11-19-2012 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2012 (No. 95132 — S.P. 6280 -357) to have the outdated fencing removed from the concrete sidewalls and to paint the bridge & abutments. Given all of the work that has been done in this corridor and paid for by MnDot, it isn't fair to the residents of Little Canada that they had to fund 50% of the costs for basic bridge improvements that should have been part of the. (The total costs for the project totaled $126,961.20 less the $50,000.00 reimbursement from MnDot for a City share of $76,961.20.) MnDot stated they did not have a mechanism to accomplish repayment to the City. This item is unresolved and will remain on the list. G. Repaint all wooden sound barrier and concrete retaining walls installed as part of the Unweave the Weave project within the City of Little Canada by no later than October 15th, 2013. The paint on these walls started peeling within the first year. We have been told that the reason this is occurring is due to faulty specifications that required pressure washing the walls before painting. This added moisture has resulted in the premature paint failure. The failure of the paint creates a negative impression of our community and needs to be corrected now. Little Canada should not have to wait while MnDot finds another funding source to address this type of problem. MnDot assured the City that a contract for repainting the sound and retaining walls in Little Canada would be let before June 30, 2013. H. Coordinate sound barrier construction at Little Canada Road & I -35E southbound on ramp to meet opposing concerns of Gopher Electronics and residential properties in that neighborhood. MnDot will accommodate. MnDot also indicated they have a possible solution that does not negatively impact the residential neighborhood to the west. I. Remove sand plume from northeast corner of Savage Lake where old MnDot storm sewer pipe discharged. MnDot will evaluate situation and consult with DNR. Plume will be removed if it cane from MnDot pipe and the DNR feels the benefits of removal out weigh the pitfalls of leaving the plume in place. J. Install sound barrier from south end of existing wall on the east side of I- 35E to a line that would intersect with McMenemy Avenue. While installation may not meet MnDot thresholds, it appears other walls that would have been required may not be installed. Therefore, from a cost standpoint, MnDot is no worse off. From Little Canada's perspective, major roadways, one on the north end of the city, one on the south, and 3