07-11-1995 Public Hearing MinutesCITY OF OTSEGO
HEARING
ISLAND VIEW ESTATES
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
July 11, 1995
6:30 PM
OTSEGO CITY HALL
Mayor Norman F. Freske called meeting to order at 6:40 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Freske, Councilmembers: Suzanne Ackerman, Larry Fournier, Vern
Heidner.
Absent: Councilmember Ron Black.
Staff: Andy MacArthur, Attorney; Larry Koshak, Engineer; Elaine Beatty, Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Carol Olson, Secretary.
Mayor Freske turned the Hearing over to City Attorney, Andy MacArthur.
Mr. MacArthur explained the process of the Hearing. He stated that purpose of the
Hearing is for the City Council to hear Public comment. The City Council has the
discretion to decide if the project is to proceed. No action will be taken tonight. Decision
will be made at a City Council Meeting. If the decision is to go ahead with the project, an
assessment hearing will be held.
Larry Koshak, City Engineer.
Mr. Koshak went over the Feasibility Report for Proposed Bituminous Street
Construction, prepared by Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc., dated June 7, 1995. A
copy of this report is filed at the City Clerk's Office.
The estimated costs for the construction work associated with the project is $371,135.00.
Assessments to benefiting properties have been estimated at $3,948.24.
There are 103 lots in Island View Estates and Arrowhead Estates Addition with 94
benefiting lots.
Mr. Koshak went over the Soil Considerations, Wetland Considerations, Existing
Conditions, Proposed Roadway Improvements, Project costs, Project Financing, and the
Project Schedule.
Speed bumps can be a liability to the City and therefore, are not recommended. Concerns
of speed should go to the Council who can get more patrolling. Signage can be done.
Speed Zone signs are determined by State Guidelines Statutes.
Turned back to Mayor Freske.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ISLAND VIEW ESTATES. Page 2.
Mayor Freske opened for Public Comments:
NAME ADDRESS COMMENTS
Jim Agosta 9661 Kalenda Concern if bids come in
higher than estimated/ cost
to maintain roads
Terri Kohler 10348 99th St. In favor of project/
Lives at top of hill/ site
problems, wants a stop sign
at Kahler & 99th/ gravel is
hard to stop on/ Lot 11 is not
buildable/ left a picture
Bob Witschen 10251 Kahler In favor of project for
safety reasons
Jene Williams 10180 Kahler lives at bottom of hill/
safety issue is dramatic -
too much speeding/lots 15
are 14 are unbuildable
Greg LaVallee 10042 101st St. Agrees that there are
safety and dust issues but is
there proof paved roads are
safer/Rather see more signs
Susan Watters 10527 Kalenda Residents should have the
vote
Gary Jacobson 9744 Kalenda Does not want the project
Current road has a good base/
asphat doesn't last/
Do a 5 or 7 ton road
Sandy Michaelson 10303 Kahler Against the project
Feels asphalt will increase
speed problem - do more
signs
Al Elleraas 10084 Kahler Against the project for
safety issues/Who is paying
for Miss Shores overlay/
Why assess L6B7 and not
L1 B6
ROAD IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ISLAND VIEW ESTATES. Page 3.
Lisa Freiberg 10061 Kahler Will the City pick up any
costs - other residents use it
Ron Foreman 9700 Kalenda In favor of project/ police
officer of 20+ yrs/better
control on paved rds/
speeders are Is Vw
Residents and should
control speed themselves
Rd will be cheapest now
Jene Williams 10180 Kahler Dropped lots will increase
assessments
e Terri Kohler 10348 99th St. A lot of kids here/ no parks,
trails, usually developer puts
in
Greg LaVallee 10042 101st Street Will have to move if taxes
keep increasing - moved
because could afford it
Glenn Melling 10100 Kahler Ave Questioned the 10%
Construction contingency &
20% overhead costs
Bill Affeldt 10050 Kahler How can Street Policy be
changed/How is money
spent on other projects/
Jim Agosta 9661 Kalenda Can residents still vote on
this
Jamra Nevils 9919 Kahler In favor of project/
concerned with costs
Bob Shaffer 10680 97th St. Hasn't decided yet/ concern
with Water & Sewer, do
not want to pay again
Glen Posusta 10383 Kahler If the road can be aligned
right for sight and cut down
hill correctly than he is
in favor of project
ROAD IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ISLAND VIEW ESTATES, Page 4.
