Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/15/2022 - Special

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Councilmember Woestehoff commented that it was talked about at the Public Works meeting to have a tactic to ensure proper signage and monument signage throughout the City as something that is achievable. For example, signage is need on 116 and 47. He continued that that helps to create a positive image and branding for the City. Councilmember Musgrove commented that one of the things talked about early on is there are a list of several nodes that need signage. She thought it was a part of the development of The COR to identify Ramsey in those areas. City Administrator Ulrich wrote “to improve City monuments and signage throughout the City to improve identity.” He stated that is a high cost item with park signs costing around $5,000 but is a program that the City could adopt in 2023. Councilmember Riley suggested adding a monument sign denoting Ramsey on East Hwy 10. City Administrator Ulrich replied that that gets into the current highway construction and the Ramsey Gateway project and the details of adding street lights and a monument sign. He stated those decisions will come back to the Council. He thought that would be a great suggestion. Mayor Kuzma added the roundabouts should be looked at also. Councilmember Woestehoff asked when the population was going to be updated on the sign. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that it is added on top of the old one so it isn’t a big deal, the only one that has trouble is way down in the ditch with a 25-foot ladder. He stated that eventually MNDot will do it but they could do it if they have an official number. City Administrator Ulrich moved on to the Strategy: Improve the Safety and Mobility of the Transportation Corridor. He stated there were three tactics. The first is Complete County Road 5 Corridor Study. He stated that the County is currently in the process of doing that so the budget impact is unexpectedly low for the City as the County took on that project. They are doing that work right now and hope to have a study completed by June 2022. The second tactic was to Advance the Ramsey Gateway Plan. He stated that is the Hwy 10 project and will require more planning. The third tactic is to Update Priority Street Light Program and Pedestrian Safety Plan. He stated that project has been initiated by the City. Mayor Kuzma suggested adding Metro Mobility. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if this would be a good place to state maintaining the roads, the PMP. City Administrator Ulrich replied yes, that is a good place for that. City Administrator Ulrich summarized “Implement Pavement Management Plan.” Councilmember Musgrove commented on the last point which reads “secure funding for Hwy 10/169 Plan” and commented that she thought they should try to find a way to promote businesses through the construction. City Council Special Work Session / February 15, 2022 Page 26 of 31