Agenda - Council - 05/31/1988 - Special

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PUBLIC WORKS Operational Responsibilities Maintain Street Surfaces Maintain Road Right-Of-Ways Maintain Parks, Playgrounds, and Public Property Maintain Storm Water Control System Maintain Publicly Owned Equipment Maintain and Operate Water Distribution System Maintain Sanitary Sewer System Security Surveillance of Public Facilities Install and Maintain Traffic Control Devices Planning Responsibilities - Assist in Planning Transportation Systems - Assist in Planning Storm Sewer Systems - Assist in Planning Parks and Public Facilities - Assist in Planning Water Distribution System - Assist in Planning Sanitary Sewer System Special Projects - Assist in Code Enforcement - Construct Minor Roadways - Perform Traffic Counts - Inspect and Supervise Contracted Services - Arrange for Contracted Services PERFORMANCE This department has met the minimum needs of the City in the past, but with the introduction of the sanitary sewer, water, and substantial population growth, this department has not been able to keep up with the growing needs of the community. Most of the roads in Ramsey are relatively young and remain in good condition, although each year the amount of repair increases with age and the amount of repair work which is not completed due to lack of staff also increases. The Council is reminded all too often that the citizens expect their roadways to be maintained and their investment protected. For years little or no attention has been given to the storm water control system and as a result the "high water years" yield flooding and damage to property. Many of the areas that we call wetlands are intended to be part of an overall drainage system, but with the lack of maintenance these areas serve to dam water and create the problems mentioned above. Ramsey is truly fortunate in that the soils are very light and sandy which limits the duration of the problems of flooding. However, it is not likely Staffing Report May 1988 Page 16