Discussion:
In accordance with the Draft 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan, city staff are prepared to advance Project CIF-19-003, 2019 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project (see attached summary sheet). This project consists of reconstructing the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain and roadways for the following locations:
- Scott Street from Levee Drive to 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue
- Levee Drive from Scott Street to Holmes Street
- Fuller Street from Levee Drive to 1st Avenue
- Atwood Street from Levee Drive to 1st Avenue
- Minnesota Street cul-de-sac south of 4th Avenue
- 7th Avenue from Spencer Street to Sommerville Street
Additionally, as part of this project, the street lighting system within this area is planned to be upgraded as needed including new underground cabling, new poles, and new fixtures with LED luminaires.
Proceeding now, prior to the 2019 fiscal year with the preliminary evaluation, coordination and design of the utilities and roadways is necessary in order to meet the timeline for the 2019 construction season. It should also be noted that a portion of funding includes special assessments. In accordance with past practice and the current city assessment policy, 30 percent of the street improvements would be assessed to benefitting properties.
Upon council approval, city staff will proceed with the project planning and design.