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COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br />Case #1: Consider Using Pavement Reinforcement Systems on Overlay Projects <br />Street Supervisor Reimer reviewed the staff report. He pointed out the overlay project on Alpine <br />Drive could be well over $200,000 of additional costs and explained the type of product that <br />could be used by this new company. <br />Public Works Director Olson suggested Mr. Reimer request a test strip of 200 feet or so, noting it <br />could be tested against the regular overlay on Alpine Drive. <br />Street Supervisor Reimer stated the first roll is free. He explained the company may be willing <br />to try this on Alpine Drive as a test. He also mentioned a representative would be able to give a <br />presentation to the Committee if there was a desire. <br />Consensus was reached to have a representative give a presentation to the Public Works <br />Committee. <br />Case #2: Consider Policy on Turf Establishment Related to City Improvement <br />Projects <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report and suggested a policy be drafted defining <br />topsoil. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated his understanding was that the City returns yards to the condition <br />they were in when the project began or better. He agreed a standard should be arrived at for <br />topsoil. <br />Public Works Director Olson reminded that the City did a lot of sodding for a time but if some of <br />it died in a resident's yard, there was a problem. There is no simple solution. He suggested the <br />best the City can do is maintain consistency with the grade of topsoil. <br />City Engineer Himmer explained this policy was developed in the days of salvaging and using <br />on -site material again but those days are over. He indicated that importing is accounted for on <br />all jobs, and a MnDOT spec that is middle -of -the -road is chosen. He said it sounds like <br />importing is required. <br />Councilmember Elvig inquired about hydroseeding <br />City Engineer Himmer replied it is a little more expensive, but could be an option. <br />Chairperson McGlone raised the issue of using a different grass seed than what the resident has. <br />Public Works Director Olson responded the City has to choose one seed mixture because it is not <br />cost efficient to have all seed mixtures on hand. <br />Public Works Committee / June 21, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />