HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2, 2009 street rehabOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
MARCH 2, 2009
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing of the City Council held
at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009 in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 590 40tH Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember
Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2009 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
ZONE 4
A) Street Rehabilitation Projects
1) Presentation of Infoirriation on Street Rehabilitation Projects by Staff
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, reviewed the packet given to Councilmembers. There was a
public information meeting held on February 19, 2009. The Zone 4 work area was listed. This area
will require the least amount of work in the entire ten year program, because they are in good
shape. Only Stn Street is recommended for total reconstruction and three streets for mill and
overlay. One water main has lead joints, from the 1950's, and is recommended for replacement.
There is one water line recommended for cleaning only. The action tonight is to proceed with the
improvements, not to set the interest rate. That is done in the fall based on actual construction
costs. Hansen asked that the Council consider a sidewalk on 7tH from 52°d to 53`d, which would
not be funded from assessments.
Nawrocki stated that at the informational meeting sidewalk funds were questioned and suggested
other project costs be reduced instead. Hansen stated that it is not additional money, but would be
taken from the infrastructure fund. The basis of this is the mobility plan.
2) Questions and Comments on Street Rehabilitation Projects
Bill Goetz, 5234 7tH Street, stated that he has a petition against the sidewalk, which he presented to
the City Clerk, from twelve people opposing installation of a sidewalk on the west side of 7tH
Street from 52°d Avenue to 53`d Avenue.
Diehm asked the reason for their apposition. Goetz stated that it would have to be shoveled and
liability issues are their reasons for not wanting the sidewalk.
Charlie Kewatt, corner of 48t'' and Jefferson, asked the criteria for the overlay. Hansen indicated
the three techniques to evaluate the street. They do test holes, test rate the streets for strength, and
count the cracks. Kewatt indicated that the road is not rough.
Jackie Podanie, 4959 Stn Street, stated that the residents can not afford this assessment and asked
why resident taxes do not pay for this work. People in Fridley had the same work done with wider
lots and their total cast is $1,500. We do not want this to proceed, we can not afford this. She also
had a list of people on the block opposed to this. Podanie presented a petition from some of the
residents in the area to not proceed with the project.
Julie McCray, 4951 5`" Street asked if this meeting was the final decision. Hansen stated the
purpose of this hearing is for the Council to hear information on the proposal and comments from
the public. The Council will either decide to move forward or request more information. She asked
why the work is being suggested. Hansen stated because the testing indicates it is necessary, and
the water main is from 1920 and has lead joints and has had many water breaks. Hansen stated that
the city does pay one-half of the street reconstruction cost. With full reconstruction the cost is
spread over 15 years. Hansen stated is by unit rate and all residential units pay the same. Hansen
answered questions about the service lines and curb stops. Hansen stated that Podanie's cost would
be higher because of water service issues. Diehm stated that by State law we have to replace lead
lines. Hansen stated that when noticing the owners we have to include possible costs for lead
lines. Residents can pay any or all of the assessment in the fall, with the remaining balance being
spread over 15 years. Assessments were noticed at 7.5 percent. Diehm stated that in the past the
assessment has been at the rate the city pays. We can only assess no more than the amount noticed.
McCray asked how long they could be without water. Hansen stated about four hours. Fehst stated
that the water main in the street is paid by the city.
Bill Goetz commented again that he does not see the need for a sidewalk.
Bev Murphy, 5244 7t" Street, asked if the sidewalk would still be considered. Peterson stated that
he personally would like to see the city more walker friendly.
B) Close the Public Hearin
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing of the 2009 Street Rehabilitation Project #0902.
Peterson asked if this resolution locks us into the project. Hansen stated that if the bid was
higher than estimated we would have to rehear the project. Diehm asked if we can reject the
project. Hansen stated yes, bids can be rejected. Peterson stated that if everyone signed against
the sidewalk it would be folly to put it in, but we have had people come back and thank us for
putting them in.
Williams asked if this would affect the bike proposal. Hansen stated no, sidewalks could still be
considered at a future time. Peterson stated that we could strip the street.
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-30,
with the removal of language dealing with sidewalk be removed, there being ample copies
available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-30, being a resolution
ordering improvements for Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
AI}JOURNNT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Fehst stated that major road reconstruction will begin on University Avenue in one month.
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RESOLUTION 2009-30
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR ZONE 4 STREET
REHABILITIATION CITY PROJECT 0902
WHEREAS, Resolution 2009-02 of the Colwnbia Heights City Council adopted the 12`" day of January, 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 53rd 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 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
1. 5`" Street, 49`" Avenue to 50`" Avenue
Work includes required utility reconstruction/repair, required water service replacement/repair, new granular subbase if
needed, new aggregate base, new concrete curb and gutter with driveway aprons, new bituminous surfacing, required
concrete or bituminous driveway and walk/step replacement, sod restoration, miscellaneous construction items, and
appurtenances.
MILL AND OVERLAY
l . 7`" Street, 52"d Avenue to 53rd Avenue
2. 48`" Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
3. 50`" Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
4. 51st Avenue, 6`" Street to 7`" Street
Work includes required utility reconstruction repair, spot replacement of curb and gutter with required concrete or
bituminous driveway and walk/step replacement, milling of existing street surface, new bituminous surfacing, sod
restoration, miscellaneous construction items, and appurtenances.
WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
1. 5`" Street, 48`" Avenue to 49`'' Avenue
Work includes documenting the material type of water services and operability of stop boxes, required water
service replacement/repair, spot replacement of curb and gutter with required concrete or bituminous driveway and
walk/step replacement, 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 12`" day of January, 2009.
4. These improvements shall also be known as Project 0902 and PIRs:
2009-Z4-02-001 far Full Street Reconstruction,
2009-Z4-44-001. for Mill and Overlay, and
2009-Z4-50-001 for Water Service Exploration.
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.