Report from Public Works Committee.
1.    Consider Initial Direction on Development of Policy for Private Improvements within Public Rights of Way: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council adopt a formal policy to address private improvements in public rights-of-way, to be developed and approved at a subsequent meeting.
2.    Consider Request for Amendment to Private Improvement in 161st Avenue Within Sweetbay Ridge: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council direct Sweetbay Ridge to propose an alternative base material acceptable to the Public Works Superintendent and subsequently allow said private improvement within the right-of-way for 161st Avenue.
3.  Consider Vacating Permanent Road Easement over a portion of 14911 Ramsey Blvd and the Parcel to the North with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25-33-0017: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance #15-16 vacating the fifty (50) foot Permanent Road Easement on 14911 Ramsey Blvd and on the parcel with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25-33-0017.
4.  Approve Installation of Priority Street Light:  Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to approve installation of priority street light at the intersection of 180th Ave and County Road 5.
5.  Receive Update on Public Works Campus Space Needs Analysis:  No action needed.



 



 


 

The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on October 20, 2015 and discussed the following cases:
1. Consider Initial Direction on Development of Policy for Private Improvements within Public Rights-of-Way: Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and explained many rights of way are being cared for in creative ways.  He said a homeowners association is great for this, but not always available.  Having a policy in place and a clear maintenance agreement will help in getting a HOA or property management company to execute it.  Design standards must be drawn up as well.  Staff is looking for ideas and thoughts to help develop a more formal policy and standards. He reviewed the Draft Policy Statement for Landscaped Medians.  He noted the City Attorney will review these documents as well.  He said any HOA contracts for new developments will be reviewed prior to development. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council adopt a formal policy to address private improvements in public rights-of-way, to be developed and approved at a subsequent meeting.
2.  Consider Request for Amendment to Private Improvement in 161st Avenue Within Sweetbay Ridge:  Staff reviewed that the City has received a request from a resident to consider allowing the placement of landscape rock in the landscaped center median of 161st Avenue. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council direct Sweetbay Ridge to propose an alternative base material acceptable to the Public Works Superintendent and subsequently allow said private improvement within the right-of-way for 161st Avenue.
3. Consider Vacating Permanent Road Easement over a portion of 14911 Ramsey Blvd and the Parcel to the North with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25-33-0017:  Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and noted the adjacent property owner is willing to assume responsibility for this easement.  He commented the sign for Ramsey Market lies in the right-of-way.  Election signs are frequently put in this easement.  He said some residents are aware this is a public right-of-way and call to express their concerns.  There are a lot of unnecessary disagreements with this parcel.  If this request is approved, it will simply become a driveway for Ramsey Market.  This will require an access agreement for the portion to the north.  Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance #15-16 vacating the fifty (50) foot Permanent Road Easement on 14911 Ramsey Blvd and on the parcel with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25-33-0017.
4.  Approve Installation of Priority Street Light:  Staff reviewed the purpose of this is to seek approval for the installation of a priority street light at the intersection of 180th Avenue and County Road 5.  Since the early 1990's, the City has pursued a program for installing street lights along higher speed arterial roadways.  Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to approve installation of priority street light at the intersection of 180th Ave and County Road 5.
5.  Receive Update on Public Works Campus Space Needs Analysis:  No action needed. Economic Development Manager/Assistant City Administrator Brama reviewed the staff report.  He explained there are five steps in the process, and this is the first step.  Staff has drawn up preliminary site plans and concepts with costs.  He noted this item will come back to this Committee in November.

Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee.