Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2016

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Boulevard. He explained this property was purchased in 2009 as part of the Pumpkin Patch that became the building site for Water Tower#3. The house on this property was part of a controlled burn exercise by the Ramsey Fire Department and the foundation was removed by the Public Works Department and back filled. The garage has been used over the years for minor storage but is no longer needed and staff has concluded the building serves no real public purpose and should be removed. Public Works Superintendent Riemer presented options for consideration: sell the structure to a private party; disassemble it and remove it from the site; hire a contractor to raze the building; Public Works raze the building; or, do nothing and wait until the property sells and the new buyer remove the building. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated staff recommends advertising for proposals to remove the garage and compare that cost against the cost of having Public Works remove the building. Chairperson Riley supported staff's recommendation noting if it can be sold, that would be a good outcome for the City. He supported a dual process to advertise the building for sale and also advertise for proposals to remove the garage. Councilmember Johns asked how it will be advertised. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated staff will have to determine the best method. If approved, staff will place an advertisement and present the results to the Council. He stated if it is more economical for Public Works to remove the building, it will not occur until September or October. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to recommend that the City Council direct staff to advertise for proposals to remove the garage, advertise to sell the garage, and chose the most economical method from options listed in the staff report. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Review 2016 Temporary COR Concrete Pavement Repairs City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and described the need for concrete repairs to streets within The COR. He displayed pictures of the streets and sidewalks requiring repair, noting areas of cracks, gaps, and voids. City Engineer Westby stated staff is developing plans for permanent repairs but due to the significant costs and time to research necessary repairs and develop permanent repair plans that construction will not occur until 2017. However, he recommended that temporary repair of the significant cracks and voids be made the week of July 18 by Reshetar Systems to assure safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, especially within the crosswalks. City Engineer Westby estimated these temporary repairs will cost $18,000. Councilmember Johns asked who original did this cement work and if it was a defective product. City Engineer Westby stated it was a City improvement project and while the road was originally designed to be bituminous, after bids were received it was decided to change it to a concrete `signature' street for The COR. Public Works Committee/July 19, 2016 Page 5 of 8