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2) Consider Process for Streets Scheduled for Reconstruction in 2006 CIP Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the Capital Improvement Program has two street reconstructions scheduled for implementation in 2006; Dysprosium Street from CR 116 to 143rd Avenue, and Garnet Street and 168th Avenue in the Now and Then Estates subdivision. In the case of Now and Then Estates, these streets were constructed in 1988 with a road structure that was typical for the City's predominant sandy soils. This area contains clay soils and the roadway exhibited signs of pavement failure shortly after construction. The City has patched these streets on an as needed basis and has never performed routine maintenance knowing that reconstruction would ultimately be required. These residents have never been assessed for the repair and maintenance but have endured the generally poor condition of these roads over this period. One element of this project would be to determine what portion of the cost of the reconstruction shall be assessed to the residents. A second issue associated with this project relates to the close proximity that sanitary sewer and water will be to this subdivision by the end of 2006. It would seem inappropriate to reconstruct these roadways without the installation of urban services given the proximity of the proposed Brookfield development and the indicated desire by many of the residents within Now and Then Estates to subdivide their properties. The installation of urban utilities in this subdivision in turn would require consensus on where future streets are to be installed. Mr. Olson explained the activity associated with the construction of the Brookfield development is likely to have an impact on the streets in Now and Then Estates despite best efforts to limit traffic through this subdivision. It may result in a better product if this reconstruction was implemented after a substantial portion of the Brookfield Development has taken place. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised there was considerable discussion of the following issues related to the reconstruction of Dysprosium Street: · A neighborhood meeting to determine the desire of the residents · Possible road realignments in relation to the study of the rural reserve area · Further information needed regarding the number of parcels with commitments to Oakwood Land Development · Anticipation of future roads to facilitate stubbing sewer and water · Determination on assessment amounts at full value or partial cost of the project Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised it was the consensus of the Committee to direct staff to obtain further information regarding how many of these properties will be redeveloped. It should be determined of the lots that will remain, which property owners would like City sewer and water. Staff should also provide information on the road reconstruction policy. Councilmember Elvig inquired if it is known what failed with the specifications of this road. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied this situation will not happen again. The City now requires borings prior to a road being designed and also has an inspection program that would identify this type of situation immediately. Mr. Olson advised it was also the consensus of the Committee to recommend to the City Council that Dysprosium Street be removed from the reconstruction schedule at this time due to the upcoming official mapping of Highway 47. City Council / March 14, 2006 Page 21 of 25