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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 06061967 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 105377 Box: 34 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1967 Document: CC MINUTES 06061967 r' VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY _ COUNCIL MINUTES June 6, 1967 The special meeting of the Village Council of St. Anthony was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday June 6, 1967. The following were pressot ,®t roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Absent: None Also present: DeWayne Olson, Village engineer Raymond Haik, Village Attorney John Printon, Village Manager The Mayor announced that this is the time and the place for the holding of public hearings on 1967 Improvements as advertised in the official Village newspaper. Item #1 - Sidewalk Improvements-Silver Lake Road from St. Anthony Boulevard to 37th Avenue N.E. Mayor O'Connor acknowledged resolutions received by various groups and also requests for removal of names on the petition for sidewalks as presented to the • Council on March 14, 1967. DeWayne Olson, Village engineer, presented costs for the proposed project as follows: Estimated Cott of Improvement - $130,074.00 (West Side $54,400.00 - East Side $75,674.00) He explained that no contingencies for claims for damages due to change in grade were included in the estimate. - Total frontage - 110276' Cost 1 ft. - total - 11.50 (West frontage 5572' - East frontage - 5,7041 ) The Mayor opened the matter for discussion. Mrs. Robert L. Crouse stated that she felt the improvement not to be a benefit. Mr. Peter Andrescik, 3021 Silver Lake Road objected to the improvement. Dr. John B. Hatcher, 3104 Silver Lake Road asked if the Village engineer had considered alternate locations of the sidewalks. DeWayne Olson, Village engineer, answered that alternatives had been considered and abandoned as not practical . Mrs. Joseph Stroncek asked what provisions were made to make garages below grade accessible. Mr. Olson indicated that in some instances lawns would have to be regraded to match the changes in grade. Jacqueline $hick, 3609 Silver Lake Road, asked to whom legal costs would be assessed if claims arose from the sidewalk construction. She was advised that those costs would be a part of the total project costs. Mr. Mike Shun, 2913-33rd Ave. N.E., stated that he felt sidewalks were not needed in the Village. Mr. Joseph Killpatrick, 2901 - 32nd Ave. N.E. asked if alternate locations were given serious consideration. Mr. Olson informed him that alternates were fully studied. Mr. Norman Cavanagh asked if a group -2- planting 2-planting was partly disturbed whether or not the whole group would be reloc-- ated. Mayor O'Connor informed him that the disturbed trees would be replaced. Mr. Bob Matthys asked what the cost differential would be in placing the side- walks back of the curb. Mr. Olson informed him that the cost would be reduced about 1/3 but that the problems would outweigh the benefits. Mrs. Lyle Brown, 3107 Silver Lake Road asked how trees 60' in height would be moved. She was informed that a tree of a smaller height would be used to replace the ones moved. Mr. James McNulty asked how the drainage would be controlled by the removal of the natural barrier that presently keeps the water from Silver Lake Road from inundating his mother-in-law's property and his property to the west at 33rd Avenue and Silver Lake Road. Mr. Olson explained that the rework- ing of the intersection propmed in another improvement would take care of the problem. Dr. Huber, 3412 Silver Lake Road, asked if utility poles w&,-uld be moved if in the way of the sidewalk. Mr. Olson informed him that they would be moved. Mr. Ron Ekstrom was called on by Mayor O'Connor to present his prop- osal for sidewalks. Mr. Ekstrom used a visual aid projector to present in detail his findings as to need, financing, citizen responsibility, possible hazzards due to lack of sidewalks, etc. Mr. Ekstrom answered several questions concerning the material be presented. Mr. Robert L. Crouse presented a petition of 152 residents opposing the install- ation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. He pointed out the liability and hazards involved and noted a six year pedistrian award recently made to the Village. He pointed out that a 1963 engineering study discussed the elimin- ation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. He stated that records show a min- imum of accidents on the road way and that he felt the property owners would not keep the sidewalks free of ice and snow. Mr. Gerald O'Keefe, 3606 Silver