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<br />PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />ANOKA COUNTY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> <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 /> <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 />th <br />Anthony Villeneuve, 6230 177 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 /> <br />Councilmember Howell arrived. <br /> <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 concernsor 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. Villeneuvestated 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 /> <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 /> <br />