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03-547CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAL ORDER ORlGI�A� COUNCIL F2LE NO. O3� S� ! �� By File No. 18987 & 18988 Voting Yzard 7 In the Matter of the construction of a twin lantern street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest side of East 7th Street from approximately 104 feet north east of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and the southeast of East 7th Street from Beech Street to Mendota Street/Minnehaha Avenue and on East 7th Street from Payne Avenue to approximately 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue. Also, the operation costs for a twin lantern street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest side of East 7th Street £rom approximately 104 feet north east of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and the southeast of East 7th Street from Beech Street to Mendota StreetfMinnehaha Avenue and on East 7th Street from Payne Avenue to approximatel� 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue. under Preliminary Order O 3- y� (e approved a�' The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. COUNCILPERSON Yeas/ Nays �Benanav ✓Blakey �ostrom ,iColeman �-Iarri s �/Lantry � ter Adopted by the Council: Date� a oco 7 Certifi�d Passed by the Council Se�etary . �-�I � In Favor v Against Mayor � LiG ! L O bs � 01�$y QARlPAENT(OFFfCEICOUNCIL RTE IPtIT1ATED 204209 PublicWork ./16l03 GREEN SHEET No. INITWJDATE �NITLll/DA7E ACTPERSON8Pt10NE ' DEPARiMEN"(DIRECTOR �CrtYCWNCIt �-.S�H Tom Stadsklev (266-6217) 7 � `�'�/bjb3 N � NIINBERFOR ❑�A�� ❑GTYCLEPo( MUSTBEONCOUNQLAGENDABV(DA"fE) Ui1NG � ❑FlN.SMGT.SERVICESDIR -� p � BUOGEf DIRECTOR � OSl�pfd3 � �M1�AYOR(IX2ASSISTAM) ❑ OTALROFSIGNASUREPAGES � (GL1PALlLOC�t10N5FORSiGNA71{R� uASSOCIA7E �j[� uDEPT.ACCO1fNTANi CIION REQUESTED / 1 proval of F�al Orcfer for tfle improvement of E. Seventh between Beech Street and�nnehaha Ave. 7t� 9d"1 �/�9 aECOmM�oanoNS:nppove (n� «ae7ea (k) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOWIN6 QUE5TIONS: PLANNINGCOMMISSION _CMLSERVICECOMMISSION 7. H2SthI5per30NfirtnBVefwO�icedunderatOniraCtfprthistl¢partmBM? YES NO _aBCOMMir�EE _ 2. HasthispersonlFrmeverbeenacityemployree? A srnFF YES NO — 3. Dces ihis person/firtn possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any wrtent city employee? A DI5twCTCOUNCR _ YES NO SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECIIVE? Explain all yes answer5 on separate sheet and aMach to green sheet 1N1TATfT1G PROBIEM.ISSUE.OPPORNN{TY (W Fq. WHAT. WHEN. WHEfiE. W111�: Set up date of hearing to approve a new twin lantern system to replace the existing trolley iight pole system. This project was initiated by the Dayton's Bluff District Council. The exisitng lighting system is deteriorating and needs replacement. The District Council desires twin lanterns. The installation of twin IanYerr�s on this block will extend the existing rivin lantern system already on E. 7th St. -_ � ��°,�,. � � f � R �.�s, �' a �.-� rvY. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEU. The area will have an attractive lighting system and the need for replacement lighting will be adddressed. If approved, MnDot will pay 1/2 of the labor and material cost, light levels will improve, asthetics will improve and potential future safety problems will be avoided. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: There will be assessment costs to adjacent property owners for capital costs. There will be higher than normal maintenance costs, which are proposed to be addressed through yeariy assessments for the above standard lighting system as required by the City Lighting Policy. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: If not approved, will not receive any funding, and the existing street lighting system will remain unsighUy, with lower light levels and possible future safety problems. OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTLON $ $F)O,ZZO.00 COSTfREVENUE BU�GE7ED (GIRCLE ONE) YES tm FUNDINGSOURCE seebelow ACI'MNNUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (FJ�WN� 1/2 of ihe labor and materials paid by MnDOT, femainder of cost to come from Citywide Street Lighting and assessments.. 