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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 9, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING RIL 9, 1986 The Hearing was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Purpose of Hearing To continue public improvements hearings regarding special assessment projects dealing with street reconstruction, storm sewer improvements, replacement and installation of sanitary sewer and water services, construction of curb and gutter, and miscellaneous surface repairs for concrete alleys. 3. Presentation of Information a. Project ~8405, P.I.R. #811; Miscellaneous surface repairs for concrete alleys Fifth Street to Sixth Street, 40th Avenue to 41st Avenue The City Manager reviewed the proposed repairs for this alley and advised the Council that alt residents in the assessment area were advised by letter that additional work being proposed had affected the estimated costs. The initial assessment was $9.74 per alley foot and the revised estimate is $11.88 per alley foot. This alley is about thirty years old. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to proceed with his project. Roll call: All ayes Upland Crest to Stinson Boulevard, north of Ivanhoe Lane The hearing on this project had been continued to allow for a formal notice of the hearing to be sent to the City of Minneapolis in that the City of Minneapolis owns and maintains property at this location and it is the intent of the City of Columbia Heights to assess the City of Minneapolis. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to proceed with this project. Roll call: All ayes b. Project ~8513, P.I.R. ~779; Construction of permanent street for Stinson Boulevard, from 45th Avenue to Silver Lake Beach area; storm drainage improve- ments for the general vicinity; and water service and sanitary sewer service replacement and installation if necessary. The City Manager briefly reviewed the project. At the previous hearing some of the affected residents questioned how their property values would be increased by this project and how they would be benefitted. In response to these residents' concerns, the City Manager requested an appraiser who is a long-time resident of the City, to address these concerns. After reviewing the proposed project and the parcels being affected the appraiser stated in a letter he is of the opinion that this project will increase the value of the land 6½ cents per square foot. He felt a good drainage system and a permanent surface on Stinson Boulevard will benefit the entire area. Some residents still had questions as to how they would benefit from the storm sewer portion of the project. Mayor Nawrocki stated that it is a question of re- ibility. He stated that it has been the policy of the Council to assess those perties who contribute to the problem, in this case water which runs off of their land, and the City pays part of the costs through general taxes. It has also been the policy of the Council in past storm sewer projects to assess a maximum of five cents per square foot. The Mayor suggested this practice be Public Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 page 2 oyed for this project. Also, discussed was the matter of water ponding behind Benjamin and Stinson, south of 45th. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the City will be paying half of the costs of the street work in that the City of St. Anthony whose property borders the east side of the street has displayed an unwillingness to participate. The City Engineer told those in attendance that this project as proposed has re- ceived approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the project and indicate the intention of the City Council is that the storm sewer costs would not exceed five cents per square foot and that the City will pay one half of the street assessment based on the unwillingness of the City of St. Anthony to cooperate in the project. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Carlson - nay RECESS: 8:35 P.M. RECONVENE: 9:00 P.M. c. Project #8010, P.I.R. #737; Construction of permanent street, storm sewer, and curb and gutter for the Hilltop II Addition, including the following streets: 1. West Upland Crest from Fairway Drive to Pennine Pass 2. North Upland Crest from Pennine Pass to Stinson Boulevard The City Manager reviewed the revised project and the estimated costs. The Mayor noted that previous hearings on this project residents not living on West Upland Crest and North Upland Crest who were included in the assessment area had strongly ,pposed the project. The Council decided to reduce the project to include only ~est Upland Crest. Upon receiving numerous phone calls and a petition signed by residents of North Upland Crest it was decided to amend the project to include North Upland Crest. The Mayor noted that this project will be paid for by assessments, some Anoka County funds, and some City funds for that portion of the project which includes the storm sewer. Part of this assessment project includes an Anoka County road. The Council requests that when ar:y street surfacing or sewer projects may be done on the streets originally included in. this project and petitioned out of the project that property owners on West 'Upland Crest and North Upland Crest not be included in the assessments. The resident at 2120 North Upland Crest advised the Council of an on-going water problem behind his property. The City Engineer will check this matter out. A resident on Fairway Drive and West Upland Crest had concern with children's activities in her alley. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff that the City Manager to authorized to proceed with the project.as refined. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 10:15 P.M. RECONVEND: 10:25 P.M. 4. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Projects a. Resolution 86-24, Improvement to Concrete Alley Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-24 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Public Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 e3 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27th day of January, 1986 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 20th and 25th day of March and on the 9th day of April, 1986, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter pro- visions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and ex.tent of such improvements is as follows: 5th Street N.E. - 6th Street N.E., 40th Avenue N.E. - 41st Avenue N.E. Work would include the removal and replacement of damaged, deteriorated, settled and/or undermined concrete panels, mudjacking where necessary or possible, the cleaning and filling of joints and cracks with bituminous sealant, and miscellaneous associated construction items. That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete resurfacing, concrete for mudjacking and bituminous crack and joint sealant. 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 list also 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 state herein. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #811 - Project #8405. Passed this 9th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Public Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 ~ge 4 b. Resolution 86-25, Improvement to Concrete Alley Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-25 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27th day of January, 1986 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to prop- erty owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 20th and 25th day of March and on the 9th day of April, 1986, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter pro- visions NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Upland Crest - Stinson Boulevard, North of Ivanhoe Place Work would include the removal and replacement of damaged, deteriorated, settled and/or undermined concrete panels, mudjacking where necessary or possible, the cleaning and filling of joints and cracks with bitu- minous sealant, and miscellaneous associated construction items. o That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete surfacing, concrete for mudjacking and bituminous crack and joint sealant. 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 bene- fitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the seve- ral parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. That the City Manager shall proceed wi~h taking of bids for the impro- vements, or portions of the improvements, as stated herein. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #811 - Project #8405. Passed this 9th day of April, 1986. Public Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 page 5 by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki c. Resolution No. 86-26, Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-26 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, ~HEREAS. the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27th day of January, 1986 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, OHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 25th and 31st day of March and on the 9th day of April, 1986, and 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: Construction of permanent street for Stinson Boulevard N.E. from 45th Avenue N.E. to the Silver Lake Beach area, and storm drainage improve- ments for the general vicinity. Work would include the construction of new bituminous surfacing, curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements for the street and collection of storm water for surrounding areas, a cul-de-sac at the Silver Lake Beach area, replacement of old galvanized and lead water services within the street right-of-way from the curb stop to the City main, installation of sewer stubs for unimproved lots along the street, and miscellaneous associated construction items. Water service improvements are proposed to be assessed to the affected parcels on a per parcel basis if replacement is. necessary. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, concrete servicewalk and driveway aprons, sod, 1" copper water service pipe, P.V.C. storm sewer pipe, reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe, concrete manholes and catch basins, treated wood baffle wire and various a~urtenance~. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made Public Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 page 6 by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed bene- fitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the seve- ral parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. o That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids for the improve- ments, or portions of the improvements, as stated herein. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #779- Project #8513. Passed this 9th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Paulson Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki aye Carlson - nay Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki d. Resolution No. 86-27; Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there eing ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-27 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27th day of January, 1986 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 25th day of March and the 9th day of April, 1986, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provi- sion. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Construction of permanent street and curb and gutter for the following streets: West Upland Crest from Fairway Drive to Pennine Pass North Upland Crest from Pennine Pass to Stinson Boulevard Work would include the construction of new concrete curb and gutter, new bituminous surfacing, storm sewer improvements, the replacement of Publ!c Improvement Hearing April 9, 1986 page 7 old galvanized and lead water services within the street right-of-way from the curb stop to the City main, and miscellaneous associated con- struction items. Work to be special assessed with a reduction by Anoka County contribution for their portion of the work. Water service replacements are proposed to be assessed on a per parcel basis if replacement is necessary. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, concrete servicewalk and driveway aprons, sod, reinforced storm concrete storm sewer pipe, concrete manholes and catch basins and various appurtenances. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvement 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 bene- fitted 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 improve- ments, or portions of the improvements, as stated herein. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #737 - Project #8010. Passed this 9th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Mayor Nawrocki commented on the assessment procedure used for this project and that the conventional grid system usually used for an assessment area was not employed on this project. He noted that the City Council did deviate from its policy. Although, this Council's position on a given set of circumstances is not binding on future councils, the Mayor felt it should be mentioned that this Council's view of this matter is as follows; since properties on East Upland Crest, Highland Place and Forest Drive that did not abut West Upland Crest or North Upland Crest were not proposed to be assessed for storm sewer work on West Upland Crest and on North Upland Crest that in fairness for any future work regarding street surfacing Ir storm sewer work on these three streets, East Upland Crest, Forest Drive and .ighland Place, property owners on North Upland Crest and West Upland Crest should not be assessed as the property owners on the three aforementioned streets would not be participating in the work being done on this project. Public Improvement Hearing  pril 9, 1986 age 8 5. Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjourn the hearing at 10:40 P.M.. Roll call: All ayes tu , Council ~ecretary May0~r~-~rruce G Nawroc i PETITION We, the undersigned homeowners of North U ~rea between Penine Pass and ~ .... pland Crest ( the ' ~L~nson Boulevard) ARE IN FAVOR OF the proposed street improvements reviewed by the Columbia H~..~ ..... to_North Upland Crest b~nr, of 1986, such i~rovements to include blacktop resurfacing, concrete curbs and gutters. ~uu~ cluy Council, March and Ap~il~~ ADDRESS