HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 [12] Dec 03 December 3, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special session
on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall, opening the meeting with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilors: Dale Wick, Matt Killam, Bob Loso. Administrator Judy
Weyrens.
Members Absent: Renee Symanietz
City Representatives: City Engineer Randy Sabart, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works Director
Terry Thene, Police Chief Joel Klein.
Others Present: AI Kelier, John Walz
Field Street—Feasibility Report: Weyrens stated that previously City Council authorized the City Engineer
to prepare a feasibility report to consider the construction of a new east/west collector entitled Field
Street. At the same time staff has been meeting with adjoining property owners discussing alternative
alignments and concems.
City Engineer Sabart presented the Council with the 2016 Field Street Improvements Feasibility Report.
Sabart stated the improvements will include an east/west roadway extension from College Avenue South
to 7th Avenue South. There are two geometric alternatives being considered for Field Street with one
being a standard road section and the second a parkway concept with a median with plantings. Both
concepts are an urban design including concrete curb and gutter along with storm sewer and treatment.
Parkway Concepfi The concept consists of two 14ft driving lanes and two 8ft parking lanes. At the widest
point there would be an 18 foot center median. On the north side would be a trail and on the south side a
sidewalk. The total right of way would be 100 feet wide 10 ton pavement design.
Non-Parkway Concept: The concept is the minimalist of the two concepts. There would be two 12 foot
driving lanes and two 8 foot parking lanes. It would eliminate the sidewalk on the south side. The option is
the lesser of the two options. Rather than having the center median, there would be a centerline and lines
illustrating a turn lane.
With regard to utilities, Sabart stated that water and sewer mains would have to be extended which will
serve a large area. While the City anticipates using Municipai State Aid (MSA) funds for the street, they
cannot be used for utility costs. Rather, the costs will be paid by future development based on the service
area. In addition to water and sewer, the project wilt include stormwater ponding and the provided maps
illustrate potential locations for ponds.
Wick questioned what happens to the additional right of way left over in the non-parkway concept. Sabart
stated it will be the same amount of right of way, but it is saved for future expansion if need be. Loso
questioned what roads are going to be constructed south of the collector street. Sabart stated that while
designing the road, they are keeping in mind the potential entrances onto Field Street.
Sabart stated lighting options are also included in the report. Options include cobra head, teardrop, acorn,
and a combination of teardrop and acorn. Thene noted that on College Avenue the City has both the
cobra and acorn lights. Sabart stated the lights will depend on what the Council finalizes as the street
design. Lighting is eligible for state aid funding; however there are limitations to how decorative the poles
can be. Sabart stated that in his previous experiences the decorative poles were funded.
Weyrens questioned what is all eligible for state funding. Sabart stated pretty much everything that is
related to streets, roads, and grading. Storm water is eligible an a participating basis: meaning that they
will look at where the draining is leading to. Everything that is in the right of way is state aid eligible. The
trail and sidewalk are also state aid eligible. Water main construction costs are estimated at$215,000
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with a 12 inch water main and 8 inch branch stubs for future developments. Sanitary Sewer is estimated
at$236,000 with an 8 inch sewer main.
Sabart presented the Council with the following breakdown of probable costs followed by a financial
summary.
PROBABLE COSTS
Option 1 Option 1
Parkwa Parkwa
Construction $ 1,715,615 $ 1,496,170
Li htin * $ 322,625 $ 163,000
Contin enc $203,800 $ 165,900
En ineerin $ 366,900 $298,700
Geotechnical investi ation $ 7,500 $ 7,500
Construction Material Testin $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Est. Ri ht of Wa Ac uisition $ 190,000 $ 190,000
Fiscal, Le al and Administrative $ 163,000 $ 163,000
TOTAL $ 2,999,440 $ 2,483,970
"Assumes Tear Drop or Acom lighting style for opfion 1, Cobra Head for option 2
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total
Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Net City Cost
Project Future City Costs State-Aid After MSAS
Cost Assessments Reimbursement Reimbursement
Option 1,
Parkwa $2,999,440 $ 1,308,776 $ 1,690,664 $ 1,581,916 $ 908,748
Option 2,
Non-Parkwa $ 2,483,970 $ 1,301,715 $ 1,182,255 $ 1,292,356 $ 0
Loso stated he likes the Parkway option after reviewing the costs and the MSA contributions; however he
would like to have additional information as to what the impacts would be on taxes. SchultZ stated that he
would like the road to go to at least 12th Avenue South.
Loso stated the elephant in the room is the proposed development between 7'h and 16th avenue south.
Sabart added that the alignment of the street is also a discussion point due to the affect it will have on
neighboring property owners.
Other Matters:Weyrens stated that the Council has previously discussed being a subscriber of solar
energy. Staff along with the League of MN Cities has found it more beneficial to actually have a solar
garden rather than receiving the energy from another location. Staff is working with SunShare and there
will be a representative present at Monday's Council meeting.
Loso made a motion closing the meeting pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 to discuss;labor strategy
and pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3(b)to discuss the potential sale of property located at
25 College Ave N. The motion was seconded by Killam and passed unanimously by those present.
The meeting was adjourned after Council came out of closed session.
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Jud eyr�ns
A nistrator