Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/31/2015

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Civil Engineer II Linton responded in the past, staff would talk to any neighbors that are outside when they go to inspect a situation that was called in. Most of the reports are from isolated homeowners. Ms. Miske mentioned another neighbor of hers had flooding and now they are foreclosing. The house across the street usually has flooding issues, but this year they didn't. All the neighbors she talked to said they didn't have any issues until the neighboring area was built. The holding pond floods quickly and is pushed into Ms. Miske's neighborhood. City Engineer Westby noted there is no record of what the standards were or what the high water levels in the area were when it was a township. The wetlands in the area by Ms. Miske's neighborhood were constructed when Ramsey was a township. Chairperson Riley pointed out the terrain across Ramsey is very flat. If the high water issue can be solved in one area, the next area gets filled up. City Engineer Westby stated it is difficult to prioritize the areas and determine how to route the water. He said neighboring communities only need several hundred feet of pipe and they can route to a creek or lake. This is not possible with the City of Ramsey being a flat area. Ms. Miske commented they have been in the house and have been through flooding in prior years, and now they are invested. She said she didn't really want to leave at this point. Civil Engineer II Linton stated he visited the property of Ms. Miske this past summer. He confirmed the wetlands are full and do overflow. He said staff is preparing a presentation and discussion at the next meeting. Since the neighboring area was built without consideration for wetlands and ponds for run off, staff will have to discuss how this can be corrected. Other Staff Input/Updates: Chairperson Riley asked for an update on CSAH 5 and Alpine Drive. City Engineer Westby responded it will stay in the state it is currently until spring. The weather became a factor and didn't allow the project to be completed. The contractor had several projects going on at once in the City and this is one that could not be completed. Chairperson Riley inquired about the stop signs on Iodine Street and 146th Lane. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied they were put in two weeks ago. City Administrator Ulrich raised the issue of Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard. He noted a JPA needs to be written and signed between the County and the City. He said he is hopeful the item can be brought to the Council on February 10. He stated he has not yet heard back from Coburns on their preferred schedule for construction, so Staff is moving forward with the one- year timeline. Public Works Committee / January 20, 2015 Page 7 of 8