Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2018

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5.03: Provide City Council Recommendation for 2018 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements, Improvement Project #18-04 City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and purpose of the case to consider recommending City Council approval for 2018 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements, Improvement Project #18-04. He displayed maps depicting the proposed 2018 crackseal and sealcoat improvements and overall map of locations of all streets proposed to receive improvements, as well as individual project areas designated as Areas A-F. City Engineer Westby stated a total of 22.71 miles of public streets are proposed to receive crackseal and sealcoat improvements in 2018 in addition to fogsealing all cul-de-sacs in the project area. Chairperson Riley referenced Map B, in which the City is only doing two small cul-de-sacs. He stated that seems inefficient and asked if it would be more efficient to instead include those areas with future improvements that are closer to that area. City Engineer Westby replied that the cul-de-sacs are within one half mile to one mile from other areas proposed to be improved. He stated that those areas are recommended to be included in order to stay on a proper maintenance schedule. Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that this will be the first seals for those cul-de- sacs and therefore it is important to have those seals completed in order to stay on the proper maintenance schedule and receive the longest lifespan for the roadway surface. City Engineer Westby presented the project cost summary, noting the current engineer's estimate for all proposed improvements is $623,169.69. In order to ensure that as much of the $500,000 budgeted for this work will be spent, staff proposes to split the project into a base bid including several project areas with a resultant estimated project cost of just under $500,000, with the remaining areas being bid as alternate bids. City Engineer Westby presented alternatives for the Committee's consideration and stated staff recommends approval for the 2018 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements, Improvement Project #18-04, with funding from the general fund using the $500,000 that is budgeted annually for these improvements. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend City Council approval for 2018 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements, Improvement Project #18-04. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma and Johns. Voting No: None. 5.04: Provide City Council Recommendation for Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Potential Project City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and purpose of the case to consider participating in a Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Potential Project. He referenced the November 27, 2017, e-mail from the Metropolitan Council indicating a Water Efficiency Potential Project was Public Works Committee / January 16, 2018 Page 9 of 14