HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 7, 1993 Work SessionNOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of.'
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER
Date of Meeting:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1993
Time of Meeting:
8:00 PM
Location of Meeting:
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
590 40TH AVENLrE NE
Purpose of Meeting:
WORK SESSION
8:00 PM 1. Infrastructure (Street Reconstruction) Fund
8:25 PM 2. Administration/Engineering Charges
8:45 PM 3. City Ambulance Study Status
9:00 PM 4. Shared Ride - Election Service
9:15 PM 5. Zoning/Business License Fees
9:30 PM 5. Post Office Traffic Patterns
9:45 PM 6. Police/Fire Relief Association
PERA Consolidation Status
7. Adjournment
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate, on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its services, prograras, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be
provided to allow individnal~ with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services,
programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request
is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call abe City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to
make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
TAXI CORPORATION
3315 North Second Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412
Tel. 612-588-0000
Fax. 612-588-0339
August 31, 1993
SEP I
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue Northeast
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
MANAGER
CITY OF COLUMB)A I-)F.J~S
Attn: Ms. Linda Magee
Assistant to the City Manager
RE: Group transportation of residents to/from polling locations
on September 21, 1993.
To Whom it may concern;
We, Suburban Taxi, propose to transport Columbia Heights
residents to and from polling locations within Columbia Heights
on September 21, 1993.
The rules of transportation will be:
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Group loading of passengers permitted.
All trips to be reserved at least 24 hours prior to
transport through Suburban Taxi.
Suburban Taxi will be paid $3.00 per passenger round trip.
All trips take place between 10am and 3pm on September 21.
The City of Columbia Heights will reimburse Suburban Taxi for all
scheduled trips. Suburban Taxi will, upon request, furnish the
City with~copies of all reserved trips prior to 10am, September
21, 1993. Suburban Taxi will submit the bill for transport by
October 1, and the City will pay by October 30, 1993.
The City of Columbia Heights shall notify Suburban Taxi by Sept
16, 1993 if this program is to be implemented. The City assumes
all responsibility for advertising this program to it's
residents. Suburban acts only as a transportation provider.
We hope that this program fits your needs, and we are loking
forward to helping you "get out the vote". Please call me at
588-0000 if you have any questions or comments. Thank you.
Sincerely,
William Holderness
Account Services Manager
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Public Works D~pa~u~ent
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PATRICK HENTGES, crrY IVL~NAGER
MARK A. WINSON
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOP-/(~Y ENGINEER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
APRIL 29,1993
Attached arc four short reports on the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street systems
maintained by the City. Each report attempts to define the system's current condition, list
recommended improvements and discuss how these improvements would or could be funded.
I have not comu~nted on alley or park improvements at this ~me, as the four critical systems
should be addressed first.
The intent of these reports is to present the Council with some basic inform~on in order to
solicit their questions and comments. The ultimate goal is to receive direction from thc Council
towards compl¢fin§ an on§oing five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
For thc most part, the estimated costs presented in these repons ate conservative, educated
guesses as extensive preliminamy design is not warranted until the contents of a five-ye~r plan arc
more closely defined.
The two most critical systems arc water and struts as these systems require the most
improvements. If the City wishes to look at obtaining its own water supply, necessary studies
should be started soon. Many of the streets arc nearing the point in their life at which an overlay
will no longer bc cost effeclive.
I will be available for any work session to discuss the attached repons with the Council.
MAW:jb
93-243
Attachment
SANITARY SEWER
General
The City's sanitary sewer system wansports sewage from throughout the City and thc City of
Hilltop. All sewage is directed to 44th Avenue and Main Street where the lines discharge to the
MWCC Interceptor for processing at the Metro Plant. In 1992, approximately 452 million
gallons of sewage was collected by this system.
Sewer Main
The City has 60 miles of sanitary sewer main. A majority of these m~iRs ~ vitrified clay pipe
that are in excess of 40 years old. Properly maintained, these lines will have a useful life of 75-
100 years.
Generally the sewer mains are in good shape. The major problems are related to either root
intrusion or the build-up of sand or debris in certain lines. The Public Works Utilities
Department has adopted a systematic procedure of televising, rodding (cleaning), root cutting and
vacuuming lines. In thc past, a process called Sanafo~m was used to clear the lines of roots.
With the addition of the Vactor equipment and the determination of the worst root areas, the use
of this somewhat hazardous chemical process has been decreased and may ul~m~,tely be ceased.
The systematic televising of all lines allow the crew to detect and record the locations of cracked
pipe, missing sections and mis-alignment. Cracked sections are rechecked periodically to
determine if the condition is worsening to point of needing repair. Sections exhibiting damaged
pipe or serious mis-alignment are scheduled for repair or replacement based on the severity of
condition, opportunity (i.e., street reconstruction) and budget.
