Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/15/2022

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Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the case and stated that based on the fact that there is no dedicated funding source for this project at this time, staff recommends continuing with the current maintenance practice, until such time a funding source can be developed to pave the remaining gravel roads. Chairperson Riley asked if the total of gravel roads includes 173d which will be paved as a part of the Makowsky development. Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed that to be true. Chairperson Riley asked about the lifespan of the current grader. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that $4,000 was recently spent on repairs and estimated a lifespan of two to three years or more depending on the ongoing maintenance needs. He estimated a replacement cost of $350,000 to $400,000. Councilmember Musgrove asked why FEMA 2019 numbers were used. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that FEMA updates those numbers every two years. He stated that the 2021 numbers were just released but the case was drafted in November. Councilmember Musgrove asked if including this on the CIP would be a good idea so that it can continue to be considered. She asked if any of these street segments would be eligible for TIF. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that TIF is not available this far north and the project has not been included in the CIP. Chairperson Riley stated that the idea of replacing gravel roads has been a continued discussion. He stated that perhaps this paving could occur prior to the time the grader would need to be replaced. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if federal grant funding has been pursued for this purpose. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that he has not explored that option and was unsure if that would be a funding source for this type of project. He noted that paving some of the gravel roads would be easier than others as some go through wetlands or adjacent to the river which would have additional costs for wetland impacts and drainage requirements. Councilmember Musgrove asked if any of those roads with wetland impacts would qualify for distribution of wetland funding. City Engineer Westby replied that he did not believe they would be eligible projects as they are not included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Councilmember Musgrove asked if the projects were placed in the CIP would they then be an eligible project. Public Works Committee / January 18, 2022 Page 2 of 15