01-23-07 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-I-12 -ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 2007- OI, VIKING DRIVE,WITH 32-FOOT ROAD SURFACE CONSISTING OF TWO 11-FOOT DRIVING LANES AND TWO 5-FOOT SHOUDERS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMP. NO. Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider the improvement 2007-02 - of Canabury Drive from County Road B-2 East to Demont Avenue by CANABURY street reconstruction, concrete curb and gutter, and drainage DRIVE enhancements. 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 Canabury Drive is 43 out of a possible 100. There is varying right-of--way as well as pavement width along Canabury Drive. All adjacent properties are served by watermain and sanitary sewer. There is a minimal storm sewer collection system in place. The Engineer reviewed the proposed improvements which include reconstruction as a 30-foot urban section street and re-establishment of the street crown. Concrete curb and gutter with concrete driveway aprons are proposed. Catch basins would be installed to provide drainage, and rain gardens or other means of storm water treatment would be added. The Engineer indicated that it would be possible to construct a 6' sidewalk on the west side of the road. There would be additional tree impact depending on boulevard width between the street and sidewalk. The Engineer reviewed the City's assessment policy, proposed construction schedule, and potential construction issues. He then reviewed the proposed preliminary assessment roll for this project. The City Engineer noted that the Cormcil has ordered the improvement of Viking Drive from Rice Street to County Road B-2 and explained the details of this project. He also indicated that the possibility of a sidewall< was explored along Viking Drive, but due to grades and the close proximity of the MN DOT right-of--way it was determined that wider shoulders along the street for pedestrian traffic would be preferable. The Council has determined that Viking Drive will be a 32-foot wide street with two 11-foot driving lanes and 5-foot shoulders on either side.