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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 1, 1996PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 7 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Sturdevant at 6:58 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/Council Present: Staff Present: Citizens/Interested Parties: Mayor Sturdevant, Councilmembers Gary Peterson, Bob Ruettimann, Don Jolly, and Meg Jones Jane Gleason, Assessing Clerk; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tern; Mark Winson, Acting City Manager/Public Works Director Approximately thirty APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO TEM Motion by Councilmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to appoint Carole Blowers as Secretary Pro Tem for this meeting. EXPLANATION OF FORMAT FOR HEARING ON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET REHABILITATION FOR ZONE 1 Acting City Manager/Public Works Director Mark Winson explained the format for this evening's meeting. Mr. Winson stated he would review in detail the three major improvements that will be discussed this evening. For each major improvement, an explanation of the assessments involved would be covered. Then the audience will be asked for their comments and questions on each project. After comments and questions are finished, the Council will consider the resolutions involving all the projects. PRESENTATION OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Winson provided a brief background on the overview of the street program. First, he explained that the City has the authority to order streets improvements and to assess benefitting properties under Section 75 of the City Charter and under MSS, chapters 429 and 435. With many roads in the city being constructed before 1970, there are many in need of repair or some reconstruction. In the fall of 1994, the City Engineer visually evaluated every street in zone one to determine a fashion in which streets would benefit from rehabilitation. From this review, a priority list of streets was developed. On February 26, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution 96-28, which set forth a program for city-wide street rehabilitation and maintenance. The resolution divides the City into seven streets zones for purposes of seal coating and street rehabilitation. This program is intended to provide appropriate rehabilitation methods to extend the useful life of the existing pavement. This results in lower overall costs that can be expected if the street is reconstructed at the end of its useful life. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 2 The three rehabilitation methods were explained: Reconstruction: This process is used when there appears to be a general failure of the subgrade, requiring the subgrade to be recompacted. Reconstruction includes the removal of existing asphalt, gravel base and curb and gutter. The sub-base is recompacted. New concrete curb and gutter, six inches of Class 5 gravel base, two inch asphalt binder course and two inch asphalt wear course are installed. All underground utilities are evaluated and replaced if necessary. Cold in-place Recycling and Overlay: This process is used when there does not appear to be a general failure of the subgrade, but the existing asph~t surface is in such poor condition that it cannot adequately support an overlay. This process includes removal and replacement of failed sections of concrete curb and gutter. The existing gravel base and asphalt are ground up and reused as a new gravel base course. A new structural asphalt section of two inch asphalt base course and two inch asphalt wearing course are installed. Mill and Overlay: This process is used when the subgrade has not failed and the existing asphalt surface is able to adequately support a structural overlay. The intent of the overlay is to add strength to the existing pavement section and prevent migration of water into the underlying pavement layers. The process involves the removal and replacement of failed sections of concrete curb and gutter. The existing asphalt pavement is milled adjacent to curb to allow installation of the full depth of the overlay in this -area without creating a lip. Before installation of the new two inch structural asphalt overlay, minor areas of surface damage are repaired. Mr. Winson stated that per Resolution 96-28, the City Engineer has divided the City into seven street rehabilitation zones. Zone 1, scheduled for 1996, is the area of the southeastern portion of the City bounded by Central Avenue, 37th Avenue, Reservoir Boulevard, and 45th Avenue. An analysis of Zone 1 done by Public Works indicated, that with the exception of three streets, all could benefit from at least a structural overlay. Funding constraints limit the total number of streets that can be rehabilitated in 1996. Funds in the Infrastructure Fund, established in 1992, will be used to pay a portion of the costs of the annual street which would reduce assessments to the benefitting properties. Mr. Winson also stated that an alternative to any of the above listed projects is "Do Nothing". STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ZONE 1: Staff recommends the following: Reconstruction for Gould Avenue and Leander Lane. The PIRs involved are 906 and 901, Project Nos. 9415 and 9419. Engineering, Administration, and Construction Costs are estimated at a total of $224,489. Water service replacement costs could be $31,000. Cold in-place Recycling and Overlay for 43rd Avenue, McLeod Street, and Royce Street. The PIRs involved are 907, 908, and 909, Project Nos. 9416, 9417, and 9418. Engineering, Administration, and Construction Costs are estimated at a total of $254,283. