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substantial level of growth would be required to warrant a new zip code in Ramsey. Staff will circle back with the U.S. Postal Service again in 2015. Fund Balance Shortfall in the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Staff received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation re the impending fund balance shortfall in the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF). MnDOT states in the letter; however, that a reimbursement delay to MnDOT is not expected to affect MnDOT's ability to reimburse contractors for projects that are part of the 2014 construction season. The letter goes on to say that projects currently planned in the 2015 construction season may need to be delayed if the shortfall in the HTF is not resolved by the end of September, 2014. MnDOT will continue to monitor the situation and keep the City informed of any changes. Attached to the Weekly Update is a letter from MnDOT re 2014 Federal Highway Trust Fund. City Improvement Project Updates • Riverdale Drive Extension/Reconstruction; Armstrong Boulevard to Traprock Street - o Bids were opened on July 1 8 th . o The City Council accepted bids and awarded a construction contract to Kuechle Underground, Inc. on July 22n o Work on this project should start in early August. o More information on this project is available on -line at www. cityoframsey .com /Riverdaledrive. • 2014 Street Maintenance Project (SMP) Phase 2 - o The City Council awarded a contract to Allied Blacktop Co. on June 24 to sealcoat another 6 miles of City streets in 2014. o Project information letters were mailed on July 23 to all property owners with direct access onto these streets. o Work on this project is scheduled to start on July 28 and be completed by August 15 Smile, You're on Candid Camera. The police department received several theft complaints from recreational vehicle businesses along Hwy #10 the past couple of weeks. A break in the cases occurred this week when a suspect was photographed on a `trail camera' that was placed in the lot by one of the businesses. A Ramsey officer was able to identify the suspect and a search warrant was obtained. The warrant was executed at a residence in Ramsey but the stolen items were not recovered. The suspect admitted to the theft after seeing the pictures. A quantity of meth was located at the residence and a person was taken into custody for that. Information obtained during the investigation lead to a stolen vehicle from Elk River and the recovery of some of the stolen items from Ramsey in Royalton, MN. The investigation continues. Public Works Activity — Parks. Finally, the demand for mowing is slowing. Persistent Spring rains kept 4 to 5 persons mowing 40 hours per week in parks and along trails. With the more normal summer -time weather pattern, there is a little less emphasis on mowing, and staff may begin to catch up on special projects and delayed maintenance activities while the full complement of 9 seasonal park workers (plus intern) is available. This is also the time of the year where a Fall recruitment for seasonal workers is done to replace those seasonal employees who typically return to college in late August. The City of Ramsey is currently accepting applications for Fall Seasonal Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost - effective, and efficient government services