01-18-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1995 Gustafson indicated that he could go either way on the road reconstruction portion of the project, pointing out that sooner or later the road will be improved. LaValle pointed out that it will cost more to improve the road later. Carol Kreeger indicated that the road was in worse shape at her end of the street. Kreeger stated that she supported the water main. Kreeger asked how the road would be repaired if it were torn up as part of a water main only project. The City Engineer replied that the road would simply be repaired to the condition that it is today. Fahey pointed out that the water main only option includes costs for patching that would be better spent towards bringinq the road up to today's standards. Kreeger was concerned that road reconstruction would disturb trees. Kreeger stated that she would like to see the road improved, but if the project takes down trees, then her position would be different. Morelan pointed out that even if the road is not improved at this time, it will be eventually, and whatever trees are affected will have to come down. The City Engineer reported that the cul-de-sac which would be improved at the end of Viking Drive would likely be smaller than the standard. The City would be careful to limit tree removal and possibly could offset the cul-de-sac within the State's right-of-way to avoid trees. Kreeger asked what the life expectancy of the road would be if it would not be improved at this time. The Engineer pointed out that the condition of the road varies quite a bit, and that the portion of the road in the best condition will be disturbed by the water main project. The Public Works Superintendent estimated the road's life at 4 to 5 years. The City Administrator pointed out that the road 7