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Neighborhood Meeting Minutes Edgerton Street Bridge Replacement Approaches Edgerton Street and County road D June 1, 2004 6:00 p.m. The City Administrator welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the reconstruction of the Edgerton Street Bridge approaches on Edgerton Street and County Road D. See sign in sheet for those in attendance. The City Administrator introduced himself and the Public Works Director, Greg Schroeder. The City Administrator explained the neighborhood meeting process whereby we will provide the residents with the basic information we have, get their input on the nature of the project, and then decide how to proceed from there. At this point, the Public Works Director reviewed his handout material (copy attached) with those present. He explained that since the Edgerton Street Bridge is being raised 4 /2 feet the approaches to this bridge on both Edgerton Street and County Road D also needed to be raised. In addition, that Ramsey County has determined that the approaches will be installed to urban standards with curb and gutter; that the storm sewer has been sized to accommodate future drainage in this area; and that water main will be installed along County Road D west of Edgerton Street. He reviewed the assessment policy and explained how the 125 -foot limit applies to large lots that are not dividable and the City's 8 "/3" section. Further, he reviewed possible extra charges (water availability charge, inside water permit and outside water permit) associated with connection to the main by the property owner. At the conclusion of the presentation we asked for comments and /or questions. The following is a summary of the comments and /or questions asked and the answers provided: a The Heinel's asked why they were being assessed for their empty lot fronting on County Road when that lot is unbuildable due to the location of the pipe line and required set backs. Staff indicated if that were true, then no assessment would be levied due to lack of benefits received. ® At 622 County Road D, why is MNDOT acquiring 56 square feet of property from them. Staff indicated that based on MNDOT's drawing, a small area of land is needed to construct a storm water catch basin to provide drainage for that property. ® At 3105 Edgerton Street, the owner would like to flatten the slope of their driveway as much as possible. Staff set up a meeting to meet with them on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. to see what could be done. ® It was stated that wherever possible, the ditches should be filled to offset the raising of the roads so property owners can maintain their property. Staff indicated they would review the drawings and where possible make recommendations to MNDOT for any changes. • It was stated by the residents present that they want County Road D to be open to local traffic ASAP. ® It was asked why the power line towers are being moved. Staff concluded that they needed to be moved and raised to obtain sufficient clearance over the freeway due the raising of the bridges as part of the Unweave the Weave project. ® Mr. Heinel raised a question about the salt impact to Lake Gervais given the increase in the amount of impervious surface. The Public Works Director explained the purpose of the treatment ponds. ® Significant concern was expressed about assessments for street improvements given the grade impacts caused by the bridge. The City Administrator acknowledged this fact and stated this is not a typical urbanization of roadways project. When curb and gutter is added, the City likes to eliminate ditches and regrade yards to create positive drainage to the street. That is not possible for these properties. He also explained staff's concern about being consistent in applying our street H: \GregS \Streets \Neighorhood Meetings \Edgerton Street Bridge Approaches Neighborhood Meeting Minutes.doc -3-