Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/16/2021

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Civil Engineer IV Linton stated that designations were made in western Ramsey attempting to anticipate where needs would be. He stated that staff is attempting to rebalance and review collector road needs. Councilmember Woestehoff asked how often this process is completed. Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that the City has to certify its routes annually. He noted that the segments along Highway 10 have been on his mind for a few years and this would be a natural time to do that. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if it would be smart to ensure the 4.42 miles are claimed now in anticipation of future needs in order to maximize funding, with the knowledge that the routes will be reviewed again in two to three years. He stated that he would prefer to have more route possibilities to maximize the return because of the needs that are anticipated. He asked if Green Valley Road would be a good option. City Engineer Westby replied that is a County road. Councilmember Musgrove commented that the map does not appear to include all of Ramsey. Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that was done on purpose with the intent to focus on this area. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she is glad to see adjustments made, removing the roads no longer needed. She referenced the potential new designations and asked if any of those would also be eligible for TIF funds. City Engineer Westby replied that TIF funds cannot be used for reconstruction or overlay of roads and could only be used for construction of new roads. He stated that if a road qualified, both TIF and MSA funds could be used, but generally staff would not combine those funding sources. Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the designation that goes from Sunwood to Variolite, shown in purple. Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that is Center Street, which currently goes from Sunwood to Bunker Lake Boulevard and then to 1471h. He stated that north of that is a section that has not yet been built, another segment that goes through a neighborhood, and a segment that goes through the tree farm property. He noted that would only go forward if the tree farm were to redevelop. He noted that MSA routes have to begin and end on another MSA route, including City, County or State routes. He explained that an MSA route cannot dead-end. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she has received comments from residents in Ward 4 that have concerns with accessing Bunker Lake Boulevard near Magnesium Street. Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that it would not make sense to designate Magnesium Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard is a County roadway that already has planned improvements. Public Works Committee/November 16, 2021 Page 4 of 8