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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 11/05/2018 AGENDA SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL South Burlington City Hall 575 Dorset Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT Special Joint Social Session __6:00 P.M. ___________Monday, November 5, 2018 The City Council and School Board will host a reception to honor Judy Kearns, former owner and publisher of The Other Paper. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, November 5, 2018 1. Pledge of Allegiance. (6:30 – 6:31 PM) 2. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency. Kevin Dorn (6:31 – 6:32 PM) 3. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items. (6:32 – 6:33 PM) 4. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda. (6:33 – 6:43 PM) 5. Announcements and City Manager’s Report. (6:43 – 6:53 PM) 6. Consent Agenda: (6:53 – 6:55 PM) A. *** Consider and Sign Disbursements Joint Session with South Burlington School Board 6:55 PM Monday, November 5, 2018 1. *** City Council consideration and possible approval of a Joint City Council and School Board resolution honoring Judy Kearns, former owner and publisher of The Other Paper. (6:55 – 7:05 PM) 2. *** School Board consideration and possible approval of a Joint City Council and School Board resolution honoring Judy Kearns, former owner and publisher of The Other Paper. (7:05 – 7:15 PM) 3. Joint public information session to review and discuss items to be presented to the voters on the Tuesday, November 6th ballot (7:15 – 8:00 PM) 4. Adjourn Joint Session. (8:00 PM) Return to City Council Regular Session 7. *** Appointment to the South Burlington Library Board of Trustees (8:00 – 8:10 PM) 8. *** Review and possible action to select the preferred alternative for Muddy Brook stream crossing under Kimball Avenue – Tom DiPietro (8:10 – 8:20 PM) 9. Status and report on paving projects and plans for next spring Justin Rabidoux (8:20 – 8:35 PM) 10. Discussion and possible action related to the distribution of social services funding. (8:35 – 8:50 PM) 11. *** Considering convening as the South Burlington Liquor Control Commission to consider the following application: (8:50-8:55 PM) · Tavern II, First Class License 12. Other Business (8:55 – 9:00 PM) 13. Adjourn (9:00 PM) Respectfully Submitted: Kevin Dorn Kevin Dorn, City Manager *** Attachments Included Issues raised by Councilors or the public that have not been on a prior meeting agenda: 1. Cost of development/cost of open space. Issues that have been discussed by the Council where further action is pending: 1. Street light policy. 2. Airport noise survey. 3. Evaluate water billing and rate structure. South Burlington City Council Meeting Participation Guidelines City Council meetings are the only time we have to discuss and decide on City matters. We want to be as open and informal as possible; but Council meetings are not town meetings. In an effort to conduct orderly and efficient meetings, we kindly request your cooperation and compliance with the following guidelines. 1. Please be respectful of each other (Council members, staff, and the public). 2. Please raise your hand to be recognized by the Chair. Once recognized please state your name and address. 3. Please address the Chair and not other members of the public, staff, or presenters. 4. Please abide by any time limits that have been set. 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Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 11/06/18 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 11/6/2018 3463 South Burlington Ace 117.05 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/17/2018 VI-14667 811965/3 117.05 117.05 11/6/2018 3464 Aldrich & Elliott, PC 5,786.21 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/3/2018 VI-14662 77963 5,786.21 5,786.21 11/6/2018 3465 Bevins & Son Inc. 14,766.25 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/2/2018 VI-14663 18215 8,050.00 8,050.00 10/2/2018 VI-14664 18214 6,716.25 6,716.25 11/6/2018 3466 Brian Brumley 132.49 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/26/2018 VI-14674 REFUND 132.49 132.49 11/6/2018 3467 Jacqueline & Scott Buckley 126.33 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/26/2018 VI-14673 REFUND 126.33 126.33 11/6/2018 3468 Champlain Water District 54,008.35 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/31/2018 VI-14676 SBWD-343 54,008.35 54,008.35 11/6/2018 3469 Champlain Water District 112,023.33 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/31/2018 VI-14675 OCTOBER 111,870.62 111,870.62 10/31/2018 VI-14678 SBWD-336 152.71 152.71 11/6/2018 3470 E.J. Prescott, Inc. 5,348.95 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/2/2018 VI-14659 5455010 66.46 66.46 10/1/2018 VI-14660 5454225 4,170.40 4,170.40 10/5/2018 VI-14661 5457051 91.99 91.99 10/15/2018 VI-14666 5461477 194.40 194.40 10/24/2018 VI-14669 5467036 251.01 251.01 10/23/2018 VI-14670 5466374 481.03 481.03 10/22/2018 VI-14671 5462780 16.92 16.92 10/24/2018 VI-14677 5466420 76.74 76.74 11/6/2018 3471 Ferguson Waterworks #576 1,228.08 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/24/2018 VI-14668 0852072 1,228.08 1,228.08 Printed: November 02, 2018 Page 1 of 2 South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 11/06/18 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 11/6/2018 3472 FirstLight Fiber 41.86 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/15/2018 VI-14665 4489695 41.86 41.86 11/6/2018 3473 Ti-Sales Inc. 2,229.36 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/25/2018 VI-14672 INV0097918 2,229.36 2,229.36 Total Amount Paid: 195,808.26 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: November 02, 2018 Page 2 of 2 South