Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/20/2018

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Highway 47. He noted that the sound walls along the west side of the corridor appear to be the maintenance responsibility of the adjacent developments. Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted that several of the improvements that the public works department has scheduled for the corridor and include painting the signal systems at Alpine Dr/Hwy 47 and Sunwood Dr/Hwy 47 and conversion of the luminaries above the signal system at Alpine Dr to LED. He stated that additional plantings could be added to the ROW on the east side of Highway 47 near the sound wall. He stated that any improvements to the corridor would come from the General Fund. the City cannot control plantings on both sides of the road or in the median, and only has control over one side. Chairperson Riley asked if the plantings could be refreshed. Councilmember Johns noted that she would prefer trees when possible. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that he is unsure that MnDOT would approve trees within the center median. He confirmed that the damaged fence is going to be repaired. He stated that the lumber is green treat lumber and therefore if you paint over the material it defeats the purpose of the green treat. Councilmember Johns stated that any type of softening near the fence would help, whether its plantings or trees. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that he would attempt to find small trees that could be suitable or plantings that would be chloride resistant. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT No additional comments. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to adjourn the Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Public Works Committee / March 20, 2018 Page 8 of 9