Lake Road, presented a statement pointing up certain questions as to condemnation costs, whether the school District prop- oses to reduce bus transportation, the precedent of sidewalks in other areas, and the fact that the recent school bond issue of $3,165,000.00 has to be paid for. Numerous letters were also presented on behalf of residents unable to attend the meeting that protested the installation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. Mayor O'Connor stated that the Village must consider its bonded indebtedness limit if sidewalks are to be generally installed on a general obligation basis. He also stated that it is proposed to assess the St. Anthony shopping Center for sidewalks to be installed in conjunction with the 1968 Improvement Kenzie Terrace. Dr. Huber stated that he had been in education for 15 years serving as a principal & teacher b that it had been his exper- ience that sidewalks had contributed to accidents by the horseplay that is generated as a result of their installation. Mr. Bill Clark stated that side- walks are for walking and people do walk. He felt that the sidewalks would prevent accidents that might occur. Mrs. Robert Crouse asked if the Council had decided that abutting properties would pay for the sidewalks. Mayor O'Connor indicated that the Council had taken this position. She stated that she felt that those not affected by the sidewalks and advocating their installation should petition for sidewalks in front of their homes. Mrs. Stroncek said that she felt that walkers on Silver Lake Road were alert to any possible danger while in contrast those walking down a less traveled Rankin Road were more careless and walked all over the roadway. Mr. Mike Shun again stated their was no need for sidewalks. Mr. Charles Kausel stated that the walks were not wanted and it was his experience -3- that the walks in front of his property on St. Anthony Boulevard were not aused. Mrs. William Weiss, 2820 Silver Lake Road, said that her children are trained to keep off of Silver Lake Road and that a sidewalk would encourage them to play along the R/W. Mr. Jim Datta, 2829 Silver Lake Road, stated that the steep hill would be a hazard if walks were installed. Jacqueline Shick questioned some of Mr. Ekstrom's pedestrian count. Mr. Ekstrom stated that his figures were obtained from Mr. Elias, High School Principal, and ind- icated 50% of students did walk on Silver Lake Road at some time. There being no further questions,Mayor O'Connor declared this portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Dougherty indicated that he felt a study should be made as to the economics and feasibility of sidewalks and further stated that surveys may show that there is a greater need in other areas. Councilman Bailey stated that children living on Silver Lake Road are trained to stay off of Silver Lake Road and that he didn't believe that the sidewalks would add to their safety. Councilman Bailey introduced Resolution No. 67-029 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-029 RESOLUTION NOT ORDERING 1967 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT SILVER LAKE ROAD FROM ST, ANTHONY BOULEVARD TO 37th AVENUE N.E. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Sorenson. • Voting on the Resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Item #2 Sanitary Sewer Improvement, Silver Lane from Soo Line R.-R. to Oakwood Drive was next considered. Village engineer, DeWayne Olson, presented costs for the project as follows: Total project cost $3,217.00 Total front footage 254' (1960-2 Sanitary sewer assessment $8.508) 254' x $8.508 - $2160.00 $1057.00 considered as trunk assessment for remainder of area to be served. 256,200 sq. feet in area to be assessed for trunk. 107 = $0.41 per 100 sq. feet 25 62 10,000 sq. ft. lot - $42.00 per lot Maymr O'Connor asked if there were any questions on the proposed project. There were none from those present. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 67-030 and moved that it be adopted. .o -4- RESOLUTION NO. 67-030 RESOLUTION ORDERING 1967 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT, SILVER LANE, FROM S00 LINE RAILWAY TO OAKWOOD DRIVE The resolution was duly deconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Item #3 Street Improvement, 33rd Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to the West Line of the St. Anthony High School property was explained in detail by DeWayne Olson, Village engineer and project costs were outlined as follows : Total Costs $180,550.00 State Aid Funds 77,000.00 Net to be assessed 103,550.00 Total frontage including 1/3 of side street assessment 6915' Cost per front foot on