02-19-2013 Council Special Meeting

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IMP. NO. 2013 -01 — SPRUCE STREET MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 19, 2013 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 19th day of February, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Acting Mayor Rick Montour called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Acting Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Mayor City Administrator City Engineer City Clerk Mr. Rick Montour Ms. Shelly Boss Mr. John Keis Mr. Mike McGraw Mr. Bill Blesener Mr. Joel R. Hanson Mr. Lee Elfering Ms. Kathy Glanzer Acting Mayor Montour opened the public hearing to consider the improvement of Spruce Street (from Country Drive to the railroad) by full reconstruction including concrete curb and gutter and an upgraded storm sewer system. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of Spruce Street to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and /or voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The Engineer explained the City's street improvement planning process, noting that as part of the process streets are prioritized by pavement rating and staff review. The major factor affecting street prioritization is pavement condition with utility problems, drainage issues, and traffic capacity also playing a role. As a result of this process, the City's 5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan is updated.