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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.23.93 Special Council Minutes 127 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL AUGUST 23, 1993 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Rotty, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer. 2. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the following issues: a. Public Hearing - City Center/1st Street b. 1994 Budget c. Update on 1994 Street Improvement Project. 3. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. to consider Project No. 91-6 - City Center/1st Street. Assistant Engineer Matthys presented an overview of the project noting: a. upgrading 1st Street; b. sidewalks on west side of 1st Street and north side of Elm; c. replacing sanitary and storm sewer on 1st Street and looping water on Main Street and railroad right of way; d. replacement of private sewer west of 1st Street. The following testimony was given: Leon Orr: How many homes are served by the private line on Elm Street? .. Asst. Eng. Matthys: Three. Hoffman's, Wagner's and Schuette's. Richardson's is tied into First Street. Darrel Franke: How much is it going to cost? Asst. Eng. Matthys: Private sewer is $5,160.00. Pam Wagner: Why do we have to replace the existing sewer? Asst. Eng. Matthys: You don't have to have it replaced. It was included because we are working in the area. Mike Wagner: Why doesn't the City take over the private line? Adm. Thompson: It does not meet City standards. Mike Engelking: I haven't had any problems with the sewer. 128 Council Minutes - 8/23/93 (Special) - Page 2 Cm. Galler: If it isn't replaced now, it probably will be replaced in the future at a much higher cost. Mrs. Richardson: Why has the price gone up so much from the last hearing? Asst. Eng. Matthys: I'm not certain. Adm. Thompson: It was proposed at that time to assess 25% of the costs. The City has revised its assessment policy since then. em. Orr: If we did not order the public line, would it be stubbed out? Asst. Eng. Matthys: Yes. Cm. Rotty: It appears most of the people are opposed to the private line replacement. Mayor Kuchera: not proceed. It could be that we are considering this project and the developer may Adm. Thompson: the City Center developer. We would not order the project until a developer's agreement is signed by Cm. Rotty: Should we wait on our decision until the Planning Commission makes its decision? Cm. Orr: Will the 1st Street property owners be charged for the Elm Street stub out? Asst. Eng. Matthys: A manhole would cost approximately $2000. Cm. Orr: Is the cost to be split between the 3 owners? 35% or 100%? Adm. Thompson: I'm not sure. Darrel Franke: There should be 5 properties on 1st Street because John Richardson's property is connected to 1st Street. John Richardson: What would my assessment be? Asst. Eng. Matthys: $1,800 plus or minus. Pam Wagner: We would be assessed $4,660 even if sewer were not installed? L6~ Council Minutes - 8/23/93 (Special) - Page 3 Asst. Eng. Matthys: If it is rejected, you would not be assessed. Cm. Galler: Except for the potential cost of the manhole and stubout. Cm. Rotty: Refiguring the First Street sewer, it would be approximately $1,400. Darrel Franke: Is the HRA property being assessed? Asst. Eng. Matthys: $14,810. Darrel Franke: I don't think I benefit from the sidewalk. Pam Wagner: What is the main access to City Center? Asst. Eng. Matthys: The main entry way is on Elm Street. Skip Moench: I am opposed to a cul-de-sac. Why is the Main Street crossing being abandoned? Cm. Orr: It would be tough getting a signal crossing and if it were allowed, it would cost several hundred thousand dollars. HRA Dir. Henricks: Presented an overview of City Center. Cm. Rotty: Could the staff put together costs for minimal railroad crossing? Also, staff should look at curb cuts on the north for turn lanes. Peggy Schmidtke: Why are we considering this if we don't know if it's going to be replatted? Adm. Thompson: It's a chicken/egg situation. You have to start at some point of the overall project. Peggy Schmidtke: We don't benefit from the project. Pam Wagner: Why is it a 9 ton road? Adm. Thompson: To serve Erickson's. The second proposal does not include street assessments. Darrel Franke: Is 1st Street going to be upgraded as an MSA road and connect to 208th Street? Cm. Galler: No. 130 Council Minutes - 8/23/93 (Special) - Page 4 Pam Wagner: Will we be notified of the plat hearing? Adm. Thompson: Yes. Darrel Franke: Why isn't the clinic paying for sanitary sewer services? Asst. Eng. Matthys: They just installed a sewer service. Cm. Orr: Would it ever be the intention of the of the Richardson's to hook on to the Elm Street line? It appears you would have to stub into 1st Street if Elm Street isn't ordered. John Richardson: (Explains situation with private sewer.) Could we just wait and see what happens? Cm. Rotty: I would propose we delete the sewer along Elm Street but stub out to the property lines. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to continue the public hearing until September 7, 1993 at 7:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The Council next considered the 1994 Street Improvement Project. City Engineer Kaldunski presented an overview of Main Street and Oak Street improvements. A lengthy discussion followed regarding financing the projects and how much debt the City should incur. Order of preference: a. Pine Knoll (if MUSA is obtained) b. Oak Street. c. Main Street. 5. 1994 Budget. Finance Director Henneke presented an overview of the budget noting the following: a. debt levy, b. general levy, c. tax capacity rate (uncertain at this time), d. sanitary sewer/solid waste not handed out at this time. The following comments were made: a. Federal mandates/costs. b. CPI and growth. c. Impact of Council action on taxes. d. School liaison officer - possibly eliminating part time clerical and asking for school assistance. Also, townships and Lakeville paying for it. Police Chief to review the issue with the School District. 6. The levy will be presented at the next regular meeting. Council Minutes - 8/23/93 (Special) - Page 5 131 7. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. ~spe~y submitted, ~(J- ~r Larry Thompson City Administrator ~: r~?3 ~._--------...