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AUG 08 "34 03: 3SPM 5T. COUFT AD~lINISTPATI)F: r= . l~,- 1'3 . ARDEN Hn..LS CITY COUNCn.. . JULY 25, 1994 15 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 MY 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 Highway 96 forward in 1995, which will require a significant contribution from the City, easily 5500,000. The City must act cautiously so as not to deplete MSA funds. He encouraged staff to move forward with turnback issues as rapidly as possible, as this is an . opportunity 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 Md 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 balMce 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 A venue 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 reconstruction 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 MY cost to the City or assessments to residents for at least 12 years rather thM the City incurring County reconstruction, a portion of which would be assessed. Financially, it makes sense to let the County do the cold recycling replacement this year and face other problems in the future if residents are in agreement. . Aplikowski stated that many people do not wanl curbs and gutters because they change the whole flavor of the street. She agreed with Counci1member Hicks and stated that if the only reaSon for reconstruction is to put in curbs Md gutters, she would not support it. -.