Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2022

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5.01: Consider Recommendation to City Council to Approve Plans and Authorize Bids for City Improvement Project#22-17, Ramsey Villas North Sound Wall Improvements City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommends alternative one if the Committee supports constructing a sound wall along the west edge of the Ramsey Villas North residential development. He noted that staff would recommend alternative two if the Committee supports constructing a sound wall along the west edge of the Ramsey Villas North residential development, including salvaging and installing the existing fence to the Highway 47 right-of-way. Chairperson Riley stated that he believes the old fence should be removed as part of this project. He asked if there would be any cost savings in reusing that versus just using new fence. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that there would likely not be a cost savings. He stated that when contractors salvage and reinstall something, it will not be warrantied. He noted that the existing fence would be fairly difficult to salvage and reinstall because of the four-foot footings. Councilmember Woestehoff referenced the existing fence, which is on private property and therefore owned by the homeowners. He stated that while he agrees that should be removed, it would require the approval and authorization of the homeowners. He noted that the first property most likely prefers having the fence in place while the second property would most likely prefer removal with replacement of a wall that does what was intended. He stated that he would want to hear the input from the homeowners that have the fence on their property. He stated that if the fence is left in place, it would seem silly to have two fences in place. He asked if there was feedback in putting the new fence west of the trail, between the trail and the road. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that snow removal on Highway 47 and the trail would impact the fence in that placement. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he supports removing the existing fence, or at least part of it, but would want the input of the residents as the fence technically now belongs to those homeowners. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby identified the area where the fence would be proposed to start, noting there would be about 20 feet between the new fence and existing fence. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it would be important to advise the homeowners that the new fence would not be on their private property and therefore would not be their fence, whereas the existing fence is on private property and would be the property of the homeowners. Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the proposed location and length of the fence. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby provided additional details as requested. Public Works Committee/ November 15, 2022 Page 2 of 9