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are relatively new or warrant this procedure. This, along with <br /> sealcoating, will stabilize the life cycle curve of these surfaces. <br /> The remainder of the City's streets are deteriorating more <br /> rapidly than staff can repair them. A street reconstruction <br /> program accompanied by a policy or philosophy of repair/ <br /> maintenance of the rest of the streets in accordance with the <br /> pavement management program should be considered. An <br /> effective pavement management program will prescribe proper <br /> maintenance activities on specific pavements at appropriate <br /> time intervals to extend the pavement life. Staff seeks Council's <br /> direction in this matter. <br /> C. Water system - the installation of approximately 40 to 50 valves <br /> need to be installed throughout the system to provide more <br /> effective isolation during construction and emergency situations, <br /> i.e.. water main breaks. Another issue is the repair and <br /> replacement of residential water meters which continue to age <br /> and fail. Many inaccurate meters can affect water revenues. A <br /> testing program needs to be instituted, and these meters need <br /> to be replaced in a more timely manner. The Gopher State One <br /> Call system has burdened our small staff even more. Since its <br /> origin, the City has averaged 1 to 1 .5 hours per day during the <br /> winter months to 3 to 4 hours per day during the summer <br /> months, excluding construction projects, i.e., Long Lake Road. <br /> D. Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment - because <br /> of increased numbers of equipment and essentially one <br /> mechanic, operators are required to perform preventative <br /> maintenance and minor repairs themselves. Although this <br /> practice is acceptable in most cases, it is not always achievable <br /> for technical repairs. In these instances, priority must be <br /> determined -- jobs or projects delayed, rescheduled or <br /> postponed. <br /> During the last couple of years staff has completed a few. <br /> questionnaires regarding staffing levels in the Public Works areas <br /> throughout the Stanton 5 cities. Levels inquired were in water, sewer, <br /> streets and shop. In all accountable areas, Mounds View's staffing <br /> levels are relatively to considerably lower than the other municipalities <br /> 29 <br />