Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/16/2021

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to be rested or taken off-line for routine maintenance. If the City elects to move forward with constructing a WTP in a timely manner, it could be operational by spring of 2023. On January 7th, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Public Works Site for the proposed WTP. On January 14th' the Economic Development Authority unanimously recommended approval of the Public Works Site for the proposed WTP. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that public works prefer the east side of the site for access to the cemetery. He stated that in terms of EDA this is the best site for economic development, but the economy is in a much different position than it was, and this site provides the most overall benefit. Councilmember Musgrove commented that this seems to be well thought out and this site seems to be the best location. She agreed that it would make the most sense to use the public works site because of the efficiencies identified in the report. She referenced the funding for the added project costs and whether that could come from the same funding source even though those are ancillary uses. City Engineer Westby stated that this would all be part of constructing the WTP and therefore all the funding could be used for that purpose. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend City Council approval of the Public Works Site for the proposed Water Treatment Plant. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 5.04: Consider Recommending City Council Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Riverdale Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #21-00 City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to recommend approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for Riverdale Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #21-00. Staff recommendations include not constructing concrete sidewalk south of Riverdale Drive as part of this project, and not constructing the Mississippi River observation deck as part of this project. Councilmember Musgrove asked for additional details as it relates to the Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 improvements. City Engineer Westby provided additional details noting that design alternatives are being reviewed for the Ramsey Gateway project, and identified the construction limits on the east end of Riverdale Drive, which could then be tied into the Highway 10 project in the future. Councilmember Musgrove commented that the Highway 10 plans are still being finalized. Public Works Committee / January 19, 2021 Page 8of14