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I I. I I I I I I I ., I I I I I I I I. I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26. 1996 11 Mayor Probst stated Mr. Aiken's impressions were not fact, and that the City is offering the Oak Avenue residents alternatives, but is also advising them money may not be available if and when the street deteriorates. He continued that it costs approximately $1 million to reconstruct a mile of street in the City. Mayor Probst stated the assessment policy directs where money should be spent, with project costs 50 percent assessed and 50 percent taxed. Councilmember Malone stated that the City sealcoats and fills cracks. Until the late 1980's this was done on a rotating basis every five years, so one-fifth of the roads were repaired each year. Mr. Aiken's street underwent crack repair and was sealcoated in 1995. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the City spends money carefully. She continued that an overall street improvement plan is in place, and when one street is passed, it alters the plan. She stated that she would like to do what the residents wish, but has to do what is best for the City overall. Mr. Warkentin stated the street is deteriorating, but their primary concern is aesthetics. He suggested tabling the issue for one year, and organizing a committee to devise an equitable plan. Mr. Vanderheiden inquired if the City has any verification that cold-in-place recycling will work. Mr. Stonehouse stated he cannot be certain it wi11last longer than seven years, but noted cold-in- place recycling is not in conformance with current standards. Brian Hecht, 1620 Oak Avenue, stated he is unsure whether to agree with the reconstruction or to forgo any improvements. He stated his concerns are most with the dips in the road and the alligator cracking, and agreed that the project should be tabled for a year. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if tabling the issue could occur. Mayor Probst replied he was unsure. He noted that a meeting can be arranged with the engineers now to try to devise a plan to implement yet this year. Mayor Probst offered an option for the residents to pay the full cost of cold-in-place recycling. Rachel Rushing, 1666 Oak Avenue, inquired if the City was insisting on curb and gutters, or would allow the surmountable curbs. She stated she would be in favor of the surmountable curbs. Councilmember Keim suggested tabling the motion until March to further determine street widths. Mr. Stonehouse stated that bids need to be sent by late April in order to stay on schedule. Councilmember Malone suggested the residents try to devise a plan with the engineers within the next two weeks, and if not Oak A venue will be removed from the improvement project. He cited