03 -54`I SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMNIENDATIONS Aprii 16, 2003 Project Installation of an above standard, twin lantem street lighting system on E. Seventh St. beriveen Beech St. and Minnehaha Ave. and also includes one light on E. Seventh near Payne Ave. This system will replace the existing deteriorating trolley pole street lighting system. Initiating Action This project was initiated by and has been supported by the Dayton's Bluff Dish Council. Eaisring Conditions The existing lighting along E. '7`�' Street from Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and at one location on E. 7` just east of Payne Avenue consist of troliey style light standards. The existing system provides low light leveis and rust deterioration of the poles at their bases. In addition, there is a lack of spare parts since this system installed in the 1920's. Proposed Improvements Installation of 8 twin lantern street lighting units.. Positive Benefits This will be an attractive street lighting system that will provide adequate light for a street of this nature, while addressing both the City's need to replace the existing system and the community's need to continue the look of this hea�ily traveled street. Adverse Effects Assessments against abutting property owners are proposed far both construction costs and the increased yearly maintenance costs created by the use of a non-standard system. Time Schedule This project is proposed for construction in the snnuner of 2003. Cost Estimate Construction Engineering Financing MnDOT CIB Assessments Total: Totai: $51,748.00 8,472.00 $60,220.00 $21,605.00 21,605.00 17 010.00 $60,220.00 6� -Sy � Source of Additional Information Tom Stadsklev at 266-6217 Recommendation This proposal is consistent with the City of St. Paul Lighting Policy. The Department recommends approval of the project. •- .- . -� � ! �-� r y'- ,. :,, .. , �� r� '° ;z��== � G -os �� e �:- nG �� 3 <G'� ' .��3G == � x � : z� i ��3 WF � a z 0 E: � a ti z 0 U z S w a a � a a z a c� � E � W . T y1a �� ` I ° � 1= r ca U � F � .w F N F] W - � a �' F �', � E ., a F �. � 2 O ti ��--1 `� o � E ° w F F � UI 'n c �* N 3 � v� [ � E 's § ° z h 2 5 $ � �W n W � o � � H U] �x "s E � � a Gj � i 6� -S4'1 F G7 � E � F � a E �q � ar W �° .E�',",�oo cg..o�F 3 s t:K G��dt� GEzV"G �G,.y'o.^�S��oS G[E'<o ? =U`��zY°r �r`�q� e �`_p_.. . .F.._.-mce m �_ . _ _ m � �� U � �3�! E °o��E ~�` a d�3 '.,� �., �� : H p �4 m'o . oo �= a- � H � w G� � �Q U� � c-i G r z � w 6 O � I� R ° z I c� z � �� p. � F L] C:] F � � Ga �x � �� : x "' z � ^z � E � .. 2 r � � •— o F-a `-�' � � . �' x 8 w FU N _ . Ca C C-] c K L-7 4A o N d h 2 S tl ; E� : W k W o -�-I g Zi7 z y q E �a G] � s � y V F N � . � c e� �� e � > � i 5 S � ` � ; 3 4 ? ? �� p� -S ` CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO. Q`j L� ;j �p B Y � s�/1 i y / File No. 18987 & 18988 Voting 6�•S4? a� In the Matter of the construction of a twin lantern street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest side of East 7th Street from approximately 104 feet north east of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and the southeast of East 7th Street from Beech Street to Mendota Street/Minnehaha Avenue and on East 7th Street from Payne Avenue to approximately 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue. Also, the operation costs for the twin lantern street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest side ot East 7th Street from approximately 104 feet north east of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and the southeast of East 7th Street from Seech Street to Mendota Street/Minnehaha Avenue and on East 7th Street from Payne Avenue to approximately 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue. The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $60,220.00, financed by CIB, MnDOT and Assessments. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 4th day of June, 2003, at 5:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Cnarter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Naye �enanav �l akey �ostrom �-e"o 1 eman �-Harris �ant ry �eiter �_In Favor C� Against Adopted by the Council : Date N�__ 1 a-o �� Certified Passed by the Council Secretary BY � \-1 , �--.J`�-_.