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March 26, 2019 Page 4 of 7 Kathy Griffentrog, 520 15th Avenue SW, commented on the sanitary sewer lines that would be replaced and requested the City consider the issues that have occurred at the dead-end on 15th Avenue SW. She noted there have been issues at this location for years. In addition, she understood construction was occurring on Mirror Lake and feared that her neighborhood would be quite trapped this summer. Bob Prance, 407 15th Avenue NW, stated he was concerned with the amount of water that was standing at the intersections in his neighborhood. He encouraged the City to address the drainage concerns along Foss Road. Randy Wilson, 511 Bens Road, asked who was the Civil Engineer working on this project. He questioned if approved construction plans would be available to the public for review and evaluation. He inquired who would be helping residents determine where drainage and utility easements were located. Mayor Johnson asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Johnson requested staff address the questions that were raised by the residents. She asked how the City would work to match the driveway apron. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained if a driveway material was impacted the City and its contractor will restore and replace it. Mayor Johnson questioned how far residents would have to walk to their homes during the reconstruction process. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated folks may be forced to park one block away at times, but anticipated in most cases, residents could park adjacent to their home next to the curb. Mayor Johnson stated one resident requested further information on the total assessment amount that would be paid over 10 years with interest. She noted this amount would be $3,594. She explained residents could pay their assessment off up front for a total of $3,065. Councilmember Allen reported many cities were assessing 50% or more for street reconstruction projects. He stated he believed New Brighton residents were quite fortunate that the City only assessed 25% of the project costs. Mayor Johnson commented a resident asked who would be responsible for the assessment if a home were to sell in the next 10 years. She indicated this could be negotiated between the buyer and seller at the time of the sale. She explained a resident expressed concern regarding the high levels of traffic at Foss Road and Old Highway 8 and questioned if a signal could be installed. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated he has been attending meetings with MnDOT and reported this intersection was not slated for alternate traffic measures. However, he noted this intersection could be monitored by the City. Mayor Johnson requested staff discuss the process for sending this project out to bid. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented on the process staff would be follow for bidding this project. He explained the City would be proceeding with the lowest responsible bidder. Mayor Johnson requested further information regarding how mail would be delivered in the project area this summer. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported clustered mailboxes would be placed throughout the project area in a highly visible area. He indicated the mailboxes may have to move depending on where work was occurring. Mayor Johnson asked if homeowners could have their water meters replaced as part of this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained this would be a perfect time to have water meters replaced. He encouraged those residents who were going to be out of town for long periods of time this summer to keep in touch with the City.