Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2022

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Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner stated that staff is attempting to use some different applications on that segment and provided additional details. He stated that they are using the new asphalt float,beginning last week, and it helps to shorten the days and the physical burden on staff. City Engineer Westby reviewed a recent complaint received and provided photos of the surface stripping that is occurring. Public Works Supervisory Turner provided details on how the asphalt float works. He commented that there are so many calls from residents that it feels like they are not making progress. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the recommended $750,000 over ten years would be on top of the annual street maintenance budget. City Engineer Westby confirmed that would be in addition to those funds used for cracksealing and pavement rejuvenation improvements. He agreed that staff would also recommend increasing the annual budget for cracksealing and pavement rejuvenations. Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that the $750,000 could be spread over five or ten years. Chairperson Riley commented that there is a need right now and would encourage that occurring much faster. He asked and received confirmation from staff that after that initial need is addressed, the annual budget for cracksealing and spray patching should be one line item with a budget of $500,000. Councilmember Musgrove agreed that she supports that concept and would also like to see the 19 miles, with the estimated cost of$750,000, addressed as soon as possible. City Engineer Westby stated that staff can reach out to contractors to determine how much could feasibly be done in the next one to three years. Chairperson Riley asked if something could be done this year. City Engineer Westby stated that staff would ask that question. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that if staff reaches out to three contractors that all state they could do a certain number of miles, perhaps all three contractors could be used. Chairperson Riley commented that it seems everyone is in agreement that the streets are a priority and need a solution. Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner provided a comparison of the street work that was done eight years ago when he started at Ramsey versus today. He stated they used to spend two weeks each spring patching streets, several weeks each summer as needed, then two weeks each fall patching before winter. Now they receive multiple complaints every day and could patch potholes all day, every day of the year, but can't due to other duties so roads are getting worse each year. Public Works Committee/July 19, 2022 Page 9 of 13