Burlington City Council and South Burlington School Board JOINT RESOLUTION Recognizing and Honoring Judy Kearns And Her Commitment and Service to the Residents of South Burlington Whereas, the members of the South Burlington City Council and School Board are celebrating the service to the residents of South Burlington by Judy Kearns, and Whereas, the Community has benefited from Judy’s service to the community through her work at the South Burlington publication the Other Paper, and Whereas, Judy began working in advertising sales for the former owner of the publication in 2000 and remained steadfastly committed to the growth of the paper with its move to its current location on Williston Road in 2004, and Whereas, Judy became the third owner when she purchased the publication in 2008 and wholeheartedly committed her time and efforts to reporting the news in the growing community of South Burlington, and Whereas, Judy was recognized in 2011 for her service to the community as the recipient of the Frederick H. Tuttle Memorial Award, and Whereas, under her leadership, the Other Paper has won awards from the Vermont Press Association, and the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and Whereas, Judy has had an abiding commitment to share the news responsibly and without sensationalism, and Whereas, she has shown her commitment to the democratic process by making her reporting on the City Council, School Board, Development Review Board, and Planning Commission meetings a priority by budgeting for coverage and/or attending herself, and Whereas, Judy’s warm voice and her caring for each person in South Burlington has shown through in the content of the paper and through her relationships with community members. Examples of this include her commitment to photo tributes of Veterans and her focus on sharing the stories and photos of individual community members, and her palpable anticipation each June to recognize a graduating high school senior who would be a first-generation college student with a scholarship for a new computer and software to begin his/her new journey, and Whereas, Judy has transitioned to the Director of Advertising with the new owner of the Other Paper, yet continues to work out of the Williston Road office, NOW THEREFORE LET BE RESOLVED that on behalf of the City of South Burlington, the City Council and the School Board do hereby recognize and extend their deepest appreciation for Judy Kearns’ service and incredible dedication to the residents of the City week after week, month after month, year after year, and LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that we recognize Judy’s contributions that will have a lasting impact on the lives of the residents of this community, and LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that a signed copy of this resolution shall be presented to Judy Kearns, and that this resolution will be inserted in its entirety in the minutes of the South Burlington City Council and School Board meetings dated November 5, 2018. Memo To: South Burlington City Council From: Justin Rabidoux, Director of Public Works Tom DiPietro, Deputy Director of Public Works CC: Kevin Dorn, City Manager Date: October 18, 2018 Re: Selection of Preferred Alternative for Muddy Brook Stream Crossing Under Kimball Avenue In the spring of 2017 the culvert that carries Muddy Brook beneath Kimball Avenue (turns into Marshall Avenue in Williston) failed. The failure was visible at the road surface and created conditions that were unsafe for traffic and pedestrians. The road was subsequently closed. In fall 2017 a temporary bridge was installed and the road was reopened to traffic. Since this time, the South Burlington Department of Public Works has been working with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), the Town of Williston, and engineers at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates to evaluate options for replacing the existing, failed culvert. In order to complete this initial investigation, the City obtained a grant from VTrans. Since the culvert is on our border with Williston, South Burlington DPW staff worked closely with Town staff to evaluate options and host public meetings related to the project. Our first meeting was held at a Williston Selectboard meeting in June, 2018. It was well attended by members of the public from both the Town and City. Our second public meeting took place on October 16, 2018 at a Williston Selectboard meeting. At this meeting, our engineering consultant summarized options for culvert replacement and road surface treatments (i.e. road width, bike lanes, shared use paths, etc). Slides from this presentation are included with this memo. After public input and discussion, the project team’s and Williston Selectboard’s preferred alternative was installation of a precast arch culvert (structure alternative 2 in the attached presentation). The Williston Selectboard also endorsed a road treatment alternative that included 4’ wide shoulders, a 10’ wide green strip, and a 10’ wide shared use path (road alternative 3 in the attached presentation). This preference was in line with recommendations from Williston DPW and South Burlington DPW staff. We recommend that the South Burlington City Council vote to indicate that their preferred alternative for the Muddy Brook stream crossing is to install a precast concrete structure (structure alternative 2) and include a 10’ shared use path, 10’ grass strip, and 4’ road shoulders (road alternative 3). With the selection of the preferred alternative, the Engineering Consultant will complete the Scoping Study Report and the project can be advanced to the next phase, which includes identifying and procuring funding for the design and construction of