Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2011

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City Administrator Ulrich summarized from the discussion that the letter referred to would just be a reminder to those residents that the City does have a dirt road policy and we will pay half, this is the existing policy, if there is any urgency or incentive to that then a petition would need to be brought forward. Chairperson McGlone would like to see these projects put on the CIP. Street Supervisor Reimer stated right now it is coming out of the street overlay and sealcoat projects. Public Works Director Olson stated there is so much to discuss in regards to the street reconstruction issue that is whether we contribute anything, whether still require assessments or a portion of, whether we pick up the first paving. If we do that we have to think about other things. He does feel that it would be a good idea to notify people that we are coming to a close on our gravel and dirt roads and this program is currently out there. Staff is asking to eliminate dirt roads when development opportunities present itself. Consensus of Committee is to continue in this direction. Case #5.5: Update on Anoka County Access Spacing Guidelines that Determine Locations for Hard Channelization Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report and opened it up for discussion. Chairperson McGlone asked if we are currently working with Anoka and other communities to address these things with the County. Public Works Director Olson responded not over our change spacing guidelines. The last time this was discussed staff was asked to look into two specific areas. One was Bunker Lake Boulevard and Highway 47 and as a result of the joint meeting with the City of Anoka, they agreed to take the lead on this. The other area was Sunfish Lake Boulevard near Highway 10. Staff has met with the property owners and we agreed to contribute to the cost, because there was uncertainty to what the solution was, there was uncertainty that we could contribute to a certain amount. This prompted the property owners to go to Anoka County and the County Engineers have agreed to send a memo defining their stands on the project and staff is still waiting for that memo. COMMITTEE INPUT Public Works Director Olson gave an update on the following projects: Updates on Street Maintenance Program is on tonight's Special City Council Meeting. Update on Bunker Lake Blvd and 83 signalization continues and they are running sewer on the west side of Armstrong Boulevard. Public Works Committee / July 19, 2011 Page 5 of 6