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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES SOUTH OWASSO BOULEVARD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 6:00 P.M. The City Administrator welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed street reconstruction project on South Owasso Boulevard. 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. Elfering 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. 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 entire South Owasso project to be $750,000 based on similar work we have performed in the past few years. The assessable portion of that cost is $323,815.16. 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 There was a comment that the western portion of South Owasso (on top of the hill) was in better shape than the eastern portion at the bottom of the hill and that it was likely due to a better subgrade. Mr. Elfering stated that he had not gotten soil borings yet but anticipated that that was the case. It was mentioned that a different, more inexpensive method could be used to rehabilitate the western portion of the road. A couple of different methods were discussed and Mr. Elfering said he would evaluate everything once he had more information. He also stated that a mill and overlay on the western portion would still result in reflective cracking, which would not be acceptable. ➢ There was some general discussion of potential interest rates for the assessments (4.5% in 2014), when the improvement hearing would be held (February or early March), and whether or not the road should be done this year. 8