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C. 2008 Street Reconstruction Project: Update on Feasibility Study & Citizen Comments CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us e ......, .Ml MEMORANDUM Paul Oehme, Director of Public Warks/City Engineer \f? OJ . TO: FROM: Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer o~ DATE: December 10, 2007 SUBJECT: 2008 Street Reconstruction, Project No. 08-01: Update on Feasibility Study & Citizen Comments BACKGROUND On September 24, 2007, City Council awarded the consultant contract to Kimley- Horn and Associates and authorized the preparation of a feasibility report. A neighborhood meeting was held on November 14,2007. Eighty-six (86) notices were sent out far the meeting. Approximately 40 residents attended the meeting. DISCUSSION The City's pavement management program recommends that streets in the Laredo Drive area be reconstructed in 2008. City Staff receives more complaints about the condition of Laredo Drive from residents and the traveling public then any other street in the system. The public utilities in the area are old, have had many problems and should be replaced or repaired. Approximately 1.35 miles of streets are proposed to be reconstructed. The area for improvements include: Laredo Drive, Laredo Lane, Longview Circle, Cimarron Circle and Highland Drive (west of Laredo Drive). The streets are proposed to be reconstructed. approximately the same.vvtclthBs the existing streets, 28' wide. Laredo Drive betweenWest78thStreetandFrp):'ltier Trail is proposed to be built to a 31-foot wide urban streeFsection.The reconstruction project will include the improvement or replacement of mOSt public utilities within the reconstruction project area. A map of the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project Area is attached. More detail about the project is available in the Council background for acceptance of the feasibility study. QUESTIONS/CONCERNS RAISED AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Staff received many questions and comments regarding the project from property owners at the neighborhood l1}e,e,ti'llg..,..,~9~.~ofthe questions were answered at the meeting. Other specific property questions were answered with individual property owners at a later date. The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. Paul Oehme 2008 Street Improvement Project WS Update December 10,2007 Page 2 Below are most of the questions and comments that were received: Pavement Condition . Why has the street been allowed to deteriorate to this condition? . The quality of the current road is an issue. Is the City obligated to award the contractto the lowest bidder? How do we know the lowest bidder will construct a quality street? . Why doesn't the City restrict the number of waste haulers? These trucks wreck the street. Street design . It is dangerous to take a left turn off of Laredo Lane on to Laredo Drive. Will this be fixed? . Will the road width change? . What percentage of streets are rural sections (i.e. no curb and gutter)? . What if we do not want curb and gutter? If we're paying 40% of the street cost, we should be able to vote on whether curb and gutter is installed. . Instead of installing curb and gutter, why can't rain gardens be installed? . How much of our yard will be impacted by adding curb and gutter? Assessments . No one will argue that Laredo Drive needs to be improved, but we're all shell-shocked with the price. . Why doesn't the City pay 100% of the project cost? In the past the City didn't assess for street projects. . What is the assessment methodology? . Do surrounding communities assess for street improvements? . Why aren't assessments based on traffic volumes? . Would my assessment decrease if Laredo Drive [between West 78th Street and Frontier Trail] wasn't included in the project? . How many residential properties are being assessed? . When will we know the exact amount of the assessment? . My property taxes just increased by $1,000.00 last year. I may not be able to afford the proposed assessment. . I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and may not be able to afford the assessment. . If our property values increase as a result of the project, our property taxes will also increase. . Are assessments tax deductible? . Does the City make any money on the 6% interest that is charge with the assessment? Utilities . How far back from the curb will the sanitary sewer be replaced if there is a problem? G:\ENGIPUBLIC\_2008 Projects\08-01 2008 Street lmprovements\12-1O-07 worksession.doc Paul Oehme 2008 Street Improvement Project WS Update December 10,2007 Page 3 . Will small utilities have a chance to upgrade their infrastructure? . Will the overhead utility lines be buried? . Are street lights included in the project? Miscellaneous . Will a sidewalk be installed on Laredo Drive north of Frontier Trail? . Will traffic count data be presented at the public hearing? . Will we have to take down our mailboxes? . Will driveways be replaced? . Will trees and landscaping be replaced? . What happens if my boulevard tree dies as a result of the project? . How will the street project affect the groundwater levels? . What happens to my in-ground sprinkler system? . I want a guarantee in writing from the City that the City will pay to replace my underground sprinkler system that is within the public right of way. . How would the project affect the 4th of July parade route? Staff will give a brief update to the council on the project at the work session and briefly address the questions listed above. 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