Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/21/2019

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the utility staff were to respond, the associated cost would come out of one of the utility operating budgets, depending on the type of emergency, water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer. Some of these costs are reimbursable from the City receiving emergency aid. Staff recommends entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the MnWARN emergency response program. Councilmember Riley commented that it appears this would be for short-term emergencies. Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed that to be true and noted that the City would not be obligated to respond. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Chairperson Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council direct staff to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the MnWARN Emergency Response Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Kuzma and Councilmember Riley. Voting No: None. 5.03: Discuss 6401 Highway 10 Drainage Issues/Pavement Discussion Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that the City currently owns 6410 Highway 10 on The site is currently gravel and dirt, with smaller pieces of pavement onsite. A neighboring tenant has requested the City pave or improve the site because the gravel is not maintained and the dust blows when it is windy. Also, the gravel is running into a storm drain onsite. The tenant has shared photos of this with the City, who is awaiting receipt of the photos from the tenant. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that because of the prohibitive cost of paving the area temporarily, staff would suggest obtaining quotes for chemical dust control. Chemical treatment would likely be an annual expense, until construction began on the Sunfish Lake Boulevard interchange. He stated that he did receive an estimate from a contractor that stated the chemical spraying would have a cost of about $1,600. He believed that this would be a good short-term solution. Chairperson Kuzma stated that it seemed the business wanted additional parking and asked if there could be a possibility to lease some of that area for parking. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the business is interested in removing a few parking stalls to construct a patio area. He noted that staff can talk with the business owner to determine if there would be interest in leasing additional parking area. Councilmember Riley commented that the decision had previously been made not to improve that property by paving. He stated that this seems to be a good solution for the short-term to control the dust issue. Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed the consensus that this item should be treated as maintenance so that it can move forward as soon as possible. Public Works Committee / May 21, 2019 Page 3 of 8