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6.1.
Public Works Committee
Meeting Date:
08/18/2020
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)
    • The lift station is operable and is being tested
    • Change Order(s) being evaluated 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
    • Final payment anticipated October 2020
  • Wood Pond Hills and Chestnut Ridge Street Reconstructions (#19-03)
    • Punch list work underway
    • Final payment anticipated September 2020
  • RTC 9th Addition Pond Lining Improvements (#19-06)
    • Punch list work underway
    • Final payment anticipated September 2020
  • Wetland 114P Outlet Control Improvements (#19-07)
    • Work requested by DNR
    • Construction proposed for 2021
  • Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements (#19-10)
    • Construction complete
    • Final payment anticipated September 2020
  • Variolite Street Reconstruction (#20-01)
    • Dewatering and construction of trunk sanitary sewer in progress
    • Change Order #1 approved by Council August 10, 2020
  • Reclamite Pavement Rejuvenator Pilot Project (NEW)
    • Alternate to sealcoat improvements
    • Pilot project on Ute St. (Alpine Dr. - 154th Ln.) on 7/16/20 ($2,800)
    • Staff will present photos and videos of pilot project in progress
    • Staff will evaluate performance and consider larger project for 2021
 
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
  • CSAH 116 & TH 47 Intersection Improvements
    • Constructing additional turn lanes to improve congestion and safety in 2021
    • Staff will provide a comprehensive update on this project in Oct. or Nov.
 
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 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
    • Feasibility Study – Final draft under review
  • Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements
    • Final design (Ramsey Blvd. and Sunfish Lake Blvd. improvements) underway
    • Anoka County awarded $40M
  • NW Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis (NEW)
    • No updates at this time
  • TH 47 Safety Study (NEW)
    • No updates at this time
  • 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 20 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion.

Observations/Alternatives:

NA

Funding Source:

NA

Recommendation:

NA

Action:

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

Attachments

No file(s) attached.

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Brian Hagen Tim Gladhill 08/13/2020 12:57 PM
Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 08/13/2020 01:21 PM
Kurt Ulrich MaryJo Warner 08/13/2020 02:02 PM
Form Started By:
Bruce Westby
Started On:
08/11/2020 02:59 PM
Final Approval Date:
08/13/2020