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Home My WebLink About2003 [01] Jan 13 I I I , I I January 13, 2003 Page 11 of 3 i . I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Monday, January 13, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. I I Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch. Councilors AI Rassier, Kyle Schneider, Dale Wick. Administrator Judy Weyrens. I City Representatives Present: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf . I Others Present: S. Kara Hennes, S. Phyllis Plantenberg, S. Paula Revier, Kevin Kevin Kluesner, Paul, Kevin Kluesner, Duane Gaida, Loyola Gaida, S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Gary Utsch, Marge Lesnick, Tim Heymans, Jim Graeve, BiIi Wasner, Bert Zimmer, Roman Pueringer, Girlie Pueringer, Joe Bechtold, Greg ~ ; , City Engineer Joe Bettendorf stated the purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed corridor I development studies for two future collector streets in the St. Joseph area. The first corridor to be studied is an east/west collector currently called "Field Street", which wili begin at County State Aid I Highway 2 west of the City, go east around the south side of the City, and terminate at 88th Avenue. The second corridor to be studied is also an east/west collector, which will begin at County State Aid HighWay 3 northwest of the City, go east around the north side of the City, and terminate at the St. Cloud City I limits. The proposed study work will involve the determination of roadway location, an environmental i analysis, and the development of an official map. The purpose of this informational meeting is to inform the public that studies for these routes are being considered, and that the City wili be applying for federal funds to pay for the majority of the study cost. ' The corridor development studies will include the following: Project Development: Public involvement, base mapping and physical inventory, definition of need, conceptual design, and final report. I , I Refine alignment, prepare exhibits, draft environment assessment, noise analysis, prepare final environment assessment, public hearing, finalize report. I Prepare preliminary Official Map showing future acquisition lines, I conduct public hearing to adopt Official Map, prepare a plat of the Map and process and record the final plat. I Bettendorf stated that it is necessary for the City to determine the location for the above mention roads so that the roads are built where they are most effective and necessary, not where development allows fo'r such. The City is experiencing rapid growth and it will be important for the City to have the ability to I inform future developers where the roads wili be iocated. The funding being requested by the City is I competitive and there is no assurance the City wili be successful. At this time the City does not have the funds to complete the necessary studies. At this time Bettendorf opened the floor to questions and comments from those present. To follow is a summary of the comments and questions: Environment Assessment: Official Map: Question / Comment Answer/Response Kevin Kevin Kluesner - What happens if the City is Bettendorf - If successful the funding would cover not successful in receiving funding study and if the 80% of the corridor study cost. As far as if the City City is successful, what portion of the study wili be is not successful, it is uncertain as to what wili I , funded. happen. The City does not have the funds to pay for the study at this time and with the potential state aid loses, it wili become more difficult in the future. I Mayor Hosch - Is their any indication the City wili Bettendorf - Applying for federal funds is extre~elY be successful in receiving funding. competitive Plldi(isuncertain;'ls to whether or not the City will be successful.' I January 13, 2003 Page 2 of 3 Kevin Kluesner - When would the study be Bettendorf - The City is applying for funding in completed if the City receives funding and what 2006. However, if successful the City could bond alternatives will be reviewing during the corridor in advance to complete the study earlier. study process. At this time it is uncertain as to where the alternatives wili be located. When the study is completed up to three alternative corridors will be identified. The alternate corridors could be miles apart and a few feet apart. Until the study is complete the City wili not know what altematives are available. Duane Giada - Questioned why the east / west Bettendorf - When the City received the plat for corridor identified as Field Street has been shifted Graceview Estates, the proposed eastlwest south. corridor was reviewed and it need to be moved south to miss a wetland area and to go around Klinefelter Park. At this time the proposed corridor is only a line on a map and until the corridor study is completed the exact location of the road is unkown. Kevin Kluesner - Questioned why the east / west Joe Bechtold of St. Joseph Township responded corridor comes to a ''1'' at 88th Avenue, it would that the Township secured 100' of ROW for a future make sense to continue the corridor to County road and he hopes the City wili retain the ROWand Road 75. connect 88th Avenue to the eastlwest corridor. Jim Graeve - Regarding the proposed North Bettendorf - When a corridor study is completed corridor, wili the residents be notified during the their will be public input opportunity as well as the planninc orocess. orooertv owners beino notified. Joe Bechtold - What type of road is proposed for Bettendorf - It is anticipated that the road will have the southern east/west corridor. a ROW width of 120' to accommodate 4 lanes in the future. At the present time four lanes would not be necessary. Kevin Kluesner - Expressed concern with the Hosch and Rassier both stated that at this time the potential dissecting of College/Monastery property. City is only applying for funding for a corridor study, In his opinion the College and Monastery are more discussion wili occur when placement assets of the City and everything should be done to alternatives are available. assure that their property wili not be negatively affected. He further stated that it is his hope the City seriously looks at alternatives and considers quality of life issues when planning future roads. Tim Heymans - Does not see the payoff for the Bettendorf - The City is experiencing rapid growth east/west corridor and questioned what the cost and it is important for the City to plan for such. benefit is. He further stated that Klinefelter Park Roads are an important part of managing growth should be protected and a road shouid not be and it is important to identify corridors before the constructed near or around the perimeter. area is constricted with buildings or other impediments. I I I I S. Paula Revier - Questioned how the funds wili be expended if the City is successful and receives funding. Dale Wick - Questioned what happens to the road design if the mission changes and if one of the alternatives states no build is recommended. January 13, 2003 Page 3 of 3 I Bettendorf - The City wili prepare a request for proposal for completing the corridor study. I Bettendorf - At this time the City is seeking funding for the study, the results of the study wili require considerable public input and discussion. I Their being no one further wishing to comment, the public information meeting was closed by consensÙs at 8:20 PM. ~e~~ QV:~trator I I I THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK I I