frontage $4.90 per ft. on 1/3 side frontage 4.96 per ft. 40 Cost Construction West 1350' 87,900.00 State Aid Available 77,000.00 Assessable footage/ 3489' 3469' @ $11 .00 per ft. 38,400.00 State Aid funds needed 49,500.00 It was explained that the $11.00 per foot assessment was the criteria used on former arterial streets that had been constructed. Mike Shun stated that he was satisfied with the street and was opposed to the proposal improvement. Mr. Jams McNulty stated that property owners were still paying for the present street improvement and felt that the improvement would create driveway grade problems. He stated that he felt the example of cost allocation on Stinson Boulevard paving were not related to 33rd Avenue and that the timing on the taking of bids would not be condusive to obtaining a good competitive bid for the project. DeWayne Olson, engineer, agreed that bus traffic had caused a deterioration of the road surface, particularly the west end. He also stated that a 40' street width was the minimum that would be approved under state aid funds. James McNulty stated that he felt the street would become a speed way with the improvement and felt that additional traffic controls would have to be considered. Mr. Frank Hanson, 3300 Belden Drive, expressed that he felt the road would become a speedway and that the rough condition of the road was a deterrent to speeders. Del-Jayne Olson, engineer, stated that it was true that 37th Avenue N.E. had a higher traffic count than 33rd and that he was sure state aid funds would be approved for the proposed intersection correction at 33rd Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road. Councilman Springer asked about the feasibility of using the existing curbs and upgrading the street. DeWayne Olson, engineer, answered that it was -5- possible, 5-possible, but that the costs to bring the roadway, because of base problems, to a 9 ton capacity, would be very close to the cost of the project as prop osed. Virgil Gattwalt, 2920 - 33rd Ave. N.E. asked as to why a 9 ton roadway had to be built. Mr. Olson explained that the bus traffic on the roadway necessitated this type of construction. Mr. Sowden, 2800 - 33rd Ave. N.E. inquired as to the change in width as proposed. James McNulty asked if the cost of Asphalt vs concrete were comperable for 9 ton construction, Mr. Olson said that because of the high cost of base preparation of the asphalt that the two were comparable in cost. Ruth Marfell, 2811 - 33rd Avenue N.E. express- ed opposition to the project. A property owner at 3301 Belden Drive expressed the opinion that he felt the concrete was a better dollar value than the as- phalt. Mr. Charles Kausel asked how state aid funds were allocated and express- ed the opinion that we should receive a much greater share under new legislat— ion. Mr. Olson explained the method of allocating the gas tax funds and expressed the opinion that he felt that the increase would not be a sizable percentage over the present allocation. James McNulty expressed the opinion that if the project was to be approved that the concrete was the better buy. There being no further discussion, Mayor O'Connor closed this portion of the hearing. Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the hearing be continued to 8:00 o'clock P.M. June 27, 1967 and that the Village engineer prepare comparative estimates on the cost of bituminous surfacing, using existing curbing. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Motion Carried. Item A, Street Improvement Stinson Boulevard, 37th Avenue N.E. to Silver Lane, was considered. The Village engineer presented construction detail and costs as follows: With Columbia Heights participation Total Cost - 40,955.00 Assessable frontage 1650' Front foot cost $24.70 Without Columbia Heights participation Total Cost - 46,800.00 Front Foot Cost $28.40 A protest was received by the Soo Line R.R. signed by C. H. Peterson, general attorney objecting to the improvement as no benefit. Mr. Listdahl represent- ing the Soo Line Company further elaborated on the fact that he felt that the . railroad received no benefit from the improvement. The Village engineer • pointed out that the R/W was 100' in excess of the RIW east of Silver Lake Rd. and he felt that the R.R. property should be considered in the improvement. Mr. Listdahl appealed to "the Council 's sense of fair play when the methods of assessment are resolved." He felt a partial assessment would be more reasonable. Councilman Dougherty asked how long the Soo Line had owned the property and Mr. Listdahl thought about 75 years. The Soo Line represent- ative did not know the reason for the 200' R/W west of Silver Lake Road. -6- Mayor 6- Mayor O'Connor read the protest as filed by the Soo Line Company. There being no further discussion the Mayor declared this portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 67-031 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-031 RESOLUTION ORDERING 190$ STREET IMPROVEMENT ITEM #2 STINSON BOULEVARD FROM 37th AVENUE N.E. TO SILVER LANE The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Bailey. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Item #5 Silver Lane Street Improvement was next considered. Village engineer DeWayne Olson, presented the following cost attributable to the project : Assessable front footage: 2854' Cost Concrete Construction - $43,425.50- Cost bituminous Construction - $35,230.00 Assessment Costs: Concrete-full frontage - $15.20 1/3 side street 5.07 Bituminous - full frontage 12.40 1/3 side street 4.13 It was pointed out that this improvement was a joint construction project with the Village of New Brighton. Don Gearhart presented objections to the project. Mr. Erickson, 1056-13th Avenue S.E., property owner in the improvement area, felt that a lighter weight roadway could be constructed and it was not the duty of the property owners to provide heavier roadways for school buses. Mrs. Erickson, same address as above, stated that she felt the roadway was strictly a benefit for the school. A property owner at 4001 Shamrock Drive stated that the Silver Lane improvement should be aided by state aid funds as proposed for the 33rd Ave. improvement. It was explained that Silver Lane was not a State Aid Street and that the allowable state aid mileage had been allocated in 1961. Mr. Gearhart asked what would happen to the roadway when storm sewers are installed on Silver Lane. The Village engineer explained that the storm sewer would be installed prior to the proposed street improvement. Further objections were presented by the property owner at 4001 Shamrock Drive as to the need of the 9 ton roadway and the width as proposed. DeWayne Olson, Villag: Engineer, stated that the roadway proposed was necessary from a use standpoint and that it matched the existing Oakwood Drive construction at Silver Lane. There being no further questions, the Mayor declared this portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 67-032 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 67-032 RESOLUTION ORDERING 1967 STREET IMPROVEMENT ITEM #3s SILVER LANE FROM SILVER LAKE ROAD TO OAKW OOD DRIVE. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the resolution: Ayes O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. Item #6 Penrod Lane from 39th Avenue N.E. to Silver Lane was next introduced for discussion. DeWayne Olson, Village engineer, presented details of the proposed project and cost estimates as follows: Total cost - $8,045.00 • Assessable frontage 2488' Cost per front foot $3.23 The Mayor opened the matter for discussion. Gordon Hedlund property owner stated that he felt the present unimproved roadway was adequate for the amount of building that had taken place to date, and was opposed to the improvement. He further stated that he was the majority property owner affected qy the imp- rovement. Mrs. Chester Nelson stated that Mr. Hedlund was not the majority property owner citing several individuals owning property on Penrod Lane. She favored the project and urged the Council to order the improvement. She also stated that she represented several property owners not able to be present for the hearing. Mr. Hedlund stated that he felt the assessment not warranted. There being no further discussion, the Mayor decltrad this portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 67-033 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 67-033 RESOLUTION ORDERING 1967 STREET IMPROVEMENT ITEM #4, PENROD LANE FROM 39th AVENUE N.E. TO SILVER LANE The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Bailey. wVoting on the resolution: _ Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Nay: None Resolution declared adopted. -8- Item #7 Street Improvement and ornamental lighting, St. Anthony Boulevard from Stfnson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road was opened for consideration. The Village engineer explained in detail the proposed construction and outlined the costs as follows: Total Cost - $62,480.00 Assessable frontage 3900' Assessable cost per front foot $16.00 The Village engineer explained that included in the total cost of the improve- ment was $22,500.00 for underground wiring and ornamental street lighting. This part of the total assessment represented $5.75 per front foot. The Mayor opened the matter to general