Recent studies have indicated that overall, the system does not have excessive infiltration and in
flow. Public Works has developed a program of replacing the old style manhole covers that have
pick holes allowing water inflow with solid covers in those locations where the m~mhole becomes
inundated during rainfalls.
Public Works also has a program of identifying and rep~g ms-holes that are in need of rock
pointing and patching.
Lift Stations
The sanitary sewer system ufili~,¢s four lift stations to facilitate collections from areas that c~nnot
directly l~rv. vity feed. These lift stations are:
Silver Lake - located at'the Silver Lake Boat Landing
Argonne - Argonne Drive west of Stinson
Chatham - Chatham Road near Colf Place
Sullivan Lake - located in Sullivan Park
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All lift stations have automatic controls and dual pumps that ~re cycled to prolong life and
provide redundancy in case one pump fails. The stations have on-site failure indicator lights and
are connected to a masm' control panel at the Municipal Service Center which has an auto dialer
to alert personnel of problems.
Recommended Improvements
As previously stated, overall the collection system is in good shape but as k ages, more and more
maintenance will be needed. The ongoing programs of cleaning, televising and root control in
the mains should be continued. These items m~ currently part of the maintenance budget. The
manhole repairs and repair or replacement of d,~maged mains should be in the sewer construction
fund and an annual budget of $60,000 should be maintained for these items. A m_~jority of this
work is currently being done by Public Works crews, but there m'e occasions where this work
will need to be contracted out.
Whenever there is a street reconstruction project, the underlying sewer should be televised to
determine if it is appropriate to replace it at that time. Costs of the replacement of the sanitary
sewer system should come out of the Sewer Construction Fund.
There are two sections of sanitary sewer main that experience recmu'ing problems:
Fillmore Street north of.45th Avenue
Due to fiat service lines from several duplex units in to this line, any partial .blockage
results in an immediate backup into the homes. The installation of back flow preventers
in the vulnerable service lines would greatly reduce the potential of a damaging backup.
As the services are the responsibility ot the property owners, the City should encourage
the owners to have the back flow preventers installed or the City could install the devices
to reduce the liability of cJalm.~. The estimated cost to install these devices in six duplex
units is $15,000.
43rd Avenue at Van Buren
Due to a flattening of the grade, this sewer main tends to surcharge and has caused
backups into several homes. A by-pass is in place, that in extreme events, will discharge
sewage into Jackson Pond. The MPCA is aware of this situation, bm currently is not
pressing the City to correct it as it is a rare occurrence. At some !im~, this by-pass will
have to be eliminated. The backups occur only during heavy rainfalls and are due to the
numerous connection of downspouts and sump pumps to the sewer system upstream,
These connections were allowed and very common in the past. They are generally
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discouraged now as it ~sults in the City paying for the treaunent of essentially clean
water. Back flow preventers have been installed in some of the homes experiencing
flooding, but this only tends, in this case, to move the backup problem upstream. The
real solution is to enact ordinances preventing the clean water connections and tyroviding
incentives/dis-incentives to encourage the elimination of existing connections. The
existing connections can be located through sewer line televising and building inspections.
Three of the lift stations have been updated in the last three years. The pumps at the
Sullivan Lake Lift Station should be evaluated and scheduled for replacement. Thc
estimated cost is $80,000.
There are two future improvements that should be considered. The large diameter rosin in 2nd
Street from 38th Ave. to 45th Ave. and in 45th Ave. from 2nd Street to Main cannot be
adequately cleaned with the City's equipment. At some point, the build up of sand in this main
will need to be removed to maintain proper capacity. The estimated cost to clean this main using
special equipment is $50,000.
Although the existing telemeu'y system, that provides warning of problems, at the lift stations is
currently adequate, the need to provide more control and early diagnosis of problem conditions
will require an upgra& to the system. For estimating purposes, a figure of $50,000 should be
used at this t~me.
Funding
Improvements and replacements to the sanitary and storm sewer systems are cun'enfly funded
from the Sewer Construction Fund which has a balance in excess of $2.1 rnill~on. The above
listed sanitary sewcr improvements have a relatively small cost compared to the available
balances and, therefore, the balance would appear sufficient if storm water improvements are
funded from a different source. If replacement of problem sanitary sewer lines, as pan of street
reconstruction project, are paid for from this fund, additional funds would be needed depending
on the timing of street reconstructions.
STORM SEWER
General
A recently completed study on the City's storm sewer system was prepared by BRW, Inc. and
Bart Engineering Company. The study analyzes the existing system and presen~ various
recommended improvements.
