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. . . ARDEN IIlLLS CITY COUNCIL \1EETING MNUTES MARCH 25, 2002 4 D. Planning Commission Appointments Mayor Probst stated the three residents appointed to the Planning Commission were Ken Bezdicek, Brad Lcmberg, and Megan Ricke. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmcmber Larson seconded the appointments of the three recommcnded residents to the Planning Commission: The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. 2002 Street Improvement Feasibility Stndy Mr. Lynch updated Council on the March 19, 2002 neighborhood information meeting regarding proposed 2002 strect improvements. Hc indicated staffs recommendation was for reconstruction oCthe Waldon Place and Hunter's Court cul-de-sac. Councilmember Rem statcd she was at that meeting and by the time the meeting had ended, there was a fair amount of discussion between residents and staff, and the rcsidents strongly requested the City do only a mill and overlay instead ofreconstruction at this time. Councilmembcr Larson statcd hc was also at that meeting and indicated the residents had requested overlay only, but he did not believe this was the right decision. He stated this was a project the City could handle this year and he did not believe we should invest thc amount of money to mill and overlay that strcct duc to the poor condition or the basc underneath it. He stated this would not be a wise decision on a part of tbe City. Hc stated he agreed that Benton Way would need to be reconstructed at some point in the futurc. Mayor Probst coneLllTed with Councilmembcr Larson that the Council had identified the street as needing reconstruction, and he did not believe it would be appropriate to expend the funds to do a mill and overlay. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what the CUHent condition of Benton Way was. City Engineer Greg Brown summarized what the condition of Benton Way was. He indicated there were other factors than what appears on the pavcmcnt of the street. He statcd it was hard for him to recommend reconstmcting Bcnton Way at this time. He stated he recommended if the City was not going to procccd with reconstruction of the cuI-de-sacs now, that they wait until they could reconstruct both the cul-de-sacs and Benton Way in the future. Councilmembcr Grant asked what the PC] rating was on Waldon Place and Hunters Court. The City Engineer replied 9 and 20, hut he was not sure which was which. Councilmember Grant asked if they could reduce the damage to Benton Way. The City Enginccr replied they could limit the truck traffic. Councilmcmber Grant inquired about the condition of the cuI-de-sacs. The City Engincer rcplied the cul-de-sacs had many patches, and it was recommended they be reconstructed.