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1 I 1 Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1987 Proper indicated there would be a bond for all of the patching; once the wearing course is on, other things may show up on which we would recommend a deduct; he is reserving judgement on some areas until the final wearing course is on, but felt the project should proceed as the curb is now vulnerable. Proper recommended the city select a consultant to determine an equitable dollar amount for cosmetic damage. Because he had not been receiving any calls complaining about the project, today Proper talked with people in the project area. Proper found the majority of the residents did not want curbing torn out and replaced, nor did they want the job prolonged; and he explained the durability of the patching when that concern was ex- pressed. Summarizing his review of the projeet area, Proper stated he did not find a high level of dissatisfaction, and most were complimentary of the project and thought it looked very good. Benke asked if there were things that can be done to reduce the chance of this happening again; from experience Weyrauch stated perhaps closer supervision and a more demanding stature or posi- tion with the contractor may have precluded the damage. Benke stated ultimately the contractor is responsible to produce a product and is responsible for quality control. In response to Danny Dahms's, 674 Third Avenue N.W., inquiries, Weyrauch indicated his firm in St. Paul had never done business with New Brighton, he had never worked with Proper, and he had examined 80% of the project; and Proper stated there is no more curbing to be replaced at this time. In response to Dahms's further inquiry, Benke stated the old curb- ing was not functioning to the level of the service the city wanted and it was a part of the total project. Benke indicated neither council nor staff believe the new curbing is as it should have been, which is why there will be a reserve or an extended warranty for problems that have not be incurred at this point; but stated these problems can occur and the city is doing its best to rectify the situation. In response to a citizen's inquiry, Weyrauch stated it common practice to use a light metal object along with a visual survey to inspect epoxy repairs. With regard to a sound test before the final coat, Weyrauch indic- ated it would cost several hundred dollars and would take a few days did not feel it was warranted, but noted it would be council's decision. In response to Benke's question, the contractor indicated he could do spot checks and would be willing to work with Proper; Weyrauch indicated a sounding is not 100% effective and indicated the real proof is in the durability of the repairs to withstand a freeze! thaw cycle. Page 4