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Engineer II Linton pointed out the wetland is very close, and the builder didn't want to have to <br /> mitigate it at the time. <br /> City Engineer Westby explained the first order of business when working with the DNR is to not <br /> impact a wetland. They may have suggested building the drainage swale in this manner in order <br /> to leave the wetlands alone. <br /> Chairperson Riley brought up the possibility of a storm scepter. <br /> City Engineer Westby responded staff did consider this at one point, however, it wouldn't <br /> operate as needed. He noted that staff did discuss the situation with the DNR and found another <br /> approval process will be necessary. The DNR did say the permits could be pulled and the work <br /> could be done, however, it is not completely assured that the problem would be corrected. <br /> The discussion was postponed in order to include the resident at a future meeting. <br /> 5.03: Provide City Council Recommendation for 2016 Crackseal and Sealcoat <br /> Improvements, Improvement Project#16-00 Division A <br /> City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report, noting the costs listed in the packet are very <br /> accurate. Staff is asking for recommendation to the Council based on these costs. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted his department has spent $46,000 in patching. If the <br /> City did use the fog sealing in the two proposed areas, and there was extra money, it would be <br /> used in patching. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma clarified the City's policy is that to not assess for sealcoating. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed. <br /> Chairperson Riley noted the City underspent last year by about $100,000. He pointed out the <br /> roads are not being maintained to the fullest. He questioned if the spray patching would be paid <br /> for within the sealcoating. <br /> Councilmember Johns stated the extra funds were distributed to various funds. There are four <br /> funds that generally extra money such as this go into. <br /> Discussion took place on how to allocate the $96,000 overage. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked how the roads to be improved are chosen. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer answered it depends on when the roads were built. <br /> Because Ramsey was not built all at once as a planned community, there are some roads that <br /> need repair and maintenance sooner than others. Once the roads are all at a workable place, <br /> more strategic maintenance schedules can be followed. <br /> Public Works Committee/May 17, 2016 <br /> Page 5of7 <br />