05/07/2019 - City Council Public Works CommitteeAGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
(After conclusion of Regular Council Meeting)
CITY HALL
EAGAN ROOM
I.ADOPT AGENDA
II.WATER METER PROGRAM - SURCHARGE APPEALS
III.PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS – CONSIDER RRFB AT CLIFF
LAKE ROAD & CUB FOODS DRIVEWAY
IV.OTHER BUSINESS
V.ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Memo
May 7, 2019 Public Works Committee Meeting
II.Water Meter Replacement/Repair Program
Surcharge Appeals
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Provide direction to City staff regarding the final disposition of
the Water Meter Replacement/Repair (R/R) Program (City Code 3.05) surcharge for the identified
properties in accordance with the related City Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
•On May 15, 2012, the City Council adopted an amendment to City Ordinance 3.05 regarding
the Rules and Regulations relating to Municipal Utilities that requires all properties connected
to the municipal water utility to permit the city's designated utility employee onto the
property and within the structure for purposes of the inspection, repair or replacement of
the water meter. This action, in essence, implemented the Water Meter Replacement/Repair
(R/R) Program to ensure accurate water use measurement and payment.
•Part of the amendment, and accordingly the Water Meter R/R Program, incorporated a fee
schedule that provided for a surcharge to be placed against utility billing accounts for those
properties that either didn't schedule an inspection or did not bring the identified deficiency
into compliance within the prescribed time frame.
•The Surcharge Fee is $150 per month for Single Family properties and $500 per month for all
others.
•In anticipation of appeals, the Council directed the Public Works Committee to review any
appeals and provide their recommendations back to the Council under the Consent Agenda.
Staff has recently heard from the following property owners who want to appeal a related
surcharge.
•The following surcharge appeals are being presented to the Public Works Committee for the
purpose of the corresponding recommendation for future Council action. The properties
have been found to be in compliance with City Code regarding the Water Meter R/R Program.
As a result of the individual reviews, the related surcharge appeals should be recommended
to be supported (waive surcharge) or denied.
o Ronald and Linda Beer, 4672 Cambridge Drive: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Gregg Hetznecker, 1805 Karis Way: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge
(utility account)
o Karen and Mike Marks, 1805 Walnut Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Kiet Phan, 1841 Walnut Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge (utility
account)
o Anthony Passanante, 4722 Penkwe Circle: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Wendy Liao, 1784 Walnut Lane: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge (utility
account)
o Hao Tran, 4246 Svensk Lane N: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge (utility
account)
Agenda Memo
May 7, 2019 Public Works Committee Meeting
o Akossiwa Tchagnon, 4247 Rahn Rd: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge
(utility account)
o Paul and Tracy Johns, 4708 Penkwe Circle: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Jane Miller, 4336 Lextington Pointe Parkway: Water Meter Program – Remove $150
surcharge (utility account)
o Brian Beenken, 1795 Serpentine Drive: Water Meter Program – Remove $150 surcharge
(utility account)
Agenda Memo
May 7, 2019 Public Works Committee Meeting
III.CLIFF LAKE ROAD/KYLE WAY
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Receive update on proposed pedestrian crossing
improvements on Cliff Lake Road at the intersection of Kyle Way/Cub Foods driveway.
BACKGROUND:
•The City received concerns from residents that the timing of the traffic signal at the
intersection of Cliff Lake Road and the Target driveway was not adequate for pedestrians
to cross the intersection. Additionally, concerns were voiced about the lack of ADA
pedestrian ramps and accessible routes to cross the intersection.
•Staff engaged a consultant to perform an analysis of the signal timing and pedestrian
accessibility at the Cliff Lake Road and Target driveway intersection. The analysis
supported maintaining the current crosswalks at the intersection and identified several
ADA-related deficiencies at intersection that required modification and/or replacement
of existing traffic signal and sidewalk appurtenances.
•During the same timeframe, staff was contacted by residents (unrelated to the residents
with concerns about the Cliff Lake Road and Target entrance) indicating concerns with
the safety of the existing crosswalk at Cliff Lake Road and Kyle Way. Further dialogue
between staff and the consultant lead to the widening of the analysis area.
•The analysis determined the sight distance of northbound motorists approaching the
crosswalk was limited due the curved roadway and private property vegetation.
Additionally, safety of the crosswalk was further reduced by the posted speed (35 mph)
and multiple lanes (longer crossing distance/time) pedestrians experience when
crossing.
•The analysis recommended increasing the crossing treatments to enhance motorist yield
rates at the intersection. Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) were identified as a
desirable treatment given their effectiveness of enhancing visibility of the crosswalk
when pedestrians are present and increasing motorists yield rates. Specifically, RRFB’s
have been shown to produce a motorist yield rate of more than 80% compared to 7% for
crosswalk markings and signs only (existing treatment).
•An existing RRFB installation is located at the Cedar Grove Transit Station and Nicols Road
since late-2017 and has been operating satisfactorily.
•Public Works staff will present details and address any questions the Committee may
have on this item.
ATTACHMENTS (1):
•Site Photos & Engineering Analysis