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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <br /> CITY OF RAMSEY <br /> ANOKA COUNTY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> The Public Works Committee conducted a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the <br /> Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. <br /> Members Present: Chairperson Debra Musgrove <br /> Councilmember Chelsee Howell (arrived at 5:33 p.m.) <br /> Councilmember Michael Olson <br /> Also Present: City Engineer/Public Works Director Bruce Westby <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood <br /> Civil Engineer IV Leonard Linton <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER <br /> Chairperson Musgrove called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 5:30 <br /> p.m. <br /> 2. CITIZEN INPUT <br /> Anthony Villeneuve, 6230 1771h Lane NW,commented that he lives within the Rodeo Hills Estates <br /> development which is currently undergoing a road reconstruction project. He commented that <br /> there was a neighborhood meeting prior to the project where residents were able to voice concerns <br /> but did not feel that those voices were heard or that the concerns were addressed. He stated that <br /> he and his neighbors expressed concerns with the drainage as they have ditches rather than curb <br /> and gutter. He stated that the ditches have filled with sediment and are no longer draining properly, <br /> which is causing issues this year because of all the rain. <br /> Councilmember Howell arrived. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby understood the concerns of the resident. He stated <br /> that the City is currently focused on repairing the pavement. He stated that in those meetings they <br /> do ask if there are drainage concerns or issues in the area that they should be aware of when <br /> designing the project. He commented that the road projects do not include wholesale regrading of <br /> ditches but do include spot drainage improvements if necessary to address safety concerns or <br /> concerns with flooding homes. Outside of that the City is focused on repairing pavement at this <br /> time. <br /> Mr. Villeneuve stated that the City is cutting driveways and regrading that area,which would seem <br /> to be a good time to work on driveway culverts. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated driveway culverts are only replaced if <br /> necessary and asked if his culvert is plugged and needs to be cleaned. <br /> Public Works Committee/July 16, 2024 <br /> Page 1 of 8 <br />