Resolution - #19-285 - 12/10/2019

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Councilmember Musgrove introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #19-285 RESOLUTION ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #20-01, VARIOLITE STREET RECONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey proposes to reconstruct Variolite Street between Alpine rd Drive and 173Avenue in 2020; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ramsey City Council Resolution #19-219 adopted September 10, 2019, the City Council approved and authorized Staff to execute proposals from Hakanson Anderson and Associates for required topographic survey in the amount of $12,800, and from Northern Technologies Inc. for required geotechnical work in the amount of $29,750; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey Public Works Committee directed Staff to explore options for reducing speeds and improving pedestrian accommodations along Variolite Street; and WHEREAS, one of the primary purposes of a Feasibility Report is to explore alternative design options and provide recommendations on which options to construct. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby orders the City Engineer to prepare a Feasibility Report for Improvement Project #20-01, Variolite Street Reconstruction. The motion of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Heinrich and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor LeTourneau Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Heinrich Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Menth Councilmember Riley Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: and the following were absent: None