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Councilmember Johns stated she had noticed the white compound, and wondered what it was. <br />She added she likes the appearance. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated the City of Shoreview applies two coats of this compound on all <br />their projects, even their residential streets. He added two coats gives a more uniform finish. He <br />s feedback and comments about doing curing compound on all the <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated he likes the appearance of the roadway with the curing compound. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns agreed, adding the compound gives the corridor a finished, updated <br />appearance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked whether the City could purchase an applicator machine. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated he is unsure exactly how much of its own curb the City generally <br />pours, and whether such a purchase would be beneficial. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Grant Riemer stated the City does very little of its own curb work, <br />less than 100 feet per year. He added catch basins are completed by City employees, as well as <br />some damaged curb repairs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock how long the treatment lasts. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated the curing compound should last roughly seven years, and it will <br />compound on residential streets. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated he supports using the compound even on existing curbs, and the <br />areas where the City is currently completing sealcoat projects. He added an applicator machine <br />might not be that expensive, and doing it internally would be cheaper than contracting the work. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby agreed to review costs and bring it back to the Committee for further <br />discussion. <br /> <br /> <br />projects. She added she would prefer to see the white curing compound on all curb rather than <br />only on patchwork repairs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated it would be a good thing to consider as the City starts to look at <br />issues related to its image. She added the City is attracting tournaments, sports groups, and <br />events, and this type of improvement would be a good idea. <br />City Engineer Westby stated City Staff would look into the cost implications and provide further <br />information to the Committee. <br />Public Works Committee / September 19, 2017 <br />Page 9 of 11 <br /> <br />