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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 3 looked into implementing their own prescription drug drop-off locations but decided to use a central location through the Sheriff's Department. Mayor Faust stated the City could certainly look into adding a drop-off site. He invited the Sheriffs Department to forward any information about the Code Red program and prescription drug disposal program to the City for inclusion in the quarterly newsletter. He also asked about how the Sheriffs Department and local police departments work together after a natural disaster. 9 Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom stated that after an event such as a tornado, the local Fire, 10 Police, and Public Works Departments are in charge and the Sheriffs Department represents the 11 next wave of support. He stated the County's Director of Emergency Management would bring 12 resources to coordinate and set up a unified command under the authority of the local 13 departments. 14 15 Mayor Faust thanked Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom for speaking to the City Council and 16 expressed appreciation for the Sheriffs Department's support. 17 18 B. Resolution 13-075: a Resolution Accepting the 2014 Street & Utility Improvement 19 Project Plans and Specifications & Ordering Advertisement. 'Todd Hubmer, WSB & 20 Associates, presenting. 21 22 City Engineer Hubmer explained that the 2014 street and utility improvement project includes 23 reconstruction of Penrod Lane from 37°i to 36'x' Avenues, Edgemere Avenue from Penrod Lane 24 to Chelmsford Lane, and Wendhurst Avenue from Penrod Lane to Chelmsford Lane. He stated 25 the project includes reconstructing the sanitary sewer system as well as replacing the existing 26 water main. He stated the project also adds fire hydrants to improve fire flow and accessibility to 27 hydrants and also adds a biofiltration swale on the north end of Central Park. I -Ie noted these 28 storm water improvements will meet Rice Creek Watershed District permitting requirements and 29 the City received a $50,000 grant from Rice Creek Watershed District for construction of the 30 swale. He showed a map of the parcels to be assessed and stated the project will replace the 31 existing streets with asphalt and it is anticipated the project will be done by spring 2015. Ile 32 advised that total project costs are approximately $2,191,000 and funding sources include special 33 assessments, 429 public improvement bonds, the Rice Creek Watershed District grant of 34 $50,000, and the City's water, sanitary, and storm water funds. He presented the project 35 schedule that indicates substantial completion in September 2014 and final paving in ,Tune 2015. 36 37 Councilmember Roth asked if the property owners impacted by a new fire hydrant have been 38 notified. 39 40 City Engineer Hubmer replied in the affirmative and stated the fire hydrants were discussed at 41 the last meeting with residents and staff will work with the property owners about the location of 42 the fire hydrants. He noted the City will try to avoid significant trees and will place the fire 43 hydrants near property boundaries and in the City's right-of-way. 44 45 Councilmember Stille stated he received a comment from a resident during the Belden 46 improvement project that they were surprised about having a fire hydrant placed on their 47 property and urged the City to make sure residents are kept informed throughout the project.