The City storm sewer system consists of approximately 35 miles of pipe. Eight lakes and ponds
are a part of this system and provide for some detention and sealm~nt and phosphorus removal.
Physically, the storm sewer mains are in good Condition, most of the lines are concrete pipe.
Public Works crews routinely televise and clear the lines of sand buildup. Catch basin cle. nlng
is done on a regular basis and repairs are rwd~. as necessary.
Recommended Improvements
The BRW/Barr study discusses several problem areas in the system. There are three small
watersheds in the southern portion of the City ~hat discharge to the City of Minneapolis storm
sewer system. The storm sewers in these watersheds are undersized based on the analysis, but
improvements to their capacity in Columbia Heights will not correct the sa'marion unless the
downstream lines in Minneapolis are also improved. The study recommends no changes unless
extensive flooding problems are experienced. Some minor flooding has been experienced in the
area of Jackson and Van Buren, north of 39th Avenue. This flooding could possibly be reduced
by constructing a detention basin in the vicinity of Huset Park. An estimate of the cost for this
improvement is $75,000.
The study indicates that potential flooding in the area between 38th and 39th Avenues from 2nd
Street to California Street could be alleviated by the addition of catch basins or increasing the
lateral line size. As serious problems have not been experienced in this a~a, n.o improvements
are proposed at this time.
Thc Rice Creek Watershed District is recommending some minor improvements to an existing
detention pond located at the Silver Lake Boat Landing. The proposed improvements would
increase the capacity o£ the pond to remove sediment and phosphorus. The estimate/'or this
improvement is $5,000.
Currently, design is underway for improvements being jointly funded by the dries of Columbia
Heights and Fridiey along their common border. These improvements, expected w be
constructed in the Fall of 1993, will provide an outfall for the Hight.nd Lake-Secondary Pond-
Tertiary Pond system which has no outlet. This will alleviate the potential of flooding for homes
on the Secondary and Tertiary Ponds. Additionally the improvements:will also alleviate flooding
of existing homes along 52nd Avenue. The Columbia Heights sha~ is budgeted at $100,000.
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In this same area, thc City currently is scheduled to make repairs to two discharge lines. The
line from Innsbruck Parkway to the Secondary Pond is estimated at $21,000 and the line from
Argonne drive to the Tertiary Pond is estimated at $31,000.
The largest watershed in the City, the LaBenc Pond-Jackson Pond system, is in need of several
improvements. Currently scheduled for 1993, repair of the inlet and outlet pil~s at Jackson
Pond is estimated at $57,000. Staff is currently preparing a request for proposal to design
improvements at LaBelle Pond to improve the water quality. This project has a budget of
$165,000.
The largest storm water system improvement that is recommended is a solution to the surcharging
problem that is being experienced in the system in the area of 45th Avenue and Main St. The
BRW/Barr study, recommends that feasibility of a large, dry detention pond be investigated to
reduce the surcharge in this main outlet of the City system. For estimating purposes, a figure
of $250,000 should be used.
At Jackson Pond, there is a reverse wen that was used in the past as an outlet for the pond. h
is no longer needed due to improvements to thc main outlet. In order to eliminate the potential
for cont~r~ination to underlying aquifers and any liability, this wen should be capped and
abandoned. The cost for t_hi.~ item is es~m~ted at $5,000.
Whenever a street is to be reconsu'ucted, the underlying storm sewer and catch basins should be
reviewed to determine if repair or replacement is appropriate. Whether the cost of the storm
sewer improvements is borne by assessments or by the City should be decided by the Council.
Generally, it is difficult to prove benefit on storm sewer systems, so _this cost may ultimately
have to be paid by the City.
Funding
There is some concern regarding the legality of the City's using the Sanitary Sewer Fund for
storm water system improvements. One potential funding source is the creation of a Storm Water
Utility which has been used by many municipalities in the area. Essentially, a runoff coeffident
is assigned, using accepted engineering standards, to each type of property. After annual needed
revenue is established, it is spread across all properties based on the area and nmoff coefficient.
Although staff has not done any extensive research on the issue, a rough calculation shows that
an annual fee of $10, paid in quarterly utility bills of $2.50, for the typical residential property,
would generate $100,000 to $150,000 a year with commercial and industrial properties paying
a higher per square foot rate.
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As there are rehtively few system improvements needed to be made, this low annual fee would
generate sufficient funding for the recommended improvements, annual maintenance and provide
a base to fund any replacement or ~pair needed in conjunction with street reconstrucfiom The
fund could be seeded, if legal, with a sraM1 transfer from the Sanitary Sewer Fund.
WATER SYSTEM
General
The City purchases water from Minneapolis for resale. In 1992, approximately 550 million
gallons were purchased. A study of the system was completed in 1989 by Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik & Associates (BRAA) wMch identified various improvements needed to the ~ystem.
Several of these improvements have already been completed.
Distribution System
The City's disu'ibufion system consists:of approximately 67 miles of cast iron and ductile iron
pipe, most of which was installed over 40 years ago. A majority of the mains are 6" in size.
The system is split into two pressur~ zones, with the divide running generally down Central
Avenue. The low pressure zone, west of Central Avenue, is gravity fed through a 24" line from
the Minneapolis reservoir in New Brighton. The high pressure zone is served by two pumping
stations that are alternated. Pressur~ is maln~ed by the 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank
on Stinson Boulevard.
The BRAA study identified several areas that experience low pressure. The study indicates that
these low pressure problems are the result of either dead end lines or loss of capacity due to
tuberculation. Tuberculation is the build up of corroded material on the inside of the line due
to failure of ~e enamel lining that was prevalent in water mains installed before 1950. This
condition narrows down the cross section of pipe and makes the interior rougher, both of which
reduce the carrying capacity of the line.
The areas that have been experiencing low pressure are:
Irmsbmck Parkway, Innsbmck Parkway West - A water main replacement project in 1991
appears to have remedied this problem.
Valley View Elementary School area - A water main installation across central Avenue
at 49th Avenue has increased flows to this area.
Northwest comer of the City - Fire flows in this area are near the minimum requi~d.
The study recommends the main in the University Service Road from 50th to 53rd be
evaluated and, ff need_ed, cleaned and relined at an estimated cost of $80,000.
Southwest comer - Fire flows in this area are near the required mlnlmnm.u. The expected
near future closing of a major industrial user in this area will probably return pressure in
this area to an acceptabli~ level. Future uses in this area m~y :l~tlire re-evaluation of the
system.
Royce Street/Leander Lane - Low pressure in this are can be corrected by completing a
loop from Leander Lane and 40th to Royce Street and 40th. The es~mated cost of this
project, if not done in conjunction with a street reconstruction project, is $80,000.
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Jefferson Divide - This area experiences some very low pressares during high demand
periods, low available fire flow and low lnCSSure due to elevation low static pressure.
The study recommends five looping projects w provide adequate fire flow and installation
of ind/vidual pressure boosters. The looping projects, if not done in conjunction with
street reconstruction, are estimated at $215,000. Tlae cost of installation of individual
pressure boosters is dependent on the exact number of homes that are experiencing less
than adequate pressure. Nor 1:2 homes, the cost is es~mAted at $:26,000.
Ulysses Street - This area was not identified in the study. Residents in this area have
often complained of rusty water, probably due to corrosion in the line. The estimated
cost to clean and reline the main serving this area is $40,000.
Booster Pumps
Currently, a project is in progress to replace the pumps at Station #2, located at 44th Ave. and
Reservoir Blvd. With this replacement, the City would not need to consider replacement of
pumps at Station #3 for approximately 5 years.
Storage Tower
At this _time the 250,000 gatlon elevaIed storage tank is being inspected. The inm-ior of thc tank
was last painted 10 years ago. Based on the results of the inspection, the interior m~y need
repair in 1994 although a cost cannot be estimated until the inspection is completed.
Pressure Reducing Valves
The system has two sets of pressure reducing valves w protect the system from excessive
pressure. Neither set have been used during normal operation. The valves loca~l near Station
#3 are very corroded and poten~lly could fail. The valve either needs m be replaced or
removed from service. The estimate w corr~t thi~ problem is $40,000.
Master Meter
All water entering the City passes through one 24" compound meter. This meter was recently
taken out of service due to wear. Although thi,~ type of meter has not been produced in a nnmher
of years, we were able to find pans in C~liforah and have the repair done. Due to the age and
type of meter, more frequent repairs will become necessary and the accuracy is questionable.
It is anticipated that when the contract for water purchases comes due, the Ci~ of Minneapolis
may want this meter replaced. The es~4m~te to replace the master meter is $4//,000.
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Telemetry
There is in place a telemetry system that controls the system and warns of various failure modes.
The system is adequate, but future needs to better control the system and diagnose potential
problems will require upgrading or replacing this system in conjunction with the sanitary sewer
system. Estimated cost is $50,000.
Lead/Copver
Recent Federal legislation has required all water systems to test for lead and copper in drip-ag
water. Due to the softness of the water purchased from Minneapolis, Columbia Heights did not
"pass the test". The water itself does not contain lead, and it is generally recognized that the lead
is leaching out of fixtures and lead service lines. There are approximately 75 homes in the City
which may still have lead service lines. Under the current regulations the City may have a
Liability to replace these services. If this is necessary, it would not be required until 1997 or
later. An estimate of the cost to replace these services is $100,000.
Waterm~in Replacement
Any time a street is reconsmacted, the underlying watermain should be evaluated through flow
testing to determine if the capacity has been decreased due to corrosion or undetected leakage.
Water Supply
The price Col~mbia Heights pay for water is directly fled to the rates Minneapolis charges its
residential customers. Indications are that Minneapolis will be raising its rates appro~ly $%
per year for the foreseeable future to fund replacement of all water meter and portions of their
system. Currently the City pays approximately $0.97 per hundred cubic feet or $1.30 per 1,000
gallons. For comparison, Fridiey charges its residents $0.60 per 1,000 gallons. As the City's
contract with Minneapolis expires in 1995, it may be prudent to look at providing our own
supply. A 1956 study indicated that, at that time, the City could save significant money by
installing their own wells and treatment. This analysis would have to be done as there have been
significant changes in costs since this ~,ne. At the ~ime of the study, the City was paying $0.215
per hundred cubic feet. Items to be considered now a~e availability of a dependable clean water
source, availability of land for well fields and treatment facilities, whether softening should be
done which adds significantly to the cost and the cost effectiveness of such a system based on
c~nt costs.
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A rough analysis of the City's needs indicates that, at a mlnlm,.m; three 1,000 gpm wells, 2
ro~11~on gR11ons of storage and a 1,500 gpm treatment plant with iron and perhaps softening would
be required. A study to determine the feasibility of consumcting an independent system is
es~m.ted at $15,000. Consmlction cost of the system is unknown but would be in the range of
$8-12 voillion.
Funding
Currently, improvements to the water system are paid for out of the Water Construction Fund
',,.'~,':ch has a balance of just over $S00,000. The cash balance in the water operating fund could
pc:antially add another $200,000 to this fhnd. A review of the above recommended
improvements indicates that ff all improvements were undertaken the fund would be deplet~cl,
leaving no funding available for watermaln replacement in conjunction with street reconstruction
projects, h is recommended that the Water Consumction Fund be increased, over time, to a
balance similar to the $2 million in the Sanilat'y Sewer Fund. If the City decides to implement
ks own water supply, the funding would have to be from a bond issue with the bond repayment
bulk into the water rates.
STREETS
General
The City has approximately 79 miles of streets, including the streets that bound the City.
Approximately 5 miles of the streets are concrete wkich were constructed in the early 60's. A
majority of the asphalt streets were built in thc 40's, 50's and early 60's and have received no
m_~intenance other than patching, craclcnlling and sealcoating.
The Engineering Department utilizes a program called PMI to catalog the condition of the streets
and predict and schedule the need for various maintenance operation~. The model used by PlVlI
is as follows:
A properly constructed asphalt street will have a useful life of 20-30 years without any
maintenance other than pothole patching and crac~ealing. Useful life is measured by
ride quality.
B. The useful life can be extended to 50 years by overlaying the street every 10 years.
A systematic program of patching, cracki~lllng and surface treatments such as sealcoats
or seals can extend the time between overlays to 20 years and provide potentially 100
years of service before reconstruction is needed.
In order to keep the inventory up-to-date, engineering staff annually surveys every street and rates
the surface texture, surface condition, ride quali~ and effectiveness of the drainage (curb and
gutter). One of the items in the database is whether or not the structure of the pavement is
sufficient to support current traffic conditions. This is determined by either reviewing the actual
records of the pavement thickness or by a visual determination based on the sm'face condition
related to excessive cracking, potholes or other forms of distress such as rutting.
Utilizing the information in the database, a determination can be made of the overall condition
of the streets.
Ride Quality
Poor 21%
Fair 38% -
Good/ExceBent 41%
Surface Condition
Poor 45%
Fair 41%
Good/Excellent 14%
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Asphalt Streets
Approximately 20% of the su~ets do not appear to have sufficient strength to support trmefic
conditions. This due to either insufficient pavement thickness when built or the deterioration of
the su'uctural components (subgrade, base, pavement) due to age or inadequate drainage. These
street segments would probably not benefit from an overlay and need to be reconstructed. The
attached sheet entitled "Street Reconstruction" lists the street segments that appear to need
reconstruction.
The PM~ program predicts, based on pavement thickness, class of street, age, ride quality and
surface condition, when a street is in need of ~m overlay to maintain strength and ride quality.
