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5. 17. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/09/2024 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Address infrastructure needs. Information Title Adopt Resolution #24-013 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2024 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements, Improvement Project #24-09 Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-03 ordering plans and specifications for 2024 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements, Improvement Project #24-09. Background: Rejuvenator Use History In 2019, the City Council indefinitely suspended seal coat improvements due to observed issues of pavement striping under seal coat, which causes approximately the top inch of pavement to strip away from underlying pavement. These areas of striping originally show as small spots in the surface of the pavement, but quickly migrate across the pavement into larger sections. In alignment with many other metro cities confronted with these same pavement issues, Staff feels pavement rejuvenators provide the greatest overall benefit at the lowest cost. Staff proposes to continue to use Reclamite, a maltene-based petroleum product with the ability to penetrate into asphalt pavement and restore reactive components (maltenes) which have been lost due to the nature process of oxidation. Reclamite has been used nationally for more than 50 years and is proven to add 5 to 7 years of service life to pavements. The application is intended to be performed on pavements 5 years old or less, though several cities are completing pilot project applications on pavement sections older than 5 years. Staff will continue to monitor such applications and adjust future projects within the City of Ramsey based on observed results. Future Considerations Regional contractors have taken note of metro Cities moving away from seal coating and toward pavement rejuvenators, and as a result several newer products are becoming available in our region. The Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB), with the assistance of MnROAD's, is one year into an evaluation of proprietary rejuvenators, including the most commonly used product in the metro area, Reclamite. Early results indicate Reclamite is performing well in Minnesota. Ideally, once the evaluation is complete, additional reliable products will result in a competitive bidding market. Because of its proven track record, and the potential risks associated with using new products, Staff currently recommends continuing to use Reclamite on all street segments proposed to receive pavement rejuvenator. 2024 Proposed Rejuvenator Improvements The City's current pavement maintenance schedule calls for public streets to receive pavement rejuvenator the second year following construction, reconstruction, and overlay improvements. However, while this is the typical maintenance schedule it is important to note that Staff reviews the condition of all streets annually and adjusts the schedule of maintenance operations based on actual pavement conditions. Additionally, in past years, staff have had to reduce the miles of street segments receiving pavement rejuvenation due to budget limitations. A map and subdivision summary of the proposed 2024 Pavement Rejuvenator Improvements is attached to this