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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUUUST 12, 2009 freeze/thaw cycles have on streets. He noted that without the mill and overlay, the City's maintenance costs on this street will increase. Colleen Dillon, 2942 Valento Lane, asked if estimated assessments will be impacted if additional drainage work is needed. The I'ngineer replied that the project estimate includes drainage work and it was his feeling that the assessment would be very close to estimate. Blesener pointed out that at the neighborhood meeting those present were in support of the project feeling it was a good long-term solution. The City Adminish•ator indicated that at the neighborhood meeting there was some concern that property owners did not have much time to plan for payment of this assessment given the project is being proposed so late in the season. He noted that the latest the City can certify assessments to Ramsey County is November 30°', therefore, the assessment hearing will have to be held in late October. The Administrator noted that the fact bid prices were so favorable was the reason the project is being proposed at this time. Blesener suggested that property owners could let the assessment go on their taxes for one year, and pay it off after that point, thus gaining a year to plan for this expense. Pete 'T'hermos, 665 LaBore Road, asked about the fact that this is the first time a mill and overlay was proposed for Valento Lane. The Engineer estimated that Valento Lane was constructed 20 to 25 years ago, and this is the first major work proposed for the street. The Engineer again commented on the competitive bids that were received for the mill and overlay work, noting that the cost will only increase if the work is delayed. Keis pointed out that delaying the work may potentially result in the need for a full reconstruction. The City Administrator indicated that a mill and overlay of Valento Lane is justified based on its current condition. He felt the work protect our investment in the street, and again noted the added benefit of very favorable bid prices. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2009-8-188 -ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR VALENTO LANE, FROMALLEN AVENUE SOUTH TO LABORE ROAD), IMPROVEMENT NO. 2009- 15 3