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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES CANABURY DRIVE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 2006 6:30 P.M. The City Administrator welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the reconstruction of Canabury Drive between County Road B2 and Demont Ave. See sign -in sheet for those in attendance. The City Administrator introduced himself, Mr. Joel Hanson, Mr. Lee Elfering, City Engineer of Elfering & Associates, and Mr. Bill Dircks, Public Works Superintendent. The City Administrator explained the neighborhood meeting process whereby the City provides residents of the proposed construction area with the basic information, obtains their input on the nature of the project, and then decides how to proceed from there. At this point, the City Engineer, Mr. Elfering, reviewed the handout material (copy attached) with those who were present. He explained in detail existing conditions and the proposed improvements. Mr. Elfering indicated that the proposed improvement as it stands now would reconstruct the entire stretch of Canabury Drive from Demont Ave. south to County Road B2. The existing street would be excavated and a new sub -grade would be added. New curb and gutter and asphalt would be laid to re- establish a crown in the road and improve drainage. Additional catch basins would be installed throughout the project along with the possibility of rain water gardens to aid in storm water and runoff drainage. Mr. Elfering gave a brief explanation of the new Watershed District rules on infiltration of the first inch of rainfall. Mr. Elfering then explained the City's Assessment Policy, a proposed construction schedule, and potential construction issues that have occurred in the past. At the conclusion of Mr. Elfering's presentation, the residents were asked for comments or questions regarding anything that had been presented. The following is a summary of that discussion: ➢ It was asked if the construction would affect the trees in the boulevard on the west side of Canabury. Mr. Elfering answered that he hoped that the trees would not be affected but it may be necessary to eliminate a few trees in order to install some infiltration BMPs. ➢ A resident asked if the City was using the cold -in- place - recycle method. Mr. Elfering answered that the City was not using the CIPR method. He stated that the City would be doing a full reconstruction. ➢ There was a question on who is driving the water quality issues. Mr. Elfering responded that the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District is the agency