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 3 Mill and Overlay for Peter's Place, 41st Avenue, and 45th Avenue. The PIRs involved are 911,912, and 914, Project Nos. 9420, 9421, and 9423. Engineering, Administration and Construction Costs are estimated at a total of $117,798. The total of all projects is estimated at $627,569. It was explained to the audience that the past city policy has been to assess 100% of the total project cost to the benefitting properties for street improvement projects. Under the Street Rehabilitation Program, the Council has proposed to not assess for the engineering and administration costs for the project, and these costs will be absorbed by the City. The amount of City contribution to the construction cost will be determined annually, based on the availability of funding, with the following approximate proposed cost splits: For the Reconstruction Project: For the Cold-in Place Recycle/Overlay Project: For Mill/Overlay Project: 40% City/60% Assessed 20% City/80% Assessed 20% City/80% Assessed The following is a breakdown of where the funding for the projects will come from: Assessments to benefitting properties (Streets) Assessments to benefitting properties (Water Service) Infrastructure Fund Sewer Fund (for Storm Sewer Improvements) General Fund (Absorbed Engineering & Administration) Total $336,869.00 $ 31,000.00 $118,165.00 $ 11,000.00 $130,535.12 $627,569.12 Assessments costs per street and avenue foot based on cost sharing by rehabilitation type are listed below: For Reconstruction, the proposed assessment policy is $36.00 per street foot and $12.00 per avenue foot, with a 15 year assessment period. For Cold in-Place Recycling and Overlay, the proposed assessment policy is $15.00 per street foot and $5.00 per avenue foot, with a 10 year assessment period. For Mill and Overlay, the proposed assessment policy is $12.00 per street foot and $4.00 per avenue foot, with a 10 year assessment period. The proposed interest rate on the unpaid portion of the assessments is 9.5%. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Winson stated that based upon the above information: - the City Engineer advises the City Council that the proposed improvements for the 1996 Street Rehabilitation Program are feasible. - the construction techniques proposed to be used to construct the improvements are applicable and correct. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 4 there are available funds in the Infrastructure Fund to cover the estimated cost to the City for these improvements the City has the authority to order the improvements and assess the benefitting properties for the improvement under local charter and state statute the property owners proposed to be assessed for these projects will receive a benefit to their property at least equal to the amount of the assessment IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION OF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Public comments were heard regarding reconstruction' of Gould Avenue (Central Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard), PIR 906, Project 9415. The following residents/interested parties spoke: Terry Wilkinson, 1037 Gould Avenue Cathy Gomaz, 965 Gould Avenue Brian Northenscold, 1017 Gould Avenue Bob Tholkes, 1028 Gould Avenue Questions raised and/or comments made: are the costs affordable to people involved; can the assessments be raised; who would pay for the many vacant properties on that avenue; safety/traffic issues; speed humps/bumps; the high interest rate; how will residents know if pipe replacement to copper will be needed; pipe replacement prices not broken down; apron/sidewalk replacement; and, the city's policy on water service. Public comments were then heard regarding reconstruction of Leander Lane (Royce Street to 44th Avenue), PIR 910, Project 9419. The following residents/interested parties spoke: Brian Barnett, 4301 Royce Street Bill Gauthier, 4307 Royce Street Questions raised and/or comments made: drainage problems; safety signs needed; possible additional street lighting; and curbs.' Mr. Winson encouraged residents to get a price to have their driveway paved while crews are in the area doing the street work. IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION ON COLD IN-PLACE RECYCLING AND OVERLAY PROJECT: Public comments were then heard regarding 43rd Avenue, McLeod Street, and Royce Street, PIR 907, 908, and 909, Project Nos. 9416, 9417, and 9418. The following residents/interested parties spoke regarding 43rd Avenue (Central Avenue to McLeod Street): B. Schaff, 1337 43rd Irving Olund, 1330 43rd Jaime Kaminski, 1235 43rd PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 5 Ted Kaminski, speaking for relative at 1310 43rd Dan Hinrichs, 1225 43rd Lana Dewey, 1027 43rd Questions raised and/or comments made: how are the assessments were figured; why should new curb/gutter be put in; appraised value before and after the work is done and legal ramifications if value does not increase as much as the assessment (citing lawsuits in Eagan); using a site analogy to levy assessments vs. front footage; the high interest rate; maintaining adequate maintenance after work is done; additional manholes for better drainage; .commercial vs. residential assessment costs; load limit signs needed; time involvement for work to be completed (June-August); steps involved (curb/gutter, then stree0.' Councilmember Jolly stated that perhaps the interest rates are too high and that maybe the rate should be looked at again. The following residents/interested parties spoke regarding McLeod Street (Reservoir Boulevard to 45th Avenue): Bev Johnson, 4337 McLeod Street Ron Jesberg, 4260 McLeod Street Questions raised and/or comments made: will apron replacements be concrete; determination of water pipe replacement; eight year sealcoat costs; state aid streets; the assessment interest rate; property valuations; and length of project from start to end. Councilmember Peterson addressed the question on state aid streets and that these people do get assessed for some local projects. The following residents/interested parties spoke regarding Royce Street (McLeod Street to 44th Avenue): Brian Northenscold, 1017 Gould Avenue Bill Gauthier, 4307 Royce Questions raised and/or comments made: parking problems; access to property while work is being done; and sewer catch basin/drainage. IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION ON MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT: Public comments were heard regarding Peter's Place (Gould Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard), PIR 911, Project 9420. The following residents/interested parties spoke: Terry Sposito, 1015 Peters Place Questions raised and/or comments made: the high interest rate; the blind intersection; poor condition of alleys; stop signs; confusion on why and what you are paying for assessments on their property; parking problems; street vs. avenue rate. