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City Engineer Westby noted that the proposed termination of the road would align as closely as <br /> possible with the Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 plans. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced the section of road for the townhome section, west of <br /> Feldspar Street, and asked the width of that segment and whether that would match in terms of <br /> width and lanes to the new road east of Feldspar Street. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied that is a narrower segment and this segment would be about four <br /> feet wider. He identified the placement of the trail and noted that the lanes would align even with <br /> the different widths. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked the amount of MSA funds the City has been receiving. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied that the City received around $1,600,000 last year in total for <br /> construction and maintenance. He confirmed that all previous loans have been paid back and <br /> therefore any MSA funds received moving forward will be available for projects. He noted that <br /> they are estimating less in MSA funds this year because the calculation is based on road usage and <br /> there were less people on the road in 2020 due to the pandemic. <br /> Chairperson Riley commented that 15 or 20 years ago the City borrowed money against future <br /> MSA to construct specific improvements. He noted that those funds have been paid back and the <br /> funds therefore are available for use on projects. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the plans and specifications are typically included in cases or <br /> only upon request. <br /> City Engineer Westby commented that if the plans and specifications are complete they could be <br /> included in the case,but he explained that if the plans are included in the case,they become public <br /> and anyone can access that information. He explained that if changes are made to the plans after <br /> that time, a contractor could then incorrectly base their bid on the plans that were included in the <br /> case. He stated that the plans can be presented and shared with the Council once they are fully <br /> prepared. He acknowledged that the plan development process has been hurried the past few years <br /> so Council approvals were requested while plans were being finalized but he hoped that this would <br /> be the last year because of the change in funding,which will allow Staff to start developing projects <br /> earlier in the year. He noted that the most relevant plans would be included in the presentation to <br /> the full Council when the process reaches that step. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend <br /> City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for <br /> Riverdale Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project 921-00. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. <br /> Voting No: None. <br /> Public Works Committee 1 January 19,2021 <br /> Page 9 of 14 <br />