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<br />showed that concrete is still more expensive than bituminous, but Ramsey has the advantage of <br />having sandy soils that could serve as an adequate sub-base for the concrete. He stated that there <br />may be applications where concrete streets may be a good alternative for the City to consider, <br />such as places that already have City sewer and water. He stated that the advantages of concrete <br />streets are that they are better designed and are 9 ton versus 5 ton; they have a better life span <br />with less maintenance. He stated that with concrete streets, there is more up front costs, but less <br />on-going maintenance costs. <br /> <br />Vice-Chair Dehen stated that he sees this as the same concept as the long lasting light bulbs, that <br />cost more up front, but last longer. He stated that he thinks the City should start considering this <br />option. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated that another consideration should be the currently the <br />Public Works Department can do some of the paving on its own. <br /> <br />Vice-Chair Dehen stated that he thought this equipment was more for trail paving. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Reimer stated that the equipment can to up to 13 feet wide, but it really <br />is designed more for trail width. <br /> <br />COMMITTEE INPUT <br /> <br />Fatal Accident on Highway 10 <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that in light of the recent fatal accident on Highway 10 near the <br />driver's license bureau, she would like the Council to consider making the driveways along this <br />section of Highway 10, right in/right out only. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated that this was briefly discussed earlier in the week and he <br />pulled the police reports for the area. He stated that there were 14 accidents in the area dealing <br />with crossing the highway since 2000, with 5 or 6 in the last 4 years. He stated that the recent <br />accident was the only fatality. He stated that MnDot is considering some different signage and <br />feels that they would support a right in/right out intersection, but the area businesses may not. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she would like to have a discussion on this. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated that he will put together a case for the next Public Works <br />Committee meeting. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski noted that the next meeting will be in September. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Vice-Chair Dehen, to close the regular meeting <br />of the Public Warks Committee. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / July 15,2008 <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />