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Q: What are the relative assessment rates for a reclaiming project versus a total <br />reconstruction? <br />A: From past projects similar in nature, residents could expect a reclaim assessment of <br />approximately $3,000 and a reconstruction assessment of approximately $9,000. <br />Q: Does the City ever leave streets like Amble Road like they are? <br />A: The City Council considerers each pavement management project separately and will <br />consider the needs of each neighborhood. <br />Q: Wou(d you explain the subdividable lots and how they are treated for assessment <br />purposes? <br />A: The current city code calis for a single-family lot to have a minimum front footage of <br />95 feet and a minimum lot area of 14,000 square feet. City staff will review the project <br />area to determine if adjacent parcels can be further subdivided and meet the city code. <br />Q: When is construction planned? <br />A: The 2011 construction season. <br />Q: When is the Rice Creek Watershed District permit applied for? <br />A: During the plan preparation phase although we have already had some conversation <br />with RCWD about this possible project. <br />Q: How are rain gardens spotted; can an expert walk the street and (et the neighborhood <br />know the best locations? <br />A: The City will review potential rain garden locations during final design for the project. <br />Q: Does the City ever considered porous pavements? <br />A: The City has not previously considered porous pavements for their roadways. <br />Q: RCW has shown a potential rain garden in the oversized cul-de-sac, would the City <br />consider that location? <br />A: The city wili look at this location to see if it is a viable location for a rain garden. One <br />downside is that the city does not have the resources to perform maintenance on rain <br />gardens and the city would look far the area residents to sign an agreement and assume <br />maintenance responsibilities. <br />Q: How can the property owners get a real costs/assessment information for Amble Road <br />relative to reconstruction as an urban street versus reclaiming as a rural street? <br />A: The City will prepare cost estimates for these varying alternatives and present them in <br />the feasibiliry report. <br />Q: Will the PowerPoint be on the City web site? <br />A: Yes. <br />Q: How will the "tee" at the east end of Amble Road be handled, including drainage? <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />