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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 10, 2010 15 8.A. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2010-023:Awarding Bid for the 2010 Pavement Management Program (continued) Civil Engineer Giga explained that the amount of sag in both sections is the same but the capacity impact is less with PVC pipe. When clay pipe sags it also tends to crack but this is not as likely to happen with PVC so there is less potential for root intrusion. Councilmember Holden stated Janet Court was only scheduled to have a mill and overlay done at this time and the sewer system was not going to be addressed at this time. Since this was a mill and overlay and the PCI rating was at the high end of the rating for repair it could be delayed until a future date when the rating warranted the mill and overlay. Mayor Harpstead asked if the sag in the pipe on Janet Court could be repaired with a patch on the circle. He clarified this type of repair could be done at any time and would be at the cost of the City. Councilmember Holden stated she took offense to some of the comments from the residents on Valentine Crest Road. The comments "go ahead and reconstruct the road as if the residents don't exist" do not reflect how this Council does business. The Council does listen to the comments and concerns of the residents. There are problems with the sewer in this area and the road is in need of repair. The Council is considering the needs of the residents when it is deciding if it should make these needed repairs. There are times when things need to be done and this is an obligation that the City needs to do. Councilmember McClung stated he had been to the Valentine Crest Road area and he stated that these roads do need to be done. The deciding factor for him is the underground infrastructure and the fact that this is degrading. He will support this project at this time. Councilmember Holden stated she went out to this area with an engineer and he stated these roads need to be repaired, not only the infrastructure below but the top surface and drainage as well. She stated she would support this project at this time. Mayor Harpstead stated he would support this project as well. It is clear this road needs some improvement and the engineering staff is recommending this due to the infrastructure and it is time to move this forward. Councilmember Grant stated Staff has demonstrated there are issues both above and below the road surface and those issues need to be repaired. He stated that removing Janet Court from the project at this time is understandable. He pointed out that this does not mean they will not be reconsidered in the near future with other mill and overlay projects. He stated he would support this project at this time. Councilmember Holden asked if the city had sewer backup insurance.