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Chairperson Riley stated that the City has become strict on inspections to ensure that road is built <br />to specification. <br />Councilmember Musgrove referenced the MSA roads included for crack seal and asked if that <br />would be funded through crack seal or MSA funds. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that crack seal funds budgeted are historically used for crack sealing, <br />regardless of whether a road is an MSA road. He stated that the intent is to use MSA funds for <br />reconstruction or overlay projects. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if additional crack seal work would be anticipated later this year <br />using MSA maintenance dollars. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that the budget for this year uses the MSA funds for reconstruction <br />and overlay projects. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the 14 percent indirect costs associated in the case. <br />She also asked for details on the consortium that exists for road improvements. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that he could bring additional information back to the group related <br />to the consortium. He stated that Ramsey is not a partner city, but he is on the email list and <br />receives shared information. He believed there were currently 11 members in the consortium with <br />Coon Rapids leading the group and organized maintenance activities. He stated that Ramsey has <br />been watching the consortium to determine if they should join for maintenance, but thus far <br />Ramsey has received lower bids, including the 14 percent indirect costs which includes plan <br />preparation and inspection. He noted that being independent also allows for greater flexibility in <br />scheduling the work, which can benefit abutting property owners. <br />Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to recommend <br />City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for 2021 <br />Crack Seal Improvements, Improvement Project #21-06. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. <br />Voting No: None. <br />5.06: Consider Recommending City Council Approval of Resolution Adopting Minimum <br />Requirements for Public Utilities Installed in Public Right -of -Ways and Easements <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approval of a resolution <br />adopting minimum requirements for public utilities installed in public right-of-way and easements. <br />Chairperson Riley stated that he likes where this is headed. He asked if this were in place would <br />it be hamstringing the City and future developers. <br />Public Works Committee / January 19, 2021 <br />Page 11 of 14 <br />