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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 28, 1992The minutes for the July 28, 1992 Public Improvement Hearing contained incorrect project and P.I.R. numbers. The attached minutes have been corrected, OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING JULY 28, 1992 The Public Improvement Hearing was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present The City Manager introduced the Public Works Director, the City Attorney and the Assessing Clerk. 2. PURPOSE OF HEARING The Public Improvement Hearing is being held to discuss the following projects: Alley construction from Reservoir Boulevard to Tyler Street between 37th and 39th Avenues Alley construction from Peters Place to Reservoir Boulevard between Peters Place and Gould Avenue Alley construction from Peters Place to Gould Avenue between Peters Place and the north-south alley Installation of one automatic protective light in the alley at 4025 Fourth Street 3. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION BY STAFF a. Pro~ect 9227 - Numbered 677-21 Installation of One Automatic Protective Light in the Alley at 4025 Fourth Street A petition requesting this light was received from residents of the area. Ten properties which benefit from the light will be assessed. The petition is requesting the City to undertake administration of the project. the Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to approve Project 9227, P.I.R. 677-21, alley lighting, 4th to 5th Streets from 40th to 41st Avenues. Roll call, All ayes be Project 9221 - P.I.R. 883, Alley Construction from Reservoir Boulevard to Tyler Street Between 37th and 39th Avenues PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING JULY 28, 1992 PAGE 2 The Public Works Director advised that all three alley projects on the agenda are similar in nature. He reviewed the benefits of a paved alley which are reduction of maintenance costs, a smoother ride and decreased vehicle maintenance. City crews will be doing all of the construction work on the three alleys. The City Manager advised that some of the measurements of abutting properties were incorrect. He cited the correct measurements for six properties. The Public Works Director stated that the base in this alley was in fair condition and possibly a partial reconstruction could be done which would reduce the costs to an estimated $20.60 per foot. All driveway aprons will be replaced "in kind" where needed and there will be a crown change which will divert water from back yards. He reviewed all of the costs associated with the project. Councilmember Nawrocki felt the engineering costs were very high. The Public Works Director noted that engineering costs are usually fifteen percent of the project; eight percent for' engineering and seven percent for inspection work. Residents of the area stated their opinions regarding this project. One resident felt. the base should not be removed as it appears to be in good condition. He noted that the angles at each end make it difficult to turn into or out of the alley. The Public Works Director stated that the alternate proposal recommends removing only a portion of the base and to regrade and reshape the alley. Many residents stated their concern with speeding in the alley and with motorists using the alley to avoid a wait at the signal on 37th and Central Avenues. Staff will follow up on these concerns. Mayor Murzyn noted that there are forty-six properties which will benefit from this project. Six properties are represented at this meeting and there appeared to be no consensus regarding project approval. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to deny the project. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin - aye Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - nay Motion fails. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING JULY 28, 1992 PAGE 3 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the project at the $33,500 amount for construction and that anything over that amount the City shall pay from the Undesignated General Fund Reserve· Roll call: Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki, Clerkin - nay Motion fails as a four/fifths vote is needed for approval. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson'to direct staff to make recommendations as to how the south end of the alley could be improved. Roll call: All ayes Project 9222 - P.I.R. 884, Alley Construction from Peters Place to Reservoir Boulevard Between Peters Place and Gould Avenue The Public Works Director advised this alley has never had a paved surface. It has been maintained with a gravel surface. He felt this gravel surface could be considered for an alternative to putting in an asphalt base thereby saving some costs. This alley had been considered for reconstruction in 1985. Some of the engineering and inspection costs had been brought forward from that time and included in the costs for this proposal. The Public Works Director recommended that all of the engineering and inspection costs brought forward from 1985 be removed from the proposal. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to approve the project with the City paying half of the costs ($39.00 per foot) from the Undesignated General Fund Reserve. There are nine properties in this assessment project. One letter was received stating the property owners' opposition to the project. One property owner at the hearing was in favor of the project and four others at the hearing were opposed. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki, Peterson - nay Motion fails. Project 9223, P.I.R. 877, Alley Construction for Alley from Peters Place to Gould Avenue Between Peters Place and North-South Alley PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING JULY 28, 1992 PAGE 4 The Public Works Director advised he is unsure as to the condition of the base in this alley. He has not computed costs for an alternative plan. Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to deny the project. Roll call: All ayes Acceptance of Petitions Motion by Nawrocki, second by Murzyn to accept the petition presented and to place on file. Roll call: All ayes CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECT Resolution No. 92-20 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public· Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-20 Adopting assessment roll for the following local improvement. and determining said improvement will be made and ratifying and confirming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment for midblock alley lighting numbered 677 - Area 21 Project #9227. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th day of July, 1992, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforementioned assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 677-Area 21 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING JULY 28, 1992 PAGE 5 Project 9227 for midblock alley lighting. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefitted by such improvements. This Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvement to be especially assessed against each lot or parcel of land in the amount billed annually by Northern States Power plus an administration fee. Section 3: That the annual installment shall be paid in full without interest on or before September 15, 1993, and in annual installments thereafter, as long as the midblock light is in place. Failure to pay the annual installment renders the same delinquent and thereafter a ten percent penalty is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to 'the County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and. numbered 677-Area 21 for midblock street lighting. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 28th day of July, 1992 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin All ayes Mayor ~onald J. M~i'r~n, ~:. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the hearing at 9:55 p.m. Roll call: All ayes M~yo~/ Don~r~/Jr.- ~cil Secretary