discussion. Mr. Dircks stated that in his petition for street lighting that he only wanted the standard wood poles. He was reminded that the Village Council had informed him at the time the petition was presented that an agreement with the Minneapolis Part: Board provided for ornamental street lighting on St. Anthony Boulevard. Mrs. Charles Kausel stated that ornamental poles had been removed several years ago by the Minneapolis Park Board. Mr. Charles Kausel stated that state aid funds or Village funds should be used for the improvement and that the property owners should not be assessed.. He also stated that . the street should be made wider than the width proposed. Mr. Olson explained that St. Anthony Boulevard was not a state aid street and was not eligible for such funds as the mileage had been distributed to other streets in 1961 prior to the Village's taking over the maintenance of the boulevard. Mr. Olson further stated that the width was arrived at to accommodate existing utilities and trees. Mr. Dircks again stated that he felt his petition was not for ornamental lighting. Mayor O 'Connor stated that the Village had to live up to its agreement with the Minneapolis,Park Board. Mrs. Johnson asked why the Village had taken over the Boulevard and stated that she felt that the City of Minneapolis should restore the roadway. Mayor O'Connor stated that the Boulevard was taken over by the Village in 1965 and stated that he felt the Council acted in the best interest of the Village. Frank Madden stated that it was not proper to assess the improvement 100% against abutting property owners and that he felt a 25% assessment would be more equitable. He said the Village only took over the Boulevard to protect the liquor store. The Mayor stated that 40 years is tops for the life of a roadway and that the residents could certainly expect an improvement after such a span of years. Mrs. Alois Schmid suggested the same type of paving for the area West of Silver Lake Road as proposed for the East side. Mr. Olson explained that the condition of the curbing, catch basins and surface was in far greater need of replacement on the area West of Silver Lake Road. Mrs. Schmid further stated that she did not use the street. Mr. Kausel stated that the Village should wait for the freeway storm sewer to be complet- ed so that storm water problems could be resolved on the boulevard before a surfacing program was instituted. Mr. Olson stated that the St. Anthony Boulevard storm sever capacity could be increased by 33 1/3% by the blocking of water coming from McKinley St. He informed those present that the Village was in the process of resolving the problem. Mr. Dircks stated that he also did not use the boulevard, that his guests parked in his driveway off of the alley. Mr. William Keefer, 2713 St. Anthony Boulevard felt that the project should be deferred until the water was handled first. Mr. Olson stated that the only problem was the correction of the outlet at the South Village limits and this was timed with the improvement of Highway #8. The matter of street lighting was deleted upon the requests of the residents of St. Anthony Boulevard. There being no further discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the hearing on the improvement of St. Anthony Boulevard from Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road be continued to June 27, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. and that the Village engineer prepare cost estimates for an asphalt overlay comperable to that improvement proposed for St. !Anthony Boulevard, East of Silver Lake Road. Motion Carried. Item #8 Street Improvement, St. Anthony Boulevard, Silver Lake Road to the East Village limits was next opened for discussion. The Village engineer explained the improvement as proposed and submitted the following cost estim- ates: Total Cost - $17,835.00 Assessable frontage 7,962 ' Estimated cost one side $4.48 per front foot only (Mpls. Park Bd. owner one side) Mr. Bectel, Sunset Memorial Cemetery, asked if the Cemetery Association would be assessed the total cost. The Mayor explained that the Minneapolis Park • Board had not agreed to participate in the project and were thus not assessable per state statute. There being no further discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Sorenson that the hearing be continued to June 27, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Coordinate costs with the project West of Silver Lake Road, these to be report- ed on by the Village Engineer at .that time. Motion Carried. The Mayor declared the hearing for 1967 Improvements adjourned. rayVidodr-_ ATTEST: 41 �• Yv . i age M e a Ge ana g