Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/21/2023

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City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby provided updates on current and proposed City, County, and MnDOT improvement projects and studies and on other items of interest to the Committee. Councilmember Riley asked for clarification on the estimated cost for the water treatment plant. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby confirmed that the estimated cost was reduced by approximately $2,000,000 and provided additional details on the estimated costs. Acting Chairperson Musgrove stated that perhaps an invitation is extended to the other members of the Council to attend the CSAH 5 corridor presentation. Councilmember Riley noted that the study could also be shared with the other members. Acting Chairperson Musgrove asked what the next step will be if the resident does not respond to staff related to the Sunfish Lake item. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that he has attempted to reach the resident via email and could continue to do so for a bit longer. All members of the committee stated that they would be willing to reach out to the resident as well. It was confirmed that City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby would send a more formal letter in attempt to gain response. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar Councilmember Riley referenced the drainage issues of 180th and asked if that should be added to this list. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that staff has been moving forward with the drainage design options and once that is completed staff will discuss those options with the property owner. He stated that staff can continue to follow that path or could involve this group. He confirmed the consensus of the group that once he meets with the property owner, he would bring a potential project back to the committee for review. Acting Chairperson Musgrove referenced the EAB boulevard tree removal and asked if action would be needed by the committee or Council. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that the trees have been identified but the large amounts of snowfall have delayed the removal of those trees. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it seems the project is being handled by staff and therefore perhaps this item can be removed from the calendar and list. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that he will leave the item on for the next month and provide a better update at the next meeting related to tree replacement. Public Works Committee / January 17, 2023 Page 6 of 7