01-10-06 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA JANUARY 10, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 10th day of January, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Bill Blesener called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mr. Bill Blesener Mr. Jim LaValle Mr. Rick Montour Ms. Barbara Allan Mr. John Keis ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Public Works Supt. City Engineer City Clerk Mr. Joel R. Hanson Mr. Bill Dircks Mr. Lee Elfering Ms. Kathy Glanzer Mayor Blesener indicated that the purpose of tonight's special meeting is to conducC improvement hearings for the proposed 2006 street projects. IMP. Mayor Blesener opened the Improvement Hearing for Sextant HEARING- Avenue from Savage Lane to Morrison Street by street SEXTANT reconstruction, concrete curb and gutter, and drainage enhance- AVENUE ments. The City Engineer reviewed the Project History reporting that under the pavement management rating system, Sextant rates 44 points out of a possible 100. The street is currently 31 feet wide within a 66-foot right- of-way and is a rural section street. There is existing water main and sanitary sewer along the length of the road. The Engineer reported that Sextant Avenue is proposed to be reconstructed to an urban section with concrete curb and gutter and a 28- foot width. There will be some grade modifications made to ensure proper drainage. He noted that while he recommends barrier curb and gutter, the City would be willing to install surmountable curb and gutter if that is the preference of the residents. The Engineer also reported that in order to improve sediment removal and water treatment within the City, rainwater