Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2018

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Kuzma. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer Westby provided an update on current and proposed improvement projects. Councilmember Kuzma referenced Puma Street and the intersection at Alpine. He asked if the sightlines have been reviewed to ensure safety. City Engineer Westby stated that tree clearing operations west of this intersection began last year but proper erosion control measures were not installed prior to work beginning and therefore the work was not completed. He noted that the intent is to remove the remaining trees and knock down the hill to open the sightlines this spring. He continued to provide an update on the Puma Street utilities extension and the Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street improvements. He provided an update on The COR regional infiltration basin development. He stated that additional Anoka County and MnDOT projects were included on the update list and noted that he will attempt to follow up on projects that have not seen progress attempting to gain further updates. Councilmember Kuzma asked for an update on the flashing turn lights on Armstrong at Bunker. City Engineer Westby noted that although the City approved the development of the plans, he was still awaiting information from Anoka County. He noted that once he sees the final cost estimates he would share that information with the Committee and City Council. Chairperson Riley asked for an update on the plans in Anoka for 47 and Ferry Street. He stated that Ramsey should stay on top of those plans to ensure that something is not approved that would be detrimental for Ramsey. City Engineer Westby stated that the last update he received was that Anoka is working on the preliminary design that would then be shelved until funding is made available. Chairperson Riley stated that he would want to ensure that the plans would not negatively impact Ramsey. City Engineer Westby stated that he would continue to follow up with Anoka. City Engineer Westby stated that there was discussion at the November meeting regarding a drainage and utility easement and provided background information. He stated that the recommendation of the City Attorney is to pass a resolution restricting all use of the easement until such time a regional trail is available north of the property. He noted that he spoke with the property owner and the owner asked if there is something that can be done to simply restrict the Public Works Committee / January 16, 2018 Page 12 of 14