Agenda - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2019

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6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer Westby provided an update on City improvement projects, Anoka County improvement projects, MnDOT improvement projects, and other items of interest. Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided an update on manganese testing that has recently been completed at 15 different locations, noting that the levels at each location were below the required threshold for bottle feeding infants of 100 ppb. Councilmember Riley asked if something could be publicized showing the updated testing results. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that an update would be provided on the City website and social media sites and noted that a press release could also be developed. Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided an update on patching, noting that 74 tons have been shoveled off trucks so far this season. Chairperson Kuzma stated that public works is doing a great job in response to resident concerns that he has received and referred to City staff. Councilmember Heinrich stated that perhaps the process required for staff to fill potholes would be a good public education item, noting that she was unaware of the lengthy process. City Engineer Westby stated that he was contacted by a resident on Waco Street between th Sunwood and 150 about the condition of that roadway. He noted that segment of roadway is very wide and is in very poor shape. He believed the road is on the CIP for 2023. He noted that the resident did ask for a sample petition to ask the City to reconstruct that one block segment. He stated that he is unaware if that will move forward but wanted to advise the Committee about the possibility of a petition coming forward. Councilmember Riley referenced the Armstrong roundabout at Alpine Drive and asked why construction is proposed in three to four years if the County has already received the funds. City Engineer Westby stated that it is due to the type of funds, noting that the funds will not be available until that time. He explained that the County will start designing the project prior to that time and then begin construction when the funds are made available. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar City Engineer Westby reviewed the future topics calendar. Councilmember Riley asked if updates regarding manganese would come to the Committee or full Council. Public Works Committee / June 18, 2019 Page 6 of 7