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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> January 13,2016 <br /> early June, weather dependent. Engineer Statz commented that the Public Works Staff would be <br /> adjusting structures in July with the final lift of asphalt in early August. <br /> City Attorney Glaser stated that residents have an opportunity to contest the assessments if they <br /> desire to do so here at the public hearing, sign the sign-in sheet and file an appeal to the district <br /> courts within 30 days. City Attorney Glaser explained that residents must file a written objection <br /> with the City and had an opportunity to complete that this evening. <br /> Mr. Chris Sawyer, 6881 Deer Court, stated that he was unable to attend the first public hearing <br /> regarding the project and was unaware of the scope of the project. Mr. Sawyer stated that he felt <br /> that his property taxes were large enough to cover the costs of the project, hoped that the City <br /> had completed the bid process and felt the roadway needed the maintenance. <br /> Engineer Statz stated that all Chapter 429 projects along with projects that costs exceed a <br /> specific threshold require the bid process, nine bids were received and the low was less than <br /> $2,000 a part. He stated that the bids were competitive. Engineer Statz noted that Mr. Sawyer's <br /> roadway would receive a V overlay and his proposed assessments would be $550. <br /> Council Member Love stated that the City decided several years ago that a thin mill and overlay <br /> would replace the City's previous road maintenance of sealcoating due to evidence provided by <br /> the industry. Staff noted that it prolonged the life of the roadway and was more economical and <br /> less intrusive to residents. Council Member Love also stated minimal curb replacement would <br /> be completed and sloping of the new asphalt would ensure proper runoff. Council Member Love <br /> added that residents are only being charged 25% of the costs of completing the project with the <br /> City bearing 75% of the costs. Council Member Love stated that the Public Works Staff has <br /> been assisting in the projects decreasing costs to both the City and benefiting properties. <br /> Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that Council has chosen to be proactive regarding <br /> maintaining roadways with the mill and overlay program rather than ignoring the roadway until <br /> such time that a full reconstruction, ponding and raingardens are needed which would increase <br /> the costs to benefiting property owners substantially. <br /> Engineer Statz stated that MNDOT research is in favor of mill and overlay instead of sealcoating <br /> because it provides more life expectance to the roadway. Public Works Director Palzer also <br /> believes this approach. Mayor Wilharber stated that the pea sized rock used in sealcoating is <br /> prone to be tracked into homes, garages and small children can get injured if they fall in the <br /> roadway. Mayor Wilharber stated that Council has determined that they desire to provide this <br /> time of maintenance rather than sealcoating. <br /> Mr. Jon Grahek, 6970 Meadow Circle, stated that he and his family have lived in Centerville <br /> since 1999. He knew that taxes were and this is the first time he has been assessed and suggested <br /> that he would rather pay more a year and have his tax dollars set aside for future projects. Mr. <br /> Grahek felt that the letter that he received gives him little to no time to plan and budget for the <br /> $550 expense. Mr. Grahek also commented that the storm drains on Meadow Lane were too low <br /> and vehicle traffic is driving around them. He hoped that the roadway would be completed <br /> correctly. <br /> Page 2 of 12 <br /> 2 <br />