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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES COUNTRY DRIVE — Rice Street to RR Tracks TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 5:30 P.M. The City Administrator welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed street reconstruction project on Country Drive from Rice Street to the RR tracks. See sign -in sheet for those in attendance. The City Engineer introduced himself, Mr, Lee Elfering, of Elfering & Associates, Mr. Joel Hanson, City Administrator, and Mr. Bill Dircks, Public Works Superintendent. Mr. Elfering 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. At this point Mr. Elfering reviewed the Power Point presentation with those who were present. He explained in detail existing conditions and the proposed improvements. Mr. [Meting indicated what the proposed improvement involved. He proposed a full depth reclamation and re -paving of the entire section of road with curb and gutter repairs as needed and some storm water improvements, especially at the inlets to Black Tern Pond. The base would be tested and any areas deemed too soft would be dug out and replaced with good material. Mr. Elfering estimated the cost of the proposed Country Drive project to be $780,000 based on similar work we have performed in the past few years. The assessable portion of that cost is $194,401.76. 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: Y A representative from Dock 86 asked about getting customers and delivery trucks in and out during construction. Mr. Elfering responded that access would be provided to all businesses during construction whenever feasible. He said this project wouldn't involve much excavation so driveways would likely remain open with the exception of times when the reelaimer or paver was passing by. There was a question regarding the need for the project as the property owner didn't feel the road was in bad shape. Mr. Elfering explained that for reclaim projects it is important to get the work done before the road deteriorates to the point where a more expensive full reconstruct is necessary. In the case of Country Drive there is widespread cracking and rutting along with some potholes popping up. To let the road go any longer would allow more water to enter the subgrade and ruin it. 5