Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/18/2000

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will be discussed with the County Public Works Committee prior to being brought before the County Board. Councilmember Zimmerman recommended hiring Hakanson Anderson to develop a profile for the area. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to recommend City Council hire Hakanson Anderson to develop a profile for the area relating to Improvement Project #99-68. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmember Zimmerman, and Councilmember Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Councilmember Hendriksen suggested sending a letter to the residents stating that the City is incurring the cost to complete the engineering and feasibility study to complete the project, but the City does not have the funds available to complete the project in the near future and will need participation in the project by the County who the City believes is the primary source of the run- off. The letter should also include the date the item will be presented to the County Public Works Committee as well as list of all of the Board members with their phone numbers and also noting the Dennis Berg is the City's representative. Case #5: Public Works Committee Starting Time Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to change the Public Works Committee meeting start time to 5:30 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmember Zimmerman, and Councilmember Hendriksen. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE INPUT 1) T.H. #47 Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he did some research in regards to T.H. #47 being designated as a preservation route. He explained that preservation is designated as roadways that will receive the least amount of money. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired who makes the determination as to the designation a roadway receives. City Engineer Jankowski replied that he believes the decision is made by the Transportation Advisory Board and the Met Council. Public Works Committee/January 18, 2000 Page 6 of 7