Report from Public Works Committee dated July 19, 2016.
1. Consider Maintenance Options for Center Median in the Sweet Bay Ridge Development: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council approve the prairie restoration option for the center median in Sweet Bay Ridge and direct staff to explore the condition of the irrigation system and if it is not viable, then to instead recommend the mulch option.
2. Removal of Abandoned Garage at 16600 Highway 47: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council direct staff to advertise for proposals to remove the garage, advertise to sell the garage, and chose the most economical method from options listed in the staff report.
3.  Review 2016 Temporary COR Concrete Pavement Repairs: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee's consensus for staff to explore the reason for the cracked concrete, conduct soil borings, and prepare a report of their findings and a recommendation.  Then the Council can determine when to slate the project in the CIP and how to fund it.

1. Consider Maintenance Options for Center Median in the Sweet Bay Ridge Development: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report, noting staff is seeking direction on the maintenance of the center median at the entrance to the Sweet Bay Ridge development located on 161^st Avenue, east of Variolite Street. Staff reviewed several maintenance solution options and associated costs to remove the median, cap the water service, and repave the area ($54,541); remove the landscaping, cap the water service, leave the curb, and pave the area ($32,300); or, contract with Prairie Restorations to create a native and pollinator friendly landscape in the median area ($16,733) including three years of maintenance. Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council approve the prairie restoration option for the center median in Sweet Bay Ridge and direct staff to explore the condition of the irrigation system and if it is not viable, then to instead recommend the mulch option.
2. Removal of Abandoned Garage at 16600 Highway 47: Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated staff is seeking direction on removal of the abandoned garage located just west of the Rum River Hills Golf Course at 16600 St. Francis Boulevard.  He explained this property was purchased in 2009 as part of the Pumpkin Patch that became the building site for Water Tower #3. Staff presented options for consideration: sell the structure to a private party; disassemble it and remove it from the site; hire a contractor to raze the building; Public Works raze the building; or, do nothing and wait until the property sells and the new buyer remove the building.  Staff recommends advertising for proposals to remove the garage and compare that cost against the cost of having Public Works remove the building. Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council direct staff to advertise for proposals to remove the garage, advertise to sell the garage, and chose the most economical method from options listed in the staff report.
3. Review 2016 Temporary COR Concrete Pavement Repairs: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and described the need for concrete repairs to streets within The COR.  He displayed pictures of the streets and sidewalks requiring repair, noting areas of cracks, gaps, and voids.  Staff is developing plans for permanent repairs but due to the significant costs and time to research necessary repairs and develop permanent repair plans that construction will not occur until 2017.  It is recommended that temporary repair of the significant cracks and voids be made the week of July 18 by Reshetar Systems to assure safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, especially within the crosswalks.  It is estimated these temporary repairs will cost $18,000.  Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee's consensus for staff to explore the reason for the cracked concrete, conduct soil borings, and prepare a report of their findings and a recommendation.  Then the Council can determine when to slate the project in the CIP and how to fund it.


 

 

 


 

Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee.