Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/16/2007

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Councilmember Dehen stated that he is not familiar with the background of this situation, but feels the City has a better use for $50,000. He suggested that the three property owners go through legal mediation to resolve the issue and get a judicial determination of the boundaries. Public Works Director Olson gave a brief history of the background with the property owners in this situation. He stated that basically it is a private driveway on a public road. Councilmember Olson asked about the costs for widening the streets, removing the trees and getting it to City standards, but not paving it. City Administrator Ulrich suggested that the City could also post No Parking signs to resolve the problem they are currently having, so there is still access, just no parking. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to recommend to the City Council that the City not move forward with plans to pave 160tl1 Lane Extension, but to clear the trees to the right of way and post No Parking signs. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. Abstain: Chairperson Elvig' , Case #5: Discuss Now and Then Estates Streets Public Works Director Olson stated that a meeting was held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 to hear from the property owners in this subdivision on how the issues of sewer and Water extensions and/or street reconstruction should be addressed. Ten residents representing seven of the twelve properties fronting on the two subdivision streets, which are in poor condition, Garnet Street and 166th Avenue attended the meeting. The main focus of the discussion centered on whether if the street should be reconstructed without installing sanitary utilities. Staff pointed out that based upon recent feasibility studies prepared for Ramsey Boulevard and Isih Lane the cost of installing sewer and water and replacing the street would be in the range of $300 per foot. He stated that it was the general consensus of those in attendance that the street should be repaired until sewer and water is extended into the area. Motion by Chair Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend that the City Council direc~ the Public Works department to continue with repairs for the streets within Now and Then Estates, until sewer and water is extended, at which time the roads can be reconstructed to current standards. Further Discussion: Councilmember Dehen asked if it was the City's policy to do an overlay or construct a new road in this kind of situation. Public Works Director Olson stated that generally the City would overlay this type of project, however, this project is a bit different because two years ago, 10 of the 12 property owners had purchase agreements with John Peterson to sell their property. He stated that the market has changed and 'property owners do not want to put a significant amount of money into the road that will just be tore up before utilities can be included. Chair Elvig stated that this is not something the City decided on their own, but with input from the residents who live on the road. Public Works Committee / September18, 2007 Page 19 of 23