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10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />June 12, 2007 <br />Page 4 <br />Councilmember Thuesen questioned if the good weather has assisted keeping the schedule on <br />pace. <br />Mr. Hubmer stated the projects are on pace. He mentioned one alley required rework which put <br />the schedule two weeks behind; however, they are catching up rapidly given the good dry <br />weather. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported on the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project stating the three alleys located in <br />the southern portion of the project have been completed up to gravel and the contractor is <br />proceeding into removing existing driveways and prepping the area for new driveways and <br />pavement within the next two weeks. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported the removal of asphalt and curb on 27th Avenue and Pahl Avenue began <br />during the week of June 4, 2007. He stated the contractor would begin installation of the water <br />main and storm sewer in these streets over the next couple of weeks. <br />Mr. Hubmer stated installation of water main and sanitary sewer on 39th Avenue is nearing <br />completion and the contractor would then begin the storm sewer installation, followed by 30th <br />Avenue from Fordham to Silver Lake Road. He indicated this work is anticipated to take several <br />more weeks to complete. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported the repair to the sanitary sewer pip bursting on Chandler Drive was <br />completed during the week of June 4, 2007. He stated the sanitary sewer force main directional <br />boring from the Foss Road Lift Station to Roseville is anticipated to begin during the week of <br />June 11, 2007. Mr. Hubmer stated this would disturb the entrance to Wilshire Park Elementary <br />School off 37th Avenue and access to Highcrest Avenue and 37th Avenue. He stated meetings <br />have been held to coordinate activities at Wilshire Park Elementary. <br />Mr. Hubmer next reported on the Water Meter Replacement Program and the I &I Reduction <br />Program. He commented that there less than 100 meters remain to be replaced. He explained <br />that some replacements are waiting for parts or some would be difficult installations. He stated <br />each of the 100 have been contacted at least once. He indicated those who do not respond would <br />begin receiving the $100 monthly fee. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported the Water Treatment Plant Improvements are complete and the new filters <br />are performing as anticipated. He commented one report of dirty water was received. He <br />commented this was due to the dry weather and the water main break stirring up the water. He <br />recommended letting the water run for a while and it would clear up. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported the he has hand several meetings with Hennepin County staff regarding the <br />cost and fixnding formula associated with the Silver Lake Road project. He commented <br />communication would continue on coordinating the installation and grounding of overhead <br />utilities. <br />Mr. Hubmer reported on the County Road 88 Improvements. He stated the existing concrete <br />would be rubblized and overlaid with a new asphalt surface. He reported the project would <br />