01-24-2019 Special Council Minutes (2019 Imp. Hearings)

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 2019 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 24th day of January, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor John Keis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Mr. John Keis Council Member Mr. Tom Fischer Council Member Mr. Rick Montour Council Member Mr. Mike McGraw Council Member Mr. Christian Torkelson ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mr. Chris Heineman City Engineer Mr. Lee Elfering Public Works Dir. Mr. Bill Dircks City Clerk Ms. Heidi Heller IMPROVEMENT Mayor Keis opened the Public Hearing to consider the improvement NO. 2019-01 of County Road D (from Payne Avenue to just east of Greenbrier Street) COUNTY ROAD D by full reconstruction including concrete curb and gutter, a storm sewer system, and sidewalk, along with sidewalk installation from Payne Avenue to Edgerton Street with repairs as needed. There were seven residents in the audience. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of County Road D to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The City Engineer provided information and showed photos of the condition of County Road D that resulted in the proposed improvement. He stated that the street has deteriorated to a condition that now requires a full reconstruction. He explained that this is a county -owned road, along with being the border between Little Canada and Vadnais Heights, so there are three entities involved with this project. He stated that drainage