99-107C�►,�..�NAL
Presented By:
Referred To:
Current
Budget
1 WHEREAS, on April 2, 1997 the City Council estabfished a capital project to conduct preliminary design work for a
2 climate-controlled pedestrian connection beiween the Saint Paul RiverCentre and the downtown skyway system; and
3
4 WHEREAS, on December 22. 1997 the City Council reviewed drawings, design options and route alternatives based on the
5 preliminary design work, and selected a below grade (tunnel) route along Fourth Street; and
6
7 WHEREAS, on December 22, 1997 the City Council also established an initial financing plan of $22 million for design and
8 construction of a new pedestrian connection currently estimated at $9.5 million; and
9
10 WHEREAS, there is a need to conduct further pre-design work to improve cast estimates for the tunnel alternative; now
11
12 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $50,000 be allocated to improve the current design, cost estimate and schedule for
13 the Fourth Street tunnel option; and be it
14
15 FINALLY RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Saint Paul, and based upon a recommendation of the Mayor and the
16 Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that the 1997 Capital Improvement Budget, as heretofore adopted
17 and amended by the Council be hereby further amended in the following manner:
18
19
20
21
22
23 Financina
24 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
25 C97-7R060
26 Civic Cente� bonds / inferest eamings
27 C97-7R060-7306 Transferfmmcapifalprojectfund-other
28
29
30 Spending
31 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
32 C97-7R060
33 Preliminary Design
34 Design (Counci/ Contingency- 0545)
35 Design (Engineering Services-Consultants - 0781J
36 Construction (Council Contingency - 0548)
37
38
39
40
41
42
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
850,000
0
1,300,000
2,200,000
Amended
Budget
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
800,000
50,000
1,300,000
2,200,000
Requested by Department of:
Plannin an conomic Dev
sr �e�"�y�f �.
Approval Recommended by Financial'�Services Offce Director:
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary:
By: � 'V--� � .
Approved by M v6F: Aate /�/ l/ /
By:
/ ���
OF Sq�NT gi4ldl� MINNESOTA
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a `
Form
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Council File # \9 �' �Q �
Green Sheet # 61160
Committee: Date
Change
0
0
0
(50,000)
50,000
0
0
YY�-
Appro � Mayor for �u4J�ission to Cou il:
By: <�=�?�f-.C///A4�G%Iil//
�ceofFlnan�al5erv¢es�BWge(Se�LOn(HWSERSBU� ET�23U2ESOLUTI�RES_CC59WKC Ot/26/99)
Adopted by Council: Date �._ � .��
neenn�vvoFe�cermuc=ca �w�rewmareo �� � �
PlanningandEconomicDevelopment 01/25/99 GREEN SHEET � NO. 61160
CANIACIPERSON&PHONE OI DEPAR'1'MENiOIXECCO SO CCIYCOUNCLL
MazgotFehrenbacher (266-6660) „"�',,� 3Q cm�wnowu�v rnvc�.en�c
MUSTBEONCAUNCQ,AGRtDABY(DA'IE) �A O FINANCED➢tECfOR � FA`.&MGT.SEkVICFSDIX.
February3, 1999 40 Mama<oxnssrsr � �
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ACLfON REQ[IFS'IEO �
Approval to spend $50,000 for preliminary design on the Rive�Cenhe Connection to Skyway System project
aeco�nwnoxs: a��w� (n) «n�mpe) PERSONAL SERVICE COi 1'IRACIS MUST aNSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESITONS:
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Xx Cm CoMMrrtEe YES NO
srweF _ Z. Has ttus pelson/fum everbeen a city employee?
D�s�ucrcotmT YES NO
sueeoats wmcx co[mcu, os�enve? 3. Does tlus person/fum possess a sldll not no�mally possessed by any cursent city employee?
YES NO
(Explain all yes aoswers on separate sheet and attach to green s6eet.)
W1TIAiAIC PROBLEh], ISSUE, OPPOR"CUNITY (Wh0. �'/ha4 �M ��. �Y)�
Conduct additional preliminary design work on this project to improve design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved
connection route which would pass underground along Fourth Sueet and connect to the skyway system at Landmazk Towers. Funding for this
work would come from within the existing project budget through the release of design funds budgeted in Council Contingency.
ADVANiAGESffAPPRO�£D:
Prelnninary design work may proceed on the Fourth Sireet option. Design altematives and cost estimates will be prepared for subsequent Ciry
Council review and approval.
DISADVAMAGES @ APPROVED:
None
DISADVANlAGESOFNO'IAPPROVSD:
Design oprions and cost estimates would not be as cleaz and accurate.
TOTALAMOUN'1'OFTRANSAC[ION 5O VOV COST/REVENUEBUDGEiED(CIRCLE YES NO
F���N�so„a< Center bonds AC'I'1VITYNIIFffiER C97-7R060
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CNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Cons�dting Civil Engineers
2800 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414
(612) 379-8805 fac 379-8160
January 4, 1999
Margot Fehrenbacher
City of Saint Paul
Dept. of Planning and Economic Development
25 W Fourth St
St Paul MN 55102
Deaz Ms. Fehrenbacher:
qq-10�1
This letter and its attachments aze credentials and a proposal for work on the pedestrian tunnel
between River Centre and the downtown skyway system/hotels in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Work
would entail: review and refinement of concepts For tunnels, connections and skyways, prepared
in the September 1997 report by SMMA, wi[h modifications proposed in the December 1997
Desio Center "Making Downtown Connections" Charrette, and preparing a revised cost
estimate and a construction schedule.
Mandatory Content,s
The primary proposer is CNA Consulting Engineers, which provides general eno neering
services for projects that inctude underground construction. CNA will provide overall project
management, site investigation, tunnel concepts with costs and schedules and repoR Qrepazation.
Key CNA personnel will be Brent Nelson, overall project management and Charles Nelson,
principal. Other firms will provide services as follows:
Architectural Alliance general architectural services including interior desia , azchitectural plan
and connection concepts. Key personnel — Carl Remick.
John Carmody underground facility layout, code requirements, life safety and special
techniques for creating an accepta6le underground environment.
EEA mechanical/electrical desi� concepts. Key personnel — Bruce Johnson
and Bill Thiesse.
CPMI heavy construction and cost estimating. Key personnel — Peter
Goodwin.
Resumes for the companies and key personnel listed above are attached, as are descriptions of
recent projects in which ihe firms and personnel have been involved. This team is qualified for
and prepared to offer a comprehensive range of services including workable design concepts,
construction estimates and schedules.
The firms and specialry consultant listed above are aware that time is of the essence in
completing the work. All members of the team have indicated their commitment ro perform the
work promptly.
An Affirtnative Action, Equal Opponuniry Employer
qq-to�1
Team Structure and Coordination
The key members of this team have been assembled because they are well suited to these roles
and many have worked together successfully in the past on similar projects. In particulaz, CNA,
EEA, CPMI, and John Carmody have collaborated on several underground projects while
Architectural Alliance and EEA have worked together on other projects.
Scope
The following scope of work is proposed (and summarized in the attached table).
Site conditions: The geology of the soil, rock and groundwater conditions and underground
u[ilities would be investigated with respect to its effects on underground construction. Exis[ing
building where connections would be made would also be investigated.
Site visit: All team members would look at the potential location of the tunnel, skyway and
connections.
Brain stoaning: All team members and the City of Saint Paul representatives would meet to
discuss possible options and revisions to proposed concept.
Concept development The basic concept of the tunnel, skyway and connections would be
developed for the different sizes, shapes, locations, materials and construction methods available
to meet the project needs.
Initial cost estimate and feasibility study: The developed concepts would be cost estimated and
their feasibility evaluated by team members for potential use based on: monetary, construction,
surface access and othe`r factors.
Review and option selection: Team members and the City of Saint Paul representative would
select the option that best fits the project.
Concept refinement The chosen option would be refined to enable a cost and schedule estimate
to be prepared.
Final cost and schedule estimate: A�nal cost and schedule would be prepared based on the
chosen concept.
Draft Report: A draft report would be pcepared and sent to the City of Saiot Paul for review. It
would include a site plan, tunnel plan, route plan, cross-sections and illustrative sketches.
Final report: A final repoR would be completed based on City of Saint Paul comments.
Presentations: One — two hour meeting with the City of Saint Paul.
An Affirmative Ac[ion, Equal Opportunity Employcr
Cost and Schedule
qq-1 o'l
A schedule and costs to perform this work are shown on the attached tables. The total costs
include reimbursables and would not exceed $SO,ODO for the scope listed above with a one month
schedule to present the draft report and an additional one week schedule (aRer the City of Saint
Paul's review) to present the final report.
Summary
The team that has been assembled for this project is uniquely qualified to perform the proposed
work. Special qualifications and expertise provided by the team include the following:
• CNA has been designing underground facilities in the Twin Cities for over a period of 25
years.
