Minutes - Public Works Committee - 09/20/2022

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Councilmember Musgrove stated that the City has been doing an average of three miles per year in road improvement projects. She stated that in 2023 they will be doing seven miles, which is more than double and incorporates projects that were moved up. She believed that the first year will help the City understand the additional assistance that would be needed going forward for designing and constructing road projects. She stated that although she would like to see more projects done, she appreciates the work that has been done and that the work would be doubled in the first year. She stated that in 2024, the Highway 10 roads are included and asked the burden that would be put on City staff for those projects. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby reviewed the different entities that will be involved in the Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements inspections noting that it would be a combination of staff from Bolton & Menk, Anoka County, MnDOT, and the City. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the Committee could receive a copy of the map and presentation in order to further digest this information. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek noted the plan is not officially approved yet but confirmed that he could send the presentation to the members of the Committee. Councilmember Woestehoff asked the next steps in the process. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that this is part of the CIP and engineering just provided this list of projects to the Finance Director. He noted that this will be part of the overall CIP presentation which will occur at a Council worksession towards the end of October or beginning of November. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby noted an upcoming open house meeting for Elk River's Highway 10 corridor study. He stated that the City has provided comments on the study as a partner in the PMT process. He clarified that this study that will lead to future studies to define specific intersection improvements rather than specific projects. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar Chairperson Riley asked for details on the water problem that Andover recently experienced and whether that is something that Ramsey could learn. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that there was an issue with loss of pressure but is not aware of specifics at this time. He noted that staff continues to communicate with Andover staff. Chairperson Riley asked that the item be added to the future topics calendar. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that Ramsey monitors its pressure systems constantly and are alerted instantly if there is a significant drop in pressure. Public Works Committee/ September 20, 2022 Page 5 of 6