Agenda - Council - 11/23/1993 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The estimate for the complete priority lighting system is based upon the number of priority intersections in existence in 1991 when the original policy was developed, it is reasonable to anticipate that future developments wilt create additional intersections which would be added to the priority intersection system. An increase of 10% to I5% within the next ten years seems likely. At the present time, the City has expended approximately $14,000 to install 15 priority street lights. It should be noted that at present there is not a designated revenue source sufficient to fund proposed construction. Without such, the program will be delayed. In addition to the above, the City established a policy in 1991 that all future urban plats will receive "Traditionaire" subd/vision lighting. The developer pays the capital cost and three years operations and maintenance costs prior to filing the subdivision plat. As homes are placed on the utility system a monthly operating charge for street lights is also put into effect. It is expected that this procedure will allow for lot vacancies which will exist beyond the three year period covered by the developer contribution. Project . Street Lights Priority A Intersections Priority B Intersections Priority C Intersections 1995 $ 2%000 - Street Light Fund 1996 $ 33,000 - Street Light Fund 1997 $ 24,000 - Street Light Fund $ 84,000 MUNICIPAL. FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS For a number of years the City of Ramsey has been discussing expanding or replacing the existing Public Works facilities at 142nd Avenue N.W. and Trunk Highway #47. Within this Capital Improvements Program, it is projected that $1.5 million be encumbered in 1996 to either expand or replace this facility or to construct a joint facility with another public or private party. With continued growth of the community, the Fire Department has been studying the needs and requirements of a satellite facility located in the vicinity of Central Park. Within this Capital Improvements Program, in 1998, such a facility, in addition to an expansion of the apparatus room at the existing facility located at City Hall, is projected at a cost $475,000 out of the General Fund. A $750,000 projection has been made for 1996 out of the General Fund for expansion of the existing police facilities. It is contemplated, at this time, that the issue of expansion of both the police and fzre facilities and siting of a satellite fzre facility would be taken up with the voters through a referendum but that planning and needs studies for such should occur beginning in the 1994/1995 time frame. It is further contemplated that the public works facility, projected herein as a 1996 project, either be a referendum project, one conducted by the Economic Development Authority, or a lease/purchase project conducted as a joLnt venture with another party.