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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I. I ,AJIDEN JULLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 26, 1995 10 Mayor Probst indicated in regards to the late notice, he could only apologize, In regards to the improvement, the overlay would consist of the street being ground down and two inches of asphalt laid over the top. Mayor Probst indicated there are various committees that have openings where residents could feel more a part of the process. Mayor Probst stated that the process of notification has to be reviewed, because it is obviously not working. Mr. Ron Jacobs, 1897 Stowe Avenue, questioned the series of events. He indicated in May of 1994 he received notices from the County regarding improvements, then nothing happened. He noted the cost of improvements have gone from $0 to $2,200 in assessments. He inquired how the decision to reconstruct the road benefited him. Mayor Probst indicated the City feels it is a wiser investment to reconstruct a better street that will also last longer, than a merely satisfactory street that will need to be replaced in a short period of time. He believed these long term savings to be a benefit to the residents, Mr. Jacobs inquired as to why an overlay was not done, like the County was proposing to do. Mayor Probst indicated it was a decision based on research of recycled resurfacing such as Cleveland, where an overlay was done by the County only a few years ago and now is in need of repair. The City felt it was a wiser option to reconstruct the street now when additional funding would be available and the road would then be of a higher quality. Mr. Jacobs believed that Cleveland is in fine condition. He indicated initially the residents were to get a satisfactory road with no assessment, or l11inimal assessment, and now they are getting a bill for $2,200 with no ability for input. Mr. Jim Peterson, 1917 Stowe Avenue, indicated he was confused as to the actual improvements, he questioned if new curb and gutter would be added and if additional repairs will be necessary in 10 years. Mayor Probst indicated Stowe will be taken up, new concrete curb and gutter would be put in, a 32 foot wide brand new street constructed, and storm sewer installed to help deal with issues regarding New Brighton improvements in 1997. Mr. Peterson inquired if he would be paying for storm water and sewer for that portion of road. Mayor Probst indicated no.