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I i <br /> 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, October 21, 2014 at the <br /> Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. <br /> Members Present: Chairperson Randy Backous <br /> Councilmember Mark Kuzma <br /> Councilmember Chris Riley <br /> Also Present: City Administrator Kurtis Ulrich <br /> Public Works Superintendent Grant Riemer <br /> City Engineer Bruce Westby <br /> Development Services Manager Timothy Gladhill <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER <br /> Chairperson Backous called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 6:00 <br /> p.m. <br /> 2. CITIZEN INPUT <br /> Cassandra Miske, 17421 Gibbons Street NW, spoke about the flooding on Gibbons Street that <br /> was mildly touched on at the last meeting. <br /> City Engineer Westby explained Ms. Miske's home is in a low area and there is no outflow from <br /> their development. Staff went to review the site and found it is prone to flooding. There are <br /> numerous areas adjacent to this development that are low lying as well. There is a potential <br /> route to drain the area, though it would take running drainpipe for hundreds of feet. This would <br /> cost approximately $300,000 to drain. He noted these types of situations need to be handled in <br /> steps and these steps do need to be prioritized. He mentioned a previous case with Mr. Full, a <br /> resident, when a discussion was held regarding digging an infiltration basin. A feasibility report <br /> is in progress based on Mr. Full's situation, and staff is waiting the results. He said staff is <br /> anticipating addressing this property this winter. <br /> Chairperson Backous clarified the area of the City where this property lies. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained it is on Gibbons Street, off 172' Street in the <br /> northern part of the City. The homes were built in approximately 1979. <br /> Chairperson Backous noted there have been several homeowners coming forth each year with <br /> flooding issues. He asked why there are so many homes with these issues, and whether staff is <br /> Public Works Committee / October 21, 2014 <br /> Page 1 of 9 <br />