Minutes - Public Works Committee - 03/19/2002

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Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to direct staff to voice opposition to Jarvis Street intersection and recommend that Alpine Drive be a full access interchange. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Hendriksen, Kurak, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Councilmember Anderson expressed concern that the river bridge crossing study and the T.H. 10 study are two different studies and yet they both significantly impact the City of Ramsey. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to when the plan becomes final would it become part of the Comprehensive Plan to allow for future planning. Principal City Engineer Olson explained that the City will be able to use the plan to explain to developers what will be happening in the future, but development cannot be stopped until environmental impact statement is done indicating the exact alignment. Once the area is officially mapped developers will be put on notice that anything they put into the property they will not get back. Case #7: Acquisition of Easements for Trail along Alpine Drive Principal City Engineer Olson stated that as part of the development agreement with Centex it is proposed to install an eight-foot bituminous trail along Alpine Drive from Roanoke Street to TH 47. This trail will be installed on the north side of Alpine Drive from Roanoke to Zuni street, and then along the south side of the road from Zuni to TH 47. Adequate right-of-way exists throughout the majority of this route, such that the trail can be placed without further acquisitions. However, for a distance of 1185 feet west of Zuni Street, there is five feet or less between the back of the curb and the southern right-of-way. Fifteen-foot permanent easement for trail should be acquired along with an addition al ten feet of temporary easement to accommodate the trail construction. Also, as part of the Centex plat (Highlands at River Park) the City has negotiated to have an overflow constructed from a pond located south of Alpine Drive and between Ute and Tonto Streets. The construction of the overflow will need an additional 10 feet of drainage and utility easement. (a) (b) (c) (d) Radamacher Property (Bill's) Allina (the Clinic) Single family residence at 15252 Zuni Street NW Single family residence At 15271 Ute Street NW Staff recommended that the Committee direct staff to prepare the necessary easement documents and authorize the City Administrator to negotiate for the easement. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to where the funds would come from. Public Works Committee/March 19, 2002 Page 15 of 18