02-12-2018 Special Council Minutes (Imp. Hearing)

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2018 IMPROVEMENT Mayor Keis opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 pm to consider the NO. 2018-03 improvements of Condit Street and Burke Lane (from Nadeau Road to CONDIT Nadeau Road) by full reconstruction. (Note: This meeting was STREET/ rescheduled from January 22nd due to a snow storm. New notices BURKE LANE were published and mailed.) There were nine residents in attendance. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of Condit Street and Burke Lane 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 provided information about the condition of Condit Street and Burke Lane that resulted in the proposed improvement. He stated he is proposing that it be a full reconstruction to an urban standard with concrete curb and gutter installed, and extend the storm sewer rather than just have catch basins. 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. 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 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 commences and typically after substantial completion of the project, an assessment hearing is held. The Engineer then explained the assessment hearing process. At that hearing, which is typically in October, property owners have the opportunity to voice opinions on the proposed assessments. The Council would act on any objections received and then approve the assessments. The assessment amounts can be paid within 30 days with no interest charged; otherwise they will be assessed to property taxes for a period of 10 years with an interest rate of approximately 4.5%, depending on the bond rates. Interest on certified assessments would accrue from the date they are approved. The assessments can be paid off at any time. 0