Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2006

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City Engineer Jankowski stated the other street scheduled for reconstruction in the 2006 CIP is Dysprosium Street. The consensus of the Committee was to recommend to the City Council that Dysprosium Street be removed from the reconstruction schedule at this time due to the upcoming official mapping of Highway 47. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired about the status of the Highway 47 official mapping process. City Administrator Norman replied the study including the site alternative selection is in process. This study is being funded by the cities of Anoka and Ramsey each at 12.5%, Anoka County at 25% and the State at 50%. The completion of this study will move the process to the official mapping process. An RFP has been approved and sent to eight consultant groups, and will be reviewed in approximately one week. Case #3: Consider Modifications to Municipal State Aid System City Engineer Jankowski explained the Municipal State Aid System consists of collector roadways, which are designated by the City and approved by the State to be part of the system. These roadways become eligible for funding from state gas tax revenues for both construction and maintenance. In 2006 the City will receive $749,910 as its total annual allocation. The amount the City receives each year is dependant upon population and the estimated amount of dollars needed to bring the designated MSA system up to its construction standards. The needs for each City participating in the program are submitted annually to the State and the amount of needs dollars are divided proportionally. Mr. Jankowski explained cities are allowed to designate up to 20% of the certified mileage as MSA route, and with the recent construction from new development the City has additional mileage, which could be added to the system. New segments must start and terminate on the existing system and MnDOT must agree to the reasonableness to any proposed changes to the MSAS. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed a map of the existing MSA system and requested input on where additional segments might be considered. City Administrator Norman stated the City of Andover has planned a road connection at the area of the Boy Scout Camp, which was discussed by the Council in the past. The City of Andover and Anoka County have asked the City of Ramsey to consider this connection. City Engineer Jankowski indicated he will contact the City of Andover to discuss the road connection. Councilmember Olson inquired if a road segment could be added through Ramsey Crossings. City Engineer Jankowski replied there is a large wetland in this area, and it would be difficult to justify a road through that wetland. He noted Sunwood Drive could be extended. Councilmember Olson inquired about the possibility of east/west arteries on the north portion of the City. Public Works Committee / February 21, 2006 Page 4 of 6