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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 10/14/2014 Submitted For: Grant Riemer, Engineering/Public Works By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works 4. 13. Information Title Report from Public Works Committee 1. Review Storm water Pond Maintenance and Aquatic Vegetation Conditions: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council makes no change in the storm water pond maintenance practices and requests the EPB view the City's ponds and vegetation and assist in educating the public on what can be done by the residents. 2. Consider Drainage Concerns at 5220 - 156th Lane NW: This case was moved from Staff Input to Case #2. Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to update the modeling, and to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a French drain, and to determine whether there are borings and remove dead trees safely, and to discuss a long term solution for the next few years. 3. Provide Recommendation on Elk River's Cost -Share Proposal for Reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2015: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend to City Council to accept the City of Elk River's proposal, and discuss with the City of Elk River to begin repayments in 2016. 4. Provide Recommendation for Metropolitan Council Regional Transportation Policy Plan: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend to the City Council that the draft response to the Transportation Policy Plan provide greater emphasis on the following categories: 1. Additional investment to Highway 10; 2. Additional investment to Highway 47; 3. Long range planning for a future Mississippi River crossing to the City of Dayton. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 1. Consider Drainage Concerns at 5220 - 156th Lane NW: This item was was moved to Committee Case #2. 2. Request for No Parking Zone on 150th Lane Across From Ramsey Elementary: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council not restrict road parking on 150th Lane at this time, and work with the Police Department as needed. 3. Review draft Special Assessment Policy for City Improvement Projects: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to direct staff to revise the draft Policy for further consideration at the October Public Works Committee meeting. This item is also being discussed at the October 14, 2014 City Council Work Session. 4. Update on Road Construction for Brookfield 4th Addition: No action taken; for informational purposes. Purpose/Background: The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on September 16, 2014 and discussed the following cases: 1. Review Storm water Pond Maintenance and Aquatic Vegetation Conditions: Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and pointed out several storm water ponds in the City with aquatic vegetation and algae. He noted that algae and vegetation is quite common, and showed an image of pond conditions at Emerald Pond Park that a resident asked the Committee to see. The City's existing policy does not include vegetation management. He explained storm water vegetation management is difficult given nutrient loading from land uses, and there can be significant cost implications. He further noted the individual bringing up this issue asked whether the City could add herbicides that are designated for water. He said if the Committee thought this should be investigated, this question should be brought up to the Environmental Policy Board and the DNR. The DNR only permits herbicides regulated by the EPA for use in water bodies in vegetation. It is never permitted for aesthetics. There are many considerations in using this type of herbicide such as applying it in the proper window of growing conditions, and timing the application so that the wind, or rain does not wash the treatment away, and the costs are higher than just the chemical, as a Certified Pesticide Applicator may have to apply the treatment. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the