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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-10-92 Page 7 TILLER (Contld) - Core samples were not taken on Carlton Drive; the . success of an overlay is dependent upon the =ndition of the existing roadway surface. Ramsey County studies indicate the life span of an overlay is 8 years. Maurer explained that Tiller Lane is in extremely px>r =ndition arrl the existing surface will not support bituminous overlay. - The cost differential between con=ete versus blacktop curbing is approxiInately $1.00 per front foot; =n=ete is $5.00, arrl blacktop is $4.00. - The city Forester or the University of Minnesota woudl be =ntacted regarding precautions arrl protection of the Oak trees, prior to begirming the project. Specifications will be included in the =ntract arrl the homeowner will be contacted with information regarding the trees. Acting Mayor Malone questioned if any portion of Tiller Lane is in reasonable =ndition to support bituminous overlay. Engineer Maurer stated the western portion of the street nay support overlay, however, since overlay is a "short-tenn" solution, it would not be the most cost effective method of improvement. council1nember Hicks questioned the difference in rating the east arrl west portions of Tiller Lane. . Maurer explained he does not have the rating information at this time. He indicated an overlay is not feasible on the east portion of the street and the cost effectiveness is questionable on the west portion Tiller Lane. There was discussion relating to assessments of the corner lots. Engineer Maurer explained the how the footage is calculated. There was discussion relating to the method utilized by Ramsey County in reviewing market values based on street ,i1l1provements. Attorney Filla outlined possibly procedures for reevaluation of property values. CoWlCil discussed possible methods of financing the in=eased costs for the project, due to the additional costs for soil ==ections. CoWlCil1nember Mahowald arrived at 8:50 p.m. COWlCil1nember Hicks asked the Engineer to provide an opinion on the feasibility of reconstructing the street without =ncrete curb arrl gutter. Engineer Maurer discussed the cost differential for con=ete curb arrl gutter arrl strongly en=uraged the installation, based on in=eased protection of the street surface, extending the life span of the roadway arrl assisting with drainage. It was suggested by members of the audience that Council consider obtaining a second opinion on the street design, reconstruction of only the east portion of . the street arrl bituminous overlay on the west portion, arrl bidding the project with optional con=ete curb arrl gutter. Hicks moved, seconded by Growe, to adopt Resolution No. 92-10, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENr IN THE MA'ITER OF THE 1992 TILLER Il\NE STREEI' RECONSIRUCI'ION IMPROVEMENTS. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0)