Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/18/2022

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The Public Works Ramsey Municipal Members Present: Also Present: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Committee conducted a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Chairperson Chris Riley Councilmember Debra Musgrove Councilmember Matt Woestehoff City Engineer Bruce Westby Public Works Streets Supervisor Shane Turner 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Riley called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Jim Myslicki, 16811 Zirconium St., expressed concern with the condition of 167th Avenue NW between TH 47 and CR 5. He commented that people are often driving on the shoulder of the road to avoid potholes. He stated that he has not seen any activity from the patching crew on that road, although he has seen patching on other roads in the area. He commented that there is a lot of traffic on this section of roadway and wanted to know if there would be patching. He recognized that there is a resurfacing of the roadway potentially scheduled for 2023. He commented that something needs to be done before that time. He commented that there is not even a center line painted on the roadway, which is a concern. He stated that he has been a resident of Ramsey for 36 years and his taxes continue to increase but the road conditions continue to deteriorate. Chairperson Riley confirmed that the segment of road is scheduled for reconstruction in 2023. City Engineer Westby confirmed that the road will be completely reconstructed in 2023 and staff is also reviewing the potential pedestrian elements. Chairperson Riley commented that while there are several steps for approval, the road will be reconstructed in 2023. City Engineer Westby commented that staff is attempting to address deep potholes, even on roads scheduled for reconstruction in future years. He recognized that staff is behind on that activity. Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner commented that he will review the condition and if he needs to get someone out there sooner than scheduled, he will do so. He confirmed that the road is in poor condition, and he does have a work order for patching. Public Works Committee / July 19, 2022 Page 1 of 13