Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/25/2003

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would be 3 inches of bituminous. Since bituminous should not be installed less than 1 ½ inches and since the first layer of bituminous could be left over the winter, Staff recommends that the current section in all new subdivisions within the MUSA be constructed with a minimum of 4 inches of gravel, 2 inches of bituminous binder course, and 1 ½ inches of bituminous wear course. This section has the following advantages: · More flexibility for the construction project · Ensures continuous access for police and fire activities · Ensures a stable roadway over the winter months · Allows t he final 1 ayer o f bituminous t o b e installed after t he majority of the construction activity is complete And the following disadvantages: · More construction cost ($25/LF compared to $20/LF) Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council change the residential standards for residential streets to 4 inches of Class, 2 inches of bituminous binder and 1 ½ of bituminous wear course. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #6: Request for Extension of Sewer and Water City Administrator Norman stated that on December 18, 2002, the City of Ramsey received a letter requesting that the City of Ramsey prepare a feasibility study for extending urban services. On January 21, 2003, the Public Works Committee met and discussed the request and made the following motion: Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to hire Bolten and Menk at a cost not to exceed $8,500 for completing a feasibility study for extending urban services to the property identified contingent upon an escrow being set up to cover all expenses including staff time, the city not being held liable, and the city not having any liability to cover the feasibility study by drafting a contract with the City Attorney, and contacting the MPCA regarding lead contamination standards. On February 11, 2003, the City Council received a resolution from the Attorney, which the Council did not ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to proceed with the authorization of the feasibility study at the Developer's request. Oakwood Land Development and John Rowe are two of the property owners that were on the original petition. They have resubmitted their request for the extension of urban services and have agreed in writing as part of their petition to finance the preparation of the feasibility study. This petition was received on February 18, 2003 and they are asking for reconsideration. Since the City of Ramsey is not financially liable for the costs to prepare this feasibility study, staff recommended allowing the Public Works Committee/February 25, 2003 Page 7 of 9