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and gutter can be installed and there will just be a paved shoulder transitioning into the ditch <br />areas. <br />The resident then asked if the road is only widened to the existing shoulder width. Dan <br />Schacht responded that generally the answer would be yes depending on existing <br />topographical issues. <br />A resident in the vicinity of Westwind and Windrow Drive asked if the existing ditches will <br />be left alone. He was concerned about the impact on Westwind Drive should significant <br />changes occur. The City Engineer stated that the installation of new culverts will be <br />evaluated in this area. The goal is not to change existing drainage patterns, but only improve <br />them to the extent possible. <br />A resident asked what the advantages of concrete curb and gutter are. The City Engineer <br />replied that aesthetics are one benefit. He noted that the major gains come in terms of <br />improved drainage where the water will flow better down the gutter line. This reduces <br />ongoing maintenance and adds longevity to the road. It was also noted that concrete curb <br />and gutter holds up better than bituminous curb and gutter providing greater protection for <br />the road over a longer period of time Additionally, it was noted that bituminous curb and <br />gutter is typically installed as part of the County's recycling project, but the City is <br />encouraging the use of concrete curb and gutter given that these roads become our <br />responsibility. <br />Ray Hanson asked about storm drainage especially in the vicinity of Ontario Road along <br />LaBore. He asked for serious consideration to address the ongoing problems whereby most <br />of the flow comes to a low point and in heavy rainfall events, drainage is not adequate. The <br />City Engineer stated we will evaluate that issue. Piping will be installed where possible, but <br />he noted that road grades will not change appreciably and therefore it is tough to change <br />existing drainage patterns. <br />A resident along McMenemy Road asked about the possibility of burying power and phone <br />lines as part of the project. The City Engineer stated that if there is general agreement among <br />the neighbors to pursue this option, then we can work with them to accomplish it. He also <br />noted that typically most residents feel this is not practical given the high costs imposed by <br />NSP. <br />A question is raised about the expected life of a recycled road. The City Engineer reported <br />that 15 -20 years of life is reasonable depending on the amount of traffic and the level of <br />future maintenance. Traffic loading is the most important consideration in determining the <br />ultimate life of a road surface. Dan Schacht stated that the County will sometimes thicken a <br />road section to get added strength in high traffic areas. <br />A resident asked why the County is not paying the difference between asphalt curbing and <br />concrete. Dan Schacht explained the County has a set participation policy in terms of public <br />Page 5 <br />