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Councilmember Shryock noted with potential changes in the area due to further development of <br />The COR in the future, and since Ramsey Market may develop into something different, any <br />improvements made at this point should not be too expensive. <br />Chairperson Riley pointed out the crosswalk is marked but a crosswalk on a road with a speed <br />limit of 55 can be easily overlooked by drivers. <br />Councilmember Johns agreed the area may develop in time, and the City may want to develop a <br />way for people to cross safely. <br />Chairperson Riley asked the Committee members to draw up lists of items they would like to <br />discuss, or be updated on. He asked that staff could keep this list and let the Committee know <br />any updates or changes so the members can anticipate what will happen with the items at future <br />meetings. <br />Councilmember Johns said she would like to discuss the CIP and learn what is pertinent to this <br />group. <br />City Engineer Westby responded that can be reviewed at the March meeting before it is <br />presented to the Council. <br />Chairperson Riley commented he would like to be updated on the item brought to the Committee <br />a few months ago regarding stormwater drainage and flooding issues. <br />Councilmember Shryock asked to keep updated on the planning for trail maintenance. <br />Councilmember Johns noted the trail maintenance policy had been discussed. <br />Chairperson Riley stated the strategic connections for trails need to be discussed. <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed these items will be brought back to the Committee for <br />updating. He said a Stormwater Pond Maintenance Policy will also be coming to this body for <br />discussion. He stated the Engineering interns gathered GPS points last summer on all City trails <br />to allow staff to prepare horizontal and vertical alignments for each trail. The grades and types <br />of pedestrian ramps on each trail were also cataloged to allow a comprehensive City trail <br />database to be developed. The Trail Maintenance Policy will be developed from this database. <br />Councilmember Shryock stated a resident raised the issue of a segment of trail at Alpine Drive <br />that is difficult to maneuver. She suggested this issue stay on the list of items to watch and <br />conduct updates on. <br />Chairperson Riley suggested the planning for the crosswalk on TH 47 to Nowthen Boulevard be <br />added to the list. <br />City Engineer Westby responded this will be worked on in the spring. Staff will get plans from <br />Mn/DOT, and bring the item to the Council for approval. <br />Public Works Committee / February 16, 2016 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />