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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-2014 Public Imp Hearing Street RehabilitationOfficial Proceedings City of Columbia Heights City Council PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: December 1, 2014 6:45 PM THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MINUTES FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 6:45 PM ON MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2014 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA F.&TIVEM. 11 Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Diehm, Schmitt, Nawrocki, Williams Also Present: Walt Fehst, City Manager; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer; Barb Thomas, Assessing Clerk; Kelli Bourgeois, HR Director /Assistant to the City Manager; Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary. Street Rehabilitation Projects Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the proposed scope of work; explaining that 4th St from 40th Ave to 42nd Ave would be fully reconstructed and 41St Ave from Central Ave to the cul -de -sac would be milled and overlaid. It was reported that inflation has resulted in an increase in the estimated costs. The proposed cost per parcel for 4th St is approximately $3,700. The mill and overlay costs have also increased substantially. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned why there are four different parcel rates for 4th Street. Director Hansen offered an explanation of the parcel rates; including residential, non - residential (street or avenue rates) and apartments & churches. Councilmember Nawrocki asked about the last time these streets were worked on. Director Hansen reported that 4th Street was seal coated in 2003, and 41" was seal coated in 2006. Mike and Tiera Rozman the owners of the apartment building on 4th Street questioned what criteria was used to determine the need for the project. Director Hansen explained the City's process in determining the condition index. Hansen explained that streets are rated, and based on those findings recommendations are made to the City Council. Mr. Rozman stated he thinks the street is in good condition, and the project is not necessary at this time. Ms. Rozman stated she recalls the street being seal coated more recently than in 2004. Director Hansen stated he will provide the findings of the condition index to the Rozman's as well as confirming the last seal coat project. Councilmember Schmitt stated that there was significant patch work completed in 2012. Councilmember Nawrocki reported that he went out to examine the proposed roads. Although two were ice covered, the others did not seem to be in bad shape. Director Hansen explained that the City is attempting to extend the life of the streets. City Manager Fehst commented that it is cost effective to maintain the streets. Cliff Shedlov -1000 41St Ave stated that he supports the project on 41St Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2014 -88, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Diehm to adopt Resolution 2014- 88, being a resolution ordering improvements and preparation of plans for Zone 1 Street Rehabilitation, City Project 1502. All Ayes. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM Respectively Submitted, ,� (X ?Xak " Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary RESOLUTION 2014 -88 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR ZONE I STREET REHABILITIATION CITY PROJECT 1502 WHEREAS, Resolution 2014 -80 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the 10 "' day of November, 2014, fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed improvement bounded by Central Avenue on the west, Reservoir Boulevard /Johnson Street on the east, 37 "' Avenue on the south, and 47 "' Avenue on the north, together with 4 "' Street from 40 "' Avenue to 42 "d 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 I" day of December, 2014, 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: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION 4 "' Street, 40`" Avenue to 42 id Avenue Work includes required utility reconstruction /repair, new granular sub -base 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. STREET MILL AND OVERLAY 41'' Avenue, Central Avenue to Cul -de -sac 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. 2. Such improvement is necessary, cost - effective, and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution adopted the 10"' day of November, 2014. 4. These improvements shall also be known as Project 1502 and PIRs: 2015 -Z1 -02 -001 for Full Street Reconstruction, and 2015 -Z 1 -44 -001 for Street Mill and Overlay. 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.