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I I. I . I I I I I .e . . . I I . . I. . hRnE1LHlLlS CID COUNCIL - MARCH 13. 1995 4 Mayor Probst stated this was a great opportunity and encouraged all Councilmembers to think of qualified persons for the Conummity Support Advisory Council and submit them to Mr. Fritsinger. Mayor Probst indicated the next two agenda items would be discussed together. ADOPT RESOLUTION 95-20. RECEIVING THE FEASmILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MATTER OF STREET MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OF 1995 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 95-21. ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE STREET MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OF 1995 Consulting Engineer Stonehouse indicated this project includes seal coat, bituminous overlayment, and reconstruction of Stowe Avenue. He indicated the factors involved in determination of the 1995 maintenance program were based on the 1992 Pavement Management Report, input from Public Works Staff, and recent visual street inspections conducted by the Engineer. He then presented a map indicating where improvements were needed. He explained that Stowe Avenue was similar to County Road F in that it was a Ramsey County turn back street He indicated he will be meeting with Mr. Tim Mayasich of Ramsey County tomorrow to finalize the turn back issue. He explained that streets are rated on a scale of 1-100, with 100 being a new street. He indicated that streets rated between 90 and 95 are conducive to maintenance in the form of seal coating. He stated that streets rated between 69 and 89 require bituminous overlayment. These streets have a degree of cracking and breaking that sea1coat cannot repair. He indicated that streets rated under 69 require complete reconstruction. Mr. Stonehouse explained that Stowe Avenue was rated 39.7 in 1993. He stated a petition for reconstruction of Stowe Avenue had been presented in 1991 but due to the necessity of incorporating curbs, gutters, and storm sewer improvements, the project was postponed. Mr. Stonehouse presented an overhead outlining the proposed cost and funding sources for each portion of the project. He explained that the City will fund the cost of all seal coating being performed. The citizen's will be assessed for 50% of the cost of the overlay projects and the Stowe Avenue Reconstruction. He explained that the reconstruction of Stowe Avenue will be eligible for funding from the Municipal State Aid system and the City's Surface Water Management program. Mr. Stonehouse outlined the schedule for the project being as follows. March 13, 1995, receive feasibility study, order preparation of plans and specifications. and order public hearing and informational meeting. April 3, 1995, hold informational meeting. April 10, 1995, hold public hearing, approve plans and specifications, and order project and advertise for bids. May 10, 1995, open bids. May 29, 1995, receive bids and order assessment hearing. June 26, 1995, hold assessment hearing and award contract He stated the project will be completed by the end of September, 1995. Mayor Probst inquired if the Ramsey County money was identified to assist Stowe Avenue for the entire length from Cleveland to Johanna Boulevard.