Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2001

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to remove the temporary erosion control measures is borne by the developer/owner, Residential developments are different in nature. The Contractor that installs the silt fence and performs the rough grading of the entire subdivision typically has completed his work well before, sometimes years before, the turf has been established. These temporary erosion control measures typically are overlooked, removed by the City of Ramsey, or removed by the new residents. This can be addressed in a number of ways: City of Ramsey takes responsibility of removing silt fence for residential developments. The City adds a $500 charge to the residential development agreements to help cover the costs of said activities as a Phase II Improvement and then operate on a complaint basis to remove the facilities once turf has been established. The City adds a new requirement to the residential development agreements stating that the developer has to successfully establish turf and remove the silt fence prior to release of any escrow. This is the preferred method of handling this situation and it is something that the developers should not be adverse to since they are required by the MPCA and the WMO to establish turf before the removal of erosion control measures. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he would favor the second option. Motion by Coul~cilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to recommend that the City Council add a new requirement to the City's residential development agreements stating that the developer has to successfully establish turf and remove the silt fence prior to release of any escrow. Motion can'ied. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE INPUT 1. Water Tower No. 1 Painting/Coating Warranty City Engineer Jankowski noted that there is a two year warranty on the tank after the final acceptance of the project. He was unable to find anything specifically on the coating. 2. Request for Stop Sign and Speed Study be Performed at 146m Circle/Iodine Street NW City Engineer Olson noted that a request was made for the speed trailer to be placed at the intersection and staff anticipated that it would be done next week. 3. Drainage on 151~t Avenue NW/Fluorine Street NW Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated that a resident living on 151st and Fluorine has complained about the water standing on the street in the spring. He explained that the area is a Public Works Committee/May 15, 2001 Page 10 of 13