Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/20/2012

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City Engineer Himmer stated MSA will be upgrading its software and consider basing needs solely on traffic volumes so non - existing segments would only get minimal dollars. There will still be a requirement to connect a State Aid road with a State Aid road Councilmember Elvig asked how the system of "ghosting" State Aid roads is changing. City Engineer Himmer explained the City cannot designate as State Aid, build the road, and then remove the designation because the City is collecting needs for 20 years. If the City removes the designation, it has to repay the State Aid. Councilmember Elvig asked how that changes "ghosting" streets. City Engineer Himmer answered it does not change the system the City has now, except it won't get as much funding for ghost streets. He stated he looked at the traffic counts and considered which streets may not be constructed and could be removed from the MSA designation. Staff would recommend keeping open the local flyover for Highway 10, potential River crossing, and also factored in the realignment of Sunwood Drive. Councilmember McGlone asked how the change in the system will affect the City moving forward or affect people who own property on a State Aid road and want it improved. Public Works Director Olson explained it will not change anything with existing State Aid streets and as the City's roadway system continues to grow, the City can designate 20% of its existing mileage to State Aid. He noted the recommended changes are minor and are roads that will not impact residential properties. City Engineer Himmer stated the City ultimately decides how to spend State Aid dollars and if they approve the revision, and the City will still receive about $1 million. Motion by Chairperson Backous, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council approve the staff requested revision to the City's MSA street system. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers McGlone and Elvig. Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider Project Scope for Phase 2 of the Alpine Drive Overlay Project City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report and requested input on the trail and alternate treatments. He then described each of the three trail segments, existing conditions, potential impacts, and estimated costs, noting there are also grant opportunities. Park Supervisor Riverblood indicated moving ahead with Segment 1 would meet the Council's strategic goals and inform staff where to focus the City's resources because there are millions of dollars of trail needs. He believed Riverdale Drive made sense because it would be consistent with street reconstruction and the Mississippi River Trail. Public Works Committee / March 20, 2012 Page6of9