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City Council Minutes <br /> December 3, 2013 <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br /> The committee discussed retaining walls on the east side and reviewed <br /> poured concrete, and all its variations. If the heights to work out, the tops <br /> could be used for seating. The Committee would like to see alternate bids; <br /> one for a poured concrete with stone column accents every so often; the <br /> other a concrete segmental straight block wall with these accents. <br /> Sidewalk pavers, stamped and/or colored concrete sidewalks, and <br /> architecturally scored sidewalks were discussed. There was concern <br /> about not spending too much on horizontal features that cannot be seen <br /> by passer-bys or cannot be seen clearly during winter months. The <br /> Committee will probably look for some kind of architecturally scored <br /> patterns. <br /> Tim stated that he checked with three communities regarding text in <br /> sidewalks. Poetry has been done. Contests were run to choose the <br /> quotes. One suggestion is a contest of George Washington quotes. <br /> Maintenance—water freezing in the letters —does not seem to be an <br /> issue, but getting them properly constructed was a challenge for one <br /> community. Prices per location ranged from $50 to $150 to $450. <br /> Crosswalks were discussed. There are different ways besides striping to <br /> offset crosswalks which all cost additional money. Some have dissimilar <br /> materials which can create differential settlement and maintenance issues <br /> over time. Nothing set yet. <br /> Nelson Road <br /> Tim Houle stated that he met with Council Member Sjoblad, Mike Loven and the <br /> Township to review profile and cross section issues. The Township was <br /> informed that the City's first budget priority is North Washington. It is <br /> planned to bid North Washington in the spring. <br /> Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan <br /> Tim Houle stated that in looking at the Rapid Infiltration Basin option, he is <br /> looking into what additional treatment might be needed. <br /> 9.2. Highway 371 Turnback Committee: <br /> Tim Houle noted that the Committee is putting together a spreadsheet with <br /> all the various segments involved in the Hwy 371 project. The Planning <br /> Commission has provided input on the process. This spreadsheet is <br /> strictly an initial negotiating document intended for mostly the County as <br /> well as MnDOT. Each Committee member does not necessarily agree <br /> with every line in the spreadsheet, but, overall, it is a good place to start <br /> negotiations. <br />