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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 4 <br />improvements be rescheduled for the year 2028. The City's Public Works Department would <br />complete routine surface repairs to address pavement condition issues along Lake Valentine Road <br />during the interim period. The estimated costs and funding sources for the roadway projects was <br />reviewed with the Council. Staff provided further comment on the street, curb, storm drainage, <br />water system and sanitary sewer ,improvements that would be completed for these roadways and <br />requested the Council hold a Public Hearing. <br />Councilmember Holden asked what the next steps would be for this project. She understood <br />February was the best month for the City to receive bids. She questioned why the City was <br />seeking bids in March or April. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reviewed the next steps for this project and <br />anticipated the project would be bid at the end of January. He noted the bidding would remain <br />open for two or three weeks. <br />Councilmember Holmes commented on the core samples and pavement conditions for the <br />roadways. She inquired if reclamation or reconstruction was recommended for the core sample on <br />Slide 18. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported the deterioration was significant for <br />this Core sample and therefore this street would require a full depth reclamation of the pavement. <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she supported curb and gutter being installed along Jerrold <br />Avenue. She requested staff speak further as to the benefits of curb and gutter being installed. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained as bituminous goes through the <br />freeze/thaw cycle in Minnesota the pavement can deteriorate and deform. This process can create <br />flat spots that hold water. He stated poor drainage is a key factor in pavement deterioration. He <br />commented further on the importance of curb and gutter in keeping pavement well drained. <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. <br />Urbae Hall, 1991 Edgewater Avenue, asked if the proposed improvements would help address <br />the standing water on Prior Avenue. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reviewed the expanded storm sewer and <br />catch basins that would be installed along Prior Avenue. He reported these improvements would <br />address the standing water that occurs along Prior Avenue. <br />Deb Lane, 1950 Jerrold Avenue, questioned if the rain gardens would be part of the curb and <br />gutter project. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the City would be looking for <br />residents who would volunteer to have a rain garden. <br />Ms. Lane stated she would be willing to volunteer to have a rain garden. She inquired what she <br />would have to do to get the sewer pipe from her house to the street replaced. <br />