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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backousand CouncilmemberElvig. Voting No: <br />Councilmember McGlone. <br />5.03:Discuss 2013 Capital Improvement Street Projects <br />Interim Engineer Nelson reviewed the staff report, schedule of 2013 street projects, and funding <br />options. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked about the likelihood of the Mississippi River Trail being built in <br />Ramsey or if the grant money for that project can wait. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated staff is working through <br />those questions with the City of Anoka and finding the same budgetary problems. He explained <br />the federal processes are costly and complicated and staff is facing engineering costs that had not <br />been projected and engineering work that cannot be handled in-house. In terms of the $380,000 <br />grant shared between Ramsey and Anoka, itis for a 2013 project and he does not know if they <br />can get anextension.Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood indicated <br />staff haslooked into this question in great detail and determined there are implications that are <br />not favorable for the quality of the Mississippi River trail along Riverdale Drive if the project is <br />not shrunk. He reviewed potential options for separated trail and pavement marking but noted <br />that is not what the City said itwould do. In addition, there are improvements to Riverdale Park <br />that adds value to the grant. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked whether the trail can be installed and road projectdone <br />afterwards. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that is one of the original <br />problems, to have adequate boulevards for snow storage. He noted if it is on the south side,it <br />impacts seven residential homes. If the road is shrunk,it would move the road away from the <br />homes and that may be a good thing for the residents.Parks and Assistant Public Works <br />Superintendent Riverblood stated if the City does the trail or awide sidewalk on the south side, it <br />may get separated and maintain snow storage. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked if there is ability to build the trail with the funds received. He <br />also asked if there is enough room to build at its width at the back of the curb irrespective of the <br />road project. He felt the City could get the boulevard later when the road project happens. <br />City Administrator Ulrich advised there is a need to value engineer the project to get the best <br />value. He stated the issues include whether to tear up a road with an estimated tenyears of life <br />to construct a $1.3million project for a $380,000 grant. He indicated the City will need to <br />determine what makes the most sense,solutions to lower the cost,and to leverage the grant. <br />ChairpersonBackous noted this will be discussed with the City Council and the purpose tonight <br />is to provide information. <br />Public Works Committee / November 20, 2012 <br />Page 7of 8 <br />