Agenda - Council - 07/09/1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Case #10: Repor£ from Road and Bridge Committee 1) Review of City's MSA System City Engineer Jankowski stated that Anoka County added 6.6 miles of County State Aid roads within the City of Ramsey and, consequently, eliminated 6.6 miles of County Road designation. The State Aid rules allow county roads to be used in the determination of a city's base mileage, however, County State Aid roads are not allowed. As a result of this, the city has 0.65 miles over the maximum mileage allowed. Therefore, this year, we will not be able to designate additional mileage on the State Aid System. He explained that the expanded State Aid System within Ramsey will allow a greater number of potential linkages than allowed by the present system. He listed the following possibilities not previously available: a) a linkage of McKinley Street north to C.R. 4/116 on the east end of Business Park 95; b) a linkage of I67th Avenue between Variotite Street and Armstrong Boulevard; and c) the improvement of 161st Avenue between Variolite Street and Armstrong Boulevard. No Council action was required. 2) Review of Plans for 153/155 Extension City Engineer Jankowski reported that RLK Inc. has submitted the final plans for the extension of 153/155 between Variolite and Armstrong Boulevard. He stated the construction is set for 1997, and will not involve closing of the existing roads and no detours. With regard to parking restrictions - the entire north and west side of the roadway will be restricted and on the south side on portions of the curve. The turtle walls to protect the blanding turtles are not the entire length of the roadway. We anticipate appraisals on this and staff will bring them back to gain approval. No Council action was required. 3) Discussion of Water Service Extension City Engineer Jankowski informed Council that Good Value Homes held an informational meeting with the residents of Peltzer Addition to discuss a sewer and water plat which is proposed to be adjacent to the southern boundary of that subdivision. No negative comments were received. Residents did, however, inquire whether or not they could have access to water service. The Road and Bridge Committee discussed this and voted to deny immediate connect to water but to allow the opportunity to see if a number of individuals are interested, then maybe it would be considered at that time. Consensus of the Council was also to deny immediate connect to water to but to reconsider the issue should a number of persons express interest. 4) Update on Anoka City Power Line City Engineer Jankowski explained that staff had met with the City of Anoka to discuss the plans for the power line that's being constructed. Initially, when it was authorized, it was contingent upon the poles along the railroad tracks being constructed of metal, and they will be, with the exception of one pole at the pivot point. The engineer has indicated there is an advantage to going with wooden cross arms because if they were metal, they can be shorted out by birds. The Road and Bridge Committee agreed it would not be a significant aesthetic problem. City Council/January 9, 1996 Page 16 of 20 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I