Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/19/2019

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Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood referenced a steel sign that was installed at another location and has not experienced any vandalism. He noted that option could be reviewed as well and perhaps that become a standard for community park signs. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Menth, to recommend to City Park as discussed, at a not to exceed cost of $33,000 from the Capital Maintenance Fund. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmembers Riley and Menth. Voting No: None. Councilmember Riley noted that these are maintenance items for parks that already exist. He stated that there has been discussion that parks are not always as up to date as desired and asked if there are other park projects that should be considered to ensure they are usable and long lasting. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained that only so many projects can be managed at one time. He noted that the projects with the highest needs have been brought forward first. He noted that the proposed budget for 2020 includes a $90,000 line item for trail maintenance in order to keep pace on the needed improvements. He noted that Ford Brook Park is proposed to receive updated playground equipment in 2020. 5.02: Consider Recommending City Council Approval to Solicit Requests for Proposals to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 Improvements, Improvement Project #20-03 City Engineer Westby stated that the purpose of this case is to consider recommending City Council approval to solicit Requests for Proposals to prepare plans and specifications for Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 Improvements, Improvement Project #20-03. In April of 2005, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) was executed between the City of Ramsey and Anoka County defining required public works improvements related to the Ramsey Town Center development, now referred to as The COR. Two amendments have been executed since, one in February of 2009, and the other in February of 2012. A copy of the JPA, including the two amendments were included in the case. City Engineer Westby stated that the required public works improvements, which total slightly more than $13,000,000 in 2005 dollars, are generally intended to be constructed in four separate phases per the JPA. Individual project cost summaries are included in Schedules A through C. The JPA outlines the requirements of each party as related to the design and construction of the improvements, allowable use and access to County-owned properties and highways, and other terms and conditions. Phase 1 identifies required improvements to Ramsey Boulevard from Highway 10 to 1,000 feet north of Bunker Lake Boulevard including expansion to a four-lane divided highway with turn lanes and signal system modifications at Highway 10, railway crossing upgrades, and signal systems installed at Sunwood Drive and Bunker Lake Boulevard. This was had been completed. Phase 2 identifies required improvements to Armstrong Boulevard from Highway 10 to 1,000 feet north of Bunker Lake Boulevard including expansion Public Works Committee / November 19, 2019 Page 3 of 7