HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2, 2009 AlleyOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBL4 HEIGHTS
CITI' COUNCIL
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
MARCH 2, 2009
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing of the City Council held at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009 in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 590 40t" Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm,
Councilmember Kelzenberg
Absent: Councilmember Williams,
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2009 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
FOR ZONE 4
A) Alley Reconstruction Project
1) Presentation of Information on Alley Reconstruction Project by Staff
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this is located west of Central Avenue
between 49th and ~Ot" arid writ replace the water mam. This would be reconstructed
with bituminous, but concrete bids will also be taken. It would include a new fence and
curb and gutter. Hansen has spoken to the property owners and they all agree with the
project. A composite cedar fence was suggested. Bids will be taken on composite and
cedar fencing.
Nawrocki stated that the area behind Taco Bell has already been paved. Hansen
indicated the location. Concrete costs would be 25-30 percent higher than bituminous.
2) Questions and Comments on Alley Reconstruction Project -none
B) Close the Public Hearin
Peterson closed the Public Hearing of the 2009 Alley Reconstruction Project #0902.
C) Consideration of Resolution
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2009-28, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-28, being a
resolution ordering improvements for Zone 4 Alley Reconstruction and allowing for
alternate bids as well. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Nawrocki suggested these public improvement hearings be held in conjunction with a
regular City Council meeting.
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Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
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RESOLUTION 2009-28
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR ZONE 4
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT 0902
WHEREAS, Resolution 2009-25 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the 9`h day of February, 2009, fixed a date
for a Council hearing on the proposed improvement bounded by University Avenue on the west, 48`'' Avenue on the south,
Central Avenue on the east and 53`d Avenue on the north,
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 2"d day of March, 2009, 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
FULL ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION -Jackson Street to Central Avenue from 49`h Avenue to 50`h Avenue
Work includes required utility reconstruction, required water service repair, new granular subbase if needed,
new aggregate base, new concrete curb and gutter with alley apron, new bituminous or concrete surfacing,
new fence, required bituminous parking lot restoration, sod restoration, miscellaneous construction items,
and appurtenances,
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 9`h day of February, 2009.
4. These improvements shall also be known as Project 0902 and PIR 2009-Z4-OS-001 for Full Alley
Reconstruction.
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.