05-01-2023 Council Work Session Packet

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WS – Item 3 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 3 Date: May 1, 2023 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: Draft 2024-2028 Street Reconstruction Plan Background Based on direction received at the April 3, 2023 Work Session, staff has prepared the draft Five Year Street Reconstruction Plan. The next round of improvements are proposed for 2024 and 2027. Street Reconstruction Bonds are the primary funding source for these improvements. Under State law, street reconstruction bonds can be issued, without election, provided the following requirements are met: a)The City must prepare a 5 year street reconstruction plan b) The City must hold a public hearing c)The City Council must approve the plan by unanimous vote. d)A 30-day period must elapse during which time a petition may be submitted requesting an election. The petition must be signed by voters equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last municipal general election. e)If no petition is received, the city may issue bonds without election. City Charter requirements are not applicable, provided no special assessments are proposed for the street reconstruction improvements, under the street reconstruction project. However, as noted, the plan is subject to a reverse referendum. At this time staff is proposing consideration of a reconstruction plan schedule that includes completing the following projects: Phase Streets Estimated Cost 2024 Pine Haven Area: 81st St, Elbe St., Danube St. and Red Maple Lane. Diane Street, Evergreen Trail (bituminous overlays) 4,550,000 2027 Lakeview (Elm to Glenview), Fairmont (Sunrise to Sunset) and Gladstone (Sunrise to Sunset) 4,550,000 This represents a slight change from the 2024 project included in the last plan. Due to increasing costs, Evergreen Trail and Diane Street are proposed for thin mat overlays instead of full