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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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 1” overlay and his proposed assessments would be $550. <br /> <br />Engineer Statz stated that the City decided several years ago that a thin mill and overlay would <br />replace the City’s previous road maintenance of sealcoating due to evidence provided by the <br />industry. Staff noted that it prolonged the life of the roadway and was more economical and less <br />intrusive to residents. Engineer Statz also stated minimal curb replacement would be completed <br />and sloping of the new asphalt would ensure proper runoff. Engineer Statz added that residents <br />are only being charged 25% of the costs of completing the project with the City bearing 75% of <br />the costs. Engineer Statz stated that the Public Works Staff has been assisting in the projects <br />decreasing costs to both the City and benefiting properties. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br /> <br />