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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-20 City Council Special Meeting PacketCouncil /Manager Workshop S: 3o p.m. MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL -- SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 P.M. Monday, May 20, 2002 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 02 -10 A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 6:30 English Street Improvements, Frost to Cope -City Project 01 -14: Assessment Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll 2. 6:45 Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements -City Project 00-03: Assessment Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll F. AWARD OF BIDS 1. English Street Improvements, Frost to Cope -City Proj ect 01 -14: Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Construction Contract 2. Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements -City Project 00-03: Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Construction Contract G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. English Street Improvements, Frost to Cope -City Project 01 -14: Consider Sidewalk Location between County Road B and Frost Avenue H. NEW BUSINESS 1. John Glen Ball Field Backstop Proposal I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. 2. 3. J. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. 2. 3. K. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. 2. 3. L. ADJOURNMENT Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired persons are available for public hearings upon request. The request for this service must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (651) 770 -4523 to make arrangements. Assisted Listening Devices are also available. Please check with the City Clerk for availability. RULES OF CIVILITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY Following are some rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Show respect for each other, actively listen to one another, keep emotions in check and use respectful language. AGENDA ITEM AGENDA REPORT TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager FROM: Charles Ahl, Director of Public Works /Ci t Engineer ineer Endorsed Modified -µ • SUBJECT: English Street Improvements, Frost to Cope, Proj ect 01 -14 - 6:30 pm -- Assessment Hearing; Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll DATE: May 14, 2002 Introduction On April 8, 2002, the city council called a hearing to review the proposed assessments for the English' Street Improvement Pro ' ect from Cope Avenue to F J p Frost Avenue. All property owners have been mailed a notice of the exact amount of their assessment, as well as notice that they must submit a written objection on either at or prior to the hearing if they disagree with the assessment amount. The city ouncil should d conduct the hearing, receive all objections, refer those objections to the staff for action at the June 10 council meeting and adopt the attached assessment roll without the property wners who have submitted d objections. Background The proposed assessments for the English Street project total $371,673. The assessments are consistent with the proposal included at the public hearing on January 28, 2002. The assessments are based upon standard rates as follows: • Single family street assessment = • Commercial street assessment = • Single family storm sewer assessment = • Commercial storm sewer assessment = • Sanitary sewer service for new units = • Water service for new units = • Sidewalk = • Sewer/Water Repair = • Roundabout = $4,000 per unit $80.00 per front foot $630 per- unit -(if not - previously assessed) $16.80 per front foot $1, 8 75.00 per unit installed $1,255.00 per unit installed $ NO COST TO PROPERTY OWNER $ NO COST TO PROPERTY OWNER $ NO COST TO PROPERTY OWNER Objections Filed Duane Gudknecht, 2002 English St: requests future development roe deferment p property rty along with interest free until development. 2. Andrew and Cornelia Williams, 1290 Belmont Lane E: request senior citizen deferment. Additional objections filed during the week or at the hearing should be read into the p ublic record and referred to staff for review. Recommendation Staff recommends that the city council approve the attached Resolution for the Adoption of the Assessment Roll for the English Street Improvements, Project 01 -14, RCA Jam' Attachments- Assessment Roll Resolution RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 8, 2002, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the English Street Improvements, City Project 01 -14, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, two property owners filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: 1. Duane Gudknecht, 2002 English St: requests future development property deferment along with interest free until development. 2. Andrew and Cornelia Williams, 1290 Belmont Lane E: request senior citizen deferment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on June 10, 2002, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 2. The assessment roll for the English Street Improvements as amended, without those property owners' assessments who have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2003 and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2002. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than July 31, 2002, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after July 31, 2002, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after July 31, 2002, but no later than August 31, 2002, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the council on this 20 day of May 2002. AGENDA ITEM E �2�� AGENDA REPORT Ai can by CounncH TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager Date FROM: Chris Cavett, Assistant City Engineer Endorsed Modified ..