Agenda - Council - 02/10/2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Case #2 Overview of 2009 Street Maintenance Program Background: Staff explained that the City usually begins the street maintenance program this time of year and reviewed how the street maintenance projects are scheduled, but noted that it is a somewhat idealized schedule and projects vary from the plans. For scheduling of projects, the Public Works Street Supervisor does an inventory of the streets every year and rates them on a scale of 1 to 10. The budget issues also playa part in the scheduling of these projects. A review of the anticipated expenses for this year's program was given and it was discussed that there has been a section of Dysprosium Street that the City has been delaying taking action on for years because of the possible realignment of TH 47 and because it has been delayed, the road is now in very poor shape, so staff is proposing to. do. a recycle/reclaim pavement proj ect this year. Motion to recommend to City Council that they direct staff to prepare a feasibility study for the 2009 Street Maintenance Program, without Dysprosium Street and to prepare further cost analysis and study for the potential of the Dysprosium project to be discussed at a future Council Work Session. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3 Overview of MS4 Program Background: Staff explained that the MS4 program is the Municipal Separate Small Storm Sewer Systems and its origins are in the national Clean Water Act. The program requirements are included in the case and noted, that if the City drains to impaired or restricted waters there are additional requirements. Last fall the Council approved the Comprehensive Surface Water Management plan which limits the peak rate of runoff to 75% of pre-development rates and requires no new or expanded discharges to the Rum or Mississippi Rivers. Since the MPCA is being very strict with developments from 1988 to today staff wanted to make the Council aware of what they have been told and what it may mean to future developments. Staff is suggesting that there should be additional discussion at a Council Work Session. Action: No action required. -156-