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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-98 WS,.. ~'x, CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES • FEBRUARY 10, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall north meeting room. Those present: Mayor Zaun, Councilmembers Holberg, Mulvihill, Ryan, Sindt; R. Erickson, City Administrator; D. Feller, Finance Director; T. Hanson, Assistant City Engineer; S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; J. Lloyd, Sun Current; J. Boland, Lakeville resident; G. Wollschlager, Tollefson Development, Inc.; L. Gustafson, Deputy City Clerk. ITEM N0.2: Review Trail Dedication Budget - 1998. Mr. Michaud reviewed each of the projects included in the proposed 1998 Trail Dedication Fund. The majority of these projects are associated with current plat development or road improvements. Mr. Erickson stated that in light of recent legal challenges of other cities development fees, staff is recommending that the Park Dedication and Trail funds be combined after 1998. City Attorney, Roger Knutson has stated State Statute clearly gives the City the right to collect park dedication fees. • Mr. Erickson addressed the 205th Street trail extension from Kansas Avenue to Keokuk Avenue, which was discussed at the last work session. The estimated cost to construct a ten foot wide bituminous trail along the south side of 205th Street is $79,000. Mr. Erickson commented that many residents have contacted the City requesting this trail Mr. Erickson stated the trail would be lighted and fencing would be installed across the interstate right of way to restrict pedestrians from accessing the interstate. He suggested Council may want to have staff comeback with a recommendation for funding. Mayor Zaun asked if 400 residential units is being used for planning projections. Mr. Feller responded that staff is using a very conservative number of 300 residential units. The City Council directed staff to proceed with plans and identify funding for the construction of the 205th Street trail. Mr. Erickson stated that during the last work session Council indicated support for more general information on -the 880 acres of contiguous undeveloped property between Dodd Blvd. and Hwy 50 from 185th Street to 192nd Street. He suggested • staff meet with OSM and NAC to prepare a study which would identify the natural characteristics and possible land uses. This would assist Council and staff in CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NIINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 2 • considering the future extension of Ipava Avenue and supply the base data needed to determine the feasibility of infrastructure improvements. Council directed Mr. Erickson to proceed with the preliminary study. ITEM NO. 1: Review S Year Capital Improvement Plan -1998-2002. • Mr. Hanson continued with the proposed 1998 CIP beginning with the 185th Street/Ipava Avenue intersection. He stated Ipava Avenue will be constructed as a parkway section from approximately 800 feet south of 185th Street to 600 feet north of Ipava and include turn lanes. Ipava will be shifted east of the existing section line to avoid the wooded (tree line) area to the west. Councilmember Holberg asked if ISD #194 would be participating in the construction costs. Mr. Erickson responded that with the development of the Junior High site they will be required to pay their fair share for Ipava construction and sanitary sewer and water laterals. The amount escrowed for sanitary sewer would not include any extension past the south driveway of the junior high site. • Mr. Hanson stated that Improvement Project 98-3, extension of sanitary sewer and watermain along 210th Street between Italy and Iran has been petitioned by the • residents on the south side. The project could include up to seven parcels, although it may not be possible to serve two of the sites. A neighborhood meeting will be scheduled with the property owners. Mr. Erickson commented that several years ago the Metropolitan Council approved including these homes in the MUSA bordering 210th Street. As such, these homes are currently located inside the MUSA. Mr. Hanson said the intention is to have all property owners sign a special assessment agreement before the project is started. • Mr. Hanson said SRF is finalizing the I-35/CSAH 50 study in which the realignment of 172nd Street is addressed. The acquisition of right of way includes land that is currently for sale. Mr. Erickson stated the current market value of the four parcels where right of way would be required is $250,000. He remarked that if the City acquired these four parcels the City would be able to control the development of the land not used for right of way. Councilmember Holberg asked if Dakota County would participate in right of way costs. Mr. Erickson said he would discuss this with the County engineer. Councilmember Ryan asked if commercial lots could be created from the remaining land not used for right of way. Mr. Erickson responded that one commercial lot on the north side of 172nd Street could be developed after the realignment. • • Mr. Hansen stated that to improve the sight line at Kenyon Avenue and 172nd Street, staff is proposing to lower 172nd Street by about one foot. This would CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 3 • include the area on 172nd Street from Kenyon to approximately 400 feet west of the intersection. Councilmember Holberg asked if the realignment of 172nd Street would correct the sight line problem, thereby eliminating the need to lower 172nd Street. Mr. Erickson stated the realignment of 172nd Street would be a six month design project and should be done before acquisition of right of way begins. Mr. Hanson said the I- 35/CSAHS study done by Dakota. County and MnDot has identified the benefits of realigning 172nd Street. Mr. Erickson mentioned that Orchard Lake area residents have a high expectation that the current road elevation will be corrected in the near future. • Mr. Hanson identified the cost to bury telephone cable on 205th Street between Jacquard and Kenrick. Mr. Erickson stated the work was to have been completed before this winter. Mr. Boland asked if electric lines along 205th will be buried in the future. Mr. Erickson responded the overhead lines will remain until the road is upgraded to an urban section. • Mr. Hanson reported on the proposed developer credits for 1998 and which trunk funds will finance the credits. The 1998 developer credits were based on existing approved developments and credits from anticipated developments to be completed in 1998. 1999 • Mr. Hanson reviewed the proposed 1999 CIP projects. He began with Project 97-8, reconstruction of CSAH 31 from CR 46 to TH 52 which is subject to STP funding. • Plans for Project 97-9, construction of Cedar Avenue from Dodd to CSAH 70 are being reviewed by staff. Cedar Avenue is proposed to be a four lane rural section roadway. Mayor Zaun asked if there will be any assessments for property owners abutting Cedar Avenue. Mr. Erickson responded that several property owners have already provided right of way for the proposed reconstruction. The City has also acquired right of way from various businesses along Cedar Avenue. Additional right of way will need to be acquired north of Ardmor Mobile Home Park. He noted that Dakota Electric (DEA) will contribute for right of way acquisition on the east side of Cedar for the placement of a transmission line. Councilmember Ryan asked if Dakota Electric will retain the easements. Mr. Erickson responded that DEA would deed the right of way to Dakota County but retain their utility easement. • • Mr. Hanson stated that the proposed lift station rehabilitation has not. been changed from the previous CIP except that #18 -Layton Path lift station rehab has been CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 4 • moved from 1998 to 1999. Mayor Zaun asked how many grinders the City has. Mr. Erickson stated that over time, all grinders, most in the Lake Marion area, will be in need of upgrading. • Mr. Erickson reported to the Council that an opportunity may arise to sell the City owned property in Fairfield Business Campus that was originally proposed to be the site of Fire Station #5. This would allow the property to go on the tax rolls. A parcel of land in the McStop Addition, with access to CR 70 is currently tax- forfeited. The City could acquire this parcel, at no expense, for a future Fire Station. This location would have improved accessibility to major roadways than the current site in Fairfield. • Mr. Hanson stated that street flooding occurs at 167th Street and Gladiola due to flow restrictions in the ditch from Cedar to Gannon Avenue. The current drainage channel is outside of its platted easement east of Gannon and north of Dodd. Part of the existing easement extends along the rear lot lines of residents on the south side of Galena Avenue. These residents have utilized this easement for various purposes. The proposed location for the channel will require a new alignment including relocation and lowering of existing gas main and acquisition of new easements. • Mr. Hanson said the construction of Ipava Avenue from 192nd Street to the high • school is subject to the development of the next phase of Paradise Hills, as the developer would be responsible for a portion of the cost of constructing Ipava. Mr. Erickson reported that staff had received many calls from residents concerning the article about New Urbanism in the Life and Times. Most of the residents were very supportive of the realignment of 192nd Street. He stated that the construction of 195th Street to connect with 192nd Street would result in usable front footage on both sides of 195th, thus both sides could be assessed, thereby reducing the City's total expenditures. Mr. Wollschlager asked if the realigned 192nd Street would be located on the south side of the existing drainage way. Mr. Erickson said yes, the intent is to extend the realignment south of the drainage way. • Mr. Hanson stated Highview from Heritage Drive to Dodd will be overlayed with two-inches of bituminous which will enhance the existing pavement section. Councilmember Ryan inquired as to the existing design strength and how it is rated. Mr. Hanson responded that the existing pavement section consists of 8 to 10 inches of class five and 4 inches of bituminous. • Mr. Erickson explained the current MnDot and Dakota County funding and ranking policies concerning the installation of traffic signals. Councilmember Holberg mentioned the need'to attempt to change these policies and that speaking to the CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 5 • County Board members might be a good first step. According to Mr. Erickson, Lakeville is