Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/18/2003

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Street Supervisor Riemer replied that most of the information they presented to the Committee is already included in the Ramsey Resident. Staff is discussing the idea of including information on the City's website as well. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that the Public Works staff does a great job at keeping the public safety buildings open during snow events. Street Supervisor Riemer noted that another issue they will need to consider in the near future is a covered salt storage facility. Mayor Gamec inquired if they would be looking at a completely enclosed building or outside storage with a cover. Street Supervisor Riemer explained that it would be an area bunkered in with a canopy over the top to protect the different types of chemicals. Street Supervisor Riemer requested that if any Councilmembers receive a complaint about snow plowing have them contact City Hall and leave him a message on his voicemail. All complaints will be responded to. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that staff does track all of the complaints throughout the season. No action required. Case #2: Consider Transportation Consulting and Advocacy Services Assistant Director of Public Works Olson stated that the City Council authorized City staff to use the services of The Tinklenberg Group for the Highway #10 corridor. At this time staff was requesting authorization to enter into a new agreement with the Tinklenberg Group to continue working with the federal government and MnDOT for potential grant opportunities along the Highway #10 corridor. Elwyn Tinklenberg, The Tinklenberg Group, introduced Jodi Ruehle and Dan Krom (former federal liaison for MnDOT) from the Tinklenberg Group. Mr. Tinklenberg explained that the AUAR draft has been completed and submitted for public comment, which ended on November 12`h. They did receive some comments regarding the AUAR and are in the process of drafting those responses. He explained that completing the AUAR was a way for the City to enable them to utilize tools to manage the corridor, especially in the way of right of way. The process is going very well. They are currently going through the tasks for official mapping the Highway #10 corridor and it should be completed about the time the moratorium expires. They have now been requested by staff to continue working on additional tasks which would include continuing communication with property owners, coordination with MnDOT, and pursuing federal funding options by working with Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Dayton and Mr. Colemen. Mr. Krom will be an important part of that process because he has several connections on the federal level. Public Works Committee/November 18, 2003 Page 3 of 10