01-18-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1995 Stauff questioned that $20,000 figure. The City Engineer replied that a small patchinq project is very expensive. Also, because the Highway 36 ramp is so close to Viking Drive, the water main is forced into the street area along the curve. That area as well as crossings for the two hydrants will need to be patched. The Administrator reported that the City is hoping that the estimates are high. Everyone realizes that the project is expensive and does not take the matter lightly. The Administrator pointed out that the City has been redoing its assessment policy in order to keep assessment rates to property owners at a minimum. A few years ago the assessment for a project such as this would have been approximately $70 per front foot. Scalze asked if the City would have a more definitive answer on the location of the cul-de-sac by the time that bids are received. The Administrator indicated that the placement of the cul-de-sac will be determined in the design phase of the project. Mrs. Gustafson felt that speed limit signs should be placed on Viking Drive. Morelan felt it in the best interests of the City and property owners to spend the extra money now and have a road that will last for 20 to 30 years rather than patch the street as part of the water main project. Morelan pointed out that only three property owners have indicated that they are opposed to the road reconstruction, and he would assume that the other six favor reconstruction or are comfortable with whatever decision the Council makes. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 95-1-15 - ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. 94-5, VIKING DRIVE EAST OF EDGERTON STREET BY WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT (ALIGNMENT #2B) AS WELL AS STREET RECONSTRUCTION, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, AND STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS 10