Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/19/2015

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public improvements, Improvement Project 15-21 with the amendment of adding language that clarifies the City will be paid upon the sale of each lot. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. Mr. Kveton and Mr. Diers expressed gratitude for the staffs countless hours on this project and the staffs patience. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01 Review of Trail Maintenance Policy Framework City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report. He noted staff would like to develop the draft policy and come back with a cost forecast with what it may cost to develop such a plan. He said he was looking for input. Commissioner Johns said this plan should be done. She noted the trails are getting to the point that they cannot be maintained simultaneously. She said she prefers the PASER system since it is familiar to everyone. Commissioner Shryock stated she appreciates this policy framework. It is needed. She added she is particularly interested in making routes as ADA accommodating as possible. She recommended developing some sort of priority rating that would take into account not only the condition of the pavement, but also the area. She suggested the trails by schools or major thoroughfares could be considered to be on a priority list. Chairperson Riley agreed with using the PASER rating. He asked if there was another system that could be used as measurement. Public Works Superintendent Riemer responded there are several systems that could be used, but the only difference is the meaning of the numbers change. He suggested it is better to follow a system that is familiar to all. Chairperson Riley stated he would prefer to look at other seal-coating options. He said if there is something else that maintains integrity and smoothness, it should be considered. Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted sand is sometimes used instead of rock. Commissioner Johns asked what the life expectancy is of the trails. Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained it varies due to the base that is used for the trail. Some trails have been around 25 years. He said some trails are a base of sand and are basically constructed as roads so that heavy equipment for snowblowing can be used on them. He further explained trails are made with different depths depending on proximity to tree roots and land conditions. Public Works Committee/May 19, 2015 Page 5 of 8