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City Engineer Westby stated that it would be helpful to have apples to apples comparison for <br />information but acknowledged that the results from Andover will be helpful. He stated that the <br />City is working to increase water conservation efforts through the RCP program. He noted that <br />staff does work directly with the Metropolitan Council on numerous water related issues. He <br />stated that he would not be comfortable bringing this forward to the City Council without a <br />favorable response from the Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that he would prefer not to participate and simply ask to see the results <br />from Andover. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated that if participation would be helpful and would not have a cost to <br />the City, other than a few hours of staff time, and would not have any requirements that come <br />along with it, she would support participation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that if there is a favorable response that the City will not be <br />required to do anything outside of the study he would support participation. He asked if <br />participation in this study would gain additional support from the Metropolitan Council on <br />regional water solutions. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that a City Council work session presentation is being planned for <br />February regarding an option for the Met Council to complete a feasibility study at no cost to the <br />City for a regional surface water treatment facility in Ramsey. He noted that the City would <br />need to have at least two other neighboring communities as partners. He stated that the <br />feasibility study will provide cost information on the possibility of a surface water treatment <br />facility and noted that staff would continue to work with the Metropolitan Council on that <br />possibility whether or not this study is approved. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend City <br />Council approval to participate in a Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Potential Project, <br />contingent that the results would be applied equally across the metro region. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Johns and Kuzma. Voting No: Chairperson <br />Riley. <br /> <br />5.05: Provide City Council Recommendation for MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process <br />Agreement #1029992 <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and purpose of the case to consider approval of <br />MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992. He explained that pursuant to <br />Minnesota statutes, the Commissioner of Transportation must be appointed an agent of the City <br />of Ramsey to accept Federal Aid funds that are awarded to the City for eligible transportation <br />related projects. The City cannot directly accept awarded Federal Aid funds for such projects as <br />they must be processed through MnDOT. <br /> <br />recommendation for approval of MnDOT Delegated Contracting Process Agreement #1029992. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated that she would prefer for this to come back to the Committee after <br />the comments from the City Attorney are received. <br />Public Works Committee / January 16, 2018 <br />Page 10 of 13 <br /> <br />