02-19-2013 Council Special Meeting

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19, 2013 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMP. NO. Acting Mayor Montour opened the public hearing to consider the 2012 -06 improvement of Little Canada Road (from I35E to Edgerton Street) LITTLE by reclamation of existing bituminous surface, the addition of concrete CANADA curb and gutter, the addition of' sidewalk, and the addition of storm ROAD sewer improvements. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of Little Canada Road to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and /or voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The Engineer explained the City's street improvement planning process, noting that the City has a 5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan process for City street improvements. In this case, Little Canada Road is a County Road; therefore, the timing of the improvement is largely controlled by the County with some input from the City. The Engineer then reviewed the public improvement process, noting that an informational meeting has been held with impacted property owners. This evening is the public hearing to consider whether or not to order the improvement. If ordered, plans and specs will be prepared and City staff will then hold a 90% plan design meeting to review the project with abutting property owners and gain their input. Once plans are finalized, they will be presented to the Council for approval and the Council will authorize advertisement for bids. Bids are then reviewed and awarded, the project moves forward and is constructed over the summer. Later in the fall an assessment hearing will be held to review assessments, property owners are given the opportunity to voice opinions on the proposed assessments, the Council acts on any objections, and the approves the assessments. The Engineer provided the background that resulted in the proposed improvement of Little Canada Road. He noted that the county proposed the improvement in 2012 and approached the City about the project. The City requested that options be reviewed for adding off - street pedestrian movement. The Engineer also noted the poor drainage on the street from the Old Fire Hall to Noel Drive which will require an additional storm drainage system. 7