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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 24 Councilmember Gunn asked about the rest of Red Oak Drive and stated that there were many people who requested it be done. Director Lee said Red Oak Drive would be somewhat problematic since there have been no surveys of people to the north. He said the projects need to terminate at some point, and that not everything can be one at once. He said in terms of Red Oak Drive, it could become disjointed and it will be determined by the study. Councilmember Gunn asked about the infrastructure that will be redone, and why the portion of Sherwood Road will be excluded. Director Lee responded that a televising of the systems is being done currently and if it is not included in the current project, it will be added to another project 3-5 years down the road. Director Lee said the segment along Sherwood Road will be a main haul road for the project and it made sense to include it in the project. Councilmember Thomas was under the impression that all seven areas of infrastructure have been televised. Public Works Director Lee said it was done 7 years ago and it will be re - televised, along with the storm sewer. Mayor Marty stated he is okay with Red Oak Drive not being included in the project, and people will see the new road and become more excited about having theirs redone. Councilmember Thomas asked about the width of the street, and Director Lee said that will be 28 feet curb to curb. IIe said within the study area, streets are about 28 feet curb -to -curb, if not a bit wider. Mayor Marty asked if they will be slightly narrower and Director Lee replied that yes they would be slightly narrower and that in the 2004 project, there was a slight decrease in width. Councilmember Stigney asked about curbing and the costs difference in the barrier curb if it was made from bituminous rather than concrete. IIe asked Public Works Director Lee if he ever presented the cost difference to the citizens. Director Lee stated there is not a surmountable bituminous curb option, and the cost difference would be about the same, if there were, he said the cost is negligible. Councilmember Stigney asked about the cost of a bituminous -lipped curb versus the concrete barrier curb. Director Lee stated the cost difference is negligible and there is no option for a bituminous lipped curb. Mayor Marty asked about the difference in costs and Director Lee responded there is no difference in costs between bituminous -lipped curbs or a bituminous barrier curb. He stated building the "lip" is probably not an option because contractors will not build it. He added that most cities are not going with bituminous curbs. Councilmember Stigney asked if the cost difference between the bituminous "lip" curb and concrete barrier curb is $186. Director Lee stated that most bituminous "lip" curbs are either buried under soil or have been shaved off over the years by snowplows etc. Councilmember Stigney stated he questions the difference in costs. Director Lee said the total project difference in cost is $122,000.