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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2021 Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2021-10-119 — APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROMBOLTON & MENK FOR FINAL LAYO UT, CONSTR UCTIOND0CUMENTATION, GRANT SEEKING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND BIDDING FOR THE PIONEER PARK PLAYNODE FOR A COST OF $971500 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torkelson/McGraw/Fischer/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. KELLER PARKWAY CULVERT RAILING The Public Works Director reported that The Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) recently completed the installation of two new box culverts under Keller Parkway to convey water from Gervais Creek into Lake Gervais. He stated that the old culvert had a galvanized metal railing running along it that was in disrepair, and the current project calls for upgraded black vinyl -coated fencing to be installed along the top of the culverts and angle back toward each property surrounding the creek to prevent vehicles or pedestrians from going into the creek. In total, there is about 140-feet of fencing scheduled included in the project at a cost of $7,000. The Public Works Director reported that a neighboring property owner has asked if the City could consider installing a more decorative railing instead of the fencing to provide a more aesthetically pleasing look. He explained that the railing must be a minimum of five feet high and be built to MN/DOT standards to meet Ramsey County specifications, which is responsible for Keller Parkway. He stated that staff researched costs for this type of railing, and it would likely start at $150 per linear foot or more, so the minimum total cost to replace all of the fencing with railing would be approximately $21,000, which would be $14,000 more than the cost of the fencing that the county is installing. He stated that staff is asking the Watershed District if they would be willing to contribute more to the cost of the project for decorative railing. The Public Works Director stated that another factor to consider is the unique setup of the culverts and their relation to the road and shoulder, and noted that a decorative railing rising from five feet below the roadway may look odd. He explained that since it is unlikely that a decorative railing could be installed before -next summer, staff is recommending that the project continue with the installation of vinyl -coated fencing and it can be re-evaluated once the entire project is complete. He noted that Ramsey County representatives have suggested that they may consider adding a pedestrian trail along Keller Parkway in the coming years, and if that moves forward, that may be the time to evaluate aesthetics around the entire lake and consider upgrading the current fencing. Keis stated that he got involved after hearing from the resident, and the black fencing is not as aesthetically pleasing as he would like since Keller Parkway is a very scenic road, but who wants to pay for it. 5