the replacement structure and facilities. If you have any questions, please contact us at (802) 658 – 7961 x6108 or jrabidoux@sburl.com and tdipietro@sburl.com. KIMBALL AVE / MARSHALL AVE MUDDY BROOK CULVERT REPLACEMENT - STP MM18(3) PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2018, 8:00 P.M. WILLISTON TOWN HALL Joint Project For:Funding Provided By: Design Team: Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. Project Location PROJECT LOCATION Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. PROJECT SCHEDULE (ESTIMATED) Study Phase o June 2018 -Local Concerns Meeting o October 2018 –Alternatives Presentation Meeting o December 2018 - Project Definition Report Project Funding Acquisition: Best Case - December 2018 - December 2019 (Typical – 3 years for Procurement _ December 2021) Design Phase: Best Case - January 2020 - January 2021 (Typical – 2 year Design & Permitting Phase _ December 2023) Construction: Best Case - July 2021 – October 2021 ( Typical – 1 year Construction Complete by _ October 2024) Note: Project funding, design, and construction phases are assumed and largely dependent on funding availability, and permitting/ROW clearance. Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. PROJECT BACKGROUND - CULVERT •Existing 15’ Diameter Metal Pipe Installed in 1970 •Heavy Corrosion Caused Pipe Buckling & the Road Closure in the Spring of 2017 •150’ Temporary Bridge Installed in August 2017 (VTrans Rental) •2009 Muddy Brook Geomorphic Assessment Report (Fitzgerald Environmental) •Measured Bankfull Width = 32’ •Depth of Road to Streambed = ~30’ Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. PROJECT BACKGROUND - ROADWAY •Class II Town Highway •Major Collector (Federal-aid Hwy) •Posted Speed Limits: •40 MPH (Kimball Ave) •30 MPH (Marshall Ave) •Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities: •Sidewalk on North Side of Kimball Ave (West of Project) •10’ Shared Use Path on South Side of Kimball Ave (West of Project) •2006 Shared Use Path Study with 2010 Update Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT Purpose & Need Statement (abbreviated) Replace the failing culvert and temporary bridge for the Kimball/Marshall Ave roadway over Muddy Brook with a permanent crossing structure Provide solutions / treatments that will improve the water quality of Muddy Brook Minimize resource impacts Provide safe facilities for all users including bicyclists and pedestrians across Muddy Brook from Community Drive to Shunpike Rd (extent of the Study Limits) Improve connectivity between existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Williston and South Burlington Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. HYDRAULICS ANALYSIS – 50 YEAR STORM EVENTS Existing 15’ Dia. Pipe Proposed 32’ Precast Arch Velocity Profile (ft/s) Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. PROPOSED CROSSING 50 YEAR FLOOD EVENT PARTICLE TRACE Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. STRUCTURE ELEVATION Precast Concrete Rigid Frame Structure Shown Span = 34’ Rise = 8’ Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. STRUCTURE ALTERNATIVES MATRIX Meets Purpose & Need Road Closure Duration (min. standard construction) Durability Cost Struct Alt 1: No Build No Does not provide a new permanent crossing None -$0 Struct Alt 2: Precast Arch Yes 7 Weeks High $1,227,000 Struct Alt 3: CIP Rigid Frame Yes 12 Weeks High $1,244,000 Struct Alt 4: Multi-Plate Arch Yes 7 Weeks Medium $1,127,000 Struct Alt 5: Bridge Not Evaluated. Due to depth of crossing buried structures present better cost, lower maintenance, higher durability, and better options for utility and bike/ped facilities than a bridge alternative Note: All of the proposed structures evaluated below are open-bottom crossing structures with similar Resource, ROW, and Utility Impacts. Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 1 - ELEVATION Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 1 – ON-ROAD FACILITIES Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 2 - ELEVATION ‘ Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 2 – 4’ GREENSPACE WITH CURBS Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 3 - ELEVATION Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVE 3 – 10’ GREENSPACE Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. ROAD ALTERNATIVES MATRIX Bike/Ped Accommodations Other Considerations Meets Purpose & Need ROW Impacts Utility Impacts Resource Impacts Cost (Including Struct Alt 2) Road Alt 1: No Path ·5’ Marked Shoulders EB and WB (On-Road Facility) ·Does not provide separation of Bike/Ped from Vehicles Partial On-Road Facility None None Temporary $1,689,000 Road Alt 2: 4’ Greenspace ·4’ Shoulders EB and WB ·10’ Separated Shared Use Path Yes Minimal for Path Potential Pole Relocation Temporary $1,791,000 Road Alt 3: 10’ Greenspace ·4’ Shoulders EB and WB ·10’ Separated Shared Use Path ·Best Bike/Ped Safety and User Comfort ·Greenspace provides snow storage and SW Treatment ·No CB grates in Roadway Shoulders Yes Minimal for Path Potential Pole Relocation Potential Tributary and Wetland Impacts – Field Survey Required $1,806,000 Notes: 1. Temporary Traffic: All alternatives were developed based on a full bridge closure during construction with a roadway detour on US Route 2 Williston Road from Kennedy Drive to South Brownell Road. 2. Utility Impacts: All alternatives have underground utility impacts to Telecom and Gas lines during structure replacement. Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. COMMENTS PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING – GOAL TO SELECT THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE www.hoyletanner.com Jon Olin, PE Project Manager (802) 860-1331 x 314 jolin@hoyletanner.com CONTACT