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Minlltes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-10-92 Page 3 TILLER (Cont'd) Engineer Maurer reviewed how the assessment rate is . calculated, based on total project cost and assessable front footage. He also reviewed the tentative schedule for completion of the project in 1992. Acting Mayor Malone asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard either in favor of or opposed to the proposed linprovement. Gene Ward, 1242 Tiller Lane, questioned if the soil sanples were taken after preparation of the initial feasibility report. He noted the easterly portion of Tiller Lane is in poor condition, however, the westerly portion of the street is in good condition. Ward stated he would prefer to have the westerly portion of street upgraded with bituminous overlay, rather than reconstructed. Engineer Maurer explained the soil conditions were determined after the initial feasibility study, as part of the preparation of the detailed plans and specifications for the project. Carl Norquist, 1171 Tiller Lane, questioned if a corrparison study of the traffic on Ingerson Road versus Tiller Lane has been done; it appears that traffic is heavier on Ingerson Road. He also questioned if driveway aprons are included in the linprovement costs. Engineer Maurer stated he is unaware of any cu=ent traffic counts on Tiller since it is a County road. He advised the costs for driveway aprpms are included in the linprovement and materials will match the existing driveway surface on the . property . Dick VoJJanann, 1102 Carlton Drive, advised he owns property adjacent to Tiller Lane and questioned how assessment of his property will be determined. He also questioned how closely the estilllated costs reflect the actual bid amount for the project. Engineer Maurer explained the estilllated costs are based on utilization of construction bids for projects completed last year and discussions with contractors as to what to expect for price increases in 1992. He advised it does not appear there will be a significant increase in price over projects completed in 1991. Volkroann stated Carlton Drive was recently resurfaced and questioned if resurfacing, rather than reconstruction of Tiller Lane, would be feasible. He also questioned if Carlton is scheduled for recontruction in the future. The Engineer explained the major difference between the two streets is the sutsurface soils and the nature of the street failure on Tiller Lane. He stated an overlay is actually no better than the surface on which it is installed; Tiller Lane would not hold the bituminous overlay, based on the existing condition of the street. He further advised that Carlton Drive will be reviewed and rated in the Pavement Management Program and may require sealcoating in a few years, however, a reconstruction project does not appear to be warranted in the foreseeable future. . Larry Kahnke, 1315 Tiller Lane, noted the feasibility report indicates assessments may be spread over a five to ten year period; questioned what percentage of interest will be charged to the assessment.