10-13-92 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 1992 for a few weeks. The City Administrator reported that assessments become pending at the time that the Council orders an improvement. Hanson agreed that it was a difficult situation. Hanson pointed out that costs of improvements are not decreasing. Streets are qetting beat up, and the City only has so many maintenance dollars to put into a street. Bruhn stated that he would be happy if the cost of the street reconstruction and water main improvement did not exceed the $9,800 estimated. Bruhn reported that he owns property in Wisconsin and is faced with a similar improvement on that property. The costs of that improvement are somewhat less. The City Engineer pointed out that the subsoils in the area are very soft, and this has increased the cost of the project. The Engineer pointed out that it is estimated that the new street would have a 20-year life, and water main has a 60 to 80 year life. Peyer asked if construction would commence next summer. The City Engineer anticipated that plans and specs would be prepared over the winter, and the project bid in early March, so that there could be spring construction. It would be likely that the wear course would not be put on the first year, however, due to the anticipated construction traffic in the area next summer. Jim Eddy reported that LaBore Road was not a bad street until the buses and DeSOto construction traffic began using it. The Engineer reported that LaBore Road is being constructed to 9-ton standards due to the heavier traffic use. There was no one else from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by Scalze, the public hearing was closed. Blesener noted that the Council has heard no opposition to the project. Aanson pointed out that there is a deferment of assessments available for senior citizens. Page 7