--- Mayor sw�vr PAUL � AAIIII Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing Notice Public Improvement Construction � 3-5�7 OWNER OR TAXPAYER PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION THE PUBLIC HEARING COLINCIL DISTRICT # 7 PLANNING COUNCIL # 04 FILE # 18987 PROPERTY ADDRESS PARCEL ID TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 AT 5:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall-Court House Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE To consider approval of the proposed project as follows: Construction of a twin lantem street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest side of East 7th Street from approximately 104 feet northeast of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue and the southeast side of East 7th Street from Beech Street to Mendota StreetJMinnehaha Avenue and on East 7th Street from Payne Avenue to approximately 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue. Also, the operation costs for the above description. ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT CALCULATION ff the City Council approves the project, all or part of the cost will be assessed against the benefitted properties. The ESTIMATED assessment for the above property is $. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BILL! Please see PAYMENT INFORMATION on the reverse side of this notice. CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE NOTIFICAT[ON DATE OS/I6/03 SHOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THIS PROJECT, YOUR ASSESSMENT WILL BE COLLECTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE! PAYMENT When the construction, which will begin some time after approval of the project, has INFORMATION been completed or snbstantially completed, you wi11 be notified of another public hearing, which will occur either in the same yeaz as the construction or the year following Yhe construction. This public hearing is called "RATIFICATION OF ASSESSMENTS", at which time the City Council will consider the approval of the assessments for the project. You will receive more information at the tune of the Ratification of Assessments public hearing conceming the number of years the assessment will run and the interest rate. A few days after the ratification of assessments, you will receive an invoice. You will then have the opportunity to pay all or part of your assessment within 30 days without interest. Any remaining balances will be collected with your property taxes over a period of 1 to 20 years. Partial payments of $40.00 or more will be accepted at any time. DEFERRED Persons 65 and older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability may qualify PAYMENTS for deferred payment of special assessments. If it would be a hardship and you homestead the properiy, you may apply for deferred payment following approval of the Ratification of Assessments by the Ciry Council. This plan will defer payment, it will not forgive the gayment. During the deferral period interest will continue to accrue. For more information on deferments, please ca11651-266-8858. CONNECTIONS If the project is for a storm sewer and / or street paving, you may request new connections for storm sewer, sanitary sewer or water main. As installation at a later date will be more expensive, we suggest you consider installation of these connections at this time for vacant properties. Also, if you have a connection that is faulty, broken or deteriorated, you may have it repaired during construction of the project. The Public Works Deparlment will notify you if your connection needs repair. New connections and repaired connections will be assessed. INFORMATION For the benefit of those who will be unable to attend the hearings, Cablevision will carry the program live on Channel 18 at the scheduled rime shown on the reverse side of this notice. QUESTIONS Please ca11651-266-8858 for questions about assessments. For questions regarding construction, please see the enclosed sheet. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-1613 ' EAST 7TH ABOVE STANDARD STREET LIGHTING FILE NO. A8987 - AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT Estimated project cost - $60,220 Estimated rates per assessable foot $20.00 Capital Costs $137 Operation Costs Estimated Financin� $17,010 Assessments $43,210 City Aid Additional Information For construction questions, please ca11266-6217 For assessment questions, please ca11266-8858. � �Y� � z� 5 � � � � I� � A\'E. + O Y�RK AVE � ;U��.IW�U�� _ �� WELLS �;. I I / ' 1 Q � (' �/'"_�. . y w _ �p ��. 4` �ESC ' EUr ct'0 , � u 0 W U �� v�u o y ..�'� =.. �Q � � �—� �' �AVE. Q � R � �" A � � a �� Bu � L� A � L MI� AH� L�I.J J rA � � U�C��;��[ e� � :PCGO �� J � s YlP01RET p � � i� i \� � � l o brx � l.� � �� L�J � � 5* �� I OC�C��°E4�� J`Qi FREYOXT /.VE. =�'r_� � �� a � �- �---