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Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the lack of vegetation and if there is a tree plan included <br />in this. <br />Mr. Shields stated this is something he would like to get the Council's feedback on later on in his <br />presentation. He continued his presentation and discussed the plan for the bridge aesthetics for the <br />bridge over Highway 10, including losing the decorative details and just having the metal mesh. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated she liked this idea as it makes the bridge look different. She <br />noted the bridge over Armstrong is gray and she likes the black better. She asked if black could be <br />done on Ramsey Boulevard and keep the gray for Sunfish and Armstrong Boulevard. She stated <br />in the picture the black makes it stand out. <br />Mr. Shields said he can ask about this and get back to the Council. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the concrete would be stained the same color. <br />Mr. Shields stated it would be matching what is at Armstrong. He shared it is a standard MNDOT <br />color which makes it easy for maintenance to repair. He continued his presentation discussing <br />adding a medallion on the Ramsey Boulevard bridge and the different visual experiences for <br />motorists and pedestrians. He also discussed the lighting ideas and concepts that he mentioned <br />previously, including the discussion that had been had in April around adding the lower lights on <br />the piers. <br />Mayor Kuzma stated he still did not like the idea of the taller lights. <br />Councilmember Howell shared she liked the flush rectangular box lights. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked how far the lights were off of the ground. <br />Mr. Shields stated he would have to double check; however, he assumes it is at least 12 to 18 <br />inches off of the ground at a minimum so that the light has good coverage and is considerate of <br />maintenance needs, such as deicing. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby what is <br />used to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks on Armstrong Boulevard <br />City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated he believes a brush is used. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if there was any lighting on Armstrong Boulevard currently. <br />City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby said no. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff said he does not particularly like the post lighting; however, it could <br />give a flag mentality that would allow for City branding on Ramsey Boulevard. He still thinks the <br />lower lights would work better. <br />City Council Work Session / September 27, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />