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CASE <br /> <br />REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS <br />By: Public Works Staff <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, November 28, 2003 and discussed the following three <br />cases: <br /> <br />Case #1 <br /> <br />Snow Plowing Update for 2003 -2004 <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Street Maintenance Supervisor Riemer reviewed the plow route outline of the issues that are pertinent to <br />the snowplowing procedures and referred to an example of the winter operating forecast that Staff <br />receives twice a day for the winter months. The cost of using this winter operating forecast cost about <br />$700 a year, but saves the City money by not sending out salt trucks when they are not needed. Riemer <br />stated that it will be important for the City to look at implementing a policy for maintenance of trails and <br />sidewalks. The trails are plowed by 8:00 a.m. along the two-mile radius of the school but with new <br />developments being required to install sidewalks, it will be an issue they will have to address. Riemer <br />also informed the Committee that 97 percent of the mailboxes within the cul-de-sac have been moved <br />and they are still working on the few that are left. Another issue that will need to be considered is a <br />covered salt storage facility. Street Supervisor Riemer requested that if Councilmembers receive a <br />complaint about snow plowing, to have them contact City Hall and leave a message on his voicemail <br />and that all complaints will be responded to. <br /> <br />Action: <br /> <br />No action required. <br /> <br />Case #2: Consider Transportation Consulting and Advocacy Services <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />In May of this year the City extended its contract with the Tinklenberg Group to gather data and <br />complete analysis to develop an Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) in the T.H. #10 corridor <br />emphasizing the need for transportation improvements and official mapping. At this time, Staff is <br />requesting authorization to enter into a new agreement with the Tinklenberg Group to continue work <br />with the federal government and MnDOT for potential grant opportunities along the Highway #10 <br />corridor. <br /> <br />Motion was made to recommend to City Council authorizing Staff to enter into an agreement with The <br />Tinklenberg Group in the amount of $25,000 to continue their work along the Highway #10 corridor <br />with the funds coming from the Council contingency fund. <br /> <br />Action: <br /> <br />Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. <br /> <br /> <br />