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2 PROJECT UPDATES H2 STREET MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT Plans and specifications for the County Road H2 Street and Drainage Improvement Project are currently being composed by the engineering firm of Short, Elliot, Hendrickson Inc. (SEH). The draft plans are scheduled to be submitted to the City by mid March (Friday the 15th or Monday the 18th). Upon receipt, staff will review and comment on the plans and specifications. Because State Aid Street Funds are proposed as a funding source to finance this project, plans will also be submitted to the State for review and approval. The overall tentative time line is as follows: Mid March Receive Plans and Specifications April 8th Approve Plans and Specifications Early May Receive Bids May 13th Award Contract Late May Hold Neighborhood Pre-construction Meeting Early June Start Construction Staff has recently received a petition to locate the pathway on the north side of H2 directly behind the curb at the west end of this project – from Pleasant View Drive to Knollwood Drive. This issue is currently being investigated but does not look feasible. There are numerous factors being considered: placement of signage and hydrant on the north side, relocation of mailboxes from the north to the south side, aesthetics and usability of a pathway that continually changes grades to match into driveways, and finally the State requirement of a four foot separation between the roadway and sidewalk as a safety buffer. Staff has instructed SEH to add “expansion joints” to the plans and specifications. Expansion joints are created by sawing a joint into the pavement at selected locations – typically every 40 to 60 feet apart. These joints are then sealed with a rubberized compound. The purpose of adding joints is to allow for the expansion and contraction of the paved surface. Without them, the pavement will crack on its own, leaving area where moisture / frost can accelerate deterioration of the roadway. This technology has been studied by Mn/DOT for years, and with its minimal expense, has proven to be cost effective as part of the construction of new streets. A new concept that the Public Works staff will be incorporating into the H2 Street project is the “Neighborhood Pre-construction Meeting”. After the City has awarded the contract and discussed schedules and details of construction with the contractor, the Public Works Department will hold an open house style neighborhood meeting to discuss construction related issues with concerned property owners. A handout will be developed that addresses "commonly asked questions" and concerns property owners may have. These include: "How long will construction take?", "Will I have access to my driveway?", "How will the mail be delivered?", "Can the width or location of my driveway be altered?".... This meeting will also provide the opportunity to introduce the project inspector to the residents and share with them telephone numbers they may call to reach the inspector or City representatives. WATER TOWER REHABILITATION On December 14, 2001, an evaluation report for the water tower was submitted to the City by the engineering firm of Short, Elliot, Hendrickson Inc (SEH). This report indicated that the water tower was in generally good condition. However there were maintenance items that were recommended. A general summary follows: Interior Structural $ 1,800 Interior Wet Coating – partial replacement as recommended, $12,000 including surface preparation and coating application Interior Dry Coating – spot surface preparation as recommended, $ 500 And paint application