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Case #15: Report from Road and Bridge Committee. Mr. Raatikka stated that the Road and Bridge Committee met on June 18, 1990 and reviewed those median cross-overs on Highway #10 proposed to be closed by MnDOT. At that time the Road and Bridge Committee directed City Engineer Raatikka to forward a letter to MnDOT requesting that four of the proposed seven closings remain open. The Road and Bridge Committee has also requested that City Council adopt a resolution supporting the City Engineer's letter. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adopt Resolution //90-06-192 Requesting MnDOT to Leave Open Certain Median Cross-overs on T.H. #10. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Peterson, DeLuca, and Cich. Voting No: None. Abstained: CouncilmemberPearson. Mr. Raatikka indicated that another item of discussion at the Road and Bridge Committee meeting on June 18, 1990 was the issue of "Watch for Children" signs in the City. Mr. Raatikka stated that it was the consensus of the Committee that no areas at this time were in need of such signs. The Committee also directed Mr. Mevissen and Police Chief Auspos to review future requests for signs on a case-by-case basis; if a decision could not be reached, the request should be referred to the Road and Bridge Committee for their decision. Mr. Raatikka stated that another issue of discussion on June 18, 1990 was Waste Management's use of waste tires in the construction of the road bed for 153rd Avenue N.W. through their property. The consensus of the Road and Bridge Committee was to allow Waste Management to use waste tires in the road bed if they met all MPCA guidelines and assumed all liability for the life of the proposed road. Case #16: Establishment of Permanent Benchmarks in the Ci~ of Ramsey. Councilmember Peterson stated that in his opinion a map should be compiled indicating the location of all existing benchmarks in the City and that the issue of establishing permanent benchmarks would be a good introductory project for the new City Engineer. Mr. Hartley indicated that Councilmember Peterson's suggestions are also being offered as a revised staff recommendation. Mr. Hartley explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission is currently considering increasing the information to be required on Certificates of Survey. The cost of providing the additional information being considered could be minimized if permanent benchmarks are in place. Based on that balance of City responsibility and private owner responsibility, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the City establish permanent benchmarks. The consensus of the City Council was to table the issue of establishing permanent benchmarks for review and recommendation by the new City Engineer. City Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Reimann called the regular meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m. City Council / June 26, 1990 Page 11 of 21