Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/16/2006

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Mr. Nelson questioned if the residents could be assessed for another surfacing on the road while they are still paying the original assessment if the payment schedule were to be extended. City Engineer Jankowski responded in the affirmative. He explained the street maintenance schedule includes a sealcoat at 5 years, a second sealcoat at 7 years, and a bituminous overlay at 10 years. This maintenance would be assessed to the residents. Fire ChiefKapler clarified this schedule is for preventative maintenance. James Roberts, 7441 164th Lane NW, questioned if the reason for the bad soil on this road was due to the low elevation of the road or the drainfield on the road. City Engineer Jankowski replied there were real design elements to work around with this project. There were organic soils all the way from the low portion of 164th Avenue to the intersection of Sapphire Street and 163ra Lane. Mr. Roberts stated this is a very low soggy area. He questioned what will relieve the pressure of the water so the road will not deteriorate twice as fast as other roads in the City. City Engineer Jankowski replied he does not believe there is another road in the City that is so close to the ground water; however, there are a number of streets in the City that have been constructed through wetlands. Chairperson Elvig noted Mr. Roberts concern that the road be built to standards that it will not deteriorate. He explained there are many roads in the City of Ramsey that go through wetlands. He inquired about the possibility of a non-precedent setting condition if this is the lowest road in the City and is full of organic soils. City Engineer Jankowski explained there are other roads in the City that require being dug out. Mr. Roberts questioned if there are other roads with this type of condition that act as cross- streets. He questioned what the effects will be on the road from the additional traffic from the townhouses and church being built in this area. City Engineer Jankowski indicated there is a planned collector street extension included in the Five Year Plan from 167th Avenue and Nowthen Boulevard to 166th Avenue and Variolite Street. Mr. Roberts stressed that the low elevation of this road should be considered as non-precedent setting. Chairperson Elvig indicated Mr. Roberts' suggestion can be discussed by the full Council. He is not comfortable making a recommendation with this type of precedent out of this Committee. He informed the residents some of the right-of-way and property for the 167th Avenue extension has been purchased. This road extension will relieve pressure on Welcomes Road, whether it is paved or not. Public Works Committee / May 16, 2006 Page 6 of 16