Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2017

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Chairperson Riley asked whether escrow funds are available. City Engineer Westby stated the previous developers are no longer involved in The COR development, and escrow funds were insufficient to complete the necessary public improvements. 6:03: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer Westby stated Alpine Drive between Variolite Street NW and Armstrong Boulevard is scheduled for reconstruction from July 10 through August 25, 2017, and City staff recommends road closure for the project duration. He added closing the road will shorten the construction schedule and create a safer environment for workers. He noted mail and garbage pick-up will be temporarily re-located to Armstrong Boulevard, and City staff intends to mail letters to Alpine Drive residents regarding this closure. City Engineer Westby stated Anoka County plans to begin several improvement projects, including partial road reconstruction and grade separation on Hanson Boulevard. He added modification of three intersections to flashing yellow arrows is planned, which will involve short-term single lane closures. He noted Anoka County is completing a cost analysis for the modification at Sunwood Drive/Armstrong Boulevard, for which the City of Ramsey will be responsible. City Engineer Westby stated City staff received an email on March 17 from Mn/DOT regarding the cable median barrier that is planned for Highway 10. He added City staff hopes to have a meeting with Mn/DOT soon, and an update will be provided for the Public Works Committee at their next meeting. City Engineer Westby stated pavement corings are planned for street reconstruction projects in 2018 and 2019, but ground penetrating radar is now being considered. He added this new technology is non-invasive and more efficient in terms of time and cost than pavement coring. He noted City staff is researching cost and feasibility. Chairperson Riley stated the new technology would be a positive change in the way pavements are tested, and would result in fewer pre-construction problems and issues. Councilmember Kuzma requested an update on the City records scanning project. City Engineer Westby stated City staff has reviewed possible methods and has consulted with a scanning service provider. He added the biggest issue is determining a File Naming Convention, to describe what the files contain, and how they inter-relate with other files. He noted staff are moving forward with this important initiative. Public Works Committee / March 21, 2017 Page 7 of 9