The attached listing of overlays includes the street segments that the program predicts would
benefit from overlays between now and 1997.
The street reconstruction listing is broken into two sections in an attempt to prioritize the need
by ride quality and surface condition. The $25/~quare yard cost used includes ~placement of the
base, pavement surface, curbing and approximately 20% for engineering, inspection and
assessment administration. This cost equates to approxim,tely $90 per lineal foot or $45 per
front foot.
The overlay listing is also broken into two sections based on actual year predicted by the
program. The $7.60/square yard cost is based, on a 1.75 inch overlay, milling of the existing
pavement to maintain the cross slope and drainage, some curb and gutter ~placement and
approximately 15% for engineering, inspection and assessment _~amlni.~tration. This equates to
$27 per foot or $13.50 per front foot.
Recommendation
In order to preserve those streets whose life can be effectively prolonged by an overlay, a
program should be implemented to overlay the streets on the attached list over the next five
years. Thereafter, the PMI program should be followed for futm~ overlays. Between overlays,
routine patching and crack ~e~li~g should be done and the street sealcoated every 6-8 years.
Based on this schedule, with the City picking up patching and crack sealing costs, and current
prices, the average cost per year to the rcsidem over twenty years would be approximately $20
per front foot or $100 per year for a 50' lot under the City's current assessment policy.
The backlog of streets that appears to need reconstruction can be handled with two different
approaches. The streets could continue to receive routine maintenance and sealcoating and be
reconsmacted at the *~me that the ride quality deterioration to the point that the adjacent property
owners are willing to accept the cost of reconsu'ucfion. The other approach is to prioritize the
streets and embark on a ten-year program of reconstruction using either forced assessments and/or
other potentially available funding sources.
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The City should continue its current program of patching and seal cracking and a systematic
seaicoating program. Public Works will be evaluating its current crack sealing progrnm this year
to determine its effectiveness and whether an expanded or diffe~nt progr.m would be beneficial.
The City's concrete sucets are joint sealed and sections replaced on an as-needed basis. Properly
maintained concrete pavements have expec~ useful lives in excess of 50 years, indicating that
reconstruction is probably 15-20 years away.
Funding
Current City policy is to assess property owners the wml cost of sealcoats, overlays and
reconstruction. State Aid streets are not assessed as State Aid funds are used. There are virtually
no funds available other than the General Fund for the replacement or overlaying of the streets.
Recent court eases will make it more difficult to prove sufficient benefit to property values in
the case of forced assessments. This leaves the timing of street improvements to the whim of
the affected property owners who would have to petition for the improvement and waive their
right to a hearing. In the mean time, there is increased pressure on the City to escalate patching
on streets whose overall sumemm is quickly falling apart. This "band-aid" type approach is
ultimately less cost effective than a systematic program of pavement maintenance.
There are several alternatives to this current situation. The City could establish a Street Fund
using General Fund or bond money and use these funds to pay a percentage of all overlays and
reconstructions. This would make the assessments more acceptable. The City could also
consider assessing all or a portion of improvements to State Aid streets as allowed by current
State Aid rules and use these funds to offset costs on non-State Aid streets.
Another potential funding source is the establishment of a Transportation Utility. This would be
an annual fee charged to all property owners based on street system usage by type of property,
similar to the Storm Water Utility. Enabling legislation for a Transportation Utility is being
considered by the State Legislature ~ session.
The City may wish to adopt a strategy that recently was successfully implemented by the Village
of St. Anthony. A taskgorce of interested citizens was formed to review the condition of the
street system and evaluate various funding schemes. The taskforce was educated by staff and
outside consultants on the current condition of the streets, pavement smaeuue and m,intenance
and the availability of various funding sources. This taskforee meendy presented a
recommendation to the St. Anthony Council on the type and priority of street improvements,
establishment of a Storm Water Utility and changes in the assessmcm policy. This type of
approach may lend public support and credence to the decisions of the City Council on these
issues.
