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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-JULY 31, 2006 9 to this driveway topic. She stated in discussions with the contract engineers, in this particular case there was concern because the existing driveway already had a small amount of grade and there was concern about constructing this driveway in bituminous. They indicated that concrete might be a better solution because ofthe grade issues and that was what was proposed. She stated the resident preferred bituminous and the City then put in bituminous. She indicated last spring there was concern from the resident with standing water and now this spring the holes appeared and at that time this was brought to Council. Mr. Lanasa stated they were told the driveway could be concrete or asphalt and they chose asphalt. He stated it was never discussed with them that they should do concrete instead of asphalt. Councilmember Larson stated normally staff would not have given him the option and would have just replaced it with what was already there. Ms. Giga responded that was correct. Councilmember Larson asked ifhe was now willing to accept concrete. Mr. Lanasa responded if that was what it took to have the driveway function properly, he would accept concrete. Council member Larson stated he was comfortable having the driveway replaced with concrete and doing it in a way that would solve the drainage problem. Councilmember Pellegrin asked how concrete would address the assessment that there were still problems with the apron base. Ms. Giga responded they would ensure the base was properly compacted before putting in the new surface. Mayor Aplikowski requested Mr. Lanasa sign an agreement that the driveway would be regular white concrete. Ms. Giga noted ifthey were replacing the entire driveway with concrete, it would increase the costs significantly. Councilmember Holden responded the entire driveway would need to be replaced because a half /half driveway was not acceptable. She asked staff to look into the sewer line again so if this was the cause of the problem, the problem would be addressed now. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to replace the driveway and garage apron at 3153 Shoreline Lane with concrete, and correct the drainage of the driveway. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).