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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 23, 2012 <br />pointed out that the costs are estimated at this time, and should bids <br />substantially exceed the City Engineer's estimate, the bids can be rejected <br />and the project delayed. If bids come in better than the estimate, the <br />amount of the assessment to each property owner would go down. The <br />Administrator felt that the bid market would be favorable; but if not, the <br />Council can reject the bids and delay the project. <br />At this point in the hearing, comments were taken from the general public. <br />Mark Schultz, 2610 Park Street, noted that the road was built to 9 -ton <br />standards. He asked where curb replacement would occur. The Engineer <br />reported that the project estimates are based on 2011 mill and overlay <br />costs plus an inflationary factor. He indicated that he has not yet <br />identified the curb and gutter that would need replacement. If the project <br />moves forward, the street would be flooded to identify areas of standing <br />water. The street would also be walked and damaged curbing marked. <br />Schultz asked why an inch would be added to the crown of the street. The <br />Engineer indicated that over time roads lose their crown due to settling, <br />etc. A 2% crown is necessary in order to push water out to curb line so <br />that water is carrying in the gutter and not on the street. <br />Schultz asked the duration of the project. The City Engineer estimated a <br />total of 15 working days, but pointed out that the contractor may be doing <br />several streets in the City spreading the time from start to finish to 1 to 2 <br />months. The contractor might first do milling and grading on all streets, <br />then curb work, and then paving. Blesener noted that property owners <br />would have access to their driveways except if new curbing is poured in <br />front of their driveway. Access would then be restricted for five days <br />while the concrete cures. <br />Schultz noted that the northwest end of Park Street does not drain <br />properly. The street holds water at this end and this is a problem area for <br />potholes. The City Engineer indicated that he would be looking at this <br />area to correct the problem as part of the project. <br />Jeff Lund, 2602 Park Street, indicated that there is never standing water on <br />the street. He questioned the need for the project, and stated that from the <br />City Engineer's comments he has never even been on the street. The City <br />Engineer stated that he has not been on the street when it has rained, but <br />indicated that he has looked at the street. The Engineer noted that if the <br />project is ordered, he would then proceed to the design phase. He also <br />indicated that the street has more grade than most in Little Canada; <br />therefore, he did not anticipate that a lot of curb replacement would be <br />necessary. The Engineer also pointed out that he estimates the cost of the <br />3 <br />