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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 1, 1990OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS PUBLIC IHPROVEHENT HEARING I~ARCH 1, 19~)0 The Hearing was called to order by I~ayor Carlson at 7:00 p.m.. I. ROLL CALL Nawrockl, Clerkin, Peterson, Carlson - present 2. PURPOSE OF HEETING. This meetlng was called for the purposes of conducting a Public Improvement Hearing regarding various project which, if undertaken, will result in special assessments. Five projects are being considered at this Hearing. PRESENTATION OF INFORHATION BY STAFF a. ProJect 8912, PIR 833; Construction of 43rd Avenue from Quincy Street to Central Avenue The City Hanager reviewed the proposed project and the estimated costs. He stated that Kraus-Anderson, who owns Central Value Mai1, had Indicated a w111ing- ness to pay additional costs associated with the project. They had also requested that the nine ton street design not be done. Kraus-Anderson felt there are alternative methods for handling truck traffic and they will attempt to do that. Council member Nawrocki inquired why the engineer's proposal is for a thirty-seven foot wide street rather than the thirty-three foot. The City Engineer advised that the passageway is extremely narrow at thlrty-three feet, especially with parking and travel lanes when there Is snow. He noted that the last three years residential streets have been widened when Improved. Discussion continued regarding the costs which will be Incurred by the City for that assessable area adJolnlng dackson Pond and the costs Kraus-Andersonwlll be paying. Councllmember Clerkln Inquired what would happen to the street If the project were denled. The City Engineer responded that the street will worsen and will need to be reconstructed In a very short time and at a much higher cost, Since the property o~ners of corner .lots a~e exposed to .much more traffl:C and noise than their neighbors down the block, they will be assessed an avenue rate. For the first two blocks west of Central on q3rd Avenue parking w111 not be allo~ed. Some residents In attendance raised questions regarding the project. One of the property owners Indicated she Is opposed to widening of the street. Council- member Nawrockl felt Kraus-Anderson should be required to pay for the additional costs associated with wldenlng the street. Councllmember Nawrockl requested the assessing formula used for thls project be changed to Include the followlng conslderetlons~ to view the two driveways through the Kraus-Anderson Droperty as Interior streets~ vlew the driveway behlnd the bulldlng as a street and assessing Kraus-Anderson for half of It and the City for the other half, adding some avenue charge for the Kraus- Anderson property which abuts Central Avenue, thereby reducing the total assessment costs to property owners other than Kraus-Anderson. Councllmember Paterson Inquired if thls could be done legally. The Clty Attorney responded the Clty Council has the legal right to make the flndings and deter- mlnatlons. Public Improvement Hearing March l, 1990 page 2 Councllmember Nawrockl requested this matter be tabled until a meeting In March and that staff notify Kraus-Anderson what Is being proposed and that all affected residents be notified by letter of this proposal. This ~ould give staff ample tlme to reflgure the project. A petition was presented to the Council.in opposition to this Project. It was received and placed on flle. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Clerkln to recess the hearing on Project 8912 until March 27, 1990 at 7:30 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes The City Engineer was requested to have traffic counts taken on q3rd Avenue. b. Project 8911; PIR 852; Construction of 38th Avenue from California Street to Main Street The City Manager reviewed the proposed project and the estimated costs. This project resulted from a request from an affected property ovmer. A representative of that property owner stated he Is requesting that the request be wlthdrawn. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Clerkln to deny the project. Roll call: All ayes A property owner in this area advised the Council that there is a large gap between the end of the alley on 30th Avenue and the street. The Clty Englneer will look at this to see what can be done. c. Project 8930, PIR 865; Overlay of Seventh Street, 51st to 53rd Avenues The City Manager reviewed the proposed project noting that the width of the street would remain the same and a four year assessment period is belng recommended. Some residents of the area had questions regarding the use of any money received from State Aid funds for Seventh Street. The City Engineer advised that no funds could be used on that street as It did not meet State Aid requirements. Councllmember Nawrockl asked if there was any way to determine the remaining usefulness of the street before the proposed project would necessarlly need to be done. Th~ City Engineer advlsed that there Is a device which could test the street. He was requested to rent thls equipment and report back to the Council. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Clerkln to deny project 8930 for thi:s year. Roll call: All ayes d. Project 8902, Municipal State Aid Funding; Construction of Washlngtoh Street from $1st to 53rd Avenue The City Manager reviewed the project and noted that this Is not an assessable project. State Aid funds do not pay admlnlstratlve charges but w111 compensate for engineering costs. There will beno parking on the east slde of .the street. Motion by Peterson,'second by Carlson to approve Project 8902. Roll call: All ayes e. Project 8916, Municipal State Aid Funding: Overlay of Third Street from 37th to 38th Avenue Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkln to.approve Project 8916. Roll call: All ayes .' Public Improvement Hearlng March 1, 1990 page 3 The property owner of the corner lot on 38th Ay~nue and Third Street had requested the replacement of a four foot strip of sod which had been damaged when work was done on this corner prevlously. It was noted that this ~ork had taken place many years ago. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING PROJECTS a. Resolution No. 90-1q; Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements for Project 8902, Munlclpal state Aid Funding Hotlon by Peterson, second by Clerkln to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: A!1 ayes RESOLUTION NO. 90-1q BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Councll of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, the City Councll of the Clty of Golumbla Heights by motion on the 22nd day of January, 1990 ordered notice of a hearing to be glven to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 1st day of March, 1990, and WHEREAS, the Counc11 determines to proceed with this 1Dca1 Improvement. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such Improvements Is as follows: Construction of Washington Street N.E., from 51st Avenue N.E. to 53rd Avenue N.E. $.A.P. 113-107-xx Funding to come from Municipal State Aid Funds. Work includes new concrete curb and gutter, drlveway aprons, new aggregate base, new bituminous' surfaclng, storm sewer replacement, resoddlng and miscellaneous associated construction ltems. The roadway wldth will be 35~ from back of curb to back of curb (existing wldth Is 33'). 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, sod, reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe, concrete manholes and catch baslns and various appurtances. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the Improvements has been made by the City Engineer and the several 1ors and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed Improvements, which be deemed benefitted thereby, ~ere properl'y notified of such hearings, and That the City Manager shall'proceed with taking of bids for the Improvements, or portions of the Improvements as stated herein. Public Improvement Hearing March 1, 1-990 page 4 5. These improvements shall also be known as S.'A.F. #402 - Pro;lect 8902. Passed this 1st day of March, 1990. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Clerkln Roll cai1: All ayes i~ayor Edward M. Carlson Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Resolution No. 90-15; Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements for Project 8916, Municipal State Aid Fundlng Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkln to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: A!1 ayes RESOLUTION NO. 90-15 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of ¢olumbla Heights, WHEREAS, the City Councll of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 22nd day of January, 1990 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certaln resldents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 1st day of March, 1990, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with thls local Improvement. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVEO: I. That the location and extent of such Improvements Is as follows: Surface overlay and other Improvements of 3rd Street N.E., from 37th Avenue to 38th Avenue, S.A.P. 113- -xx. Funding to come from Municipal State Aid Funds. Work Includes replacement of selectlve concrete curb and gutter, bituminous patching, additlonal bituminous surfacing, resoddlng and miscellaneous associated construction items. The roadway width wi!1 remain the same. 2. That materials to be used are as follows: Bituminous patching, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, and sod. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the Improvements has been made by the City Engineer and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed Improvements, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notlfled of said hearings; and Publlc Improvement Hearing March 1, 15)90 page 5 That the City Manager shall also llst the na~es and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained, 5. That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids for the improve- ments, or portlons of the Improvements as stated herein. 6. These Improvements shall also be known as S.A.F. #~02 - Project 8916. Passed this 1st day of March, 1~0. Offered by: Paterson Seconded by: Carlson Rol] call: Ail ayes I~ayor Edward M. Carlson -A~n&'Student, ~ouncll Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Paterson, second by Nawrockl to adjourn, the Hearing at 10:i2 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED.COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1990 Mayor Carlson called the recessed meeting of F~ruary 26, 1990 back into order at lO:q5 p.m.. Nawrocki, Clerkin, Peterson, Carlson - present 1. Authorization to Proceed with Modifications to the Mechanlcal System at the Munlclpal Service Center - Spray Paint Booth The City Manager 'reviewed the two letters received regarding this matter, one from TKDA, the consulting firm for this project and one from the Construction Manager. The City Councll had authorized staff to seek deslgns to reduce air volume In the paint booth In the Munlclpal Service Center. Both the constructiOn manager and representatives of TKDA felt the proposal submitted by Kumar Mechanical, Inc. was acceptable. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Hanager to execute appropriate documents and/or agreements to assure necessary Impro- vements to the Municipal Service Center - paint spray booth; and furthermore, that the City Council does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Kumar Mechanical, Inc. In an amount not to exceed $16,945.00, such proposal being consistent with plans and specifications as amended by the Cityms consulting engieers/architects. Roll cai1: All ayes 2. Change of Meeting Date in March, 1990 Gary Peterson read the resolution changing the date of the first Councll Meeting in March, 1990. RESOLUTION NO. 90-16 BEING A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE FIRST REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IN MARCH 1990 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the first regular Councll Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. In the Count11 Chambers. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Nawrocki Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carl son 3. Appointment of Acting Clty Manager The City Manager advised the Council he may not be back from out of town by March lqth and recommended the Council appoint an Acting City Manager. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Paterson to appoint Stuart Anderson as Acting City Manager, if necessary, in the absence of Robert Bocwlnskl, City Manager. Roll call: All ayes 4. Appointment of City Councllmembers Motion by Carlson, second by Clerkin to appoint Robert Ruettimann to fill the unexpired term of Edward Carlson on the City Council of Columbia Heights. Roll cai1: All ayes Continued Council Meeting March 1, 1 page 2 5. Adjournment Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m. Roll call: All ayes '~,~-~~ N~'yor Edward M. ca'rlson o-A-nne $Cudent, Councli'"Secret~ary