Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/18/2018

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Police Chief Katers provided input on how the police department is trained to learn their way around Ramsey and respond to calls. He noted that within Ramsey there are a lot of dead-end streets. He stated that while the naming grid may not present the best options for names, there is a logical reason behind the grid and the grid provides assistance to officers that are responding to calls. He stated that public works does not have an opinion on naming of the streets, as long as there is a logical system. He stated that Ramsey has not stayed with one theme throughout the City and acknowledged that it not the fault of this Committee or Council. He stated that his concern is that if the variances continue to occur, there will not be a logical system for the public safety depaitinent to use for response. City Engineer Westby stated that streets that are being discussed are located such that future developments could be addressed off the cross streets, which are Sunwood Drive or Ramsey Parkway. Chairperson Riley stated that while that would make it better, he does not believe that people will want to live or have their businesses on Yolite or Zeolite. He stated that he would like to have the X, Y and Z streets within The COR renamed. City Administrator Ulrich referenced the idea of using Town Center in different variations such as Town Center Drive, Town Center Lane, or Town Center Drive and asked if that would be helpful as it is the center of the town. Police Chief Katers replied that would make things more complicated. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to not change the street names. Further discussion: Chairperson Riley stated that both Councilmembers voted in favor of this discussion the previous month. He stated that he believes that this should continue to be discussed because he does not like the names. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Johns and Kuzma. Voting No: Chairperson Riley. 5.05: Discuss Maintenance Options for Highway 47 Corridor Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report noting the tactic within the Strategic Plan to improve the image of residential neighborhoods, business districts and key corridors. He stated that the public works department is looking for direction from the Committee on what it would like to see the department undertake to improve the appearance of the Highway 47 corridor. He explained that maintenance responsibilities are shared along the corridor between the City, MnDOT, and private property owners. He reviewed the maintenance activities of the City's portion of the corridor, which is the east side of Highway 47 from the intersection of CR 5 to Alpine Drive, and includes ROW mowing, litter pick-up, and landscaping activities. He stated that MnDOT controls the mowing of the center median and the west ROW and is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sound wall on the west side of Public Works Committee / March 20, 2018 Page 7 of 9