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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES VANDERBIE STREET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 7:45 P.M. The City Engineer welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed street improvement of Vanderbie Street from Labore Road north to Allen Avenue. See sign-in sheet for those in attendance. The City Engineer introduced himself, Mr. Lee Elfering of Elfering & Associates, and Mr. Bill Dircks, Public Works Director. The City Engineer explained the neighborhood meeting process whereby the City provides residents of the proposed construction area with the basic information, obtains their input on the nature of the project, and then decides how to proceed from there. At this point, the City Engineer, Mr. Elfering, reviewed the Powerpoint presentation with those who were present. He explained in detail existing conditions and the proposed improvements. Mr. Elfering indicated that the proposed improvement as it stands now would be full depth reclamation of the existing pavement and re-paving of the road along with spot repair of the existing concrete curb and gutter. Mr. Elfering then explained the City’s Assessment Policy, a proposed construction schedule, and potential construction issues that have occurred in the past. At the conclusion of Mr. Elfering’s presentation, the residents were asked for comments or questions regarding anything that had been presented. The following is a summary of that discussion:  A resident stated that there was a fire hydrant at the corner of his driveway and asked if the work would affect his driveway. Mr. Elfering answered that he hoped it would not affect it and stated he would be sure to avoid any disturbance of the driveway if possible.  It was asked if the potential cause of the mid-block cracking and delaminating in the street concerned the engineer. Mr. Elfering responded that he did not think water was a big concern. He further stated that the full depth reclamation would provide a better base and new gravel would be brought in to correct any soft spots that may be encountered.  It was asked if the base was not stable where the dips in the road were. Mr. Elfering answered that he believed the base was stable now and the dips were due to poor compaction back when the sewer and water services were installed. The new base will level off the dips and the road will be smooth.