Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2012

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Public Works Director Olson noted the budget is $75,000 yet the balance in the Storm Drainage Utility is in the hundreds of thousands so exceeding by $10-$15,000 may not be a concern. He clarified the staff recommendation is to delay until the Council looks at the 2015 CIP but would recommend moving forward and creating a plan set to re -identify cost estimates. Tom Heifort, 6311 163rd Lane NW, stated he met with staff to determine how the system is to work; however, it is not working now so his yard is taking a lot of water before it gets to Mr. Dealing's property. He indicated that last summer, he had to cut grass in water and hopes the project is done right so it fixes all the problems. Chairperson Backous agreed it has to be done right so water doesn't impact a different property. City Engineer Himmer noted staff's report identified six different locations and asked how the projects should be addressed, as they come forward or to select two projects. Councilmember McGlone stated he knows of three projects, those who show up. Chairperson Backous stated the Public Works Committee counts on staff to prioritize the projects based on the factors involved. City Engineer Himmer stated there are two more projects on 148th and 149th and the final two projects are the Obermaiers and the golf course, which can wait since the short-term issues are solved. He explained the two projects being discussed tonight were prioritized because both involve road projects. City Engineer Himmer stated the two projects approved last year will be packaged with the two projects discussed tonight, if approved. Public Works Director Olson explained the intent is to handle the projects under one contract to capitalize on economies of scale. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council add this project to the list to be evaluated when the Capital Improvement Program is updated. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consider Revisions to the City's Minnesota State Aid (MSA) Street System City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adjust and reconfigure some Minnesota State Aid (MSA) street designations to better align with stated transportation goals and planned development activities. Public Works Director Olson indicated the new MSA standards will be based on traffic points, not road segments. Public Works Committee / March 20, 2012 Page 5 of 9