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ITEM 5.2.
April 24, 1996
File: 230-307-10
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: NAPLES STREET / 186TH AVENUE AREA INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Dear Council Members:
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
MUNICIPAL
PLANNING
~OLID WASTE
STRUCTURAL
SURVEYING
TRAFFIC
TRANSPORTATION
ELECTRiCAL/MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING:
HVAC
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SCADA
SYSTEM CONTROLS
OFFICES IN:
MINNEAPOLIS
PRIOR LAKE
ST. PAUL
WASECA
As you are aware, Pat Klaers and I held an informational meeting with the property
owners in the Naples Street/186th Avenue area on Thursday, April 18, 1996, regarding
the possible extension of City utilities and permanent streets to that area. There were 14
properties that were sent notice of the hearing. Nine property owners were in attendance.
Attached is the sign-up sheet from the meeting. You will note eight names on the list, but
the Bickmans have two parcels. Mr. Hartman, who owns the parcel at the corner of
Naples and the frontage road called prior to the meeting and indicated he had a conflict but
was in favor of getting more information. That leaves four property owners (Sally John,
James Waite, Gerald Waite, and Vernon and Victoria Lofgren) who were not in attendance
and did not call previous to the meeting.
Attached is the hand-out that was distributed at the meeting. We went through and
explained the various costs associated with the extension of sewer, water, and permanent
streets. We discussed one method of assessments that is outlined in the hand-out. After
the presentation, the meeting was opened to questions. A summary of the questions that
were asked is as follows:
There is an existing 24-foot wide easement for roadway purposes through this area.
We are not sure if the road is centered in the easement or not. A question was
asked as to how the additional right-of-way would be acquired. The answer was
that the 60-foot right-of-way in total would be centered on a line that would
represent the centerline of the existing 24-foot wide easement.
The question was asked what would happen if the majority were in favor and were
willing to give right-of-way for the project to proceed but there were a few minor
holdouts--would the City Council consider condenmation and proceed with the
project? The answer was that we were not sure. The City Council has proceeded
very cautiously in the past in using their eminent domain powers.
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April 24, 1996
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A question was asked about what were the requirements for a hookup to the sewer
and water. It was indicated that the City ordinance requires hookup within four
years, but that existing wells could still be used for outside irrigation purposes if
they are properly segregated from the City water system.
There were a number of questions about how units were arrived at, and what was
the minimum lot size to create a buildable lot. It was indicated that the zoning of
the area is Rlc, which requires 80 feet of frontage and 10,000 square feet.
Mr. Rahn indicated that he had previously dedicated to the City a 66-foot right-of-
way which we had shown as still his property. We indicated at the meeting that
this would be checked further and if that were the case, he would be given a lesser
assessment.
A question was asked about how the 60-foot right-of-way and new road would
affect some major mature trees. We indicated that if a feasibility study was
ordered, we would do the survey work necessary to have these answers at the
public hearing.
We indicated that the question which we needed to come to some consensus on was
whether or not the property owners would like to proceed on to the next step, which is a
feasibility study to get more information regarding potential of sewer, water, and streets
in the area. Each property owner in attendance gave an indication of their feelings. These
are summarized below.
Goenner
Bickman
Olson
Knutson
Guck
Hartman
John
Chicoine
Waite
Lofgren
Rahn
Waite
Swanson
Not too interested in more information.
In favor of proceeding to the next phase.
Not sure of position.
In favor of going further.
In favor of going forward.
Not in attendance but phoned prior to the meeting to indicate he is in favor
of proceeding.
Not in attendance at meeting.
In favor of receiving more information.
Not in attendance at the meeting.
Not in attendance at the meeting.
Not in favor of sewer and water.
Not in attendance at the meeting.
Not in favor of City utilities.
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
April 24, 1996
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Based on this response, we indicated to those in attendance that we would provide a
summary of the meeting to the City Council and a recommendation from staff to proceed
with the feasibility study for extending sewer, water, and permanent streets into this area.
A draft resolution is attached which would authorize the feasibility study.
If you have any questions regarding this, I will be in attendance at your April 29, 1996,
City Council meeting.
Sincerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TJM:tw
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RESOLUTION 96 -
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE
MATTER OF THE NAPLES STREET/186TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
OF 1996
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
the City has determined that it should consider improving certain property by
extending City utilities and permanent streets (the improvement); and
Council must first secure a preliminary feasibility study in order to consider
making the improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,
Minnesota:
This matter shall be referred to MSA, Consulting Engineers, who is requested to provide
to the City Council a report advising, in a preliminary way, whether the proposed
improvement is feasible and whether the improvement should thus be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement and the estimated cost of the improvement
as recommended.
