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City Engineer Westby reviewed the proposed Riverdale Drive extension to Ramsey Boulevard, <br /> for which the City is acquiring 5.3 acres of right-of-way from Anoka County Parks. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked why the trail and roadway were not side by side. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated the trail runs through open space landscaped with drought-resistant <br /> plants and grasses, as originally laid out in the Park Master Plan. City Engineer Westby stated <br /> lighting is also being considered for the Riverdale corridor, although costs and funding sources <br /> have yet to be determined. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated he would provide an update on proposed 2017 water tower <br /> improvements at the Committee's next meeting. <br /> 6.03: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest <br /> City Engineer Westby reviewed improvement projects, including the Hanson Boulevard Railroad <br /> Overpass, the CSAH 78 expansion, and the Foley Boulevard grade separation projects in Coon <br /> Rapids. He also noted MnDOT will be constructing a cable median barrier project along <br /> Highway 10 through the City of Ramsey for 2018 (from Thurston Avenue in Anoka to Highway <br /> 101 in Elk River). <br /> 6.04: Review Future Topics Calendar <br /> Chairperson Riley requested clarification regarding the cost of the proposed well siting study. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated the cost estimate for the proposed study is $75,000. <br /> Councilmember Johns asked whether agenda items for the Committee's February meeting will <br /> be moved to the March agenda. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed this. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns to adjourn the Public <br /> Works Committee meeting. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 7:36 p.m. <br /> Public Works Committee/January 17, 2017 <br /> Page 8 of 9 <br />