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