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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 23, 1996 Page 4 Public Hearin~. continued Proper said some residents asked if existing bituminous curbing could be retained. He supports concrete curbing because of its durability, and feels residents would be unhappy with the results if bituminous was retained. Even asphalt companies which produce bituminous do not recommend this product for curbing. Samuelson asked the average life of both concrete and bituminous curbing. Proper said the project contains concrete and bituminous curbing over 30 years old, and the bituminous has broken and cracked in many places, but the concrete is in good shape and will need only minor repairs. Gunderman asked if previous drainage issues associated with Christ the King Church have been addressed. Proper said all reasonable precautions have been taken to insure there is enough capacity to handle runoff. Lenny Kroll, affected property owner, said issues have been addressed, but continued communication with staff is important. Benke asked if the catch basin between 968 and 926 - 23rd could be moved to the southern property line near the ballfields to intercept runoff immediately versus traveling over ground and into the basin. Proper will investigate. Benke noted that the location of Well #15 may interfere with the existing school playground. Staff will work with the school to resolve any relocation issues. Walt Witzke, 771 Emerald Dr., presented a petition opposing the widening of Emerald Dr., Emerald Ct., Patton Rd., and Oakwood. It states that 32 trees would be destroyed if the streets were widened to 32 ft., and the wider street~ could increase trafi1c speeds. Ron W orness, Emerald Dr., supports the petition and feels additional on-street parking is not needed. Larry Vandenplas, 850 Emerald Ct., opposes the widening of Emerald Ct. One resident said the assessment estimate is 30% higher than originally discussed, but acknowledged that the 10th St. adjustment may reduce that amount. Proper said the assessments should be reduced and recalculations will be available in May. Properties with existing concrete curb and storm sewer will be assessed 25 % and the City would pay the remaining 75 % . Properties with existing bituminous curbing will be assessed 50 % with the remaining being City responsibility. Properties with no existing curb or storm sewer will be assessed 100 % . A resident asked the reason for a 25 % cost difference between concrete and bituminous curbing. Proper said it equates to the fact that many areas with existing concrete curbing are intact and only minor repairs are needed, however, 100 % of bituminous curbing needs to be removed. Only 15 % of concrete curbing will be replaced. A resident asked why properties which reside next to each other are assessed differently. Proper said all 196 lots contribute to the street cost, but properties are assessed differently in regards to the type of curbing and sewer work required. Witzke estimated the 10th St. section equates to 15 assessable lots. He requested grass installed by September 15, and asked why bituminous curbing on Patton Rd., Emerald Dr. and Oakwood are being removed. Proper said the removal is required because it is very diff1cult during the road milling to prevent damage to existing bituminous curbing. Public Heari~ Reconstruction Project 96-1 Report 96-089 Resolution 96-024