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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES SCHLE'I'TY DRIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:45 P.M. The City Administrator welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the reconstruction of Schletty Drive south of Little Canada Road to the end of'the street. 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 Powerpoint presentation 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 Schletty Drive south of Little Canada Road to the end of the road. 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. The existing storm sewer system would be upgraded to current standards and rain water gardens would be added 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. Water main would be added to the street as it is one of only two remaining streets in the City without water. 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: r A resident asked if the existing curb on both sides of the street would be removed. Mr. Elfering said that was likely the case. The water main will necessitate one side to be removed entirely and then by the time water services are extended on the other side there won't be much curb left and it will be easier and more accurate to remove it all and use the machine to pour it. Y There was a question regarding barrier versus surmountable curb. Mr. Elfering explained the differences between the two curb types and added that the City typically uses barrier curb on its reconstruction projects. 32