Laserfiche WebLink
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 28, 2013 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 45 6Aii) Resolution No. 13-06, Plans and Specifications and Advertise for Bids for the <br /> 46 Otter Lake Improvement Project—Community Development Director Grochala <br /> 47 explained that staff has completed the plan documents for a project starting in spring. <br /> -..." 48 This project is at a point where it is time to move or not move ahead. There is a proposal <br /> 49 for a fast food restaurant already in place. Regarding the assessments, one property <br /> 50 owner has chosen not to sign on at this time. The cost framework was reviewed and he <br /> 51 noted a financing gap of about $80,000 past the assessments and extra funds from CSA. <br /> 52 That gap may need to be covered by Municipal State Aid (MSA). The entire project cost <br /> 53 is Municipal State Aid (MSA) eligible, however, since the city's current MSA is totally <br /> 54 committed to the interchange projects for at least ten years, costs charged to that would be <br /> 55 paid back when that is possible. There is one property owner from whom property <br /> 56 should be acquired but who has not responded to a request for purchase. That is why <br /> 57 staff is looking at eminent domain,just in case an agreement on the property isn't <br /> 58 reached. Council Member Roeser noted that it is clear to everyone that the road will be <br /> 59 built and should be. Staff discussed the eminent domain process and the mayor <br /> 60 recognized that it is a process that is necessary and a standard in a case like this. The <br /> 61 council discussed the possibility of a park and ride on one of the quadrants and Mr. <br /> 62 Grochala noted that the Metro Council may be looking at a petition and waiver on that <br /> 63 soon. In addition, Mr. Grochala noted that some sanitary sewer is being run into the area <br /> 64 to serve Main Street properties and more so it allows for some additional property. He <br /> 65 summarized the following 6A items that also relate to the Otter Lake Road project. <br /> 66 Council Member O'Donnell asked if there is risk associated with the gap financing and <br /> 67 Mr. Grochala explained the scenario and what staff has done to make the finance plan as <br /> 68 solid as possible including an upfront assessment benefit test. <br /> L-- 69 <br /> 70 6Aiii) Resolution No. 13-09, Acquisition of Right of Way; <br /> 71 6Aiv) Resolution No. 13-10, Restriction of Parking; <br /> 72 6Av) Resolution No. 13-08, Declaring Intent to Bond <br /> 73 <br /> 74 6B) Resolution No. 13-05, Pay Request 3F (Final) and Compensating Change Order <br /> 75 No. 2 for the Otter Lake Service Road Culvert Replacement—City Engineer Wedel <br /> 76 explained that this 2011 project is complete and this would be the final payment. There <br /> 77 were some costs under estimate and some additional work with associated costs; the <br /> 78 result is the amount of the change order. <br /> 79 <br /> 80 6C) Resolution No. 13-13, Plans and Specifications for the CSAH 14 Pedestrian <br /> 81 Bridge over I-35W—City Engineer Wedel reported that the resolution provides local <br /> 82 approval to a federally funded Anoka County project to construct a pedestrian/bicycle <br /> 83 bridge. The city has no financial obligation to the project. The bridge will tie into the <br /> 84 regional trail and possibly a future trail on the north. The city will have maintenance <br /> 85 (plowing) responsibility. <br /> 86 <br /> 87 <br /> 88 <br /> 89 <br /> 90 <br /> 2 <br />