04-17-1990 Public Hearing MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA A Public Hearing on the
COUNTY OF WRIGHT proposed upgrading and
TOWN OF OTSEGO bituminous surfacing of
Packard Ave. between 60th
and 70th Streets was held
this 17 day of April 1990, at 7:30 PM. Norman Freske,
Chairman, Doug Lindenfelser and Floyd Roden, Supervisors,
Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Larry
Koshak and Ross Abel, Engineers, were present. The Hearing'
was called to order by Chairman Norman Freske, Engineer
Larry Koshak then addressed the meeting and explained the
results of the feasibility study he had done on the project.
He said the total estimated cos: of the project is as
follows:
For a 9 Ton Design
Bituminous surface - 2900 ton..0. 0000D ..$65,250.00
Aggregate base - 4900 ton..... .. 26,950.00
00 ...... 48,400.00
Drainage...................... 004 0400 00 5,000.00
Restoration................... 0d a ... .. 4,400.00
Total. Construction Cost...... . ..150,000.00
Engineering & Administration. . 00 00000 00 37,500.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $187,500.00
The 9 Ton design would have a 32 ft wide subgrade with
24 wide bituminous top 3 1/2 inches thick and 13 inches of
gravel base. Driveway culverts will be sa]vaged and re-
installed if they are in good condition and 15 inches in
diameter.
For a 7 Ton Design
Bitumioius surface - 2450 ton..... 000 ...$54,900.00
Aggregate base - 5650 ton......... . OD Gym 31,000.00
Grading .. 29,900.00
Drainage.......................... 0•4 dA 5,000.00
Restoration....................... 00B 000 4,400.00
Total estimated constructon cost.. 0..125,200.00
Engineering and administrative.... ... 31,300.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $156,500.00
The 7 Ton design would have a 32 ft. wide subgrade with
a 24 wide bituminous top 3 inches deep and base gravel 6 to 8
inches in depth. The hill at the south end of the street
would be cut down to provide dequate sight distances for
safety reasons.
If the Town Board approves the project they would then
order plans and specifications, upon approval of the plans
and specifications would then advertise for bids, accept bids
and proceed with the project. The final assessment hearing
would be held after completion of the project. There are 21
assessable parcels in the project. Engineer Larry Koshak said
that he is recommending the following Assessment alternatives
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TOWN OF OTSEGO
to the Town Board:
A PUBLIC HEARING OF PACKARD AVE
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Alternative No. 1 ($2,500 per unit assessment)
TOTAL COST 9 TON 7 TON
$187,500. $156,500.
Total unit; assessed 21 21
Assessed cosi- per unit 2,500. 2,500.
Assessed cost 52,500. 52,500.
Township Share 135,000. 104,000.
Alternative No. 2 (50/50 Split)
9 TON 7 TON
$187,500. $156,500.
21 21
4,464.29 3,726.19
93,750. 78,250.
93,750. 78,250.
TOTAL COST
Total units assessed
Assessed cost per unit
Total Assessed cost
Township Share
TOTAL COST
Alternative No. 3 (60/40 Split)
9 TON
$187,500.
21
3,571.43
75,000.
112,500.
Total units assessed
Assessed cost per unit
Total. Assessed cost
Township Share
7 TON
$156,500.
21
2,980.95
62,600.
93,900.
Merlin Krogstad asked why the grading cost was less for
the 7 ton design. Ross Abel said it was because the 7 ton
required less base. Engineer Larry Koshakl said he would
recommend the 9 ton dsign. Chairman Norman Freske said he an
the Board. Members favored using the 9 ton design, the initial.
cost is greater but the road would stand up better to
today's traffic needs.
John Ouellette asked if it would be a problem to put in
gas lines after the road was built. The answer was no.
One resident asked what width the driveways would be.
Larry Koshak said wide as necessary .For safely exiting and
entering. All culverts under driveways would be a minimum of
15".
John McShane asked what assessment rate the Town Board
would recommend. The Board replied that they thought $2,500.
per unit would he as high as the residents would be
benefited.
Gerard Zachman asked if he were to develop his land in
the future, would. the assessment apply to all the lots? The
answer was no, only to parcels of record when the road was
built.
John Holland said traffic has increased tremendously on
Packard Ave. in recent years and if we wait longer to build
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TOWN OF OTSEGO
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it, the cost will he even more. He said most people who live
on the .road are concerned about speed, road width and having
the hill cut down.
Jeff Piude asked who determines what the assessment
should be. Larry Koshak said that Engineers rely on previous
experience to determine what the probable benefit would be.
John. Holland said that deferred assessments are
available to those who qualify for Green Acres.
Motion by Floyd Roden that the assessment rate on the
project be considered at $2,500.
The Board then requested on advisory vote from the
residents on the project. The result of the vote by ballot
was as follows:
YES ..........8 votes
NO...........7 votes
The Town Board then announced they would make a decision
on the project at the next Town Board Meeting on May 7.
On motion the hearing adjourned.
,Norman ::'eke, Chairman
,Doug Lindenfe.lser, Supervisor
,Floyd Roden, Supervisor
Attest: Jerome Perault, Clerk