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' 28-Apr-93
STREET OVERLAYS
PRIORI'I'~_ .ONE
STREET
4TH ST
4TH ST
5TH ST
5TH ST
6TH ST
6TH ST
7TH ST
7TH ST
38TH AVE
38TH AVE
39TH AVE
39TH AVE
41 ST AVE
42ND AVE
42ND AVE
43RD AVE
43RD AVE
43-1/2 AVE
45TH AVE
45TH AVE
45TH AVE
46TH AVE
46-1/2 AVE
47TH AVE
47'tH AVE
47-1/2 AVE
50TH AVE
50TH AVE
50TH AVE
50-1/2
51 ST AVE
52ND AVE
ARTHUR
CAMFORNIA
BENJAMIN
CLEVELAND
HART BLVD
HAYES
JACKSON
JACKSON
JACKSON
LOOKOUT
MADISON
MADISON
FROM
41 ST AVE
45TH AVE
45TH AVE
52ND AVE
40TH AVE
45TH AVE
43RD AVE
51 ST AVE
MADISON PL
DEAD END
5TH ST
TYLER
END
2ND ST
RESERVOIR
6TH ST
MADISON
TYLER PL
MAIN
7TH ST
MONROE
UNIVERSITY
JEFFERSON
UNIVERSITY
5TH ST
JEFFERSON
5TH ST
7TH ST
MONROE
MONROE
6TH ST
UNIVERSITY
39TH AVE
39TH AVE
43RD AVE
41 ST AVE
37TH AVE
39TH AVE
39TH AVE
SO. OF 42ND
49TH AVE
40TH AVE
40TH A~/E
42ND AVE
EST. COST (S.Y.) $7.60
TO AREA
(S.Y.)
44TH AVE 6159
63RD AVE 16963
51 ST AVE 13086
53RD AVE 2123
42ND AVE 17046
53RD AVE 16,.'.'.'~1
45TH AVE 4400
53RD AVE 3811
SHOP 920
QUINCY 653
JEFFERSON 6410
POLK 1511
RESERVOIR 822'
3RD ST 2028
TYLER 1579
JEFFERSON 3065
QUINCY 214O
PEIRCE 3722
5TH ST 6482
MAIDSON 3651
VAN BUREN 3725
7'rH ST 3700
MONROE 1773
4TH ST 666
6TH ST 666
MONROE 2143
6TH ST 999
JEFFERSON 2146
CENTRAL 3973
'JACKSON 2684
WASHINGTON 2475
6TH ST 3219
43RD AVE 11484
CDS 1080
45TH AVE 4195
42ND AVE 2101
39TH AVE 6924
40TH AVE 3242
4OTH AVE 2955
43RD AVE 2893
51 ST AVE 6077
5TH ST 3825
41 ST AVE 2053
45TH AVE 6159
COST
$46,808
$128,919
$99,454
$16,135
$129,S50
$123,888
$33,440
$28,964
$4,963
$48,716 MSAS 93/94
$11,484
$6,247
$15,413
$1~ooo
$23,294
$16,264
$28,287
$49,263
$27,748
$28,310
$28,12o
$13,475
$5,062
$5,062
$16,287
$7,592
$16,310
$30,195
$20,398
$18,810
$24,464
$87,278
$31,882
$15,968
$24,639
$~.458
$21,987
$46,185
$29,070
$15,603
$46,808
28-Apr-93 ~-
STREET OVERLAYS, CONT'D
MADISON 49TH AVE
MCKINLEY 39TH AVE
MONROE 48TH AVE
PETERS PL GOULD
QUINCY 37TH AVE
QUINCY 42ND AVE
RESERVOIR 37TH AVE
STINSON FAIRWAY
SULLIVAN 7TH ST
UNIV. SERV. RD. 40TH AVE
UNIV. SERV. RD. 45TH AVE
UNIV. SERV. RD. 48TH AVE
UNIV. SERV. RD. 50TH AVE
UNIV. SERV. RD. 51ST AVE
VAN BUREN 37TH AVE
VAN BUREN 42ND AVE
WASHINGTON 42ND AVE
WASHINGTON 45TH AVE
WASHINGTON 48TH AVE
PRIORITY TWO
5TH ST 37TH AVE
37TH AVE MAIN
38TH AVE MAIN
39TH AVE JOHNSON
53RD AVE UNIVERSITY
FILLMORE 47TH AVE
HAYES 40TH AVE
MCLEOD 43RD AVE
51 ST AVE
39-1/2
51 ST AVE
RESERVOIR
39TH AVE
43RD AVE
40TH AVE
5TH ST NW
WASHINGTON
44TH AVE
47TH AVE
49TH AVE
51 ST AVE
53RD AVE
41 ST AVE
43RD AVE
44TH AVE
46TH AVE
51 ST AVE
40TH AVE
CENTRAL
3RD ST
ARTHUR
WASHINGTON
49TH AVE
41 ST AVE
44TH AVE
4246
2517
6874
2749
3287.
1980
12766
2025
902
7040
3,549
2065
1760
1760
8037
2127
4106
2140
6311
10081
21006
4551
4100
3745
2127
$32,270
$19,129
$52,242
$20,892
$24,981
$15,048
$97,022
$15,390
$6,855
$53,504
$26,972
$15,694
$13,376
$13,376
$61,081
$16,165
$31,206
$16,264
$47,964
SUBTOTAL
$76,616
$159,646
$34,588
$31,160
$50,365
$28,462
$15,846
$16,165
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
$2,054,052
$412,847
$2,466,899
.28-Apr-93
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
STREET FROM
PRIORITY .ONE.