the only city lighting trails along county roads. • Mr. Hanson stated that the Comprehensive Guide Plan is currently being updated with completion scheduled this year. Upon acceptance by Council, the infrastructure plans would be updated so they would be consistent with the Comprehensive Guide Plan. • Mr. Hanson reported that the expansion of the City Hall parking lot will be tied in with the library construction. Mr. Erickson said that Dakota County has discussed the possibility of taking over the Motor Vehicle department and relocating the office to the library once it opens. • Mr. Hanson stated the intent is to pursue a street crossing and signals at 176th Street while the railroad is in an inactive state. If the railroad ever becomes .active, acquiring a signal may be more difficult. Mr. Erickson remarked that the property southwest of the tracks is not currently served by sanitary sewer. • Mr. Hanson stated the City would fund half of the cost to extend 192nd Street into the existing Junior High site. Councilmember Holberg asked if the extension would function as a street. Mr. Hanson responded 192nd would function as a driveway. Upon completion of 192nd Street, the existing access to the junior high would be restricted to a right-in, right-out only. Councilmember Holberg questioned if all residents of Lakeville would benefit by the City funding half of the driveway. Mayor Zaun stated if 192nd Street does not serve other properties, the City's participation may be questioned. However, he stated that more residents may be using the schools in the future for non-school oriented events. Mr. Erickson commented that if the Council would like, he would inquire about the County participating in the cost for the proposed signal at 192nd and CSAH 50. The City's cost for the signals would be $65,000, with ISD 194's cost the same. If the County participated, this would reduce the cost, however, this intersection may not meet County traffic warrants. • Mr. Hanson stated the Lake Marion grit chambers project was moved from being proposed as a 1998. project to a 1999 project primarily because of the construction of two storm water management ponds in 1997 that are tributaries to Lake Marion. • Mr. Erickson stated that it may not be practical to sealcoat the streets around Orchard Lake, specifically, 168th Street, Kodiak Avenue and 175th Street. Due to • the deterioration of these streets, Council may want to consider overlaying of those CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 6 • three streets in 1998. Discussion ensued about the cost assessment based on the current age of the streets (approximately 17 years) in comparison to the expected 20 year life span of a city street. Mr. Erickson anticipated the proposed overlays would cost about $150,000. Councilmember Holberg commented that if those three streets are overlayed, what happens to the adjacent areas. She stated she has some hesitation in changing the cycle and addressed the fairness to the community as a whole if changes are made in the sealcoating program. Mr. Erickson stated that the sealcoating program was going to be discontinued when the current seven year sealcoating cycle was completed. After that, with a Pavement Management Program in place, streets would be overlayed on an "as needed" basis with no assessments. Mr. Erickson proposed that a public hearing for the project and the proposed assessments for the sealcoating and overlaying be held this year. The overlaying would be completed in 1998 and sealcoating would be done in 1999, with the assessment hearing held in the fall of 1999. The consensus of the City Council was to abandon the assessment of sealcoating • after the seven year cycle has been completed if state levy limits are dropped. 2000 Mr. Hanson identified the projects proposed for the year 2000 ,including the Dakota County project for CR 64 construction from Holyoke Avenue to Cedar Avenue. Mayor Zaun asked who would be assessed for the project. Mr. Hanson stated only developed parcels, abutting CR 64, inside the MUSA are proposed to be assessed. 2001 Mr. Hanson identified project proposed for 2001. The CR 70/I-35 bridge replacement originally planned for 2001 is proposed to be moved back a year to 2002. Mr. Erickson stated that the Bridge bill in the State Legislature is progressing and chances appear to be good that bridge construction could begin before 2002. 2002 Mr. Hanson discussed the various projects proposed for 2002 including Well #14 which would be located approximately 2,000 feet south of the existing well at the water treatment plant. Councilmember Ryan expressed concern regarding the cost effectiveness of this proposal. ~ e - 1 t r CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 PAGE 7 Mayor Zaun asked Mr. Feller if the revenue to debt service ratios and the fund balance to revenue ratios would be stated for the Public Works, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Trunk funds. In addition, he requested that the Summary of Debt Financing, the Schedule of Taxes for Improvements and Per Capita Taxes, the Escrow Payable Schedule, and the Annual Debt Service Obligations be included in the report. Mr. Feller responded that everything Mayor Zaun had requested would be in the final CIP Plan. The work session adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, • ~, -" ~ ~_ _/~`~,'` es a Gustafson Deputy City Clerk ~' • •