�:.... _.., «� SUBJECT: Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, Project 00 -03 Rejected 6:45 p.m. -- Assessment Hearing; Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll -. DATE: May 14, 2002 Introduction On April 8, 2002, the city council called a hearing to review the proposed assessments for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements. All property owners have been mailed a notice of the exact amount of their assessment, as well as notice that they must submit a written objection either at or prior to the hearing if they disagree with the assessment amount. The city council should conduct the hearing, receive all objections, refer those objections to the staff for action at the June 10 council meeting and adopt the attached assessment roll without the property owners who have submitted objections. Background The proposed assessments for the Gladstone South Project total $1,119,655.00. The assessments are consistent with the proposal included at the public hearing on February 25, 2002. The assessments are based upon standard rates as follows: • Single family street reconstruct assessment = - - - -- $4 per unit • Commercial street reconstruct assessment = $80.00 per front foot • Single family pavement replacement assessment = $2100 per unit (Price Street only) • Single family storm sewer assessment = $630 per unit (if not previously assessed) • Commercial storm sewer assessment = $16.80 per front foot • Sewer/Water Repair = $ NO COST TO PROPERTY OWNER Objections Filed 1. Donald and Viola Chase, 1838 Manton Street, request a senior citizen deferment. 2. Richard Dean, 1881 Ide Street, states that his property was previously assessed for storm sewer. 3. Lawrence Redeker, 1415 Price Avenue, requests a correction to his statement which was in error. 4. Mary & Philip Nalewaja, 1878 Ide Street, request a senior citizen deferment. 5. Helen Reider, 1893 Ide Street, requests a senior citizen deferment. Additional objections filed during the week or at the hearing should be read into the public record and referred to staff for review. Recommendation Staff recommends that the city council approve the attached Resolution for the Adoption of the Assessment Roll for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, Project 00 -03. CMC jw Attachments- Resolution Assesment Roll RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 8, 2002, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 00 -03, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, five property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: 1. Donald and Viola Chase, 1838 Manton Street, request a senior citizen deferment. 2. Richard Dean, 1881 Ide Street, states that his property was previously assessed for storm sewer. 3. Lawrence Redeker, 1415 Price Avenue, requests a correction to his statement which was in error. 4. Mary & Philip Nalewaja, 1878 Ide Street, request a senior citizen deferment. 5. Helen Reider, 1893 Ide Street, requests a senior citizen deferment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on June 10, 2002, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 2. The assessment roll for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements as amended, without those property owners' assessments who have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2003 and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2002. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than July 31, 2002, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after July 31, 2002, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after July 31, 2002, but no later than August 31, 2002, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the council on this 20 day of May 2002. AGENDA ITEM 1 I TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: AGENDA REPORT Aed by . Richard Fursman, City Manager Dam Endorsed Charles Ahl, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Modified Rejected =, English Street Improvements (Frost to Cope), City Prod ect 01 -14 .... 1 Gladstone Park Improvements, City Project 01 -23 Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract May 14, 2002 Introduction Final plans and specifications for English Street were approved by the city council on April 8, 2002, and authorization was given to advertise for bids. Those bids were received and opened on Friday, May 10, 2002. A letter from the city's consultant is attached and a recommendation for award is available. Background The bids were received and publicly read aloud at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2002. The following six bids were received: 1. T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc.. $1 2. F.M. Frattalone Excavating and Grading, Inc. $1 3. Arnt Construction $1,323,263.02 4. Tower Asphalt $1,499,999.00 5. Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. $1 6. Palda & Sons, Inc. $1,682,817.18 All bids have been checked and tabulated. The engineer's estimate for this project was $1,516,507. The low bid from T.A: Schifsky and Sons, Inc. of $1,196,5 83.41 is 21 % less than the .engineer's estimate. Discussion T.A Schifsky and Sons, Inc. is again the low bidder on the city project. - They were low bidder on the County Road D project as well. On this project, they are over $107,000. below the next bidder. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. has begun work on the problems from last year's Gladstone project. We anticipate that we will eventually resolve all the issues, although at this point, we do not have a final agreement on cost issues. A number of employees from the Gladstone project are no longer employed by Schifsky's and a new crew from another contractor have been hired. Schifsky has provided a schedule showing that they can meet the project schedule for both County Road D and English Street. They acknowledge the need to complete both projects in a quality manner within the approved schedule and appear to be working toward correcting the problems from last year's project in an acceptable manner. Our specifications are much more stringent than last year. In addition, T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. has submitted a letter detailing their construction schedule and documenting their commitment to completing the project within the time allotted. While delaying or denying an award until the Gladstone project is resolved is an option, it is likely that legal action will be required for resolution if that approach is taken. We believe that the company has recognized their problems and is working to resolve the issues on Gladstone. With these considerations, we are comfortable with T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc.'s ability to complete English Street project according to the plans and specifications and within the contract schedule. Recommendation It is recommended that the city council approve the attached resolution accepting the bids and awarding a construction contract to T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,196,583.41. CMC jw Attachments: Resolution Letter from Steven Heth of SEH RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on April 8, 2002, plans and specifications, for the English Street Improvements, City Project 01 -14, have been approved, and WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on April 8, 2002, bids were received and publicly opened and read aloud on May 10, 2002 as follows: J. T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. $1 2. F.M. Frattalone Excavating and Grading, Inc. $1,.303,818.15 3. Arnt Construction $1 4. Tower Asphalt $1,499,999.00 5. Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. $1,652 6. Palda & Sons, Inc. $1,682 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: l . Said bids as opened on May 10, 2002 are hereby received and acknowledged. 2. A construction contract in the amount of $1,196,583.41 is hereby awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc., and the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to execute said construction contract. 3. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan. 05/14/2002 14 :46 FAX 49002/002 May 14, 2002 RE Maplewood, Minnesota English Street Improvements City eject No. 01 -14 S.A.P. 138 - 104 -07 SEH No. A-MAPLE0201.00 W. Chuck Ahl, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 3310 Dear Mr. Ah1: On Friday, May 100 2002, at 10 :00 a.m., six bids -were received for the above- referenced ,ct' The bids (Base Bid only amount) ranged from a high of $ 1,682,817.18 to a low of $ 1,196,583.41. The 10" w bid was submitted by T.A. S chifsky & Sons, Inc. We have investigated the qualifications of T.A. Schlfsky & Sons, Inc., and find that they: 1) have a sufficient understanding of then project and equipment to perform the construction for which it bid; and 2) according to their bonding agent, they presently have the financial ability to complete the' project laid. SEH makes no representation or wa=anty as to the actual financial viability of the contractor or its ability to complete its work. AccordiAgl y, we recommend the project be awarded to T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,196,553.41. Sincerely, Steven F. Heth, F.E. Project Manager Wrc AGENDA ITEM AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Richard Fursman, City Manager i' Charles Ahl Director of Public Works/City ate rks /City Engineer odorsea Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 00-hy e+d Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract Rej�a ' DATE: May 15, 2002 Introduction Final plans and specifications for Gladstone South were approved by the city council on April 8, 2002, and authorization was given to advertise for bids. Those bids were received and opened on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Background The bids were received and publicly read aloud at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14 2002. The following five bids were received: 1. F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading $2,151,570.43 2. Tower Asphalt $2 3. Forest Lake Contracting $2,436,156.54 4. Palda & Sons $2,479,112.19 5. Midwest Asphalt Corp. $2,668 All bids have been checked and tabulated. The engineer's estimate for this project was $2,493,087.60. The low bid from F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading of $2,151,570.43 is 14% less than the engineer's estimate. Discussion F.M. Frattalone completed similar projects for Maplewood in the past and in surrounding cities. They have done recent street and utility developments in Maplewood. Recommendation It is recommended that the city council approve the attached resolution accepting the bids and awarding a construction contract to F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading in the amount of $2 RCA jw Attachment RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on April 8, 2002, plans and specifications for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, have been approved, and I WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on April 8, 2002, bids were received and publicly opened and read aloud on May 14, 2002 as follows: 1. F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading $2,151 2. Tower Asphalt $2,278,011.88 3. Forest Lake Contracting $2 4. Palda & Sons $2,479,112.19 5. Midwest Asphalt Corp. $2,668,126.36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY PF MA KEWQQD, MINNESOTA: 1. Said bids as opened on May 14; 2002 are hereby received and acknowledged. 2. A construction contract in the amount of $2,151,570.43 is hereby awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading and the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to execute said construction contract. 3. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan. AGENDA ITEM AGENDA REPORT Action by Council TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager Date FROM: Charles Ahl, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Endorsed Modified SUBJECT: English Street Improvements (Frost to Cope), City Project 01 -14 Rejected......... 