Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/21/2014

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County approached the City of Ramsey to complete the construction at Armstrong Boulevard in one year versus two. While it may cost more to complete in one year, ultimately, the benefit of not having to have delays and rerouting could compensate. Staff is waiting for the County's information on how the numbers will play out, and to see if it is economic. There are good alternative routes now. He said Staff will get input from businesses that depend on that intersection. He noted the value of the properties could increase if the construction is only one year. He stated he will get the information back from the County, and will start working with the business community to get their input. Councilmember Riley commented he thought it was better to have it done in a year. Chairperson Backous agreed, and added it depended on the cost benefit. Councilmember Kuzma raised an issue regarding the compost site in Anoka County. He said the charges assessed are very inconsistent. He asked if they should have a scale to weigh compost, and suggested they only take check or credit card. He expressed concern that residents may be being mistreated. He said he was treated poorly and he sent a letter to the County. Councilmember Riley agreed that this should be brought to the County and suggested bringing it up to the County Commissioner. Development Services Manager Gladhill indicated he will have a discussion with Staff and check call logs. Councilmember Riley requested an update on the construction projects of Riverdale and CSAH 5. City Engineer Westby replied the Riverdale Drive project is in stage 3 of construction. The intersection has been paved. However, it will be impacted by the interchange project. Some of the gutters are in. The pavement is being removed up to the cul -de -sac on the east side. The utilities will be worked on over the weekend. The base is in, and the curb is staked, and the entrances to the driveways will be staked soon. The curb and gutter will begin at the end of this week or beginning of next. He said staff crews have been working overnights. He explained on CSAH 5 and Alpine, the County switched the traffic to the west side of the drive. He said Alpine Drive west of CSAH 5 is done. He noted two of the three residents have requested connection to city water and that has been done that at the reduced rate as discussed. The County should be done with that work by the second week in November. He stated the utilities will be added to Center Street later in the week. He said they have until the end of July to get that project done. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by. Councilmember Kuzma to adjourn the Public Works Committee meeting. Public Works Committee / October 21, 2014 Page 8 of 9