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corridor as part of the Unweave the Weave project so there may be some options to be evaluated for Payne Avenue. A resident mentioned that there was heavy equipment on Payne Avenue last year during the improvement projects performed on other roads in the neighborhood. The City Administrator explained that the City cannot ban trucks from driving on streets in the summer months and added that the trucks were not a factor in the deterioration of the road. A resident asked if the road was reconstructed to a five or seven -ton road in 1990. Mr. Elfering replied that it was constructed to a seven -ton standard. It was asked if the project would include rain gardens. Mr. Elfering answered that they were not required on mill and overlay projects but could be implemented if the neighborhood was interested in them. A resident asked if the street and curb profile would remain the same. Mr. Elfering stated that it would stay the same unless a driveway held water. A resident asked what determines if curb is replaced or not. Mr. Elfering responded that curb that was severely cracked or had significant water standing in the gutter would be replaced. He estimated 10% of the curb would be replaced based on recent street projects. He stated that percentage could go up or down depending once the inspector evaluated it. It was asked why the project was being proposed now. Mr. Elfering answered that he was concerned about water getting into the sub grade. If that happens the street would need to be fully reconstructed and the cost would triple. A resident commented that the project seemed to be preventative at this point and doing it now offered a chance at a better deal due to the economy. Mr. Elfering agreed and stated that he believes the street needs to be addressed at this time. A resident commented that the street has only been seal coated once in 20 years. The City Administrator stated that he felt it had been done more than once but staff would check on it. A resident asked how the neighborhood would learn about potential drainage options for the street. The City Administrator replied that Mr. Elfering will do a feasibility report and would let the neighborhood know once he has had a chance to look at it further. The City Administrator discussed going to bid on the project and then bringing the neighborhood back in to accept or reject the bids. He did stress that the City can't wait too long on this project since there is a threat of full reconstruction being necessary. Mr. Elfering added that his price estimate is based on the 2010 projects with a little inflation added in. He didn't expect to see a 40% reduction or a large increase. He did expect prices to go up in 2012 if the project wasn't done in 2011. 50