• All team members have demonstrated expertise in all disciplines required and have worked
toge[her on numerous projects.
• CNA has been investigating, evaluating, and designing repairs and new tunnels in downtown
St. Paul for Public Works, Water Department, U.S. West, NSP and District Energy for the
last 25 years.
• Team members have provided design services for the City of St. Paul and thus know the
requirements, philosophy and documents of that organization.
• CNA is well known in the local heavy underground industry and is very familiar with
commonly available methods and equipment in the local market. This results in concepts
that can be competitively bid and built by the local construction industry in a timely manner.
The key personnel of this team look forward to working with you.
Sincerety,
����^J V �a'�' ' /
Brent K. Nelson, P.E.
BKN/kb
Encs.
city st paul/proposed ped tunnel
An Affirmative Actioq Equsl Opportunity Employer
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FINANCIAI, SERVICES OFFICE, Budget Section (.� q��Q�
Joseph Reid, Director
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
Susan Kimberly,
Deputy Mayor
FROM: Joe Rei�
DATE: January 27, 1499
240 Ciry Holi
IS West%11ogg Boulevard
Saint Poul, Minnesota SSIO2-163I
MEMORANDUM
Telephone: (612) 26G8543
Facsimile.� (612) 26G8541
RE: Pedestrian Connection project: resolution to fund additional design/engineering
Attached is a council resolution to spend $50,000 for addirional preliminary design and engineering
work on the RiverCentre Connec6on to Skyway System project. The funds would cover a contract
with:
CNA Consulting Engineers and a team of azchitects and engineering firms to update and improve
the design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved tunnel connection along
Fourth Street.
The multi-department staff team working on this project has recommended that we undertake the
study in order to provide the Mayor and City Council with the best possibie design alternatives and
cost estimates. It is their expectation that this information will be available for review by Eazly
March.
In the meantime, staff wili continue to idenfify project financing. Jim O'Leary has outlined several
loan options. The Convention and Visitars Bureau is actively soliciting private and non-profit
support. And staff aze investigating federal transportation grants and low-interest state loans. With
regazd to Ramsey County participation, it appeazs unlikely at this time. It is my understanding that
the county's proposal to loan $2 million loan using state aid highway monies cannot be done
administratively. Furthermore, it is probably not an acceptable option since the loan would be
"repaid" through reductions in future county roadway funds earmarked for Saint Paul.
I recommend that we proceed with this resolution and continue staff efforts to identify project
financing.
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C�►,�..�NAL
Presented By:
Referred To:
Current
Budget
1 WHEREAS, on April 2, 1997 the City Council estabfished a capital project to conduct preliminary design work for a
2 climate-controlled pedestrian connection beiween the Saint Paul RiverCentre and the downtown skyway system; and
3
4 WHEREAS, on December 22. 1997 the City Council reviewed drawings, design options and route alternatives based on the
5 preliminary design work, and selected a below grade (tunnel) route along Fourth Street; and
6
7 WHEREAS, on December 22, 1997 the City Council also established an initial financing plan of $22 million for design and
8 construction of a new pedestrian connection currently estimated at $9.5 million; and
9
10 WHEREAS, there is a need to conduct further pre-design work to improve cast estimates for the tunnel alternative; now
11
12 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $50,000 be allocated to improve the current design, cost estimate and schedule for
13 the Fourth Street tunnel option; and be it
14
15 FINALLY RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Saint Paul, and based upon a recommendation of the Mayor and the
16 Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that the 1997 Capital Improvement Budget, as heretofore adopted
17 and amended by the Council be hereby further amended in the following manner:
18
19
20
21
22
23 Financina
24 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
25 C97-7R060
26 Civic Cente� bonds / inferest eamings
27 C97-7R060-7306 Transferfmmcapifalprojectfund-other
28
29
30 Spending
31 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
32 C97-7R060
33 Preliminary Design
34 Design (Counci/ Contingency- 0545)
35 Design (Engineering Services-Consultants - 0781J
36 Construction (Council Contingency - 0548)
37
38
39
40
41
42
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
850,000
0
1,300,000
2,200,000
Amended
Budget
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
800,000
50,000
1,300,000
2,200,000
Requested by Department of:
Plannin an conomic Dev
sr �e�"�y�f �.
Approval Recommended by Financial'�Services Offce Director:
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary:
By: � 'V--� � .
