01-26-2017 Special Meeting Minutes (Imp Hearing)

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2017 Keis asked if everyone in attendance was in support of proceeding with the improvement. Everyone in attendance was in favor of this project. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2017-1-16 — ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. 2017-01, VANDERBIE STREET BETWEEN LABORE ROAD AND ALLENA VENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITYENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMPROVEMENT Mayor Keis opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 pm to consider the NO. 2017-02 improvement of Labore Avenue (from Jackson Street, west to the cul-de- LABORE sac) with a reconstructed new 28 foot wide urban section with concrete AVENUE curb and gutter, and storm sewer improvements. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of Labore Avenue to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and/or voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The Engineer explained this project was initiated this year by a petition signed by more than 35% of the street frontage's property owners. He explained that there are stormwater infiltration requirements that must be met, and the most common and least expensive way to do this is through rain gardens. He explained that these are slight depressions near the street that capture stormwater runoff and must drain within 48 hours. The Engineer provided information about the condition of Labore Avenue that resulted in the proposed improvement. He stated he is proposing that it be reconstructed with a new 28 foot wide urban section with concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer improvements. The project is proposed to also consist of inspections and any needed repairs to the water main repairs, but these costs are paid by the City's capital improvement funds. The Engineer explained the City's street improvement planning process. He explained that after the streets that need work are determined, the process begins with neighborhood informational meetings and progresses on to the public hearing to consider ordering of the improvement, which is this evening's hearing. Once bids are received and awarded, construction 3