2ND ST 37TH AVE
2ND ST 43RD AVE
2-1/2 ST 37TH AVE
2-1/2 ST 44TH AVE
3RD ST 38TH AVE
4TH ST 40TH AVE
5TH ST 44TH AVE
5TH ST 51ST AVE
8TH ST 42ND AVE
7TH ST 40TH AVE
7TH ST 45TH AVE
38TH AVE CALIFORNIA
39TH AVE BUCHANAN
45TH AVE 5TH ST
45TH AVE MADISON
45TH AVE VAN BUREN
48TH AVE JEFFERSON
50TH AVE UNIVERSITY
50TH AVE 6TH ST
50TH AVE JEFFERSON
51ST AVE 4TH ST
52ND AVE 6TH ST
BENJAMIN 40TH AVE
BUCHANAN 37TH AVE
CLEVELAND 40TH AVE
EDGEMOOR 2-1/2 ST
GOULD CENTRAL
JACKSON 37TH AVE
JACKSON 44TH AVE
LINCOLN 37TH AVE
MADISON 37TH AVE
MADISON 48TH AVE
MCKINLEY 37TH AVE
MCKINLEY 39-1/2 AVE
MCLEOD ROYCE
MCLEOD 44TH AVE
MILL ST 5TH ST
MONROE 40TH AVE
MONROE 47-1/2 AVE
POLK 37TH AVE
QUINCY 39TH AVE ?
QUINCY 44TH AVE
ULYSSES ST JOHNSON
UNIV, SERV, RD 37TH AVE
EST. COST (S.Y.)$25.00
TO AREA
(S,Y,)
40TH AVE 6365
45TH AVE 4107
3RD ST 4691
45TH AVE 2127
40TH AVE 4918
41ST AVE 2053
45TH AVE 2273
52ND AVE 2490
45TH AVE 5940
43RD AVE 6600
51 ST AVE 12655
MAIN 917
JOHNSON 1917
7TH ST 2442
MONROE 1217
CENTRAL 1217
MONROE 2140
5TH ST ~
7TH ST 1073
MONROE 2183
6TH ST 2146
7TH ST 1073
CDS 1015
39TH AVE 3190
41 ST AVE 2078
3RD ST 1363
RESERVOIR 4546
39TH AVE 3287
45TH AVE 2053
CDS 2207
38TH AVE 2130
49TH AVE 2114
39TH AVE 2493
40TH AVE 886
43RD AVE 2194
45TH AVE 2097
40TH AVE 5525
45TH AVE 10045
48TH AVE 1203
41 ST AVE 11014
42ND AVE 6190
45TH AVE 1980
CDS 1933
40TH AVE 5264
COST
$159,125
$102,675
$117.275
$53,175
$122,950
$51,325
$56,825
$6'2,250
$148,S00
$165,000
$316,375
$¢'&925
$47,925
$61,050
$30,425
$30,425
$5;3,500
$55,500
$26,825
$54,575
$53,650
$26,825
$25,375
$79,750
$51,950
$34,075
$113,650
$82,175
$51,325
$55.175
$53,250
$52,325
$2~150
$52,425
$138,125 STATE AID
$251,125
$30,075
$275,350
$164,750
$49,500
$48,325
$131,600
2S-Apr-93
STREET RECONSTRUCTION, CONT'D
VAN BUREN 44TH AVE
WASHINGTON 40TH AVE
PRIOR!TY..TWO'' .!...:.=i.'~=i.'
45TH AVE
46TH AVE
47TH AVE
E. UPLAND CREST
FOREST
HEIGHTS DR
HIGHLAND PL
PIERCE ST
PIERCE ST
UPLAND CREST
BUCHANAN
TAYLOR
FILLMORE
FAIRWAY
W. UPLAND
GOLF
W. UPLAND
37TH AVE
46TH AVE
HEIGHTS
45TH AVE
42ND AVE
MCLEOD
FILLMORE
JOHNSON
N. UPLAND
E. UPLAND
FAIRWAY
E. UPLAND
CDS
47TH AVE
FAIRWAY
2127
4106
1341
1050
3766
2916
2465
2850
2458
1563
2127
3930
$53,175
$102,650
SUBTOTAL
$33,525
$26,250
$94,150
$72,900
$61,625
$71,250
$61,450
$,39,075
$53,175
$98,250
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
$3,845,100
$611,650
$4,458,750