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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-10-92 Page 7 TILLER (Cont'd) - Core samples were not taken on Carlton Drive; the . su=ess 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 poor =ndition and the existing surface will not support bitlllllinous overlay. - The =st differential between =n=ete versus blacktop curbing is approxlinately $1.00 per front foot; concrete is $5.00, and blacktop is $4.00. - The City Forester or the University of Minnesota woudl be =ntacted regarding precautions and protection of the Oak trees, prior to beginning the project. Specifications will be included in the contract and the homeowner will be =ntacted with inforIl'ation regarding the trees. Acting Mayor Malone questioned if any portion of Tiller Lane is in reasonable condition to support bib.nninous overlay. Engineer Maurer stated the western portion of the street may support overlay, however, since overlay is a "short-term" solution, it would not be the most cost effective method of irrprovement. Councilmember Hicks questioned the difference in rating the east and west portions of Tiller Lane. . Maurer explained he does not have the rating inforIl'ation 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 =rner 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 irrprovements. Attorney Filla outlined possibly procedures for reevaluation of property values. Council discussed possible methods of financing the increased costs for the project, due to the additional =sts for soil =ections. Councilmember Mahowald arrived at 8;50 p.m. Councilmember Hicks asked the Engineer to provide an opinion on the feasibility of reconstructing the street without =n=ete curb and gutter. Engineer Maurer discussed the cost differential for concrete curb and gutter and strongly en=uraged the installation, based on increased protection of the street surface, extending the life span of the roadway and 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 and bituminous overlay on the west portion, and bidding the project with optional concrete curb and gutter. Hicks moved, seconded by Growe, to adopt Resolution No. 92-10, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENl' IN THE MATl'ER OF THE 1992 TILLER IANE STREET REXnNSIRUCITON IMPROVEMENI'S. Motion =ied unan:iJnously. (4-0)