10-16-2013 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 16, 2013 She pointed out that at a neighborhood hosted by Maplewood, it was indicated that this was a Little Canada decision. The Maplewood Engineer reported that Maplewood intends to add sidewalk along the north side of County Road B in Maplewood and trail section along the south side. Any properties in Little Canada would be Little Canada's decision whether or not to add sidewalk. Blesener asked that the City Engineer look at this area and determine whether or not sidewalk would be viable. It was noted that Maplewood's proposed trail on the south side of County Road B may provide adequate pedestrian opportunities in this area. The City Administrator reported that sidewalk on the north side of County Road B is not a part of Little Canada's sidewalk and trail plan, and pointed out that the City has some higher priority areas. Blesener noted that Little Canada has approved the improvement project, and it Maplewood proceeds with the project, Little Canada will hold an assessment hearing next fall. He also noted that based on the property owners' preferences, the detachment /annexation issue will not move forward. The City Administrator encouraged the Little Canada residents to attend Maplewood's plan review meeting so that they can review and comment on the impact of the improvement project on their properties. ASSESSMENT Mayor Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider adoption of HEARING- assessment for the Little Canada Road improvement (from I35E to IMP. NO. Edgerton Street) by reclamation of existing bituminous surface, the 2012 -06 addition of concrete curb and gutter, the addition of sidewalk and storm LITTLE sewer improvements. CANADA ROAD The City Engineer reported that the project is 60 to 65% complete, and described the status of the improvement. The Engineer indicated that assessment of costs must occur at this time in order to give property owners 30 days to pay their assessment without interest before assessment balances are certified to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. The Engineer reviewed the project costs noting that the low bid was higher than the feasibility estimate. The Engineer also noted that due to the unique nature of the project (combination of mill and overlay, reclamation, and reconstruction), City staff is proposing that 50% of the costs be assessed. The Engineer then reviewed the City's Assessment Policy relative to the assessing of both residential and commercial properties, and 6