Minutes - Public Works Committee - 04/21/2026

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Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to recommend City Council approval of plans and authorization to solicit quotes for 2026 Pavement Skim Patching Contracted Services, Maintenance Project #26-53, with direction for staff to look for additional funding to complete all or most of the identified 2026 skim patching work, and to increase the 2027 budget line item for skim patching work by $50,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Olson and Specht. Voting No: None. Councilmember Specht left the meeting. 5.04: Consider Recommendation for City Council Authorization to Prepare Plans and Agreements for Street Lighting Improvements for Riverdale Drive and Highway 10 North Frontage Roads City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to recommend City Council authorization for Connexus Energy to prepare plans and agreements for street lighting improvements for unlit segments of Riverdale Drive and Highway 10 North Frontage Roads. Chairperson Riley asked if it would be Connexus or staff determining the placement of the lights. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that staff would decide on the light placement and Connexus would complete the plans. He confirmed that staff would propose minimal lighting, mainly at intersections, mid-block trail crossings, and potentiallyfor sidewalks and trails. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Riley, to recommend City Council authorization for Connexus Energy to prepare plans and agreements for street lighting improvements for unlit segments of Riverdale Drive and Highway 10 North Frontage Roads. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley and Councilmember Olson. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies, and Items of Interest City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on current and proposed City, County, and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the Committee. Chairperson Riley commented that he believed they were purchasing a prefabricated building for The Waterfront waterplay park. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that he had the same general understanding, but that was not the case. He confirmed that it is not causing a delay in the schedule or impacting the budget. He reported that the Water Treatment Plant is running well with no Public Works Committee / April 21, 2026 Page 4 of 5