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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2011 competitive again this year, although noted that higher oil costs may impact bid prices. The Engineer then reviewed the City's Assessment Policy noting that the cost of a mill and overlay project is shared equally between the City and property owner. He noted, however, that the cost of storm sewer repairs is not assessed to property owners, but paid by the City. The Engineer estimated that the total amount to be assessed against Jessica Court properties is $32,500, and pointed out that a per unit assessment method is being proposed. The City Engineer then reviewed assessment payment methods which include payment of the assessment in full or part by the property owners with no interest within 30 days of adoption of the assessment. Property owners can also have their assessment certified to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. Those assessments would be spread over a 10 year period. Interest would be charged, with the Engineer noting that the interest rate for 2010 assessments was 5 He anticipated that the rate would be slightly higher for 2011 assessments certified to property taxes. The Engineer then reviewed the proposed project schedule as well as construction issues. The Engineer then asked for questions from the general public. A property owner asked about the reappearance of cracks once the mill and overlay is completed. The City Engineer indicated that surface cracks would be corrected by the mill and overlay, but more significant cracks would reappear. Areas that have significant alligator cracking may have a full depth mill and overlay done. Any cracks that reappear would be addressed in the future by crack filling and seal coating. The City Engineer estimated that a mill and overlay of Jessica Court would extend its useful life 15 to 20 years. The street is currently over 20 years old. A property owner asked if the height of manhole covers would be adjusted. The City Engineer replied that they would. He noted that the crown of the street would be re- established which will then provide better sheeting of run -off into the curb line. The Engineer also described the testing process to ensure that the curb line is conveying water to manholes. The property owner indicated that there is one manhole cover that has some movement. The Engineer reported that castings would be adjusted to provide stability. He noted that there is significant separation of the bituminous and the concrete curb along most of the street, which will be corrected by the mill and overlay. The Engineer also stated that this project will not necessarily prevent future movement of manholes. 6