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Floodplain Concerns. In December 2015, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain maps were officially updated. The map updating process actually began back in 2011 and the base data that was used did not include the now available LiDAR information that provides more accurate topography data. This has resulted in some homeowners being notified by their mortgage company of the need to obtain flood insurance when, in fact, it may not actually be required. As a result, Anoka County representatives recently met with DNR staff and staff from the offices of Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken as well as staff from Representative Emmer's office. One outcome of that meeting is that the County will be sending targeted mailings out to those property owners that appear to potentially qualify for an exemption to the flood insurance requirement. City staff has taken a number of inquiries from residents regarding notices they have received from their mortgage company stating that they now need flood insurance. Staff has tried to assist property owners by providing more detailed topographic information (based on LiDAR) and map exhibits as well as pointing them to additional resources that can be found on the DNR's floodplain page. Furthermore, staff has, where applicable, informed property owners about the potential ability to apply for a Letter of Map Amendment — Out as Shown (LOMA-OAS), which does not require the services of a licensed surveyor. Finally, Staff has also done some modelling of floodplain areas that did not have a Base Flood Elevation determined (the Base Flood Elevation is needed when attempting to qualify for an exemption to the flood insurance requirement) by FEMA in an attempt to further assist property owners attempting to get an exemption from the flood insurance requirement. City Improvement Projects: • Andrie Street and 164th Lane Reconstruction. A preconstruction meeting was held for this project on Monday, June 13. The prime contractor, Douglas -Kerr Underground, LLC, plans to start construction on June 23 and complete the project in the second week of October, 2016. Construction is proposed to be completed in 3 phases, proceeding from Alpine Drive toward Jarvis Street. Construction of each phase is planned to be completed before the next phase of construction begins. During each phase of construction, existing pavement sections will be reclaimed, storm sewer improvements will be constructed, the upper 1 -foot of subgrade soil will be blended and compacted to provide a uniform base, then 6 -inches of class 5 aggregate base will be placed and compacted on top of the subgrade soil. Once this work is complete on all 3 phases, 31/z -inches of bituminous pavement will be placed in two separate lifts. Signing and striping improvements will follow including a 4 -inch white stripe to delineate an 8 -foot parking lane on one side of the street, while "No Parking" signs will be installed on the opposite side. • 2016 Street Maintenance Program — Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements. On May 24 the Ramsey City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for crackseal and sealcoat improvements on over 13 miles of public streets. Bids will be opened June 21 and June 28 the City Council will consider accepting bids and awarding a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. If awarded, construction will occur between early July and mid-August of 2016. • 2016 Street Maintenance Program — Mill and Overlay Improvements. On June 14 the Ramsey City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for mill and overlay improvements on a 0.8 mile section of Sunwood Drive, east of Sunfish