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PRESENTATION BY AUDITOR ON THE CITY OF RAMSEY FINANCIAL REPORT Moved to the agenda of the next Council meeting. CITIZEN INPUT Dell Howe, 16471 Sapphire Street NW, stated he represents some of the property owners on Welcomes Road. After much thought the residents have agreed to have their road upgraded and paved, but they have concerns. Mr. Howe expressed the following concerns of the residents regarding the project: . Poor soils in some areas of the roadway could cause premature deterioration of the roadbed. . Heavy equipment related to major construction projects in the area using the road may cause damage to newly paved road. · Increased traffic due to local construction projects may cause early road deterioration and possible property damage. . Possible adverse effect of drainage flow caused by new subdivision in area. . They would like to see a traffic count done after completion of project to compare with 2005 count. Mayor Gamec explained soil borings will be done. The City can watch the traffic, and generally there will be bonds placed when companies do work on the roads. Public Works Director Olson indicated this road will be built to a 7-ton standard, and will be as strong as the remainder of the residential roads in the City. There is construction traffic on the residential roads in the City. Construction equipment will be needed out there to be able to construct the road. He indicated staff will take the neighborhood's concerns into consideration, and asked if Mr. Howe would like a written response regarding the concerns. Mr. Howe responded in the affirmative. He explained the biggest concern is if the neighborhood pays for the road to be done, and it needs to be done again. Mayor Gamec stated he cannot speak for future Councils, but his feeling is if the road would need to be redone and it is the fault of the City putting too much heavy traffic out there, it would be the City's responsibility to be sure it is taken care of. He informed Mr. Dell there is a one year warranty on the road, and if the residents see any problems occurring they should contact the Engineering Department. Public Works Director Olson indicated the construction traffic issues that were raised at the last Council meeting were referred to the Public Works Committee, which meets next Tuesday. The Police Chief will be at the meeting and there will be a discussion of potential issues. He is not certain what could be done from an enforcement perspective to post the road for local traffic only, which is a request the City receives often. However, he is fairly confident this road will have the same maintenance schedule as the other roadways in the City. A letter will be sent out tomorrow to the property owners adjacent to Welcomes Road regarding the Public Works Committee meeting. City Council! June 13,2006 Page 3 of 26