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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2011 Aspen Circle is at the point where it needs work, and estimated that a mill and overlay could extend the life another 18 years. At that point it may be possible to do another mill and overlay or possibly a full reconstruction would be needed. One property owner asked if roads were designed to last 40 years. The City Engineer stated that with maintenance it is possible to get 40 years. One property owner suggested that the Council take a poll of property owners asking who is in favor of the project. Another property owner pointed out that when the possibility of a road improvement was first suggested, gas prices were at $2.50 per gallon. The cost of oil is rising, and 3 or 4 years from now it could be at $5.00 per gallon. The City Engineer agreed that rising oil prices will impact the cost of the project. I -le also noted that the competitive bidding market should result in favorable bids, but pointed out that how long that market condition will last is an uncertainty. The Engineer indicated that the longer the project is delayed, the more expensive it will be. The City Administrator stated that this is the third year that the City anticipates a favorable bid market. The Administrator noted that while the improvement of Aspen Circle could be delayed a year or two, the risk is that it will deteriorate to the point of needing full reconstruction as well as the risk that the favorable bidding climate will no longer exist. The Administrator recommended that the project be put out for bid, and if bids are not favorable, they can be rejected. One property owner asked the percentage of the street that is in bad shape needing the mill and overlay. This property owner indicated that he has a construction background, has done asphalt inspections, and noted that there has been virtually no patching needed on Aspen Circle. This property owner felt seal coating was all that was needed at this time. The City Engineer noted that the pavement rating for Aspen Circle was 74 with the range of 60 to 80 failing in the range justifying a mill and overlay. The Engineer noted that the rating is at the higher end of the range, and agreed that the project could be delayed a year or two. However, delaying the project may increase the cost. A property owner indicated that the City has done a good job seal coating and crack filling Aspen Circle and stated that the street looked to be in pretty good condition. The only wear on the seal coating is in front of driveways where cars turn in and out of driveways. 4