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a IP Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 2335 Highway 36 West St. Paul MN 55113 Tel: (651) 636 -4600 Fax: (651)636 -1311 Stantec # Bonestroo November 8, 2011 Honorable Mayor and City Council 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 -9794 Reference: 2012 Street Improvements Honorable Mayor and City Council: I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify several issues related to my involvement in and my opinion of the proposed 2012 Street Improvements and the larger, long -term Street Maintenance Plan. At the last City Council meeting, I made several statements that were inaccurate or simply incorrect. Mr. Palter and Mr. Larson did involve me in the formulation of the plan and asked my opinion of the proposed improvements. Mr. Palzer and I had spent time driving the streets in question and both Mr. Palzer and Mr. Larson solicited my input in several staff meetings over the course of the past few months. Additionally, Mr. Palzer and Mr. Larson, as well as the City Council, have always afforded me the courtesy of entertaining my opinions during work sessions and other public meetings. I had the opportunity and responsibility to raise my concerns at any of those meetings and did not do so. Regrettably, my comments brought criticism of Mr. Palzer for not attending the City Council meeting. I believe Mr. Palzer expected that the issues had already been resolved and that there would be limited, if any, discussion at the meeting. For me to raise these concerns while Mr. Palzer and Mr. Larson were not present and when they had no knowledge that I would do so, was inappropriate and unprofessional. While I have some reservations about the level of work on the 2012 street list, I want to reiterate and stress that I am in full agreement with the balance of the plan for pavement mill and overlay as a viable street maintenance strategy. A suggestion was made at the meeting to move the 2013 streets into 2012 and then reevaluate the streets that were planned for next year. We can then determine if a mill and overlay is sufficient or if a full reconstruct is necessary and affordable. In closing, I wish to apologize for my actions at the last City Council meeting. In the future, going forward, I will be more proactive in my communication with your staff to help ensure that the Council has timely and well thought out information for your use in decision - making. Respectfully, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. Mark R. Statz, PE City Engineer 651-604-4709 /(L/