Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/17/2003

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City Engineer Jankowski explained that it is possible to post the road other than 30 mph or 55 mph, but the process would be different. The Director of Transportation would have to complete a study and whatever their recommendation is would be the speed limit. They generally set the speed limit at what 85 percent of the people are driving along the road. Mr. Murray noted that since the last Public Works Committee meeting they have seen people pulled over for speeding along the road. Councilmember Cook thought that the speed limit should be set at 30 mph, especially since it such a small segment. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to recommend to the City Council that Tiger Street be declared a rural residential district, that a resolution to that effect be passed and transmitted to the Commissioner of Transportation, and that a 30 m.p.h, speed limit posting be erected 10 days thereafter. Further discussion: Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that they will attach red flags to the speed limits signs when they are first posted. Councilmember Cook requested that the speed Iimit t railer b e p laced a long t he road once the new signs are i n p lace. Director o f Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated that he would talk to the Police Department about getting the speed trailer placed along Tiger Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Cook, and Elvig. Voting No: Chairperson Zimmerman. Case #3: Request for Extension of Sewer and Water Principal City Engineer Olson stated that on May 9, 2003, the City of Ramsey received a letter requesting that the City of Ramsey prepare a feasibility study for extending urban services to the commercial area at T.H. #47 and 167th Avenue. The property owners have requested the extension of urban services. Staff contacted Bolten & Menk to determine the cost of preparing such a feasibility study and they estimated the cost to be $8,500. The Economic Development Association (EDA) received a draft form of the marketing analysis for the redevelopment of the commercial node near the intersection of 167th Avenue NW and Trunk Highway 47, which indicated a need for municipal sewer and water. Staff recommended allowing the study t o b e prepared to analyze if it is financially feasible to extend urban services to these properties. Councihnember Cook inquired if they were to extend urban services would it be possible to use the easement for trail to make the trail connection to Central Park Principal City Engineer Olson replied yes. Councihnember Elvig stated that one of the things the City is being faced with is the mandate by the MPCA to clean the ditches and questioned if that is something that should be considered as part of the study. Public Works Committee/June 17, 2003 Page 5 of 9