Agenda - Council - 03/28/1983 - Special

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I I ,I I I I i I I I I I Office ()f Com]ni~sioner March 21, 1983 Minnesota Department of Transportation Transportation Building St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 .. (ii~_/~ Mayor Thomas Gamec City Hall (Ramsey) - Post Office 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Dear Mayor Gamec: From time to time, many have expressed concern about rules and standards in effect for the State Aid program with cities and counties. In addition, many questions have been asked about standards for bridge replacements, and to a greater degree, bridge replacements on the township road system. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE INPUT INTO THE RULES THAT GOVERN THESE STANDARDS. We are aware that changes need to be made in the area of construction standards for all types of construction. Therefore, we are starting the process as provided by laws, Chapters 162.02, Subd. 2, and 162.09, Subd. 2. Please keep in mind that the role of the Commissioner of Transportation is to promulgate rules and standards on behalf of counties and cities. Attached is the list of names and addresses of the committee members. If you have concerns that you wish to have addressed, please contact any or all of the committee members. This is your opportuntt~ for input to the process of developing rules and standards for State Aid Operations. Following this action, the proposed rules and standards will be heard within the requirements of Chapter 15. '1 The meeting of the Committee will be held on April 8th, 1983, in the Department of Transportation Building, John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota (Capitol Approach) in Room G-18. I I I Sincerely, Richard P. Braun Commissioner Attachment: List A n Equal Opportunity Employer