Approved by M v6F: Aate /�/ l/ /
By:
/ ���
OF Sq�NT gi4ldl� MINNESOTA
1y
a `
Form
By:
Council File # \9 �' �Q �
Green Sheet # 61160
Committee: Date
Change
0
0
0
(50,000)
50,000
0
0
YY�-
Appro � Mayor for �u4J�ission to Cou il:
By: <�=�?�f-.C///A4�G%Iil//
�ceofFlnan�al5erv¢es�BWge(Se�LOn(HWSERSBU� ET�23U2ESOLUTI�RES_CC59WKC Ot/26/99)
Adopted by Council: Date �._ � .��
neenn�vvoFe�cermuc=ca �w�rewmareo �� � �
PlanningandEconomicDevelopment 01/25/99 GREEN SHEET � NO. 61160
CANIACIPERSON&PHONE OI DEPAR'1'MENiOIXECCO SO CCIYCOUNCLL
MazgotFehrenbacher (266-6660) „"�',,� 3Q cm�wnowu�v rnvc�.en�c
MUSTBEONCAUNCQ,AGRtDABY(DA'IE) �A O FINANCED➢tECfOR � FA`.&MGT.SEkVICFSDIX.
February3, 1999 40 Mama<oxnssrsr � �
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACLfON REQ[IFS'IEO �
Approval to spend $50,000 for preliminary design on the Rive�Cenhe Connection to Skyway System project
aeco�nwnoxs: a��w� (n) «n�mpe) PERSONAL SERVICE COi 1'IRACIS MUST aNSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESITONS:
ewarrwccommss�o� _c�w.s�ev�cECOe.+�ss�rn+ 1.Hasthispersodfirmeverworkedwderawntractforthisdepartment?
Xx Cm CoMMrrtEe YES NO
srweF _ Z. Has ttus pelson/fum everbeen a city employee?
D�s�ucrcotmT YES NO
sueeoats wmcx co[mcu, os�enve? 3. Does tlus person/fum possess a sldll not no�mally possessed by any cursent city employee?
YES NO
(Explain all yes aoswers on separate sheet and attach to green s6eet.)
W1TIAiAIC PROBLEh], ISSUE, OPPOR"CUNITY (Wh0. �'/ha4 �M ��. �Y)�
Conduct additional preliminary design work on this project to improve design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved
connection route which would pass underground along Fourth Sueet and connect to the skyway system at Landmazk Towers. Funding for this
work would come from within the existing project budget through the release of design funds budgeted in Council Contingency.
ADVANiAGESffAPPRO�£D:
Prelnninary design work may proceed on the Fourth Sireet option. Design altematives and cost estimates will be prepared for subsequent Ciry
Council review and approval.
DISADVAMAGES @ APPROVED:
None
DISADVANlAGESOFNO'IAPPROVSD:
Design oprions and cost estimates would not be as cleaz and accurate.
TOTALAMOUN'1'OFTRANSAC[ION 5O VOV COST/REVENUEBUDGEiED(CIRCLE YES NO
F���N�so„a< Center bonds AC'I'1VITYNIIFffiER C97-7R060
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CNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Cons�dting Civil Engineers
2800 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414
(612) 379-8805 fac 379-8160
January 4, 1999
Margot Fehrenbacher
City of Saint Paul
Dept. of Planning and Economic Development
25 W Fourth St
St Paul MN 55102
Deaz Ms. Fehrenbacher:
qq-10�1
This letter and its attachments aze credentials and a proposal for work on the pedestrian tunnel
between River Centre and the downtown skyway system/hotels in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Work
would entail: review and refinement of concepts For tunnels, connections and skyways, prepared
in the September 1997 report by SMMA, wi[h modifications proposed in the December 1997
Desio Center "Making Downtown Connections" Charrette, and preparing a revised cost
estimate and a construction schedule.
Mandatory Content,s
The primary proposer is CNA Consulting Engineers, which provides general eno neering
services for projects that inctude underground construction. CNA will provide overall project
management, site investigation, tunnel concepts with costs and schedules and repoR Qrepazation.
Key CNA personnel will be Brent Nelson, overall project management and Charles Nelson,
principal. Other firms will provide services as follows:
Architectural Alliance general architectural services including interior desia , azchitectural plan
and connection concepts. Key personnel — Carl Remick.
John Carmody underground facility layout, code requirements, life safety and special
techniques for creating an accepta6le underground environment.
EEA mechanical/electrical desi� concepts. Key personnel — Bruce Johnson
and Bill Thiesse.
CPMI heavy construction and cost estimating. Key personnel — Peter
Goodwin.
