Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/16/2020

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City Engineer Westby explained that City staff met with Anoka County last fall and understood that Ramsey is responsible for upgrading the road, but Anoka County has the final say in the design process and requested the traffic study as part of that process. City Administrator Ulrich stated that it is possible that the City would not have to build to the most expensive design, if the traffic study supports that, as the City is responsible for designing to a 2040 anticipated use. Councilmember Riley asked if the traffic study could identify if additional turn lanes could be supported. City Engineer Westby confirmed that the study could provide support for the discussions with Anoka County related to access points. He stated that the County has stated that they would be open to additional access points, if a roundabout were potentially considered at Center Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard, as that would allow a U-turn type activity. Chairperson Kuzma asked if the traffic study would address speed. City Engineer Westby stated that a speed component could be included but the study normally focuses on volumes and turning movements. He noted that it would be the decision of the County as to whether speed would be included. He noted that normally you would improve the roadway and then complete a speed study. Councilmember Riley stated that this is a County road and the City has to follow the County's specifications and asked why the County would not just take the lead and complete this improvement with the improvement they are doing, with the City reimbursing the cost. City Engineer Westby stated that the County was very open to partnering on the study and based on the results of the study, the County might be more open to a request to complete both projects at the same time with the County taking the lead. He stated that City staff can continue to have that discussion with Anoka County. Motion by Councilmember Menth, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend that the City Council order a Traffic Study for the proposed reconstruction of Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmembers Menth and Riley. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar Public Works Committee / February 18, 2020 Page 7 of 8