Agenda - Council - 02/12/2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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U • The Committee suggested that staff review a number of considerations associated with this proposed ordinance including the following: • Consider reducing the topsoil requirement from six to four inches. • Provide cost information which would include the incorporation of clay in addition to organic material into the native sand soil • Consider the cost of providing 20% organic material into the required topsoil. • Report back on the opportunities to encourage composting either by the City or the County Action: Motion to ratify the direction of the Committee. Case #5: Review Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Background: Some of the projects that have been included in the CIP were highlighted but reminded the Public Works Committee that none of them have been officially authorized by the Council. A review of the three scheduled street projects was given for Phase 1 of 167th Avenue extension; McKinley Street extension (Ramsey Blvd. to Sunfish Lake Blvd.) and South Highway 10 Frontage Road (Riverdale Dr. and Rivlyn Ave.). It was brought to staff's attention that the Council had already approved Phase 1 of the 167th Avenue extension and that the feasibility study has been approved. A review of the utility projects were RTC storm sewer outfall to the Mississippi River; Water Treatment Plant; Water Tower #3 in Elrncrest Park and Watermain extension/looping (Regency Pond to Alpine Park) Action: No action needed. Case #6: Background: Review Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan Mr. Douglas. Project Manager of Bolton and Menk, was present and discussed the following points of their Surface Water Management Plan which allows for continued growth and also maintains community character. He reviewed the statues, rules and reviewing bodies that this plan needs to go through. Currently they have found four impaired bodies of water in Ramsey: Rogers Lake; Peltzer Pond; Rum River and the Mississippi River. The Surface Water Management Plan should be integrated with the City's Storm Water Pollution Plan. That while he believes there should be a fine/fee structure in place if people are found to be discharging pollutants, he cannot put together the actual fee structure for the City to use.