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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 <br />(651) 484 -2177 / FAX: (651) 484 -4538 <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council <br />FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br />DATE: August 7, 1998 <br />RE: City Center Entry Walk Design Modifications <br />MAYOR <br />Michael I. Fahey <br />COUNCIL <br />Beverly Scalze <br />Jim LaValle <br />Steve Morel= <br />Bob Pedersen <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />With the Historical Society addition to City Center, we need to install new walkway to serve that <br />area. Given the fact that there will be some grade differential as well as inconsistencies between <br />the appearance of the surfaces due to age differences and wear on the existing concrete approach <br />area, I am recommending that we replace the entire entry area surface as part of the Historical <br />Society project. <br />Attached is a schematic drawing showing the proposed layout of this entry area. You will note <br />that we have removed a portion of the concrete and installed another planting area. This will <br />make it easier for snow removal purposes by cutting down the amount of concrete needed to be <br />shoveled as well as providing more storage capacity. You will also note in the drawing that there <br />are some dashed lines outside of the proposed walkway. These dashed lines are the existing <br />concrete surface which will be eliminated as well. The end result is that we have approximately <br />960 square feet of finished surface area versus over 1,000 square feet existing today even after <br />installing the new walkway to the Historical Society addition. Some other items to note are that <br />the pedestrian ramp needs to remain in its current location to comply with code requirements <br />regarding slope for building approach areas. Also, concrete curb and gutter will be added in the <br />front of the entry area to enhance drainage. <br />Assuming you agree with total replacement, the question remaining is what type of surface <br />should we install. We have considered plain concrete as exists today, exposed aggregate, and <br />paver brick. We have a bid price of $3.25 a square foot for plain concrete surfacing. To do this <br />entire area would cost $3,120. Exposed aggregate would be somewhat higher and paver brick <br />quite a bit higher. We are attempting to have prices in -hand by Wednesday's meeting for you to <br />consider in this regard. Other cost considerations associated with this project would involve the <br />removal of the existing concrete surface and landscaping. <br />Page 51 <br />