Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/31/2015

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City Engineer Westby answered an eight inch main is planned and would be sufficient for this parcel. Councilmember Johns inquired whether this type of request arises frequently. Public Works Superintendent Riemer responded it doesn't happen very frequently with the City of Ramsey. He said it is not unusual, and he knows of other cities that work together often. Civil Engineer II Linton explained the trailer court that was there was on well and septic. This is not feasible for a development, and that is the reason for the request of city sewer and water. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Chairperson Riley, to recommend that the City Council approve the draft JPA as it is written. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley and Councilmember Johns. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 5.04: Update on 2015 Jarvis Street Reconstruction Plans and Estimated Costs City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and commented this is a case that was first presented on September 16, 2014. He noted the Elk River City Council has now approved a design that has a 36-foot wide street and two 12 foot -wide through lanes and two 6 foot wide on - road bike lanes. This brings the portion of the City of Ramsey's cost to $920,305.50. With the changes, it is hopeful the Jarvis Street railroad crossing will be quiet zone eligible by January of 2016. Staff does support the design as proposed. He explained Elk River agreed to pay for the City of Ramsey's share of the costs with an interest -free payback time of three years. Chairperson Riley asked if there are any concerns with the on road trail. City Engineer Westby responded there are no major concerns with the proposal. There are repeat users of the trail, and they will know what to expect. Councilmember Johns clarified this project is being moved up on the City of Ramsey's schedule to accommodate the City of Elk River's schedule. City Engineer Westby confirmed that to be the case. He stated it does work well with the financial and construction schedule for the City of Ramsey. City Administrator Ulrich mentioned he is pleased with the railroad quiet zone implementation. This will complete the quiet zones in the City. Councilmember Johns inquired whether the City of Elk River is overseeing the project. City Engineer Westby responded the City of Elk River is overseeing the project. They have been pulling the necessary permits. Public Works Committee / January 20, 2015 Page 4of8