Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2013

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was sand so he had no concern. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated he does not think any LRRWMO action will be required. Chairperson Backous congratulated Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood on his success with this project. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood described the popular aspects of this trail, noting it will also help the City's retailers. Motion by Chairperson Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and the JPA for the Mississippi River Trail. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting No: None. 5.04: Cost Estimate for Pedestrian Crosswalk at Alpine Drive and Zirconium Street Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted the Committee had directed staff to look at the option of constructing the trail to the west instead of toward the main entrance to the east. Staff staked a trail on the south side of Alpine leading into the park and terminating near the picnic pavilion and dog park. A crosswalk would still be installed at the point 200 feet west of Zirconium Street and connected by a ten -foot crushed aggregate trail (limited use trail and to reduce cost). The cost for the basic crosswalk and trail with standard crosswalk signage with striping, four ADA approved pedestrian ramps /curb cuts; 50 tons of recycled material; and, labor /equipment to install trail is $9,300. If approved, funding would be from the Public Works Operating Budget. Chairperson Backous stated he looked at the staking, thinks it looks awesome, and is a fairly cheap solution as a result of everyone putting their heads together. In addition, he thinks residents in that area will be happy with it. Chairperson Backous thanked staff for finding a solution, noting it included recycled materials, and comes out in a perfect place by the pavilion and dog park. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend that the City Council accept staff recommendation to install standard crosswalk signage 200 feet west of Zirconium Street to include 200 feet of aggregate trail on the north side of Alpine Drive and 225 feet of aggregate trail on the south side of Alpine Drive at a cost of $9,300. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley asked if there is value in sending the 22 residents a note explaining this project and rationale for its placement, noting it will also create good will. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated residents attended a past Public Works Committee meeting to revitalize the request and staff will send letters to those residents. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting No: None. Public Works Committee / July 16, 2013 Page 6 of 9