04-19-93 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1993 The Administrator reported that in 1986, the City assessed reconstruction projects at $35.81 per front foot. Factoring in the CPI adjustments since 1986, that figure comes to approximately $46.00. The Administrator also felt that the $44.10 figure was supportable using the information provided by the City's appraiser. Therefore, the Administrator felt that the 90/10 ratio seemed to fit. Morelan pointed out that the Council has decided on a 30 foot width for Vanderbie. The Administrator agreed, and pointed out that Al1en Avenue has been recommended at a 32 foot width by the Council. Scalze felt that Al1en Avenue needed to be only 30 feet wide, and if the extra 2 feet in width was necessary due to access to the Pioneer Park, the City should pick up the cost of that extra 2 feet. Hanson pointed out the possibility of Al1en Avenue on the east tying in with other streets further east. The City Administrator felt that the difference with the two sections of Allen Avenue, is that on the western section there is more likelihood of on-street parking given the setbacks of the existing homes, therefore, 32 feet was preferable. Scalze stated that it was her understanding that Allen Avenue would have the extra width because of its use for access to Pioneer Park. Therefore, the City should pick up the cost of the extra 2 feet. Morelan pointed out that the same argument could be made for Eli Road. The City Administrator felt that perhaps there was a need for a standard assessment of no more than 30 feet in width for a residential street. Morelan agreed, and indicated that the standard assessment on a residential street should be for no more than an 8"/3" section and no more than 30 feet in width. Pedersen pointed out the increased cost to the City, and asked if the City had the resources to bear these costs. The City Administrator felt that the City should assess the maximum it could against benefitting properties, Page 4