04-04-2012 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 4, 2012 currently exists. He also explained the one way traffic flow that would result in this area. 1 -1e noted that a portion of these curbed islands extends onto the former Norm's property. This proposal has not yet been discussed with the property owner. The Engineer again pointed out that the County is in charge of managing the access points along Little Canada Road, and there will likely be additional changes proposed along the street. The Engineer then reported the need for some additional right-of-way along Little Canada Road. He indicated that under the plan proposed, a sidewalk easement is needed from the gas station property and four residential homes on the south side of the street. There is also the need for an easement from the house on the southwest corner of Little Canada Road and Edgerton Street. Given the addition of a turn lane in this area, the sidewalk would be pushed further to the south, necessitating an easement. The Engineer reported that the only area where additional street right -of -way is needed is from the St. John's Church property. The City Administrator recommended that City staff work to obtain the necessary easements /rights -of -way. The Administrator suggested that appraisals be obtained for these easements /rights -of -way. The City will then take that information and approach the impacted property owners. Boss asked what will happen in the event a property owner refuses to grant the easement or dedicate the right -of -way. The Administrator pointed out that the City has the ability to use eminent domain to obtain this land. Given the need to work out these details, the Administrator indicated that it may not be possible to construct the project this year. Another option would be to do the street project and wait until the following year to put in the sidewalks. The Engineer indicated that the County will likely require both lifts of asphalt be installed in the same year. Therefore, delaying the sidewalk work could result in the street surface being damaged. The Engineer reviewed the sidewalk area adjacent to the parking lot at Little Canada Road and McMenemy Street. He noted that this sidewalk area consists of pavers. There are also a couple of banner poles in this area. Given the pavers will have to be taken out and relocated since the sidewalk is moving back, the Engineer suggested the use of concrete for the sidewalk rather than relaying the pavers. He also noted that it may be difficult to relocate the banner poles. The Engineer and City Administrator indicated these details will have to be worked out as the project design moves forward. The Engineer then reviewed the issue of burying of power lines. There are 16 power poles that must be relocated along the project from the freeway to McMenemy Street. The Engineer reported that the estimate to bury the power lines along the entire length of the project is approximately 4