10-12-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 40 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 41 There was no report from the Public Services Department 42 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 43 6A) NE Drainage Area Improvement Project — i. Consider Resolution No. 20-101, Order 44 Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bids; ii. Consider 45 Resolution No. 20-113, Approving Permit Agreement with the Board of Water Commissioners of 46 the City of Saint Paul — City Engineer Hankee noted the resolutions that would order the project and 47 set in place an agreement with the City of St. Paul. A figure was shown indicating existing 48 drainage (through drain tiles) in the NE area of the City. Ms. Hankee noted the size and location of 49 the improvement area. The City has been working on a drainage project to serve the area for 50 multiple years and has vetted different alternatives for drainage. The resulting recommendation is a 51 phased project that will include modeling and permit consideration to avoid negative impacts on 52 Peltier Lake. A best management practice system was used to ensure the betterment of the water 53 system. The first phase would be piping. Acquisition of properties as needed is underway. The 54 project is funded through the Surface Water Management Fund, an appropriate source. The 55 estimated cost is $1.2 million. The proposed schedule going forward was reviewed. There is a 56 small strip of land that is owned by the City of St. Paul and hence the need for an agreement. 57 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there is any guidance that would limit or allow certain working 58 hours. Ms. Hankee noted that currently the project work would be done during allowed construction 59 hours only. She doesn't suspect there would be much benefit to allowing extended hours but the 60 City can remain open to the idea if it makes sense. Mayor Rafferty said it makes sense to hear about 61 those on a case by case basis. 62 Councilmember Stoesz asked if all water will be moved to Lake Peltier or will there be some water 63 moved to the south. Ms. Hankee pointed out an area that will still drain to the south. 64 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-101 as presented. Councilmember 65 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 66 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-113 as presented. Councilmember 67 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 68 6B) Public Hearing. Consider Resolution No. 20-114, Adopting Assessment Role, 2020 Weed 69 Abatement Charges —Community Development Director Grochala noted that the City code 70 identifies weed violations. If violations are identified, City staff follows a process of notification 71 followed by weed removal if necessary. There is one case presented this year where City removal 72 occurred, costs were not paid, so therefore the cost will be assessed to the property. Notification of 73 actions is provided to the property owner. 74 Mayor Rafferty opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public 75 hearing was closed. 76 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 20-114 as presented. Councilmember 77 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 78 6C) 2021 Street Improvement Projects — i. Consider Resolution 20-115, Authorize the 79 Preparation of Plans and Specs; ii. Consider Resolution No. 20-116, Approving Design Engineering 80 Services Contract with WSB & Associates — City Engineer Hankee reviewed a presentation. Two 81 resolutions are before the council. The City's Pavement Management Plan was explained; the 82 City's roadways and their condition is identified through the Plan; a maintenance program is