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3) Receive MnDOT Speed Study for Riverdale Drive Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained at the April 2005 Public Works Committee meeting, a request was considered that the speed limits on Riverdale Drive be reconsidered with the intent of increasing the posted limit from its present 30 mile per hour posting. The MnDOT speed study determined that the 30 mph speed limit between Ramsey Boulevard and Feldspar, which is the main entrance into Rivenwood Village, is appropriate, and that the speed limit be increased to 35 mph speed limit between Feldspar and Grosslien Beverage to the east. The recommendation of the Committee was that the Council direct the speed limits be posted along Riverdale Drive as recommended in the MnDOT letter of November 8, 2005. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook that the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No. 3 be ratified and to direct the speed limits be posted along Riverdale Drive as recommended in the MnDOT letter of November 8, 2005. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. 4) Update on Utility Location Requirements Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained effective January 1, 2006, a law was amended regarding utility locations. This law requires that tracer wires be installed with all new non- conductive underground facilities in public right-of-way or provide an equally effective means of locating such facilities. This impacts the City sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems. One viable option is installing a locating wire parallel to the pipe and extending stubs to the surface for connection to locating equipment. Another option that is being used in some cities is to locate the wye and the end of the service with GPS equipment at the time of construction. The pipe locations can be marked with the GPS when a locate request is received. The Capital Equipment Plan anticipated purchase of GPS equipment in a future year. The recommendation of the Committee was to recommend that the City Council direct staff to proceed with tracer wires, and that the purchase of a GPS be a high priority through the 2007 budget process. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, that the recommendation of the Public Works Committee be ratified in Case No. 4 and to direct staff to proceed with tracer wires, and that the purchase of a GPS be a high priority through the 2007 budget process. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated the Public Works Committee was excited about the idea of the purchase ofa GPS as soon as possible in the future. The GPS costs a fair amount of money, but with all of the growth occurring in the City they would have the ability to locate pipes throughout the City. Councilmember Jeffery asked if the GPS is included in the 2007 budget. Public Works Director Kapler replied the 2007 budget has not been prepared; the GPS is not reflected in the 2006 budget. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Jeffrey, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. City Council / February 14, 2006 Page 21 of 26