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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-07 August 9, 2007 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special session Thursday, August 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor AI Rassier. Councilors Renee Symanietz, Dale Wick, Steve Frank, Rick Schultz. Administrator Judy Weyrens. Citv Representatives Present: Public Works Director, City Engineer Randy Sa bart, Finance Director Lori Bartlett. 2008 Proposed Capital Improvement: Weyrens stated that this meeting starts the 2008 budget process. Annually as part of the budget the Council receives and reviews the five year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The purpose of the CIP is inventory the City Infrastructure and schedule maintenance before repair is needed. Weyrens stated that the City Engineer and Public Works Director have prepared the information. At this time Mayor Rassier turned the floor over to City Engineer Randy Sabart. Sabart stated that he and the Public Works Director have reviewed the CIP and are proposed the following projects be completed in 2008: Northland Park: Includes the construction of a pavilion and the creation of a bituminous parking area. Wick stated that the Park Board has tried twice unsuccessfully to secure a grant from the Department of Natural Resource. Since the DNR or the Park Board does not have available funds for 2008 the Northland Project can be moved to 2009 or 2010. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan: Sabart stated that the City should consider preparing a Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan. This plan would identify how future utility lines are extended and how lift stations will be utilized. Lift stations are designed for a specific capacity and as the City grows additional lift stations may be needed. This is particularly true near the current Industrial Park. The DBL Labs lift station is nearing capacity and future development will create the need to expand or create an additional lift station. This plan is similar to the water modeling and storm sewer plan completed in 2005 and 2006. Industrial Park Expansion: This project is known as the Parkway Business Center. The cost of the improvement will be borne by the developer. The City will be required to contribute to some over sizing cost as in past projects, but the development fees collected (WAC/SAC) will cover those costs. Since the project is an expansion of the Municipal System it is illustrated on the CIP. Stationary Generator - CR 121 Lift Station: The City should consider purchasing a stationary generator to operate the CR 121 Lift Station in the event of a power failure. Currently the City has two mobile generators that can be used temporarily. However, these same generators must be used for the other facilities/operations. The estimate includes an option to fence the generator. Rassier stated that a fence will not deter vandals from playing with the equipment and expressed concern as the area surrounding the generator is not populated. The Council requested that Sabart provide an estimate for fully enclosing the generator. CSAH 75 Storm Sewer: Sabart stated that if the City is committed to redevelopment of the downtown area, the Storm Sewer system should be modified to provide outlet relief towards CR 75. Northland Heiqhts Phase 2: Sabart stated that this project is similar to that of the Industrial Park, the expenses will be borne by the developer, but is an extension of the Municipal System. The developer is responsible for the extension of 15th Avenue and is part of the development agreement executed between the City of St. Joseph and Lumber One. August 9, 2007 Page 2 of 2 St. Cloud Parkwood Lift Station UpQrade: Sabart stated that City wastewater is transmitted to St. Cloud, utilizing the Waite Park Lift Station. The Lift station is in need of repair and the City is responsible for paying a pro rata fee based on usage. Northland Drive Overlav: Northland drive is in need of mill and overlay and if the project is not completed soon, the road will need to be overlaid. The Council discussed the need to install sidewalk and if that should be included in the estimate. 2nd Avenue NW Sidewalk: Sabart stated that at a past Council meeting he was asked to provide information on extending a sidewalk along 2nd Avenue NW from Minnesota Street to Ash Street. Sabart stated that he has reviewed the area and met with the Public Works Director and the sidewalk works best if installed on the east side of 2nd Avenue NW. Due to the topography the sidewalk cannot be constructed on either side without a retaining wall. The Council discussed whether or not the side is part of the Park Board Trail system and if it is not, the sidewalk may not be needed. The Council agreed to refer this matter to the Park Board. The Council briefly discussed the proposed improvements for 2009 which included the following: Wobegon Welcome Center Parking Lot; New Water Tower; 16th Avenue SE; SW Trunk Extension; Maint Lift Station Upgrade; Birch Street Improvement; CSAH 2 realignment; Wastewater Treatment Facility Capacity expansion. The Council agreed to review the remaining 3 three years and discuss the CIP at the budget meeting scheduled for August 29, 2007. Adiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. C-L' ;ij/.; .' \-~f,' -'. / lo1/1. .U~... " - J u~Y.."!J.eyrens Ad~il).istrator