Agenda - Council - 02/09/2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Action: Ratify the. recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #2: Review Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Arsenic Cleanup Request and Approve Proposed Plan Background: The City recently received a request from AECOM, a consultant working on behalf of BNSF, to review a comment on a plan to remediate a past arsenic spill caused by a train derailment in 1963. Staff will be preparing a response letter to BNSF and is looking for Council feedback. An application for an IUP will be brought back to the entire City Council at a later date. They outlined a few questions and comments to be addressed in the City's response. The Council will receive information as this action will require an IUP. The Committee directed staff to research any health risks associated with this spill and clean up so the City would have additional information readily available when the IUP comes forward to address potential concerns of the public. They also felt it might be an opportunity to work with BNSF in a mutually beneficial way for a future Northstar rail station. Action: No action required. This was presented for informational purposes. Case #3: Consider Lighting Requirements at Street Crosswalks Background: Staff received a request to consider placing a street light at the marked crosswalk located at Alpine Drive and Zuni Street. Staff reviewed marked crosswalks throughout the City at mid block locations where a subdivision or priority street light are not routinely provided. It should be noted that crosswalks are already .included as one element identified for receiving priority street lights in the City's Street Lighting policy. Motion to recommend City Council authorize staff to prepare individual cost proposals for crosswalks for further review and consideration from the Council. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4 Review Proposed 2010 Street Maintenance Plan Background: