Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2005

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subdivision or similar lot sizes and will be assessed per unit in accordance with Assessment Policy No. 1. City Engineer Jankowski explained since much of the 2006 program consists of bituminous overlays on streets with rural sections that do not have curbing the need for shouldering will be a significant element of the work. In previous years the City has shouldered with topsoil and seed, however in the 2004 and 2005 programs the shouldering work was done with a class 2 aggregate which has superior shouldering properties, but is not as aesthetic. Staff would like to discuss this element of the work with the Committee. Mayor Gamec stated he can somewhat understand the use of the class 2 aggregate in rural areas, but it would look terrible in urban areas. He inquired what the advantages are to the class 2 aggregate. City Engineer Jankowski replied the advantage is that it eliminates the need to have the contractor redo the shouldering work that has washed away. Acting Chairperson Cook stated the main reason for the shoulder work is to protect the edge of the overlay. The aggregate is a better solution because of how it stays in place. He commented in most of these places the dirt or aggregate can be seen anyways because the grass will be gone due to the salt. Mayor Gamec inquired about the complaints received on each shouldering method. City Engineer Jankowski replied there were complaints from 7 out of 230 properties regarding the aggregate, which is a significant amount. He understands the complaints because the aggregate does not look as nice, but it does a better job. Acting Chairperson Cook noted it may take time for property owners to get used to the aggregate. City Engineer Jankowski stated table 6 of the Feasibility Study contains a listing of the schedule of project milestones associated with this program. Staff anticipates presenting the study to City Council on December 13, 2005 and holding a Public Hearing on the program on January 24, 2005. The Committee might note that the schedule for the 2006 program is roughly four to six weeks earlier than it has been for previous street maintenance programs. The reason for this is to allow for the sealcoating operation to occur earlier in the summer. There is less likelihood for the sealcoat chip to strip from the pavement when sealing occurs earlier in the season because this allows the summer heat to cure and set the chip. He advised staff recommends that the Committee recommend that the City Council accept the Feasibility Study for the 2006 Street Maintenance Program and set the date of January 24, 2006 for a Public Hearing. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Acting Chairperson Cook, to recommend that the City Council accept the Feasibility Study for the 2006 Street Maintenance Program and set the date of January 24, 2006 for a public heating. Public Works Committee / November 15, 2005 Page 5 of 11