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improvements on Xenolith Street and 178th Lane. He said the only piece of equipment he would <br />need to borrow is one that spreads the gravel out. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there would be any environmental concerns with this material. <br />Civil Engineer IV Linton explained the road would not be widened. A silt fence would most <br />likely be adequate. <br />Councilmember Johns asked what type of material this is. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer answered it is a pea sized mixture. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there is any reason this shouldn't be done. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained there will be a neighborhood meeting to see <br />what the residents think. He said he expected them to approve. At the request of a resident to <br />use blacktop, staff conducted a cost study. This material is much more affordable. <br />Councilmember Johns noted it is a public road and it will need to be plowed, etc. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed. <br />Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Chairperson Riley, to recommend that the City <br />Council approve using the excess recycled asphalt material stored at the Public Works Campus <br />to upgrade the road surface on Xenolith Street and 178thh Lane in the Caroline Acres <br />subdivision. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting <br />No: None. <br />6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT <br />6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report that contained updates of on -going projects. <br />Chairperson Riley asked about striping Sunwood Drive. He asked if there will be additional <br />costs incurred for this, every time something is built. <br />City Engineer Westby stated the construction is planned from City Hall to Peridot Street. Staff <br />will look at the center turn lane and discuss the striping for that section. <br />Civil Engineer IV Linton stated he attended the open house at the Education Center regarding the <br />Ferry Street railroad crossing. He explained there are two options under study. One option, to <br />build the road over the tracks at Ferry Street, would be $20 million. Another option is to go <br />under the tracks which would be about $40 million. It would take about a year to build the road <br />Public Works Committee / June 21, 2016 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />