Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2007

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would mn into the issue of determining whether a property is manicured or not and whether to put down black dirt and seed, knowing it will die and wash away. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to recommend to City Council that Class 2 material be used for shouldering in the 2007 Street Maintenance program, and that a record of complaints and time spent in addressing them be submitted to the Committee prior to the 2008 program. Further discussion: City Engineer Jankowski indicated staff will keep track of the complaints that are received. Chairperson Elvig asked if there is anything that can be done to stimulate growth of the seed. Councilmember Olson inquired about affordable plant options that would grow in Class 2. Councilmember Dehen stated his concern is regarding a homeowner that has been maintaining their lawn that will now be mowing and hitting rock. People put sprinklers out there, mow and put out flowers. Councilmember Olson stated whatever is done needs to be done on a uniform basis. The Council will be talking later tonight about assessments versus no assessments for street improvements. Regardless of which way this is done it needs to be kept affordable; there will be an impact on the contractor's price. In order to be sure they keep things affordable they need to do it one way or another, but she would like to look into what kind of seed could be thrown in the rock that would grow. Councilmember Dehen asked if it would drive up the cost for a contractor if the policy was to put down Class 2 within 50 feet of the bend. Public Works Director Olson replied two different materials would be required; it would likely cost more if it is not unified. Chairperson Elvig suggested the bids include an alternate with 50 feet of Class 2 adjacent to bends and intersections. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmember Olson. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Case #3: Now and Then Street Improvements City Engineer Jankowski stated at the April 18, 2006 Public Works Committee meeting the subject of the reconstmction of Garnet Street and 168th Avenue located in the Now and Then Estates subdivision was discussed with the Committee. This subdivision is adjacent to the Brookfield Addition which is served with municipal sanitary services. At that time Mr. John Peterson of Oakwood Land Development indicated that he had spoken with the propeliy owners within Now Then Estates and had reached a verbal understanding with approximately 80% of them favorable to redevelopment. Mr. Peterson indicated at that time that he would be in a position to continue the process of addressing the redevelopment later in the summer of 2006. The housing market slowed considerably after this meeting and there has been no further progress toward redevelopment of the subdivision. Mr. Jankowski stated both Garnet Street and 168th Avenue continue to remain in poor condition and staff is interested in determining the wishes of the subdivision residents relative to addressing street improvements. While no complaints or requests for street improvements have been received, staff is interested in whether the Committee would like to invite a dialog with the residents regarding a future course of action. Councilmember Dehen asked how old this road is. Public Works Committee / May 15, 2007 Page 9 of 11