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typical for the City's predominant sandy soils. This area, however, contains clay soils and the <br />roadway exhibited signs of pavement failure shortly after construction. As a consequence the <br />City has patched these streets on an as needed basis and has never performed routine <br />maintenance knowing that reconstruction would ultimately be required. Consequently these <br />residents have never been assessed for the repair and maintenance that other City residents have <br />incurred. On the other hand, these residents have endured the generally poor condition of these <br />roads over this period. One element of this project would be to determine what portion of the <br />cost of the reconstruction shall be assessed to the residents. Mr. Jankowski advised a second <br />issue associated with this project relates to the close proximity that sanitary sewer and water will <br />be to this subdivision by the end of 2006. It would seem inappropriate to reconstruct these <br />roadways without the installation of urban services given the proximity of the proposed <br />Brookfield development and the indicated desire by many of the residents within Now and Then <br />Estates to subdivide their properties. The installation of urban utilities in this subdivision in turn <br />would require consensus on where future streets are to be installed. Finally, the activity <br />associated with the construction of the Brookfield development is likely to have an impact on the <br />streets in Now and Then Estates despite best efforts to limit traffic through this subdivision. It <br />may result in a better product if this reconstruction was implemented after a substantial portion <br />of the Brookfield Development has taken place. <br /> <br />There was considerable discussion of the following issues related to the reconstruction of <br />Dysprosium Street: <br /> <br />A neighborhood meeting to determine the desire of the residents <br />Possible road realignments in relation to the study of the rural reserve area <br />Further information needed regarding the number of parcels with commitments to <br />Oakwood Land Development <br />Anticipation of future roads to facilitate stubbing in sewer and water <br />Determination on assessment amounts at full value or partial cost of the project <br /> o City Engineer Jankowski advised the City has not completed any reconstructions <br /> to date, and this project would set the policy. Overlays and sealcoats have been <br /> assessed 50/50. The decision regarding these assessments may be based upon the <br /> project cost and how much is affordable. <br /> o Acting Chairperson Cook suggested the establishment of a policy with a full <br /> assessment when there is a petition for sewer and water and a reduced assessment <br /> when the timeframe of the project is based on the City's schedule. <br /> <br />The consensus <br />many of these <br />remain, which <br />information on <br /> <br />of the Committee was to direct staff to obtain further information regarding ho~v <br />properties will be redeveloped. It should be determined of the lots that will <br />property owners would like City sewer and water. Staff should also provide <br />a road reconstruction policy. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler indicated this topic will be included on the agenda of the March <br />Public Works Committee meeting. Staff will survey other cities regarding their experiences with <br />this issue and provide that information as well. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />