Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/15/2022

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that in the past there was some concern, but the new treatments are safe for water. He provided details on the fund that has been designated for maintenance purposes. He stated that the available balance in that fund was $1,300,000 when he recently verified. He noted that fund is one of those allocated for fund balance transfers if there are excess general fund dollars at the end of the year. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend to City Council the refurbishment of the Lake Itasca Boardwalk in a not to exceed amount of $138,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. Voting No: None. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood asked if this should be a regular case for the City Council or whether it should follow the typical capital maintenance process to be on the consent agenda. Chairperson Riley replied that he believed the item could go on the consent agenda. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would prefer the item be on the regular agenda so that the community is aware that the City is working on the project in response to input from the community. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would also place the item on consent but recognized that the item would most likely be pulled. Chairperson Riley commented that it should then be a short case showing the before and after images. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided additional details on timing for the project and which agenda the item may be placed on. 5.04: Properly Evaluating Existing and Proposed Crosswalk Improvements Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and discussed the review criteria for crosswalk locations and what level of treatment should be recommended. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the Dysprosium project was a success. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she received concerns from a resident on Dysprosium and was happy to see the traffic is moving relatively safely at the posted speed. She asked if the trees block the yellow signs during certain times of year. Public Works Superintendent Riemer commented that the park department has an aggressive policy on boulevard tree trimming. Public Works Committee / November 16, 2021 Page 6 of 8