Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/18/2013

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City Engineer Westby stated with assessments, the Statute 429 process requires the City to assess a minimum of 20 %. He noted if the Council wants to consider an on -road bicycle lane, it could be bid as an alternate so the cost is determined. Councilmember Riley stated all agree that sidewalks should not be included so it no longer needs to be discussed. He felt a good alternative has been determined and supported bidding the bike lane as an alternate bid. Councilmember Riley asked when MSA funds will again be available. City Engineer Westby stated MSA funds are several years out for accruing a positive balance. City Administrator Ulrich stated the City had put MSA funds towards the Riverdale Extension and Dysprosium Street projects. He suggested staff determine when a positive MSA balance will be realized. Councilmember Riley agreed this road needs to be reconstructed so it only makes sense to get a feasibility report. Chairperson Backous asked about the road standard. City Engineer Westby stated a 9 -ton design is required for an MSA roadway. Motion by Chairperson Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council direct staff to update the 2008 feasibility report to reflect the inclusion of on -road bicycle lanes in place of sidewalks. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting No: None. 5.06: Consider Request for Use of Veterans Drive Right -of -Way Adjacent to 7700 Sunwood Drive for Outdoor Dog Area: Case of Residence at The COR This case was considered prior to Case 5.05. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT Public Works Committee / June 18, 2013 Page 11of13 Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided an update on several projects the Public Works Department has completed to clear views of a pond and address drainage of a Highway 47 culvert. Councilmember Kuzma asked about the impact of garbage trucks from multiple companies on City streets. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated a legally loaded garbage truck equals 10,000 passenger vehicles as far as wear on the road. He stated garbage truck traffic is very hard on the City's streets and especially along the road's edge where the layer of bituminous may be thinner.