01-16-08 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2008 RECONSTRUCTED ROAD SURFACE, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRAINAGE ENHANCEMENTS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMP. NO. Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider the improvement 2008-04 - of Thunder Bay Road from County Road D to the cul-de-sac by THUNDER reconstructed road surface, concrete curb and gutter, and drainage BAY ROAD enhancements. ROAD The City Engineer presented a detailed report relative to this proposed improvement. That report outlined the project history relative to street condition and utilities. The Engineer noted that the pavement rating for Thunder Bay Road at 38 out of a possible 100. The existing pavement is 32 feet wide with a 40-foot radius for the cul-de-sac. There is water main along the length of the road as well as sanitary sewer. There is a minimal storm sewer collection system in place. The City Engineer presented a detailed report relative to this proposed improvement. That report outlined the proposed improvements which include a 32-foot urban section street with concrete curb and gutter, and, concrete driveway aprons. A storm sewer system will be provided to serve the curbed sections of the roadway. Rainwater gardens would also be installed where practical for storm water treatment. The Engineer continued his report, reviewing the City's assessment policy in detail. He noted that residential street reconstruction is assessed at 85% of an 8"/3" urban section sheet. However, assessment costs are capped at a maximum of $57.97 per front foot. The Engineer also explained the odd-shaped lot calculation for determining the level of assessment for cul- de-sac lots and other oddly shaped lots. He further explained that lots are assessed a minimum of 75 feet in frontage to a maximum of 125 feet. He then reviewed the proposed project schedule as well as construction issues that are typical of any project. The City Administrator reported that the City changed the assessment policy last year relative to reconstructed urban section streets. Under the old policy, the cost of a reconstructed urban street would be assessed at 50% of the assessment cap. However, in applying the policy, the level of assessment was not equitable. The Administrator noted that Payne Avenue is the only urban section street to be reconstructed in the City, and that reconstruction was assessed at 30% of the cost with the City paying 10