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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 />November 13, 2007 <br />Page 5 <br />City Engineer Hubmer reported the Task Force defined a number of parameters affecting the <br />decision to reconstruct existing concrete streets with either concrete or asphalt. He stated the <br />parameters included appearance, function, and cost associated with replacing existing concrete <br />streets with concrete or asphalt. <br />City Engineer Hubmer explained that throughout the five meetings, a number of issues <br />associated with both material types were evaluated, discussed, and a recommendation developed <br />for the City Council's consideration. He stated the Task Force clearly indicated a preference to <br />replace the existing concrete streets with new concrete streets, but acknowledges the significant <br />hurdle associated with the increase in capital cost associated with construction of new concrete <br />streets. <br />City Engineer Hubmer reported the Task Force feels that the combination of asphalt and concrete <br />streets within St. Anthony Village has added character to the Village and desires to have the <br />Council give consideration to the alternative selected to maintain concrete streets. <br />Councilmember Stille asked how many homes have asphalt and concrete. <br />City Engineer Hubmer stated they did not count them, however, he believes it is approximately a <br />60/40 percent split. <br />Councilmember Stille asked if the lifecycle of asphalt had a better rating than concrete. <br />City Engineer Hubmer explained the lifecycles of concrete versus asphalt. He stated the 14 -year <br />life cycle is important to maintain. <br />Discussion ensued on concrete versus asphalt. <br />Councilmember Gray asked for clarification on PCI. <br />City Engineer Hubmer referred them to Mr. Mike Ries, WSB. <br />Mr. Ries explained the concept of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) as a management tool to <br />budget for road maintenance. <br />Gray stated the condition for the lifecycle of the road would be best using asphalt. <br />Mr. Ries explained why asphalt is the better cost effective choice. He commented there are more <br />asphalt contractors that concrete; therefore, better competitive pricing. <br />Councilmember Gray questioned if the discussion included whether residents living on concrete <br />streets were willing to pay additional taxes for maintaining these streets. <br />City Engineer Hubmer stated the option of concrete was extensively discussed and assessing <br />those residents on concrete streets. He referred to the findings from the Task Force report. <br />