Woodbury Council Preview: Public Hearing For Colby Lake, Windwood Roadwork

Woodbury is planning a major roadway rehabilitation project in the Colby Lake and Windwood neighborhoods this summer.

Residents will have a chance to give their feedback on the plans and proposed assessments during a public hearing at the Wednesday, Feb. 22, Woodbury City Council meeting, set for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

The roadwork is estimated to cost $7.28 million, with $2.3 million coming from assessments to benefiting homeowners. The work is expected to span the construction season.

Preliminary assessments for the neighborhoods, as outlined in the council agenda, include:

Windwood Area

• Single Family (187 lots) = $1,692 each
• Twin Homes (142 units) = $1,262 each
• Quad Homes (404 units) = $976 each
• Townhomes (88 units) = $692 each

Colby Lake Area

• Single Family (560 lots) = $1,944 each
• Quad Homes (192 units) = $1,329 each
• Association Pool (one parcel or equivalent to five single-family lots) = $9,720
• Unplatted Residential (one parcel or equivalent to six single-family lots) = $11,664

Plans call for the removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter; minor storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main repairs; storm water quality improvements; and pavement removal and replacement.

• approve the master plan for the urban village, Bielenberg Gardens, slated at the southwest corner of Radio Drive and Bailey Road. The council took a detailed look at the plans at its Feb. 10 workshop.
• approve rate changes for the 2012 season at Eagle Valley Golf Course. The consent agenda also includes an item about eliminating the golf course manager position at the municipal course.
• hold public hearings for Stonemill Farms and Tamarack Hills additions.
• hear the annual update from the South Washington Watershed District.