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Finance Director Diana Lund stated MSAS funding will be available for use on MSAS projects <br />after 2019. <br />City Engineer Westby stated MSAS funding can also be used outside of the MSAS system. <br />Mr. Chuck Delaney, 8404 161" Avenue NW, stated when the roads were constructed in the <br />1970s, residents originally paid property tax based on the amount of land they owned, and those <br />funds were used to build roads. He added.residents are currently getting the extra tax burden, <br />paying for watershed runoff. <br />City Engineer Westby clarified that Mr. Delaney is referring to storm water utilities. <br />Mr. Delaney stated he has 17 meters on his property, 11 of which are only used 6 days annually. <br />He added, in his opinion, it is an unfair balance for homeowners. <br />Chairperson Field asked, with regard to a 60 -year life span for roads, whether roads will be <br />reconstructed with the same type of materials, and whether they will only be projected to have a <br />40 -year life. <br />City Engineer Westby stated he hopes they will last 60 years, although it would be a very large <br />reconstruction project conducted over a short period of time. He added reconstruction standards <br />will be maintained using research obtained from other road reconstruction projects. <br />Commissioner Sivertson stated the 2014 street maintenance budget originally reflected the <br />possibility of franchise fees, and he asked why the budget for road maintenance was higher in <br />2013 than 2014. <br />Finance Director Lund stated staff supported more reconstruction in 2013 because there was a <br />reduction in staff. <br />Commissioner Deemer stated road construction has become more efficient, and roads are made <br />using crushed rock and concrete, which provide a better underlayment, and they will last longer <br />than roads constructed 20 or 30 years ago. <br />Chairperson Field asked whether concrete underlay might be considered as an option for <br />reconstructed. roads. He added a County newsletter referred to concrete as having more <br />longevity. <br />City Engineer Westby stated most cities use bituminous surface for streets to provide easy access <br />to utilities, but concrete is often used for rural roads. <br />Councilmember Riley stated the disparity that exists for residents who have numerous meters <br />should be discussed, and how to make that situation more equitable. <br />City Council Work Session / November 19, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 15 <br />