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listed in the approved 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Plan. 3.84 Neighborhood Fog Seal To extend the life of the bituminous pavement in neighborhoods that have previously been reconstructed, it is proposed that a fog seal be applied to the existing streets. As part of this project past projects will be reviewed to determine which area will benefit the most from a fog seal. An estimated cost of $30,000 for a neighborhood fog seal project is included in the cost estimate for this feasibility report. A fog seal helps seal the pavement surface, provides protection from elements, and helps restores flexibility by rejuvenating the upper layer of the bituminous. 4.0 MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE UTILITIES Private utility companies will be notified of the proposed improvements in the summer of 2013. Xcel Energy typically upgrades the gas mains in project areas during the reconstruction of the streets. Meetings will be held with all utility providers in the project area after the design process begins in order to identify utility conflicts and plan for utility relocation or upgrades as needed. 5.0 EROSION CONTROL As part of the project plans and specifications, staff is required to prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan ( SWPPP) for the purposes of enforcing erosion and sediment control rules. The SWPPP will include erosion and sediment control methods that will be implemented throughout the project. Silt fence, bio- rolls, erosion control blanket, and other best management practices will be utilized where direct runoff might occur. Inlet protection will be used to protect both the existing and new catch basins during construction. Street sweeping will occur, as needed, on all paved street surfaces throughout the project, including intersecting streets. Watering of exposed soils and aggregate material would be done as a dust - control measure. An erosion and sediment control plan sheet and storm water pollution prevention plan will be created during the design phase of this project. Immediate turf establishment in areas of soil disturbance will be required such as placing seed and erosion control blanket. After street and utility work is completed, sod will be placed as the permanent turf establishment in all disturbed areas. The City in coordination with the watershed district will closely monitor all erosion and sediment control measures throughout the construction process. The selected contractor will be required to install all preventative measures and maintain them as required by the City, Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District, MPCA, and other regulatory agencies. 6.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL Traffic from outside the neighborhoods should not be greatly impacted by the construction project. A construction project of this magnitude will result in some inconvenience and disruption to the neighborhood and its residents. Signage will be installed noting that streets are for local traffic only. The project will maintain access adjacent properties at all times and will coordinate with those property owners to make sure that access remains uninterrupted and disruptions are kept to a minimum. Emergency access for vehicles will be available 24 hours a day throughout the project. During short periods of time, however, some segments of the project may not be passable while certain work is being executed. In these instances, access would be available from another direction. Streets would always be reopened at the end of the day. An alternate route for the emergency vehicles will be determined for short periods of time when access may be blocked due to construction. 20 30