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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 13, 2013 6 Public Works Director Maurer stated that there are a few streets in the City that have had a stripping problem with the top layer of bituminous paving separating from the base course. This is an issue that has occurred statewide and MnDOT has been working on trying to pinpoint the cause so it can be eliminated in the future. MnDOT has suggested that the solution to the problem when it occurs is milling and patching of the stripped areas. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that staff has been working to address the problem through the annual street maintenance budget. Last year, the City tackled Arden Oaks Drive through a combination of bituminous patching and using a filler material for the smaller/shallower areas. This year, the City plans to mill and patch the stripping on Tiller Lane so it can be ready for a sealcoat in a subsequent year. Public Works Director Maurer explained that one of the worst streets with the stripping problem in the City's system is Snelling Avenue North. He noted that almost 50% of the road surface needs to be milled and patched. Patching this much of the surface area is not cost effective and cannot be accomplished without leaving a very rough driving surface. Public Works Director Maurer commented that another solution is to do a mill and overlay project for Snelling Avenue North and fund it with MSA dollars. The City has estimated the cost of this approach to be between $125,000 and $140,000. This represents about 10% of our currently available MSA funds. One other benefit of this approach is that the City could restripe the road with the centerline moved slightly to the west to allow on-street parking on the east side of the street. It was noted that if the Council were to approve this approach, the work could be accomplished this fall. Staff requested the Council discuss the matter and provide direction to staff. Councilmember Holden asked if the Arden Oaks Drive project was assessed to the homeowners. She expressed concern with assessing for the proposed project if Arden Oaks Drive was not assessed. Public Works Director Maurer explained that this project was not assessed back to the homeowners as the City's crews were used to complete the work. He noted that a mill and overlay project would require much more work and that Snelling is an MSA route. Mayor Grant questioned the last time homeowners had been assessed along Snelling Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that there has not been a mill and overlay on Snelling Avenue in the past 20 years. He stated that the roadway has been sealcoated, but no major reconstruction work has been completed. Further discussion ensued regarding the reconstruction work completed on Katie Lane. Mayor Grant inquired which portion of Snelling Avenue would be worked on. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the portion of North Snelling Avenue from Highway 96 to Briarknoll is what needs to be fixed.