Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2021

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Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided an update on the water treatment plant process. Chairperson Riley asked when the City would be looking at the road overlays proposed for 2022. City Engineer Westby stated that staff is working on those preparations in order to tee up the proposed projects. He noted that cases will go before the City Council in the near future, assuming there would be funding. He stated that staff is also working on the updated CIP to bring before the Council and advised that those actions would come forward in similar timing. Chairperson Riley stated that the CIP is smart and provided the best information at that time but also recognized that some streets have deteriorated faster than others and may need to move forward in a faster schedule. City Engineer Westby asked if the Public Works Committee would like to review the draft CIP before the Council considered approving it. Chairperson Riley stated that he did not see that as necessary and noted that staff has the information in order to make the best decision on the order of road repairs. He asked if the website tool showing when streets will be repaired will be updated when the CIP is updated. City Engineer Westby confirmed that tool would be updated once the CIP is updated and adopted. Chairperson Riley suggested that tool be placed in a more prominent location on the website. City Engineer Westby provided an update on current and proposed County and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and other items of interest. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would like to add a sound wall to the list of studies at the corner of Hwy 47 and CR 5. She stated that the residents in that area do not feel that the existing sound wall is helpful and did not meet the intent. Chairperson Riley clarified that Councilmember Musgrove is stating that the wall was put in, but it is inadequate. City Engineer Westby provided background information noting that the wall was constructed as proposed within the approved plans. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar Chairperson Riley referenced the first item, Sunfish Lake sedimentation basin,which has been on the list for about the past six years. City Engineer Westby stated that the intent was to get that going this year but there has not been contact from that resident and that was pushed down as there is not a great sense of urgency as compared to other items staff are working on. He noted that wetland mitigation would be required and therefore staff wanted to present costs to determine whether it would be a worthwhile project. Public Works Committee/ September 21, 2021 Page 5 of 6