trunk Fund $ 49,000 Water Trunk Fund $ 5,000 PIR Fund $ 136,000 to $196,000 Comments The elP has anticipated $75,000 however the reduced cost of the sewer installation would be $26,000 This represents a contribution froIn the water trunk fund toward the cost of the property to make this looping feasible The Public lmproveInent Revolving Fund would be the remaining source available for this project. Public Works Committee / March 20, 2007 Page 3 of 14