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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 22, 2011 <br />Page 7 <br />City Engineer Hubmer advised that the 2011 street and utility reconstruction project has been <br />substantially completed for the year. He stated that additional work will be done next spring <br />including the second lift of asphalt and turf restoration. He explained that in the past, the City <br />used sod which created a number of issues in getting yards restored because the new sod <br />sometimes did not match up evenly or the new sod was not watered properly. He stated that the <br />City switched over to hydroseeding a couple of years ago because it blends in well with existing <br />turf and provides vigorous growth. He indicated that a new product was recently introduced that <br />combines the seed with a compost element which is more drought tolerant and provides faster <br />germination and growth. <br />Councilmember Roth asked if it would make sense outsource the turf restoration to a landscaping <br />company. <br />City Engineer Hubmer indicated that in most instances, the general contractors hire landscapers <br />to do the turf restoration. He stated the City has the ability to withhold money as part of the <br />overall contract until the turf restoration is satisfactorily completed. <br />Mayor Faust suggested that the City Council discuss this further during its goal setting meetings. <br />City Engineer Ilubmer explained the needed repairs to the failing sanitary sewer line that serves <br />the Diamond Eight Apartments along Macalaster Drive. He stated the line has several cracks <br />and offset pipe joints that have settled and the Public Works Department is not able to access the <br />line with their equipment due to the current condition of the pipe. He indicated that pipe bursting <br />of the sewer is recommended, which utilizes a trenchless mechanism to break the clay open, pull <br />a new pipe in, and allows the work to be done without disturbing surrounding areas. I -Ie added <br />that the cost estimate for repairs is $75,000 and can be funded either using the bonding in the <br />2012 street and utility improvement project or the City's sewer and water fund. <br />Mayor Faust stated that time is of the essence in making these repairs and requested that the City <br />Engineer work with the Interim City Manager and Finance Director to repair the pipe as soon as <br />possible. <br />City Engineer Hubmer provided an update on the storm water pipe cleaning being done around <br />the industrial park and stated that cleaning is scheduled for next week. He agreed to keep the <br />City Council and property owners updated. <br />Cit ty Engineer Hubmer stated that the City will be installing an LED stop sign at Crestview and <br />29" Avenue. He indicated that an LED stop sign has red flashing lights around the perimeter of <br />the sign making it more visible. He added that this intersection is on a peak and drivers have a <br />tendency not to come to a full stop or recognize the stop sign. <br />Mayor Faust requested that the City send notice to residents in this area to inform them of the <br />new stop sign. <br />City Engineer Hubmer advised that the City is considering installing two mid -block LED <br />crossings, one on Silver Lake Road in front of City Hall and the other on Kenzie Terrace near the <br />10 <br />