5.0. 6.0. 7.0. 8.0. HRSR 03-26-2001

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• Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project Informational Hearing Meeting Minutes An informational meeting for the Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project was held on March 1, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Elk River City Hall. A list of those in attendance is attached. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, opened the meeting promptly and went over the following topics: the product chosen and placement, assessments, Elk River Municipal Utilities work that will be done in conjunction with the project, what to expect during construction, and timing of the project. An overview of each topic is found below. • Product and Placement The product chosen is manufactured by,Borgert. The concrete paver sidewalk will be a cobblestone series placed in a random pattern with the Autumn Blend color. There are three sizes of pavers that will be placed, 3" x 6", 6" x 6", and 6" x 9". The pedestrian ramps will be replaced and will be constructed in the same style currently in place. In addition curb and gutter throughout the downtown area and portions of gray sidewalk on King Street will be replaced as needed. Phil Hals, Elk River Street Superintendent, is currently investigating replacing the existing tree grates with either new grates or possibly planters. No decisions have been reached at this time and are dependent on budget constraints. • Assessments -The total project cost is approximately $290,000, of which $58,500 will be assessed. The assessments will be approximately $1,500 per unit but will be assessed based on unit and front footage. Those with one unit and 60 feet of front footage will be assessed $1,500. Property owners with less footage will receive a smaller assessment and visa versa. A unit is a piece of property that has a unique property identification number. The public hearing and assessment hearing will be held on March 19, 2001. • Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Construction — In conjunction with this project ERMU will be burying overhead power lines and conduit. Lines that currently feed the buildings will remain in place. If the property owner would,like to bury their individual power line it would be done at the expense of the property owner. • What to Expect during Construction —The Sidewalk Contractor will remove the existing sidewalk between the curb and the buildings for one block. ERMU's Contractor will then bury the power lines and conduit within the sidewalk area. The Sidewalk Contractor will then place the pavers on a recommended base. The Sidewalk Contractor will remove the existing sidewalk on another block while ERMU's Contractor is working on a different block so construction can move smoothly with minimal downtime to either contractor. The Sidewalk Contractor will place a wooden structure or platform from the curb to the door while the sidewalk work is being completed in front of each business. Disruption to area businesses will be kept to a minimum. It will be necessary to • post no-parking signs on blocks where construction is taking place. Due to limited number of parking stalls this will be kept to a minimum.