Agenda - Council - 09/08/2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Motion to recommend that the City Council make no changes to the current Septic System Repair Policy. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3: Review Draft Culvert Policy At the July meeting the Committee expressed concern with the draft policy. Staff has attempted to address those concerns by adding language to the second paragraph of the policy which would identify conditions where driveway culverts may not be necessary. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the draft driveway culvert policy following review by the City Attorney. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4 Declare Pea Rock Excess Inventory Background: . The Public Works campus currently has 300-400 yards of excess pea rock. The space it occupies could be put to better use storing the granite chip pile. Motion to recommend that the City Council declare the pea gravel excess inventory. Publish an article in the Ramsey Resident announcing the availability to Ramsey residents of pea rock for pick up at the Public Works Facility. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #5 Considerations of Concrete versus Asphalt Pavements Background: The Council has inquired about the potential use of concrete for the construction of City streets. The primary element in the debate between the use of these two paving material center on which is cheaper. The Committee discussed the cost of seal coats and overlays, bituminous cost fluctuation, and maintenance of concrete crack filling. Motion to table considerations of concrete versus asphalt pavements and direct Staff to evaluate and present cost comparisons for future discussion. Action: No action taken.