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Print <br /> Bowers Drive Connection to Riverstone South - Submission #2149 <br /> Date Submitted: 8/13/2020 <br /> Riverstone South Background <br /> Riverstone South Back round, <br /> By filling out this form, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the materials on this link first. The City of Ramsey is <br /> recommending that a connection be made between Bowers Drive and the future Riverstone South Development. <br /> Fire Department Recommendation <br /> The proposed road that would connect Bowers Drive with the new Riverstone South Development is an important and vital <br /> roadway connection for Public Safety. The roadway connection will give Public Safety a second access point to the long Bowers <br /> Drive dead-end in the event of an emergency. If Bowers Drive were to be blocked for some reason, this road would allow Public <br /> Safety a second access to the Bowers Drive Neighborhood. The road needs to be built to the standards to support the weight of <br /> a Fire Vehicle and Equipment and not designed as a standard pedestrian trail. Bowers Drive is the longest dead-end cul-de-sac <br /> we have in the City. Bowers Drive does not have any fire hydrants to assist in emergencies. <br /> Police Department Recommendation <br /> The Police Department is in support of the proposed roadway which would connect the existing cul-de-sac of Bowers Drive that <br /> has existed for a number of years to the new Riverstone South De\telopment. Due to the nature and location of this proposed <br /> road, the Police Department believes the positives to public safety outweigh any possible negatives which could result from the <br /> change. We believe having a second access would increase our ability to quickly render aid to the Ramsey Residents who live <br /> on this existing street, who we serve and protect. As the specifics of this road are discussed further, the Police Department <br /> would request it be constructed for year-round access and not have breakaway barriers or gates. <br /> Public Works Maintenance Recommendation <br /> The proposed road that would connect Bowers Drive with the new Riverstone South Development is an important and vital <br /> roadway connection for Public Safety. Public Works Staff and equipment are a vital part of every large-scale emergency <br /> response effort. Therefore, the Public Works Department recommends the access road be built to a minimum width of 24 feet <br /> with B Style Curb and designed to 9 Ton Specifications. This road needs to be designed to handle large emergency equipment, <br /> such as Fire Engines, Public Works Vehicles and Electrical Line Repair Vehicles. As also mentioned by Police and Fire, this is <br /> a long cul-de-sac road with only a single access point. <br /> I acknowledge that I have read the information above before responding to this survey.* <br /> 0 <br /> Yes <br /> Purpose of Contact Information <br /> The City is requesting that names and addresses are being captured as part of the public record. To ensure that those directly <br /> and most impacted by the policy decision are recorded and not unduly influenced by those not directly or most impacted by the <br /> decision, address verification is important. <br /> Name* Email Address <br /> Bridget George <br /> Address* <br /> 14350 Bowers Drive NW <br /> City State Zip Code <br /> Ramsey MN 55303 <br />