Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/17/2012

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Mr. McKusick stated the cores were not taken where the driveways were milled. Councilmember McGlone noted the location where Mr. McKusick picked off asphalt was not in a driveway area. Councilmember Elvig stated if the contention is that all the bituminous is in the middle of the road, he would suggest taking borings from the edge of the road to see if it is an issue. Mr. McKusick noted the specifications do not say he believed it was a gray area. He restated he is only bringing this up so specifications for future road projects require consistent matting from curb to curb. He assured the Public Works Committee that if there is cracking, Chairperson Backous thanked the McKusicks for bringing this issue forward and noted staff has recommended the City continue to monitor the road. In addition, the Public Works Committee will discuss the contract language. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Backous, to recommend that the th City Council accept Overlay Project 11-05, 157 Lane east of Ramsey Boulevard and let the warranty period expire, and direct staff to review the policy and propose alternate language. Future discussion: Councilmember McGlone stated he thinks the road is substandard; however, the core samples tell another story. He stated he has a construction background and if being assessed, would also be upset. Councilmember Elvig stated he had suggested additional cores along the curb but Mr. McKusick stated his intention was to offer suggestions for future road contracts. Councilmember McGlone stated he will use this project as an example in the road standard policy that is to be created. He asked about milling the edge and installing a 1.5-foot wide strip of tar, noting if more core samples are taken the City could go to the contractor about covering the cost. Mr. McKusick stated Public Works Superintendent Riemer is standing behind the road, which is not an attractive road but better than what they had before. Mr. McKusick stated he does not want more holes drilled or strips of asphalt laid unless it is then entirely sealcoated to create a consistent surface. He stated he is concerned for future road projects, that is why he brought forward this issue. Councilmember McGlone stated he was advocating for the accepting the project, he will then support the motion on the floor. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. Voting No: None. 5.01: Consider Traffic Control Change for Sunwood Drive / Sapphire Street Intersection Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and recommended Option 2, restrict on-street parking on Sunwood Drive. Police Chief Way advised that a fair amount of speeding tickets are written in the 45-50 mph range. In addition, parking of larger vehicles in the first few spots restricts visibility. He noted Public Works Committee / July 17, 2012 Page 5 of 9