01-25-10 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2010 trees are being preserved. Blesener pointed out that there is a lot of on- street parking on Bryan Street. He did not think that a 24-foot width for the total sri•eet would be adequate. McUraw asked if the neighborhood would agree to no on-street parking. Keis stated that he was hard-pressed to approve a 24-foot pavement width given the City's street standards. He noted that in approving a 24-foot width on this street, the City will likely be faced with similar requests in the future. The City Administrator reported that at the neighborhood meeting the Bryan Street property owners requested a 24-foot wide pavement with surmountable curbing. This would allow on-street parking wherein the cars could pull off the street somewhat. The Administrator noted that the City Council has had discussion about pavement widths, with the consensus being that 30 feet is the standard residential street with 28 feet being allowed in certain circumstances. He noted that Bryan Street has a limited right-of--way of 40 feet. He also pointed out that less asphalt has less of an impact on water treatment requirements. However, less asphalt impacts on-street parking. Boss noted that the Bryan Street pavement width is currently 20 feet with on-street parking allowed on both sides of the street. This situation is working for the neighborhood. Blesener stated that he would prefer that the street pavement be as wide as possible, and suggested that the council review the alternatives. The Administrator reported that the Engineer can put an option together showing the 28 foot width with parking bays. Keis stated that he would hate to put in a 24 foot wide pavement to try to save an oak tree and then have the tree die anyway. Boss reported that this is a very low traffic street utilized primarily by the property owners on the street. One property owner asked the width of Jackson Street just north of the park. The Engineer replied that it is 32 feel wide at that point tapering down to 24 feet. Blesener suggested that the Jackson Street width be tapered down to save the sidewalk. One property owner pointed out the poor Jackson Street drainage near her property. The Engineer indicated that the proposed pond will correct that situation. One property owner asked the timeframe for addressing the townhome assessment issue. The City Administrator indicated that if the project is ordered this evening, staff will put together options relative to pavement widths and townhome assessments and present that at a meeting in late March/early April at which the bids will be considered. The 5