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City Council Minutes Page 3 <br /> July 9.2012 <br /> MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 5. Open Forum <br /> No one appeared for open fo gym. <br /> 6. Work Session <br /> 6.1. Annual Fire Relief Update <br /> to <br /> Mr. Pearson presented the staff report. He thanked the Council for their support on behalf <br /> of the Elk River Fire Relief Association. <br /> John Rudi,with Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, <br /> reviewed the investment history,policy, and market conditions. <br /> 6 2. Pavement Management Plan <br /> Mr. Femrite reviewed a PowerPoint and video providing an overview of the city Pavement <br /> Management Plan. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated that he has had residents question if rather than assessing <br /> property owners, the city could add a fee to property taxes that would cover project costs. <br /> Mr. Femrite indicated that he would like to review the assessment policy this year and this <br /> issue could be discussed at that time. <br /> • Mayor Dietz expressed concern that if the current assessment policy is changed, it could end <br /> up creating a political nightmare with neighborhoods fighting over which streets are <br /> completed.Mr. Femrite stated as long as the city has a strong Pavement Management Plan in <br /> place,it would help defend what streets should be completed at what times. <br /> Mr. Femrite distributed a preliminary map of the proposed pavement management projects <br /> for 2013,2015,and 2017. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if once this map is formally approved,if it would be available for <br /> residents that inquire about pending street projects. Mr. Femrite indicated that once this map <br /> is approved, staff could use it to provide information to residents that inquire about future <br /> street projects. He noted that the map would be subject to change but it would provide a <br /> preliminary project schedule. <br /> 6.3. Coal Tar-Based Sealant <br /> Ms. Haug presented her staff report. <br /> Councilmember Gumphrey questioned how a resident would be aware that a coal tar based <br /> product is being used on their driveway. Ms. Haug stated that the resident could ask for a <br /> material safety data sheet(MSDS) that would detail the products used. <br /> Councilmember Motin questioned if there is a significant cost differential between coal tar <br /> based products and non-coal tar based products. Ms. Haug stated that the cost is comparable <br /> • but the coal tar does last a little longer. <br />