Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2018

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Public Works Committee 5. 1. Meeting Date: 02/20/2018 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Title: Review COR Street Names Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to review existing and proposed street names within The COR, and to obtain preliminary feedback from the Public Works Committee regarding potential concerns with specific street names and any information the Committee would like Staff to present at the next regularly scheduled Public Works Committee meeting on March 20, 2018. Background: This case follows up on discussions that occurred at previous Public Works Committee meetings regarding street names within The COR (bounded by Armstrong Boulevard/CR 83 to the west, Bunker Lake Boulevard/CR 116 to the north, Ramsey Boulevard/CR 57 to the east, and the BNSF Railroad right-of-way to the south). The majority of street names within The COR are based on the Anoka County street grid naming convention, with the exceptions of Veterans Drive, Center Street, and Ramsey Parkway. The street naming convention for the City of Ramsey includes Football Greats, Mammals, Rocks, Elements, and Indian Tribes as streets progress from west to east. Most recently, the deviation of street names from the County grid was discussed when the Riverstone residential development was platted. Ultimately, the City Council approved renaming two street segments as something different from the County grid. A layout of existing and proposed street names will be presented at the meeting. Timeframe: Staff estimates this case will take 15 minutes to present and discuss. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The Public Works Committee is being asked to provide feedback to City Staff on which existing or proposed street names within The COR, if any, may prove to be detrimental to the development of The COR. If any street names are identified, Staff would like to know what information should be presented for discussion at the at the next regularly scheduled Public Works Committee meeting on March 20, 2018. For example, should Staff provide a list of several optional street names starting with the same letter that follow the County grid system, or should some other naming convention be targeted? Public Safety's general position is that the City should follow the County grid system, or come up with our own convention that is consistent throughout the City. Street names are an important component of public safety response, which can have a significant impact on response times and outcomes. Funding Source: