HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg303October 25, 1976 Page 5
Mrs. Chestek stated that all of the abutting people are not here tonight, and
she doesn't think they would all approve of this. Admin. Achen explained that
before the City can legally proceed there would have to be a MSA Chapter 429
hearing when all of the people to be assessed would be notified with an estimated
cost of construction. Right now the Council just wants to know if the residents are
really interested in this. If they are the City will update the preliminary report
and get an estimated cost.
Mr. George Payne, 2740 Laport Drive, stated that the Planning Commission thought
it would be better to start now if there is going to be a Knollwood Drive extension.
This is why he started the petition. He stated that he doesn't care if the extension
goes through. When Laport Drive went in it only cost one -half as much as this.
He asked if the cost would be twice as much again if it went through in two or
three years. Mayor Pickar stated that this is possible.
Mr. Chestek questioned the reason for filling in some of the property. Engineer
Hubbard stated that this would be done to drain the water overland. The present
elevation isn't sufficient to have the water drain to existing facilities. The
fill needed ranges from 4 -1/2 feet to one inch. Admin. Achen stated that Comstock
& Davis felt there may be an option on the fill as to whether the City would provide
it or the property owners would. This would have to be evaluated to see which is
more practical.
Mrs. Chestek asked why there would be a road going out to Spring Lake Road. Eng.
Hubbard explained that the proposed extension of Knollwood would be quite long
without another access out. Not having the water main looped would cause pressure
problems and also double the maintenance. Admin. Achen stated that the road to
Spring Lake Road would allow homes to be developed along the east -west street as
well as the north -south street.
Mr. Payne asked if it has been considered to bring the road out to meet with
Groveland. Admin. Achen stated that it was proposed to go to Spring Lake Road
because there are houses on Groveland which would have to be taken out.
Mr. Donald Sohm, 8206 Groveland, stated that he gave an easement to the City about
a year ago when he subdivided his lot. He stated that he signed the petition.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked where the petition came from. Mr. Payne stated that
the Planning Commission suggested he see if the property owners wanted the extension.
Mayor Pickar stated that in order to bring this any further it would behoove the
people interested to get a petition of 35% or more of the property owners.
Atty. Meyers stated that the Council could commence the improvement without such
a petition themselves, but it would require a 4/5 vote.
Mrs. Chestek asked when the cost estimate would be made. Mayor Pickar stated
that this wouldn't be done until a petition is received and a public hearing is
held. If the Council wants to go further they would then ask the Engineer to
prepare a cost estimate. Councilmember Shelquist stated that the preliminary study
done in February of 1975 indicates that it would be $63.50 per front foot, which
would include storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, curb and pavement. Councilmember
Rowley stated that it has probably gone up since then. At 9 :22 p.m. Mayor Pickar closed
the public hearing and called the regular council meeting back to order.
MSP ( Pickar- Baumgartner) to postpone any further study on the extension of Knollwood Dr.
until a petition is given to the City with the minimum of 35% of the names of abutting
property owners. 5 ayes