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6.1.
Public Works Committee
Meeting Date:
07/21/2020
By:
Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works

Title:

Receive Staff Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest

Purpose/Background:

The purpose of this case is to update the Public Works Committee on current and proposed City, County and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the Committee.

City Improvement Projects
  • The COR Regional Infiltration Basin (#18-09)
    • Drivers were placed and the lift station is operable and being tested
    • Change Order(s) needed to address excess topsoil removal / backfill and muskrat protection improvements
    • LRRWMO Permit expires September 30, 2020
  • Ford Brook Estates Street Reconstructions (#19-01)
    • Punch list work underway with final payment 2020
  • Wood Pond Hills and Chestnut Ridge Street Reconstructions (#19-03)
    • Punch list work underway with final payment 2020
  • RTC 9th Addition Pond Lining Improvements (#19-06)
    • Punch list work underway with final payment 2020
  • Wetland 114P Outlet Control Improvements (#19-07)
    • Construction proposed for 2021
  • Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements (#19-10)
    • Construction complete
    • Final payment anticipated Fall 2020
  • Variolite Street Reconstruction (#20-01)
    • Preconstruction conference conducted July 16th
    • Mass mailing included proposed project schedule, contact information, anticipated access and traffic impacts, etc.
  • Reclamite Pavement Rejuvenator Pilot Project (NEW)
    • Alternate to sealcoat improvements…see attached product brochure
    • Applied on Ute St. from Alpine Dr. to 154th Ln. on 7/16/20 for $2,800
    • Staff will evaluate performance and consider larger project for 2021
    • More details including photos and videos to be presented August 18th
 
Anoka County Improvement Projects
  • Roundabout at Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and Alpine Drive
    • Anoka County received $1.35M in HSIP funds (est. project cost = $1.5M)
    • Anoka County and City of Ramsey share is $150,000 each (per $1.5M est.)
    • Construction proposed for 2022, pending City and County approvals
    • Anoka County is considering moving construction up to 2021
  • CSAH 116 & TH 47 Intersection Improvements
    • Constructing additional turn lanes to improve congestion and safety in 2021
    • Staff will this project in detail with the PWC this fall
 
MnDOT Improvement Projects
  • US 10 / 169 & Ferry Street / TH 47 Interchange
    • Proposed for construction 2022 - 2024
  • Ferry Street / Trunk Highway 47 Grade Separation @ BNSF Rail Crossing
    • Proposed for construction 2022 - 2024
    • Preliminary design on hold
    • MnDOT exploring realignment of Highway 47 to remove S-curve
    • Requires relocation of Alter Recycling…still in discussions
  • Rum River Bridge Replacement
    • MnDOT requested funding to replace bridge in 2022 - 2024
    • Proposing three lanes between Highway 47 and 7th Street
 
Studies & Items of Interest
  • NW Metro Surface Water Supply Feasibility Study
    • Member cities include Corcoran, Dayton, Ramsey and Rogers
    • MCES is funding 100% using Clean Water Funds
    • Final study completion anticipated August/September 2020
  • City of Ramsey Centralized Water Treatment Facility Study
    • Water System Model – Complete
    • Source Water Analysis – Complete
    • Toured Andover and Brooklyn Center WTF’s last week
    • Feasibility Study – Final draft under review/FTP link emailed to CC
    • SEH presenting draft study findings this evening
  • Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements
    • Final design of Ramsey Blvd. improvements in progress
    • Anoka County awarded $40M for Ramsey Gateway Hwy 10 Improvements
  • NW Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis (NEW)
    • See attached overview
  • TH 47 Safety Study (NEW)
    • See attached study introduction email
  • Reduced Speed Limits on Local Streets
    • No new requests received since last discussed
    • Monitoring discussions in Minneapolis and Saint Paul  

Timeframe:

Staff estimates up to 10 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion.

Observations/Alternatives:

N/A

Funding Source:

N/A

Recommendation:

N/A

Action:

No formal action required.  For Committee review and discussion purposes only.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 07/16/2020 01:27 PM
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/16/2020 02:27 PM
Form Started By:
Bruce Westby
Started On:
07/16/2020 10:12 AM
Final Approval Date:
07/16/2020