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Chairperson Musgrove commented that previous members of the Committee were interested in <br /> the study and asked if the information could be shared with the full Council. She confirmed that <br /> could be done through email, recognizing the full agendas for upcoming work sessions. <br /> Councilmember Olson noted that the City Administrator did send out an email with a link last <br /> Friday. <br /> 5.05: Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies, and Items of Interest <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on current and proposed City, <br /> County, and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the <br /> Committee. <br /> Chairperson Musgrove asked for additional details on who would be liable for costs due to the gas <br /> main that was recently hit during work on Highway 10. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that the first priority is to repair the issue and <br /> then liability is discussed after that. He anticipated that the contractor and CenterPoint Energy <br /> would work together to determine who would be responsible for costs and that the City has no <br /> control or responsibility for this issue. <br /> Councilmember Olson asked for details on the grinding of pavement and related dust that is kicked <br /> out. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that the City has received many <br /> complaints about Ames pavement grinding operations from businesses along the corridor, which <br /> have been forwarded to the Ramsey Gateway project management team who will work with <br /> MnDOT and Ames to determine what can be done to reduce the dust. He stated that is the location <br /> where the work needs to occur and they have been trying to minimize dust, noting that they will <br /> continue to work with the property owners to resolve their concerns. <br /> 5.06: Review Future Topics Calendar <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the future topics calendar noting that staff <br /> is attempting to move items off the list. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adjourn the Public <br /> Works Committee meeting. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Councilmember Howell aye <br /> Councilmember Olson aye <br /> Public Works Committee/May 21, 2024 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />