Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/18/2022

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Councilmember Musgrove commented that she believes there was a line identified in the materials provided in the cases for the development. Chairperson Riley asked who owns the outlot and whether a fence could be put along that property. City Engineer Westby stated that he is unsure who owns that property. He stated that the City could ask the question as to whether a fence would be allowed or could work with MnDOT to place it in the right-of-way. Chairperson Riley stated that he would support the option to extend the fence to the third property at a cost of$50,000 as he believes that would be the original intention. He commented that he did not believe the City would have asked the developer to place a fence/barrier on someone else's property. He asked the funding source that would be proposed. City Engineer Westby commented that he would want to discuss that with the Finance Director and bring additional information back. He noted that typically the PIR Fund would be used but that balance is dipping low. Chairperson Riley commented that to finish the gap was an estimate of$125,000, noting that the resident has requested a hybrid, ending in between the two options. Councilmember Musgrove asked that staff gather input on the funds that would be available for the $50,000 and then provide information on the funding that might be available to extend the fence further. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he would support doing at minimum what was expected of the developer. He noted that while he would be interested in the additional cost to extend the fence further, he would be hesitant without knowing where the funding would come from for that. Chairperson Riley commented that it would seem extending the fence to the resident requested mark would have an additional cost of$62,000 beyond the $50,000. City Engineer Westby stated that staff will obtain the opinion of the City Attorney, speak with the engineer to determine if they would provide assistance with design services, speak with MnDOT, and bring back additional information on the funding sources. He stated that staff would also review the site conditions and property owners. He stated that staff can bring this information back to the February meeting. Chairperson Riley commented that perhaps an additional wall segment could be added to the 47 corridor discussion and kept separate from this item. 5.03: Review of Pavement Conditions on Bowers Drive Public Works Committee/January 18, 2022 Page 6 of 15