Charles Berning 10101 Kahler Over taxed already/ roads
should have previously been
paved/no services in Island
View/what would you do
for restoration/thinks the
City should pick up part of
cost.
Jeanette Stoddard 10565 97th St. Supports the comments/
costs will be the issue/
people signing petition
didn't realize costs
Robert Schluender 9560 Kalenda Supports a 7 ton road
e
Tim Greninger 10254 99th St. Asked if assessment is
by footage or unit/
Why wasn't park ever
put in
David Foley 10070 Kahler In favor of project/
safety issues, concerned
with assessed value and
if taxed on increase
Bob Witschen 10251 Kahler How many signed
petition
Lisa Frieberg 10061 Kahler What are our amenities
Glen Posusta 10383 Kahler In favor of cheaper rd
Brain Sorum 10647 Kalenda Concern with speed issue
Concern paved road will
increase speeders/ if project
goes will drainage issues be
addressed/ Concern with
ATVs
Joe Doperalski 10100 101st St. In favor of project/
will cost more later/ will
control dust and rocks
ROAD IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ISLAND VIEW ESTATES, Page 5.
Mark Palmer 10540 Kalenda When sign violations happen
call the police and be willing
to prosecute
Dave Foley 10070 Kahler Would like something done
with gravel pit, maybe a park
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
The Council has the right to reject bids.
If bids are over a certain percent, it will have to come back to a hearing.
Seal coating costs come out of the General Fund.
Lot 11 will be removed from assessment roll.
Lots 14 and 15 have not been deemed unbuildable.
Dust control can be done with a cloride application, paid for by residents.
Water and Sewer has not been discussed or planned for this area.
Once the petition was received, which was deemed valid, it is then up to the
Council.
Current Street Standard is 9 Ton, a road must have some value for the
best interest of the City.
Units are only assessed once, Lot 6 was not previously assessed.
10% contingency, allowed because it is a feasibility study, provides a cushion
20% overhead, if for Engineering services, preparing plans, feasibility study,
bid process, inspections of project, staking, bonding costs, attorney fees,
and administration fees.
Considering combining this project with Mississippi Shores Overlay, could get
very competitive bids because it would be a large project.
Oil price is the critical cost factor and interest rates.
The General Fund doesn't have the money to help support the project.
Public Works subcommittee determines the priority of road projects.
The site distance problems should be corrected without harming any lots, there
are limitations to be considered.
There is a one year warranty bond.
Road is in good shape and do not anticipate any problems.
Inspector is always on the job and monitors the materials also.
Services residents receive are: police, fire, recycling, graveling, grading, snow
plowing
Valuation will go up when people start selling their homes for more money.
53 residents signed petition out of 76.
Petition was reviewed by attorney and found to be valid.
Drainage problems came along with the plat, County did not require drainage
solutions. There is a limited amount of funds, but will try to address
some of these drainage issues.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ISLAND VIEW ESTATES, Page 6.
A Neighborhood Watch was recommended to the residents.
It was suggested that the residents look at their restrictive covenants and see if
a Park could be enforced.
It was suggested that the residents call the City Hall or the Mayor and Council and let
them know what they want done.
CM Fournier motioned to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by CM Heidner. All
in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
Ronald G. Black, Council Member
Seconded by CM�Amkerman. All imfavor.
Suzanne M. Ackerman, Council Member
CITY SEAL
Larry Fournier, Council Member
Vern Heidner, Council Member