Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2018

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City Engineer Westby stated that a City Council work session presentation is being planned for February regarding an option for the Met Council to complete a feasibility study at no cost to the City for a regional surface water treatment facility in Ramsey. He noted that the City would need to have at least two other neighboring communities as partners. He stated that the feasibility study will provide cost information on the possibility of a surface water treatment facility and noted that staff would continue to work with the Metropolitan Council on that possibility whether or not this study is approved. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend City Council approval to participate in a Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Potential Project, contingent that the results would be applied equally across the metro region. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Johns and Kuzma. Voting No: Chairperson Riley. 5.05: Provide City Council Recommendation for MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992 City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and purpose of the case to consider approval of MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992. He explained that pursuant to Minnesota statutes, the Commissioner of Transportation must be appointed an agent of the City of Ramsey to accept Federal Aid funds that are awarded to the City for eligible transportation related projects. The City cannot directly accept awarded Federal Aid funds for such projects as they must be processed through MnDOT. City Engineer Westby presented alternatives for the Committee's consideration and staff's recommendation for approval of MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992. Councilmember Johns stated that she would prefer for this to come back to the Committee after the comments from the City Attorney are received. City Engineer Westby stated that the agreements are written very differently and therefore it is hard to review the documents side by side. Chairperson Riley asked if MnDOT allows changes to the letter. City Engineer Westby replied that minimal changes may be allowed. He noted that typically most changes requested by the City are not allowed. Councilmember Johns noted that the approval could be made contingent upon approval of the City Attorney. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend City Council approval of MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992, contingent upon approval by the City Attorney. Public Works Committee / January 16, 2018 Page 11 of 14