01-16-08 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2008 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 2008-02 - of Condit Street by reconstructed road surface, concrete curt and gutter, CONDIT and drainage enhancements. STREET 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 Condit Street is 38 out of a possible 100. There is varying right-of--way width as well as pavement width along Condit Street. All adjacent properties are served by watermain and sanitary sewer. There is a minimal storm sewer collection system in place with catch basins at the intersection with South Owasso Blvd. The Engineer review the portion of the Condit Street improvement proposed for that segment lying between Nadeau Road and South Owasso Blvd. He pointed out that it will be necessary to obtain an additional 17 feet of right-of--way on the west side of the road from the two properties south of Yorkton Ridge. This section of road would be reconstructed as a 28-foot urban section street. Concrete curb and gutter with concrete driveway aprons are proposed. Where feasible, front yards will drain to the street, catch basins would be installed to provide drainage, and rain gardens would be added for storm water treatment The Engineer noted that the right-of--way for Condit Street lying between Nadeau Road and Burke Street is only 30 feet wide and would not accommodate the standard 28-foot improvement. The acquisition of additional right-of--way would create non-conforming lots. Therefore, the proposal is to construct a substandard 24-foot wide urban street with no parking on either side of the street. 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 street. However, assessment costs are capped at a maximum of $57.97 per front foot. The Engineer then reviewed the assessments proposed for the adjacent commercial policy, noting that 80% of project costs are assessed, except that storm sewer would not be assessed, and concrete curb and gutter is assessed at 100%. Assessments would again be based on front footage at a commercial capped rate of $118.18 per front foot. The Engineer noted that there is one commercially-zoned property being used as residential. The property owner would have the option of deferring the difference between the