Passed and adopted this 29th day of April, 1996.
ATTEST:
Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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NAPLES STREET / 186th AVENUE AREA
STREET AND UTILITY
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1996
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pat Klaers, City Administrator
Terry Maurer, City Engineer
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HOUSE
R/'W L~NE
CURB & GUTTER
DRIVEWAY
~ROFOSED WATERMAtN
I
--~CPOSED S AN t TAR","
ER3OCEX
NAPLES ST./186TH AVE.
TYPICAL LOT
City
Elk ~'iver'
PROPOSr_.L. RIGHT OF WAY TO BE AQUIRED
30' J 30'
EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES
GIVEN TO OF ELK RIVER iN 1961
= 12' I 12'
,~96!8 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
2331 TYPE 31B BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE
CLASS,.., '~ AGGREGATE BASE
TYPICAL STREET SECTION
NAPLES ST./186TH AVE.
TYPICAL
STREET SECTION
City of~
Elk iver
OTItER (NON-ASSESSMENT) COSTS
SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE (SAC):
SAC costs are the "buy-in to the sanitary sewer system. They pay for
the capital cost of the wastewater treatment plant and ongoing
maintenance. The current cost is $1,300, payable at the time of hook-
up.
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE (WAC):
WAC costs are the "buy-in" to the water system. They pay for the
capital cost of wells, elevated storage, and water treatment facilities,
along with their ongoing maintenance. The current cost is $1,000,
payable at the time of hook-up.
HOME OWNER COSTS:
The home owner is obligated for the sewer and water connect from the
property line to the home. In addition, City ordinance requires the old
septic tank to be filled in when it is abandoned. These costs are difficult
to estimate and will likely vary from property to property.
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PROJECT FINANCING
· Zoning: Rlc (Single Family Residential)
Lot Requirements:
80' Frontage
10,000 Squre Feet
14 Parcels Assessed for 26 Units
· Project Financing:
Total Project Cost
Assessments - 26 Units @ $12,500
$525,000
325,000
City Cost
$200,000
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186th AVENUE
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75-131-1101
75-151-14-20
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NAPLES ST./186TH AVE.
POSSIBLE
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Elk ~iver
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Project:
Parcel:
Owner:
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Constant Principal Payment Method
Naples Street/186th Avenue Area
UNPLATTED
Interest Start Date:
Repayment Period:
Interest Rate:
Assessments:
a. Street & Utility
Improvements
01-Jan-97
15 years
8.00%
Quantity
1
Unit Measure
LS
Total Assessment
Unit Price
12500.00
Amount
$12,500.00
$12,500.00
YEAR
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
ANNUAL PAYMENT
$1,833.33
$1,766.67
$1,700.00
$1,633.33
$1,566.67
$1,500.00
$1,433.33
$1,366.67
$1,300.00
$1,233.33
$1,166.67
$1,100.00
$1,033.33
$966.67
$900.00
$20,500.00
PRINCIPAL
PAYMENT
$0.00
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
$833.33
=Total of Annual Payments
INTEREST
PAYMENT
$0.00
$1,000.00
$933.33
$866.67
$800.00
$733.33
$666.67
$600.00
$533.33
$466.67
$400.00
$333.33
$266.67
$200.00
$133.33
$66.67
PRINCIPAL
REMAINING
$12 500.00
$11 666.67
$10 833.33
$10 000.00
$9 166.67
$8 333.33
$7 500.00
$6 666.67
$5 833.33
$5 000.00
$4,166.67
$3,333.33
$2,500.00
$1,666.67
$833.33
$0.00
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
April 18, 1996
Informational Meeting
May 6, 1996
May 20, 1996
June 17, 1996
Report to City Council, order Feasibility Study
Present Feasibility Study, order Public Hearing
Hold Public Hearing, order preparation of Plans and
Specifications
July 15, 1996
City Council approve Plans and Specifications,
authorize the advertisement for bids
August 12, 1996
Present bids to City Council, order Assessment
Hearing
September 2, 1996
Hold Assessment Hearing, award contract to low
bidder
September 1996
Start construction
November 1996
Utilities ready for connection, suspend construction for
winter
May 1997
First payment and real estate taxes
July 1997
Construction complete
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