2014-08-13 CC Minutes - Approved

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A lengthy discussion ensued as to how much the bids that came in for the water/sewer line. It was considerably higher than what Mr. Statz had thought. A suggestion was brought up as to how the City could cut back and save costs in this project. This was to cut back the water/sewer line south of Dupre Road, which is over $230,000. The County has delayed the decision on awarding the bid until the Council can review the matter. Mayor Wilharber thanked Administrator Larson for taking the time to look into the project and as to where the City could cut the cost due to how high the bids came in. The consensus of Council after a lengthy discussion was to withdraw the water/sewer line south of Dupre Road. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to approve the CSAH21/Centerville Road Project Bids as presented with the exception of withdrawing the water/sewer work South of Dupre Road. Discussion ensued. Council Member Paar wanted to confirm the cost of this project. Administrator Larson stated that the total project cost is approximately $$680,000 plus the costs of the water main in looping which could bring the City share up to about $700,000. Administrator Larson stated that the City should get back about $30,000 in grant money for the trails, which is half the city share of the trails on the project. Council Member Fehrenbacher commented that the road could be torn up or bored underneath the road after the project is done to bring the water/sewer line south of Dupre. Engineer Mann stated yes and there may be other options to save costs. Upon vote, all voted in favor except Council Member King opposed. The motion passed. 2.1724 Heritage Street – Water Connection Deadline – Administrator Larson provided Council with research of similar connection on the same road and correspondence sent to the Lees regarding this item. Mr. Olaf Lee, 1724 Heritage Street, appeared before Council to discuss the item and believes that the mandatory connection date of December 31, 2017 should only apply to property owners that have water available along street frontage where connection is more feasible and cost effective. Mr. Lee believes in his case with a rather large rear yard, water accessibility, existing landscape features, lack of stub, costs would exceed the value provided by the service. Mr. Lee stated that his home is currently on the market and is having difficulty selling due to this deadline and its associated cost. Mr. Lee stated that he is not asking for an exception to the connection requirement, only that they be connected after putting a water main down Heritage Street. Lengthy discussion was had by Council regarding similar situations where connections were available in rear yards (Cottonwood Court and Brian Drive) and others made connection, the definitions of reasonable availability (120’, 150’, etc.) and pending assessments.