Agenda - Public Works Committee - 01/21/2025

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Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that would also be addressed under the training and personnel policies. Chairperson Musgrove referenced language found within the Trail Maintenance Policy introduction that could be considered redundant and could perhaps be found under the funding section instead. Councilmember Olson commented that because there is a funding section it would make sense to place the information in that section rather than the introduction. Chairperson Musgrove referenced the sidewalk and trail inspection section and two-inch trip hazard threshold, asking for more information. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that the City threshold is actually lower than that, but he would want to verify with the League of Minnesota Cities on the correct trip hazard threshold before placing that language within the policy. Chairperson Musgrove referenced language found in the St. Francis policy and asked if that would be appropriate to have in the policy. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided additional details on the responsibility to repair sidewalk panels and the cost for that, which is a rate/charge adopted by the City Council annually. He did not see a problem leaving that language within the policy. Chairperson Musgrove suggested a location for the trail maintenance photo. She noted a reference to City Code that she did not believe matched Ramsey's City Code and asked if that should be updated. She stated that there are some trails and sidewalks mapped out and asked for clarification on whether the map should simply state trails or whether every sidewalk would be included on the map. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that sidewalks and trails would want to be kept together. He stated that there is not an official map for trail and sidewalk snow removal, although they do have plow maps. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that there is a trail and sidewalk map for plowing, although it is a plow map and not an official City map. He stated that they would have the means to create one if desired. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood suggested striking the word official. Chairperson Musgrove referenced language related to the lifecycle of a boardwalk and the approach for repair. She stated that some of that detail seems to be more appropriate for plans and specifications rather than a policy but noted that she would be fine leaving the language in the policy as well. Public Works Committee / November 19, 2024 Page 3 of 8