7B, Clarification on 2010 PMP Action

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Schedule Implications Proj ects using State Aid funding must be submitted to State Aid for their review. In previous years, the review turnaround typically ranged from two to four weeks. This past year, cities have observed the review period to have taken as long as six weeks. The 26- foot wide design is what would need to be reviewed by State Aid. The proposed proj ect schedule does allow four weeks for State Aid review; however, if there is a backlog at State Aid, there may be future delays. If MSA funds are not used on this proj ect, it is anticipated that the bidding schedule could be advanced to early March. Assessments As detailed in the feasibility report, the street width of Valentine Avenue affected the proposed assessment rate for streets being reconstructed. The table below lists the estimated assessment rate per residential equivalent units (REU) for each option. Type of Improvement Number of REUs Estimated Assessment Rate Reconstruction (24-foot width) 31 $8,656 Reconstruction (26-foot width) 31 $ 8, 8 3 3 Resident Comments/Concerns At the neighborhood meeting, several comments and concerns were raised by the residents concerning street width and parking. Residents expressed concerns about speeding and through traf�c on Valentine Avenue. In response to these concerns, the feasibility report also provided an option for a 24 foot wide road. However, this design would not allow the City to use State Aid funds on this proj ect. Residents had mixed responses about the need for on-street parking; many did not have concerns, while others would like to see on-street parking available at all times after the proj ect is complete. A 26-foot wide street using MSA funds would be required to be posted no parking on both sides of the street at all times. Parking restrictions would be at the discretion of the City Council if the street were constructed to a width of 24 feet and MSA funds are not used. However, the Lake Johanna Fire Department has expressed concerns about narrow streets, and have requested that streets less than 26 feet wide be posted no parking at all times to ensure emergency vehicle access to properties. In the interest of keeping the residents on Valentine Avenue informed, staff recommends that they be noti� ed if modi� cations are made to the design. Council Action Requested Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with the final design for the 2010 PMP. City Council Meeting \�1Vletro-inet.us\ardenhills�.Admin\Council�Agendas & Packet Information\2010\O 1-25-10 Regular�Packet Information\7B 1- 25-lOMemo 2010PMP MSA.doc Page 2 of 2