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

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2019 Zach, 3015 Greenbrier Street, asked what happens if this project does not happen now. The City Engineer stated that if it is not done this year, it will be brought back in a year or two, and it will eventually happen because it needs to get done. Joe Hellenberg, 2936 Greenbrier Street, stated if the project is going to happen, he would prefer a surmountable curb. The City Engineer stated that the Council can choose to do whichever style the residents prefer. He stated that whatever is decided, it will be done the same way on the entire street except a barrier curb will be at the corners no matter what. Keis stated that it is easier for the plows to have a barrier curb. Elizabeth Vanguilder, 3036 Greenbrier Street, stated that they are in favor of the project moving forward, and prefer a sunnountable curb. She stated that their driveway is much lower than the street and they currently have a driveway full of ice and a pool in the street. Dick Thomalla, 2982 Greenbrier Street, clarified that his water ponding issue is in the street, not in the yards, so grading their yard would not help. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. McGraw stated that the City has a five year plan for street reconstruction and the City could let people know further ahead of time that their street is part of the plan. He noted that there are over 20 different sizes of properties in this project area. Fischer stated that the Council is here to act in the best interest of the whole city, and when all of the rest of the streets are reconstructed and urbanized, it is in the best interest of the residents to be consistent. He stated that he has no opinion on how the assessment is divided up, but agrees that this street should be done now. Montour reminded everyone that the costs are only going to go up, so think about how much more will it cost in two or three years. He noted that it is in the best interest to do the project now. McGraw stated it is never going to get any cheaper. Montour stated that if the project does go forward and not be built until 2020, he would recommend that the assessment cap amount be held at the 2019 rate.