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--------- -------------- ----- . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26. 1996 II . -. Councilmember Malone stated that the City sealcoats and fills cracks on a rotating basis every five years, so one-fifth of the roads get repaired each year, including Mr. Aiken's street, which . was sealcoated in 1995_ Council member Aplikowski stated the City spends money carefully. She continued that an I 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 I 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_ I Mr. Vanderheiden inquired if the City has any verification that cold-in-place recycling will work. Mr. Stonehouse stated he cannot be certain it will last 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 I to forgo any improvements. Hc 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 I plan to implement yet this year. Mayor Probst offered an option for the residents to pay the full cost of cold-in-place recycling. I 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 I curbs_ COlillcilmember Keirn suggested tabling the motion until March to further determine street I widths. Mr. Stonehouse stated that bids need to be sent by late April in order to stay on schedule_ Council member Malone suggested the residents try to devise a plan with the engineers within the . next two weeks, and ifnot Oak Avenue will be removed from the improvement project He cited I Colleen Avenue as an example ofa street that may be in need of reconstruction suddenly, after the winter moisture heaved the street badly_ Discussion was held on the assessment calculation formula. Councilmember Malone stated an I assessment meeting will be held prior to construction beginning. -- I