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 6 No public questions/comments were received regarding 41st Avenue (Cul-de-sac to Reservoir Boulevard), PIR 912, Project 9421. Public comments were heard regarding 45th Avenue (Central Avenue to McLeod Street), PIR 914, Project 9423. The following residents/interested parties spoke: Morgan Kennedy, 1208 45th Don Helm, 1214 45th Questions raised and/or comments made: the high interest rate; possibly limiting parking to one side of the street; what and why residents are paying for their assessments; avenue costs for mill/overlay vs. cold in-place; and concrete aprons. CLOSING THE PUBLIC HEARING: At this time, a motion was made by Councilmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Peterson to close the Public Hearing on the 1996 Street Rehabilitation Projects, PIR g906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911,912, and 914; Project Nos. 9415, 9416, 9417, 9418, 9419, 9420, 9421, and 9423 respectively. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 96-32, 96-33, 96-34, 96-35, 96-36, 96-37, 96-38, AND 96-39 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-32: Motion was made by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Ruettimann, to waive the reading of Resolution 96-32, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 32 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Street reconstruction, Gould Avenue N.E., Central Ave. to Reservoir Blvd. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 7 The proposed street is 31 feet in width from back of curb to back of curb. Work includes new storm sewer catch basins and leads, replacement of lead pipe, galvanized pipe or less than 3/4" diameter copper pipe water services from watermain to stop box, new aggregate or recycled bituminous base, new concrete curb and gutter including driveway and alley aprons, new bituminous surfacing, required concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, resodding, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate or recycled bituminous base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter including driveway and alley aprons, concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, sod, catch basin and leads, copper pipe and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. o That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids for the improvements, or portions of the improvements as stated herein. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g906 - Project 9415. Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Jolly Seconded by: Councilmember Ruettimann Roll Call: All Ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-33: Motion was made by Councilmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Peterson to waive the reading of Resolution 96-33, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 33 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 8 BE 1T HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth day of March, 1996 ordered notice of a heating to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of heating certain residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 1st 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: 43rd Avenue N.E., Central Avenue to McLeod Street. The proposed street width will remain at 30 feet from back of curb to back of curb from Central Ave. to Pierce St. and 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb from Pierce St. to McLeod St. Work includes new concrete curb and gutter including driveway aprons from Central Ave. to 1,310 feet east of Central Ave., curb and gutter repair from 1,310 feet east of Central Ave. to McLeod St., cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, required concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, resodding, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter including driveway aprons, concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, sod, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. g907 - Project 9416. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 9 Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Ruettimann Seconded by: Councilmember Peterson Roll Call: All Ayes Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem Joseph Smrdevant, Mayor CONSIDERATION OF RE~OLUTION 96-34: Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to waive the reading of Resolution 96-34, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 34 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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: McLeod Street, Reservoir Blvd. to 45th Avenue N.E. The proposed street width will remain the same. Work includes cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new four inch bituminous surfacing, required concrete curb and gutter or concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and miscellaneous associated construction items. That the materials to be used are as follows: Cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter, concrete or bituminous driveway PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 10 replacement, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g008 - Project 9417. Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Peterson Seconded by: Councilmember Jones Roll Call: All Ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-35: Motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Ruettimann, to waive the reading of Resolution 96-35, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 35 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE 1T HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 11 Royce Street, McLeod St. to 44th Avenue N.E. The proposed street width will remain the same. Work includes cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new four inch bituminous surfacing, required concrete curb and gutter or concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Cold-in-place recycling of the existing bituminous surface and aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter, concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g909 - Project 9418. Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Jones Seconded by: Councilmember Ruettimann Roll Call: All Ayes Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-36: Motion was made by Councilmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to waive the reading of Resolution 96-36, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 36 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 12 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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 prgvisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Street reconstruction, Leander Lane, Royce Street to 44th Avenue The proposed street is 33 feet in width from back of curb to back of curb. Work includes new storm sewer catch basins and leads, new aggregate or recycled bituminous base, new concrete curb and gutter including driveway aprons, new bituminous surfacing, required concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, resodding, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate or recycled bituminous base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter including driveway aprons, concrete or bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk replacement, sod, catch basin and leads, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names 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 improvements, or portions of the improvements as stated herein. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. gg10 - Project 9419. Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Ruettimann PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 13 Seconded by: Councilmember Jones Roll Call: All Ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-37: Motion was made by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Peterson to waive the reading of Resolution 96-37, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 37 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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: Peters Place, Gould Avenue to Reservoir Blvd. The proposed street width will remain the same. Work includes removing up to 2" of the bituminous surface and placing a 2" overlay, required concrete curb and gutter or concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: New bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter, concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRR, 1, 1996 PAGE 14 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. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g911 - Project 9420~ Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Jolly Seconded by: Councilmember Peterson Roll Call: All Ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-38: Motion was made by Mayor Sturdevant, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to waive the reading of Resolution 96-38, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 38 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: 41st Avenue N.E., Cul-De-Sac to Reservoir Blvd. The proposed street width will remain the same. Work includes removing up to 2" of the bituminous surface and placing a 2" overlay, required concrete curb and gutter or concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and miscellaneous associated construction items. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 15 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: New bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter, concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g912 - Project 9421. passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Mayor Sturdevant Seconded by: Councilmember Ruettimann Roll Call: All Ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 96-39: Motion was made by Councilmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Peterson to waive the reading of Resolution 96-39, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 39 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights on the 1 lth 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 1st 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. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 16 NOW, 1. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: 45th Avenue N.E., Central Avenue to McLeod St. The proposed street width will remain the same. Work includes removing up to 2" of the bituminous surface and placing a 2" overlay, required concrete curb and gutter or concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: New bituminous surfacing, concrete curb & gutter, concrete or bituminous driveway replacement, and various related construction items. 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, which be deemed benefitted 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. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. g914 - Project 9423. Passed this first day of April, 1996. Offered by: Councilmember Ruettimann Seconded by: Councilmember Peterson Roll Call: All Ayes Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor AUTHORIZATION TO STAFF TO COMPLETE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SEEK SEALED BIDS FOR THE 1996' STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS: Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Jones to authorize staff to complete plans and specifications and to seek sealed bids for the 1996 Street Rehabilitation Project, PIR g906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911,912, and 914; Project g9415, 9416, 9417, 9418, 9419, 9420, 9421, and 9423, respectively. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 PAGE 17 SUGGESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR FUTURE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS: The residents should be urged to attend the informational meeting, so questions can be cleared up then. The Assessing Clerk, Jane Gleason, urged residents/taxpayers to call her so she can answer questions or come in to her office. Councilmember Ruettimann spoke briefly on the history of interest rates charged for public improvement projects. Assessment policies could possibly be clarified more in the city newsletter. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adjourn the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Pro Tern Mayor