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It was explained to residents that the construction of this project will result in some disruption to the area; however, residents will have access to their property just about all of the time. There will be construction noise, traffic, dust, and mud. We will keep residents informed of construction activities and schedules and do everything reasonably possible to minimize the inconvenience. Residents inquired about the possibility of undergrounding the overhead Xcel power line located on the north side of Silver Lane. Staff will look into this request and have a response ready for the Public Hearing. PROPOSED STREET RECONSTRUCTION Silver Lane is approximately 45 years old and in very poor condition. New Brighton streets are typically reconstructed when they are about 30 years old. In 1999, the City of New Brighton narrowed Silver Lane from 44-feet wide to 38-feet and constructed a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk on the north side. No other improvements were made to the remainder of the road as St. Anthony had issues with flood control and was not prepared to reconstruct the south side of the street at that time. Silver Lane is proposed to be reconstructed to 32-feet wide which provides for two 11-foot driving lanes, one 8-foot parking lane on the north side, and a 2-foot reaction area on the south side. There would be no parking on the south side. This width conforms to the M.S.A. Standards for urban roadways allowing parking on one side. Reducing the width is considered a traffic calming measure and is also an advantage when considering Rice Creek Watershed requirements regarding impervious surface run off mitigation. Please see the cross-section rendering on page 10. 16th Avenue SW was reconstructed in 1999 from 44-feet wide to 38-feet wide with the exception of the south 100-feet at the curve. This south section of roadway was omitted from the 1999 project because of M.S.A. issues regarding the design radius of the curve. A concrete sidewalk was also constructed on the west side in 1999. 16th Avenue SW is proposed to be reconstructed to the existing 38-feet except where it will transition to 32-feet as it connects to Silver Lane. The issue with the design radius of the curve will be worked out with M.S.A. in the form of a variance from the State Aid Variance Committee. Both roads are designated as community collector routes in the Comprehensive Plan and will be reconstructed to the 9-ton M.S.A. Design Standard eliminating spring weight restrictions. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVENINTS The existing 8-inch V.C.P. (vitrified clay pipe) sanitary sewer was installed in 1963. The sewer has been inspected by camera and indicated areas of sags and dips in the pipe which can eventually lead to sewer backups. The televising also showed several cracked pipes. It is proposed to replace approximately 900 feet of the worst sections of pipe with 8-inch P.V.C. (polyvinyl chloride) sanitary sewer pipe. The existing 5-foot concrete sidewalk will be removed and replaced in areas of the sanitary sewer work. See the Sanitary Sewer Repair Map on page 11 3