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Neighborhood Meeting Minutes East Brooks Avenue (Savage Lane to Morrison) November 18, 1998 The City of Little Canada was represented by Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Andy Brotzler, Associate Engineer; Greg Schroeder, Public Works Director; and Joel Hanson, City Administrator. The City Administrator opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. He welcomed those in attendance (see sign -up sheet attached). He indicated that this is the fourth meeting we have had with this neighborhood regarding the reconstruction of East Brooks Avenue. He stated that the current condition of the roadway necessitates action. Terry Maurer was introduced as the new City Engineer and the meeting was turned over to him. Terry reviewed his report on East Brooks Avenue (copy attached). Questions and issues raised after this presentation: Joe Donovan reviewed assessment rates of other cities. He indicated that White Bear Lake assesses $28.50 per lineal foot for a reconstructed street. Shoreview has no charge for the street, but charges $1,000 for curb and gutter and assesses storm sewer. Roseville charges $21 per lineal foot. Maplewood charges $44 per lineal foot. The City Administrator explained the basis for our policy and acknowledged the fact that our rates tend to be on the high side compared to some other communities. He pointed out that this was a policy decision made by the Council to be consistent with past assessments levied on our residents for earlier projects. Joe Kausner asked if the existing base was adequate for a new road. He further questioned if it was necessary to excavate this entire area thereby increasing the cost to them. The City Engineer explained that soil borings would give us the final information we need to make determination as to the specific road section. The City Engineer also stated that excavation is necessary in order to have the road accommodate the installation of curb and gutter. The road section needs to be lowered in order that the adequate base can be installed and still match in with adjoining yard grades. A question was asked about the need for curb and gutter and if the residents could ask the Council to not install it. The City Engineer explained that it was an option, but pointed out that it would then constitute a rural street. He indicated that the City's assessment policy would require the residents to pay 100% of the project costs when a rural section is installed versus that used on an urban section roadway where the City participates more heavily. He felt the end result would be the rural section road could cost them more than the urban section street we are proposing. Joe Kausner indicated that the current storm sewer along Morrison works fine and he questioned the need for any additional catch basins. The City Engineer indicated this will be Page 70