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. . .e . I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I- I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 25, 1994 15 . County would look at a reconstruction program and give the City its percentage of the cost, which is now $408,000 compared to the $168,000 the County was willing to contribute previously. The idea still needs further research and verification before negotiating with the County for tumback roads. Winkel stated that the County Road F reconstruction is a top priority and that staff will continue to gather information regarding the tumback from the County to the City. Mayor Probst asked what the percentage roads are on the MSA system. Winkel stated that until this new bill, there were approximately 2,500 miles of road in the state. MNIDOT decides how much mileage can be put on the MSA system. He stated that if his calculations are correct, the City can add two more miles of street to MSA in addition to the County tumback streets which could be up to four or five more miles. Staff will bring a proposal to the Council. Mayor Probst asked who would do the engineering on reconstruction. Winkel stated that City engineering staff is working on County Road F which is included in the costs. Also, the County could schedule Stowe Avenue to be completed within three or four weeks. The County does not believe there are any drainage issues on the east portion of Stowe Avenue. Mayor Probst stated that his concern is that he knows the County is also anxious to move forward on 1995, which will require a significant contribution from the City, easily $500,000. The City must act cautiously so as not to deplete MSA funds. He encouraged staff to move forward with tumback issues as rapidly as possible, as this is an OppOd\lIlity to get some work done and put the City in the best position possible for County Road F and Stowe Avenue. He requested identification of MSA mileage and what will be permitted. Those funds can be used for roadways and other improvements related to roadways. The Council may want to consider. other road improvements, trails and other kinds of amenities. Winkel stated that the City's balance is approximately $350,000 in the construction fund plus anticipation of $150,000 next year, which will bring the City's MSA balance to $500,000 in the next several years. Mayor Probst noted that the City needs to identify funds for County Road F. If Stowe Avenue has cold recycling work done, the life of the street would be 15 years. As a matter of policy, reconstruction should include curb and gutters to upgrade the road for long-term value to the community. If the cold recycling is done, the City's contribution would come out of pavement management funds or MSA, and there are limited dollars in both funds. Hicks suggested letting the County do the cold recycling work which would delay any cost to the City or assessments to residents for at least 12 years rather than the City incuIIing County reconstruction, a portion of which would be assessed. Financially, it makes sense to