Agenda Packets - 2004/01/26 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

21, 2004, the City has received a total of seventeen (19) responses - sixteen (16) marked as being generally in favor of the project, two (2) generally opposed, and one (1) not sure. Curb and Gutter In the area west of Silver Lake Road, all except two responses indicated that they would prefer concrete curb and gutter. One prefers bituminous curb and gutter and the other does not want any curbs. Given that the estimated cost to provide concrete curb, gutter, and driveway apron is less than $122,000, value and longevity are increased, and the community supports the provision of such, Staff is recommending that the project include concrete curb, gutters, and driveway aprons. Rice Creek Watershed District Permit Requirements On December 18, 2003, Staff met with representatives of the Rice Creek Watershed District to discuss any requirements they may pose on this project. As a result of that meeting two infiltration basins were added to the project and three underground structures were also added to treat storm water prior to being discharged into Spring Lake. The estimated cost of these items is $109,300. The Rice Creek Watershed District has not issued a permit for this project as of yet. The City typically makes an application at the time the plans are completed. Therefore, there is no guarantee that the District will approve the water infiltration and quality measures as currently proposed. Silver Lake Woods Condominiums – Dedication of Private Streets On May 6, 2002 the issue of dedication of private streets was discussed at a City Council Work Session. The City Council seemed to somewhat agree on the proposed policy: however, no action was taken. On July 11, 2002, Staff met with Cliff Ash and Mike Berke of the Silver Lake Woods Homeowners Association, outlining the requirements the City would be looking for in order to dedicate their streets to the City. The City received a proposed draft agreement for Public Dedication of Streets and Utilities, drafted by J. Patrick Brinkman of the law firm Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon, & Vogt dated December 2, 2002. A copy was also forwarded to the City’s legal counsel, Scott Riggs. Should this project proceed, and based on City Council’s direction, Staff will facilitate meetings with the Homeowners Association and their legal counsel to identify and discuss any and all issues associated with dedication of private streets. The last time this topic was discussed with the Council was at the Work Session on May 6, 2002.