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City Council Minutes <br />November 3, 2014 <br />b. Pavers Donated <br />c. Demo and aggregate base To be determined <br />d. Installation Donated <br />Option 2 — Pavers in the crosswalk, portions of the alley with asphalt midway <br />■ Crosswalk Pavers <br />■ Upper Alley Pavers <br />■ Lower Alley Pavers <br />■ Alley Midsection in Asphalt <br />a. Engineering Services for design $28,080 <br />b. Pavers Donated <br />c. Demo and aggregate base To be determined <br />d. Asphalt midsection $9,400 <br />Option 3 — Pavers at crosswalk and asphalt alley <br />■ Pavers at crosswalk Donated <br />o Demo and aggregate base To be determined <br />■ Asphalt alley $22,500 <br />■ Downtown beautification goal not supported <br />■ Reduced life expectancy (asphalt vs. pavers) <br />■ Reduced stormwater runoff control <br />Option 4 — Asphalt crosswalk and alley <br />o Crosswalk $6,000 <br />o Alley 22,500 <br />■ Downtown beautification goal not supported <br />■ Reduced life expectancy <br />■ No stormwater runoff control <br />Page 4 <br />She stated there was a 5`' option discussed, which was closing the alley and expanding the <br />park. She stated this option was discarded, as it was suggested the access was necessary for <br />fire- fighting purposes and had discussion with Chief Cunningham to clarify. Ms. Fischer <br />stated she will pursue Clean Water Act funds in 2015 for future projects, but those funds <br />would not be available until 2016. <br />Mayor Dietz asked if staff had looked at stamped concrete. He stated installation of <br />concrete would be less costly. Councilmember Wilson stated they have tried stamped <br />concrete in the past, but the product deteriorated badly, especially the color. Mr. Hecker <br />stated that Rodney Schreifels, of his staff, was not in favor of concrete. Mayor Dietz stated <br />there have been a lot of advancements in concrete since the time of the early installation, <br />and they are able to mix the color more thoroughly. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated concrete would have a longer life. He asked if all the <br />pavers needed to be replaced, or if they could just replace the bad areas. Ms. Fischer <br />stated the representative from Borgert Products felt the entire batch was inferior. She <br />noted the pavers should have a 25 -year life. Councilmember Westgaard asked why the <br />base needed to be redone. Mark Thompson, Street Superintendent, stated staff s <br />NATUREI <br />