HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 7, 2008 Seal CoatOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
APRIL 7, 2008
The following are the minutes of the City Council Public Improvement Hearing held on Monday, April
7, 2008 in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 590 40`" Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:26 p.m.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember
Kelzenberg, Councilmember Kelzenberg
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2008 SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Street Seal Coat Project
Presentation of Information on Seal Coat Project by Staff
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this is the annual seal coat program, which will be east
of Central Avenue and south of 49`'' Avenue. The roads will need to be patched and repaired prior to
seal coating. This will extend the life of the road surface. Hansen described the type of seal coat
material, which was a different type last year and that project was very successful.
Nawrocki questioned what the city share of seal coating is. Hansen stated that the first seal coat is
paid by the city and that would mean they had work done on their street within the last eight years.
Our infrastructure fund will pay for that. The 2008 project will reach $300,000.
questions and Comments on Seai Coat Project
Peterson opened the public hearing and asked for comments.
Marlin Kirschebum, 1619 41``, questioned the street or avenue charges. Hansen explained the
process. Nawrocki stated that by bidding the process, the cost might be less. Nawrocki questioned
the assessed cost Last year. Hansen stated $259. Nawrocki felt that we did not get a competitive bid.
Hansen stated that we will get the best price we can being part of the purchasing group. Hansen.
stated that increases might be due to trucking costs.
Ken Slugal, 4129 Arthur Street, asked if Arthur Street is a city or county street. Hansen stated that it
is a state aid street.
Ralph Johnson, 1146 Borealis, indicated that the curbs in his area are too low and water is getting
below the street surface and ruining it. The blacktop was put down over chunks of blacktop. These
repairs do not last. The quick fixes do not work. The water pools and does not run to the storm
sewer. Hansen stated there was an edge mill done to keep the water in the curb and gutter. The
answer to this is a total reconstruction of the street. We have done some curb and gutter
replacements. Johnson suggested that the TIF money given to developers should be used to fix
streets. Hansen stated that he would like to see what can be done at this cul-de-sac.
George Herps, 2100 43`d Avenue, questioned what a unit is. Hansen stated that single family units all
pay the same, whatever their frontage is. Herps asked if the city pays for their own assessment.
Hansen stated that tax dollars do pay the city assessment. Herps stated that west of his driveway
there is a hole that is sinking, which the city continues to fill in. Hansen stated this would be
researched.
Close the Public Hearin
Peterson closed the public hearing.
Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2008-b5, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2008-b5, being a resolution
ordering improvements for Zone 1B, 2 and 3A Seal Coat. Upon vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
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Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-65
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
FOR ZONE 1B, 2 AND 3A SEAL COATING -CITY PROJECT 0801
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2008-41, adapted by the City Counesl on February 25, 2008 fixed a date for a Council
hearing on the proposed improvements in the area bounded by Reservoir Boulevard to Stinson Boulevard from 37`" Avenue
to 45`" Avenue and Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard from 45`" Avenue to 49`" Avenue, and
WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notices of the hearing a week apart were given, and the hearing was
held thereon the 7`" day of April, 2008, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard
thereon.
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 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Taylor Street 45`'' to 47`" Avenues
Fillmore Street 45'" to 46`" Avenues
Pierce Street 46'" to 47`" Avenues
Parkview Lane 46`" to 46`" Avenues
Johnson Street 46`" to 47'" Avenues
45%z Avenue Fillmore Street to Cul-de-sac
46`" Avenue Taylor to Fillmore Streets
47`" Avenue Fillmore to Johnson Streets
Tyler Street 44`" Avenue to Dead end
Arthur Place 44`" Avenue to Dead end
Benjamin Street 43`a to 45''' Avenues
McKinley Street 37`" Place to 39%z Avenue
39`" Avenue Tyler to Polk Streets
39`" Avenue Arthur to Cleveland Streets
4151 Avenue Reservoir to Stinson Boulevards
42"a Avenue Reservoir Boulevard to Cleveland Street
43`a Avenue Reservoir Boulevard to Benjamin Street
Cherry Lane Fillmore Street to Cul-de-sac
Khyber Lane Fillmore Street to Cul-de-sac
Borealis Lane Fillmore Street to Cul-de-sac
Upland Crest Heights Drive to Fairway Drive
Work includes spot concrete curb and gutter replacement, edge milling, bituminous surface patching
and seal coat application.
2. Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report.
3. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution adopted 25`h day of
February, 2008.
4. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 0801 and PIR: 2008-Z1-O1-001,
2008-Z2-O1-OOl,and 2008-Z3-O1-001.
5. The City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such improvement.