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. . .e . . . . . . ., . . . . I . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 29.1996 4 BiII Bushnell, 1555 Oak Avenue, agreed with the comments made, and stated widening of the streets is a concern because his property has an embankment and retaining wall on it, and it would be removed if street widening occurred, Dave Reimer, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, CPI Guidant, requested the Council to reconsider the proposed work on F ernwood A venue as he believes reconstruction is drastic compared to a patch and overlay solution. Walt Seiler, 4201 Lexington Avenue, Control Data Systems, indicated Control Data is a property owner on Fernwood Avenue, and requests the Council reconsider the proposal to reconstruct. Mayor Probst closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Probst stated he understood the concerns on Oak Avenue, and had an opportunity to look at the cul-de-sac island, Mr. Stonehouse indicated the island could be accommodated. Mayor Probst noted that the City has no intention to create an urban setting or to change the character of any neighborhood. Councilmember Hicks inquired if core sampling is a standard practice. Mr. Stonehouse responded it was, Councilmember Hicks noted the PCI ratings were very different, and based on observation, would an overlay be sufficient. Mr, Stonehouse responded that upon observing the "alligator" cracking, an overlay would allow the cracks to probably show in a short period of time, Councilmember Hicks inquired as to what conditions are looked for in core samples, Mr. Stonehouse responded that results would be similar to the Keithson Drive project in 1992, that utilized cold-in-place recycling rather than reconstruction because of the quality of the sub-base, Councilmember Hicks clarified that, should reconstruction occur, residents will not lose property, as the front portion of the front yard is right-of-way property. Councilmember Malone agreed with Councilmember Hicks that Pascal A venue has severe drainage problems, and would not support Fernwood Avenue being rebuilt. He expressed his concern that two roads, Round Lake and Dunlap, became almost impassable and necessitated a property owner petition for overlay work to be done, He said once a road deteriorates past a point, it deteriorates quickly, and ifthere isn't any money in the budget that could be a real concern. Councilmember Malone indicated Oak A venue may be a candidate for cold-in- place recycling if the core sampling supports this approach,