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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 11, 2010 9 2.B 2011 Pavement Management Program Discussion (continued) Councilmember Holden added she would like to see a schedule where everyone pays the same. Mayor Harpstead indicated the other proposed project was for Amble Drive. This roadway was _ used by 60% of the neighborhood with single family homes to reach Hamline Avenue. Given the age of the roadway, it would need full reconstruction, which was a higher expense. Public Works Director Maurer explained Council would need to decide if the full reconstruction was necessary. He noted the options were presented to the neighborhood describing the price differences between a complete reconstruction and a mill and overlay project. The City has proposed to complete new roadways with curb and gutter. Councilmcmbcr Holmes stated she did not feel this was a standard to add curb and gutter, but that the roadway could remain rural. Public Works Director Maurer felt the curb and gutter was not a requirement and was not guaranteed to improve the drainage along this roadway. He stated he would propose an urban street if the Council so desired. Councilmcmber McClung indicated curb and gutter was normally added to improve runoff issues, but if this was not needed, the Council should not pursue it further. Councilmember Holmes asked if curb and gutter was not required on any road, or just Amble Drive. Public Works Director Maurer clarified that he was only commenting on Amble Drive, given the location and drainage of this roadway. He was not making a statement regarding the entire City street program. Mayor Harpstead commented that if curb and gutter increases the integrity and longevity of a road then it should be included. However, if curb and gutter were not necessary, staff should state from an engineering standpoint,this was the case. Public Works Director Maurer stated soil borings have been completed on Amble Drive showing reclamation was a viable option. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City was responsible for the maintenance of the pond along this roadway. Public Works Director Maurer explained he would be reviewing the recommendations from Rice Creek Watershed with regard to this project to assure that proper drainage would continue. Mayor Harpstead requested staff bring the pavement management plan back to the Council at a future work session for modifications. Councilmember Holden indicated it would benefit the City to clarify this information.