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<br /> MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br /> JANUARY 25, 201.0 <br /> IONA LANE Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider the improvement of <br /> Iona Lane by street reconstruction, concrete curb and gutter, and drainage <br /> enhancements. <br /> The City Engineer reviewed the project history noting that Iona Lane has a <br /> bituminous curb and gutter, an inconsistent centerline crown, and a <br /> varying thickness of aggregate base which is likely caused by subgrade <br /> contamination of aggregate. The Engineer noted that Iona Lane has 60- <br /> feet ofright-of--way and a 50 foot radius on the cul-de-sac. Pavement <br /> width currently varies from 26 to 29 feet. All properties are served with <br /> waterrnain and sanitary sewer, and there are five catch basins serving the <br /> street. <br /> The Engineer reported that the proposed improvements call for full street <br /> reconstruction as a 28-foot urban section with barrier concrete curb and <br /> gutter. The centerline crown would be re-established, and geotextile <br /> fabric installed along with 12 inches of granular borrow, 8 inches <br /> aggregate base, 1 inches bituminous base, and L5 inches bituminous wear. <br /> Any necessary storm sewer repairs would be made and drain the added to <br /> the bottom of the subgrade at the catch basins. The Engineer noted the <br /> need to install rain water gardens where practical for storm water <br /> treatment. <br /> The Engineer then reviewed the project cost at an estimated $350,000. He <br /> reported that the City received very competitive bids the last two years due <br /> to aggressive contractor competition and expected the same for 2010. <br /> However, an increase is expected due to higher oil and material costs. <br /> The Engineer then reviewed the City's Assessment Policy relative to both <br /> residential and commercial properties. He noted that for residential <br /> property assessments are based on a minimum of 75 feet of frontage for <br /> primary access and maximum of 125 feet for an undividable lot. The 2010 <br /> assessment cap is $59.71 per front foot. Commercial properties are <br /> assessed based on actual front footage, and the 2010 commercial cap is <br /> $121.73 per front foot. <br /> The Engineer then reviewed the proposed schedule if the improvement is <br /> ordered as well as various construction issues. He concluded his <br /> presentation with a review of the preliminary assessment roll and a sample <br /> amortization schedule based on the average residential assessment. <br /> Mrs. Acosta asked about the assessment of her commercial property and <br /> requested a sample amortization schedule. The City Administrator <br /> 7 <br /> <br />