03-22-94 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 22, 1994 City. The City Engineer agreed that Westwind and Windrow do not look like they need work, but indicated that unless the City does something with these streets, there will be major problems. The Engineer indicated that sealcoating a street will not strengthen it. Grundhauser felt out that the work proposed will not solve the problem. The Engineer indicated that if nothing is done to these streets, the property owners will be facing reconstruction in the next 5, 10, or 15 years. Kelm suggested that the water problem first be solved before work is done on the street surface. Scalze pointed out that the ditch in the area is a County ditch. Scalze asked if efforts were being made to work with the County and Watershed on the water problem. Scalze agreed that if the water problem can be resolved, the street life would be extended. The City Engineer reported that the City has a meeting scheduled with the Watershed tomorrow to discuss the ditch. The Watershed is going through a comprehensive planning process to address the work needed. However, the ultimate solution could take between 5 and 10 years. Stan Earys, 886 Westwind Drive, asked why the road is not then addressed in 5 to 10 years. The Engineer stated that the only option available at that point would be total reconstruction. The Engineer stated that the roadways are experiencing stress. Last fall a patch and sealcoat may have been an acceptable option, but there has been tremendous damage to the streets over the winter. The Engineer pointed out that the overlay will put a crown on the street that will help drainage. Helm reported that there are no potholes on the street and no standing water. These streets are draining. Doris Schmidt, 923 Westwind, reported that she walks 10