Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2021

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City Engineer Westby confirmed that it has the highest volume of traffic. Councilmember Musgrove asked what would be different about this request compared to the other intersection the City reviewed and decided not to move forward on because of the cost. She stated that the City can do the traffic counts, could it also complete the study to provide a cost savings. City Engineer Westby recognized that the Council reviewed this issue on other intersections but recognized the high cost to complete all the improvements. He stated that this request was brought forward by a resident. He stated that staff does not have a traffic engineer and therefore cannot complete the study. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps it would make sense to look at the improvement in the future, closer to when Highway 10 work will be completed, as it would be helpful to have the flashing arrow when that is a detour route. Chairperson Riley stated that the funding source would be the PIR fund. He stated that the City will end up doing this anyway and therefore the sooner it is done, the more benefit it provides to residents. He stated that perhaps direction is provided to complete one per year until the intersections are completed. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed that the flashing yellow arrows are beneficial. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she believed there is a list and estimated cost. She agreed that it would be helpful to create a plan to get these done. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommending City Council authorization to hire SEH Inc. to analyze the feasibility of modifying the signal system at the intersection of Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard/CSAH 56 to add flashing yellow arrow operations and direct staff to create a plan to improve one intersection annually. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 5.06: Consider Recommending City Council Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise Bids for Improvement Project #21-08, Water Treatment Plant Trunk Watermain Improvements City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to recommend City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise bids for Improvement Project #21-08, Water Treatment Plant Trunk Watermain Improvements. Councilmember Musgrove asked if this was the project the City hoped to save funds on by aligning the project with the County project on Bunker. Public Works Committee/ October 19, 2021 Page 16 of 18