HomeMy WebLinkAboutPages from Minutes 02-05-2014 It was noted that when an engineered road base and drainage layer are installed, IL the strucutral road base is expected to last 40-50 years before being replaced. MINUTES
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City Engineer Griffin gave overview of proposed project and the scope of the work by providing a
recap of the feasibility study from 1/06/201.4.
Council.Member Smith asked about how long the ru roads last until being required to be reconstructed.
Mr. Griffin explained that it depends on the original cot •uction which varies greatly. Whether concrete
curb and gutters were being used in each area was explaine .
Sand base a @ eyip@ meted to last 40 go<eA s b a�F beiran' n Est t r1
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Mr. Griffin gave recap of proposed assessments for project. Mr. Griffin explained the cost recovery
strategy regarding the West Lakeland properties that are not located in Lake Elmo but access Manning
Trail and the West Lakeland section of Manning Trail that was left unimproved. West Lakeland is willing
to enter a joint services agreement to improve this section and cover the un-assessable properties.
The difference in bituminous versus concrete curb and gutter was further explained. Mr. Griffin's opinion
is that concrete is a much better product and any savings for bituminous are not realized in the long run.
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. Mr. Griffin gave overview of the assessed properties and the
respective amorti tion schedule. The project schedule was also explained.
Road widths and an the 2012 Street Improvement project the city had to install concrete
ended up seeing an ill curb and gutter around cul-de-saccs to ensure positive drainage
narrower roads.
Council.Member Reeves asked how the public meeting went.Mr. Griffin said that attendance was good.
MOTION. Council Member Nelson moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Council Member Reeves
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing opened at 8:00 pm.
Joan Moseman 24`h St. Ct. N. inquired about how the water would drain in the cul-de-sacs. City
Engineer Griffin said that the intent of the project is to drain the road, but due to the stage where the
project is at, surveys have not been done.That specific detemaination will take place at a later stage.
MOTION. Council Member Smith moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Nelson
seconded the motion. MOTIONPASSED 5-0. Public hearing closed at 8:02 pm.
MOTION.• Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10, ORDERING THE
2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND,SPECIFICATIONS.
Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. ATOT10N PASSED 3-2 (Nelson/Blvver—Nay).
MOTION, Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
DESICNAND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT TO BOLTON& MEND, INC.
IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF S79,935. Council Member Smith seconded the motion.
MOTIONPAS'SED 5-0.
ITEM 11: S 'FE TCH PLAN REVIE'"'—EASTON VILLAGE
Community Development Director Klatt provided overview of the submitted sketch plan. Development
will be located in the Village planning area. It is situated on a unique property as it has multiple
constraints: Union Pacific Railroad, Lake Elmo Airport, and. Manning Avenue are all adjacent. Property
consists of 98 acres and proposes to include 224 single family lots. The gross/net densities were
explained. The property specifics and amount of open space were discussed. It was noted that applicant
also owns the property north of the RR tracks for future phases and storm water management.
Mr. Klatt gave further information on the parameters of the airport zoning. The proposed plan does
complyh airport zoning requirements. Staff is asking applicant to provide additional draining info for
preli lip plat.
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