4 Consider Sidewalk Location between County Road B and Cope Ave DATE: May 15, 2002 Introduction On May 13, 2002, a resident from 1308 Cope Avenue addressed the city council about the location of the sidewalk along English Street between County Road B and Cope Avenue. The city council directed that further information be provided as part of the May 20 meeting to see if the sidewalk should be relocated. Background On January 28, 2002, the city council conducted the English Street public hearing. The engineering staff recommended a sidewalk on English Street along the entire eastern side of the roadway. A number of residents expressed concern with the sidewalk location. A survey was sent to the neighborhood asking for their input into the sidewalk location. The survey results were reported. to the council on February 25, with 71 % supporting the west side. The council directed the sidewalk to be constructed on the west side. On April 8, plan approval was presented to the city council, when it was noted that the sidewalk was located on the west side, except on the two -block segment between County Road B and Cope Avenue. It was noted that the western sidewalk in this location created construction design difficulties with landscaping, utility lines and the need for a large retaining wall. A detailed cost estimate was not prepared; however, the engineers estimated the cost at $55,000. The plans were approved with the sidewalk on the east between County Road B and Cope Avenue. Discussion The location of the sidewalk has been noted as a value discussion. Obviously, cost of improvements is Y p important, although in this case the options are clear: either the east side or the west side. The west side is consistent with the survey results, although it was assumed at the time of the survey that there was relatively little cost difference between the east and west side options. The cost issue was discovered after the survey decision was made. The benefit of a western sidewalk is that more people who may use the sidewalk live west of English Street. A majority of the people east of English have the Vento trail for their pedestrian needs. All property owners on the west side of English actually front on other streets and would access any English sidewalk from the residential street. The western sidewalk provides a good north to south location route based specifically on population location; however, if people ' are going toward a destination, such as Weaver Elementary, the need to cross English diminishes this benefit. The benefit of an eastern sidewalk location is the ease and cost of construction. A crossing of the street is required at County Road B, but this is a four -way stop and exists in numerous locations in our community. In addition, a number of homes front on English and would use the sidewalk for their north to south access point. There certainly are funds available for sidewalk construction based upon the good bids received; however, the value of a sidewalk from one side of the street to the other does not appear to be gained from spending an additional $55,000 for a two -block segment. There are reasonable issues that have been presented to locate the sidewalk on either side of the roadway. The staff believes that the best decision for the city money is to locate the sidewalk on the east side on this two -block segment. 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Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation Endorsed Modified DATE: Ma 15, 2002 for the Ma 20, 2002 Cit Council Meetin Re SUBJECT: John Glenn Ball Field I met with a backstop/chain link manufacturer on Tuesda Ma 14, to determine what t of solution mi resolve the conflict at the John Glenn #1 ball field. It was determined that an extensive nettin s would need to be constructed to alleviate foul balls onto C Road B and the adjacent propert owners. Estimates to modif the backstop would involve reinforced posts and a net s that would create a canop over the existin backstop. The estimated cost for backstop, modifications is $13,000 to $16,000. There is currentl $15,000 a "lable in charitable g amblin g in the 2002 bud Staff recommends that the charitable g amblin g av ailable mone from 2002 be allocated to resolve the backstop problem for John Glenn #1 field. Should the cit c ouncil determine it appropriate to utilize cit monies for school district propert the project would be read for completion b Jul 1. In the interim I would re that the Maplewood Athletic Association not use this field until the modifications were completed. Should y ou have an q uestions, feel free to contact me at ext. 4573. Kd1glenn.mem Page 1 of l Melinda Coleman From: "Lori Colliander" <loricolliandera @ hotmail.com> To: < melinda .coleman @ci.maplewood.mn.us> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 12:28 PM Subject: Gladstone south road project Dear Mayor and council members My name is Lori Colliander, I live at 1839 Barclay Street in Maplewood. My family and I live in the Gladstone south neighborgood. Our neighborhood is a proposed street project, and the public hearing is this evening. We have been able to attend all the meetings for this road project up until this evening we will not be able to be there, so we are writing a letter in strong support of this project. Our roads are in very poor condition, they are unsafe for residents walking because of large holes, we also have a very bad drainage problem,which we have been told this project will help with. Please Im urging you to support this project, it will be a improvement to our neighborhood and also add value to our community. Thank you Lori Colliander 1839 Barclay St Maplewood 55109 Get your FINE download of MSN Explorer at http ://explorer. msn. com/intl. asp 5/20/2002