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CASE By: REPORT ON WACO STREET N.W. MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS Peter Raatikka, City Engineer Background: As requested at the June 26, 1990, Council meeting, I have reviewed the drainage problem.on Waco Street N.W. at the border of Burns Township. Currently, the northerly 250 feet of Waco Street in Ramsey has a steep grade without ditches to handle runoff. During periods of rainfall, erosion takes place and sand and gravel is washed down the hill to the intersection of Waco Drive and Waco Street in Burns Township. I have discussed the problem with Mr. Mevissen and he stated it is a continual maintenance problem which the Public Works Department spends approximately $800 annually. Burns Township held a public hearing regarding paving of Waco Street and Waco Drive on June 27, 1990, and decided to proceed with the project. One of their main concerns was washing of the sand and gravel from Ramsey into Burns Township. Burns Township requested that Ramsey take steps to minimize this erosion. I have estimated the costs of two alternatives which would minimize erosion along Waco Street in Ramsey. One alternative is to construct sodded ditches along Waco Street, which is estimated to cost $3,000. The other alternative is to grade and pave the northerly 250 feet of Waco Street and construct bituminous berns along the street. This alternative is estimated to cost $3,700. Of the two alternatives, the paving of the northerly 250 feet of Waco Street using a bituminous bern section is the best solution to the problem. I have discussed financing of the project with the City Attorney and based on state statutes, this improvement could not be assessed at a later date. Therefore, financing of either solution would have to come from maintenance funds. Based on the estimates, the improvement would pay for itself in approximately five years from savings in maintenance. Recommendation: I have discussed the maintenance problem with the Road and Bridge Committee and they recommend that ~ the City proceed with the improvement to pave the north 250 feet of Waco Street. Council Action: Motion to direct the City Engineer to obtain an alternate bid, in conjunction with the bids for the Burns Township project, to pave the northerly 250 feet of Waco Street in Ramsey.