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City Engineer Westby stated the City of Ramsey commissioned a stormwater retrofit study from <br />the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) in 2016. He added the ACD's report outlines <br />opportunities for implementing future projects to improve water quality. He noted the report <br />would be added to an upcoming Public Works Committee meeting agenda for review and <br />comment. <br />City Engineer Westby stated ACD staff is considering the use of boulevard bioretention swales, <br />or rain gardens, on Waco Street and in River's Bend in 2017 or 2018, and that staff will work <br />with ACD staff to ensure proper coordination with City street reconstruction projects. He added <br />rain gardens are an effective way to provide infiltration and reduce run-off. He noted ACD staff <br />plan to contact residents in designated areas to discuss the benefits of rain gardens, as the <br />improvements will be voluntary. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked whether there is available funding for planning and implementing <br />rain gardens. <br />City Engineer Westby stated the Clean Water Fund grant will be utilized with no cost to the City, <br />and street grades will not change. <br />Councilmember Johns asked whether there are any outlots in the project area that could have a <br />rain garden, like the Brookfield development. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed there are outlots near the tennis courts at River's <br />Bend Park. <br />6:04: Review Future Topics Calendar <br />City Engineer Westby stated City staff have completed comprehensive water and sewer plans to <br />be included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. He added a review of the plans will be added to an <br />upcoming Public Works Committee meeting agenda. <br />Councilmember Johns stated stop sign requests were discussed at the recent Highway 10 public <br />meeting. She requested that stop sign requests are added to the Public Works Committee's <br />topics calendar. <br />City Engineer Westby agreed. <br />Chairperson Riley requested an update on the Highway 10 public meeting. <br />City Engineer Westby stated City staff were well prepared for the meeting, and provided a <br />review of the City's proposed plans. He added the general feeling from local commercial <br />businesses was one of frustration, and that something needs to be done quickly so they can <br />properly utilize their properties. <br />Public Works Committee / March 21, 2017 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />