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City Engineer Westby replied that the cost should not have been that much different. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced Autumn Heights, which is projected similar to expected. <br /> She asked what staff used as an estimated cost increase. <br /> Civil Engineer II Feriancek stated that he went back and reanalyzed using the cost per mile <br /> formula. He stated that they budgeted a one percent increase for the next five years in order to <br /> build in inflation. He stated that there may need to be some soil corrections in Autumn Heights, <br /> which may be reflected in the increase. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that she believed Autumn Heights to be a reasonable <br /> increase compared to the other projects. <br /> Mr. Feriancek stated that those projects are looked at differently because of the improvements <br /> needed. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced Waco Street and asked if it would be cheaper to reconstruct <br /> and leave the curb where it is if the residents like that. <br /> Mr. Feriancek replied that he believes the condition of the curb and gutter is good and there would <br /> be spot replacements. He stated that they have not looked at the alternative of leaving that in place. <br /> He noted that while the upfront costs may be higher, they would be doing multiple overlays in the <br /> future and there would be additional plowing time as well. <br /> City Engineer Westby agreed that the upfront costs would be higher but there would be operational <br /> and maintenance savings in the future. He stated that staff could attempt to review the options on <br /> cost. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she believes it would be worth getting the input from the <br /> residents on that road. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked if that could be included as an alternative. He stated that he would be <br /> interested in the cost difference before they go out to bid. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated that the item could be pushed to the next Committee meeting in order <br /> to provide that additional information. <br /> Chairperson Riley stated that he is only interested in the cost estimates for the options and would <br /> not direct staff to solicit input from the neighborhood. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he likes the narrowing as it would save staff time and <br /> provide consistency. He recognized that there would be a higher cost now, but there would be <br /> savings in the future. <br /> Public Works Committee/ October 19, 2021 <br /> Page 9 of 18 <br />