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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
APRIL 29, 1996
Mayor Sturdevant called the Public Improvement Hearing to order at
7:00 p.m.
Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant- present
2. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING - 1996 STREET SEALCOAT PROJECT
Presentation of Information by Sta~
City Manager Winson advised the Council that the street
sealcoating project is being done in Zone I. Zone I is
bounded by Central Avenue Northeast on the west, 37th
Avenue Northeast on the south, Reservoir Boulevard on the
east, and 47th Avenue Northeast on the north.
The notice of the public hearing was published in the
Focus Newspaper on April 18, 1996 and April 25, 1996
editions. The proposed assessment period is for one year.
The City Manager advised that the streets not included in
the sealcoat project are scheduled for rehabilitation or
other improvements.
The sealcoating process was explained by the City
Manager. He noted that sealcoating provides a protective
surface for the street. Sealcoats provide little
structural strength to the pavement, yet timely
sealcoating can double the useful life of a street. The
City's policy is to sealcoat every eight years.
Sealcoating is usually done between July 15th and August
15th. The actual procedure generally takes about one week
for the area proposed. Signs will be posted the day
before a particular street is sealcoated as a reminder
not to park on the street the next day. They will be
closed approximately one hour during the sealcoating
operation.
The City Manager reviewed the estimated costs for the
sealcoat project. The estimate for the total project is
$102,474.31 which includes engineering costs and
administrative costs. It is the City's policy to pay
these two costs which would reduce the total estimated
costs to $84,314.31.
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The estimated assessable street foot is $1.95 and the
estimated assessable avenue foot is 65 cents.
It is anticipated that the actual costs will come in
lower than the estimates. If they come in ten percent
higher the public hearing will be re-opened.
Questions and Comments on Pro4ect
A resident inquired if there could be consideration of
reducing the interest rate from 9 1/2% to something
lower. Mayor Sturdevant advised this is being considered
by the Council.
C1Qse the Public Hearina
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the
Public Improvement Hearing on the 1996 Street Sealcoat
Project, P.I.R. $915, Project 9601. Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Jolly inquired if any consideration has
been given to joint efforts with other municipalities on
the sealcoat of border streets involved with this
project.
The City Manager responded he will pursue this as there
could be cost savings realized.
Councilmember Jolly reflected on the current high costs
associated with oil and how these costs may affect this
project.
The City Manager was aware of this concern and advised
the estimate is typically high to take care of this type
of matter.
Consideration of Resolution No. 96-47 Being a Resolutio~
Ordering Improvements
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
]~ E ~ O L V T ! Q N NO. 96 - 47
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights on the 11th day of March, 1996 ordered
notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain
residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 29th day
of April, 1996, and
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this
local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed
by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements
is as follows:
Sealcoating all bituminous City streets in Zone i listed
below. Zone 1 bounded by Central Avenue N.E. on the
west, 37th Avenue N.E. on the south, Reservoir Blvd on
the east and 47th Avenue N.E. on the north.
PROJECT LIMITS
Circle Terrace Blvd.
41st Avenue N.E.
42nd Avenue N.E.
42 1/2 Avenue N.E.
43 1/2 Avenue N.E.
44 1/2 Avenue N.E.
45 1/2 Avenue N.E.
46th Avenue N.E.
47th Avenue N.E.
Tyler Place
Tyler Street N.E.
Polk Street N.E.
Taylor Street N.E.
Fillmore Street
Fillmore Street N.E.
Pierce Street
Buchanan Street
Parkview Lane
Johnson Street N.E.
40th Avenue N.E. - Reservoir
Central Avenue N.E. -Cul-de-sac
Central Avenue N.E. - Reservoir
Cul-de-sac - Cul-de-sac
West end - Cul-de-sac
Tyler Place - Cul-de-sac
Fillmore St N.E. - Cul-de-sac
Central Ave N.E. - Fillmore St.
Fillmore St N.E. - Johnson St.
43 1/2 Avenue N.E. - 45th Avenue
45th Avenue N.E. - 47th Avenue
45th Avenue N.E. - 47th
Avenue
45th Avenue N.E. - 47th Avenue
42nd Avenue N.E. - 42 1/2 Avenue
45th Avenue N.E. - 46th Avenue
42 1/2 Ave N.E. - 43 1/2 Avenue
44 1/2 Avenue N.E. - 45th Avenue
46th Avenue N.E. - 46th Avenue
46th Avenue N.E. - 47th Avenue
Work would include selective concrete curb and gutter
replacement, bituminous surface patching and sealcoat
application.
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That the materials to be used are as follows:
Miscellaneous concrete curb and gutter repair, bituminous
patching, asphalt emulsion and seal coat aggregate.
That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements
has been made by the City Manager and the several lots
and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such
proposed improvements, whichbedeemed benefited thereby,
were properly notified of said hearings, and
That the City Manager shall also list the names and
owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as
can be ascertained.
That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids
for the improvements, or portions of the improvements as
stated herein.
These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. $915 -
Project 9601.
If the cost, after receiving the bids, exceeds 10% of the
estimate, the public hearing will be reopened.
That the policy would be that administrative and
engineering costs will not be part of the assessment but
will be paid by the City.
Passed this 29th day of April, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Secretary to the Council
Mayor Sturdevant inquired if any consideration has been
given to sealcoating or improving two alleys located in
the project area.
The City Manager responded that City crews will be
patching one of these alleys as they have done in the
past.
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Regarding improving the raw alley, there must be a
petition from the affected property owners requesting
this improvement as it is an assessable project.
The City Manager stated this alley was not included in
the project as it was viewed as a potential burden for
the property owners.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second ~ Jones to adjourn Ge Public
Improvement Hearing at 7:18 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
~ay°r~o~h Sturdevant
~o-Anne Student,~ouncil Secretary