01-23-2012 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA JANUARY 23, 2012 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 23rd day of January, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Bill Blesener called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Mr. Bill Blesener Council Member Mr. John Keis Council Member Mr. Mike McGraw Council Member Mr. Rick Montour ABSENT: Council Member Ms. Shelly Boss ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mr. Joel R. Hanson City Engineer Mr. Lee Elfering City Clerk Ms. Kathy Glanzer IMP. NO. Mayor Blesener opened the Public 1- Iearing to consider the improvement 2012 -01 of Park Street (from County Road C to Demont Avenue) by mill and PARK overlay of bituminous road surface as well as repair /replacement of STREET damaged concrete curb and gutter sections. The City Engineer reviewed the existing road conditions and the proposed improvement which would consist of a mill and overlay of the existing pavement and replacement of curb and gutter that is damaged or holding significant water. He noted that a full depth mill is proposed for the worst areas of cracking that may appear unsound after the initial milling. This will include gravel base bituminous replacement. The Engineer noted that seal coating and crack sealing of the street was reviewed, but due to the current condition, staff is recommending a higher level of maintenance (mill and pave) to re- establish good drainage and protect the street subgrade. The Engineer noted that the current cost estimate anticipates that boulevard restoration will occur through seeding. Sod would be more expensive. The Engineer noted that both would require some care on the