Resumes for the companies and key personnel listed above are attached, as are descriptions of
recent projects in which ihe firms and personnel have been involved. This team is qualified for
and prepared to offer a comprehensive range of services including workable design concepts,
construction estimates and schedules.
The firms and specialry consultant listed above are aware that time is of the essence in
completing the work. All members of the team have indicated their commitment ro perform the
work promptly.
An Affirtnative Action, Equal Opponuniry Employer
qq-to�1
Team Structure and Coordination
The key members of this team have been assembled because they are well suited to these roles
and many have worked together successfully in the past on similar projects. In particulaz, CNA,
EEA, CPMI, and John Carmody have collaborated on several underground projects while
Architectural Alliance and EEA have worked together on other projects.
Scope
The following scope of work is proposed (and summarized in the attached table).
Site conditions: The geology of the soil, rock and groundwater conditions and underground
u[ilities would be investigated with respect to its effects on underground construction. Exis[ing
building where connections would be made would also be investigated.
Site visit: All team members would look at the potential location of the tunnel, skyway and
connections.
Brain stoaning: All team members and the City of Saint Paul representatives would meet to
discuss possible options and revisions to proposed concept.
Concept development The basic concept of the tunnel, skyway and connections would be
developed for the different sizes, shapes, locations, materials and construction methods available
to meet the project needs.
Initial cost estimate and feasibility study: The developed concepts would be cost estimated and
their feasibility evaluated by team members for potential use based on: monetary, construction,
surface access and othe`r factors.
Review and option selection: Team members and the City of Saint Paul representative would
select the option that best fits the project.
Concept refinement The chosen option would be refined to enable a cost and schedule estimate
to be prepared.
Final cost and schedule estimate: A�nal cost and schedule would be prepared based on the
chosen concept.
Draft Report: A draft report would be pcepared and sent to the City of Saiot Paul for review. It
would include a site plan, tunnel plan, route plan, cross-sections and illustrative sketches.
Final report: A final repoR would be completed based on City of Saint Paul comments.
Presentations: One — two hour meeting with the City of Saint Paul.
An Affirmative Ac[ion, Equal Opportunity Employcr
Cost and Schedule
qq-1 o'l
A schedule and costs to perform this work are shown on the attached tables. The total costs
include reimbursables and would not exceed $SO,ODO for the scope listed above with a one month
schedule to present the draft report and an additional one week schedule (aRer the City of Saint
Paul's review) to present the final report.
Summary
The team that has been assembled for this project is uniquely qualified to perform the proposed
work. Special qualifications and expertise provided by the team include the following:
• CNA has been designing underground facilities in the Twin Cities for over a period of 25
years.
• All team members have demonstrated expertise in all disciplines required and have worked
toge[her on numerous projects.
• CNA has been investigating, evaluating, and designing repairs and new tunnels in downtown
St. Paul for Public Works, Water Department, U.S. West, NSP and District Energy for the
last 25 years.
• Team members have provided design services for the City of St. Paul and thus know the
requirements, philosophy and documents of that organization.
• CNA is well known in the local heavy underground industry and is very familiar with
commonly available methods and equipment in the local market. This results in concepts
that can be competitively bid and built by the local construction industry in a timely manner.
The key personnel of this team look forward to working with you.
Sincerety,
����^J V �a'�' ' /
Brent K. Nelson, P.E.
BKN/kb
Encs.
city st paul/proposed ped tunnel
An Affirmative Actioq Equsl Opportunity Employer
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FINANCIAI, SERVICES OFFICE, Budget Section (.� q��Q�
Joseph Reid, Director
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
Susan Kimberly,
Deputy Mayor
FROM: Joe Rei�
DATE: January 27, 1499
240 Ciry Holi
IS West%11ogg Boulevard
Saint Poul, Minnesota SSIO2-163I
MEMORANDUM
Telephone: (612) 26G8543
Facsimile.� (612) 26G8541
RE: Pedestrian Connection project: resolution to fund additional design/engineering
Attached is a council resolution to spend $50,000 for addirional preliminary design and engineering
work on the RiverCentre Connec6on to Skyway System project. The funds would cover a contract
with:
CNA Consulting Engineers and a team of azchitects and engineering firms to update and improve
the design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved tunnel connection along
Fourth Street.
The multi-department staff team working on this project has recommended that we undertake the
study in order to provide the Mayor and City Council with the best possibie design alternatives and
cost estimates. It is their expectation that this information will be available for review by Eazly
March.
In the meantime, staff wili continue to idenfify project financing. Jim O'Leary has outlined several
loan options. The Convention and Visitars Bureau is actively soliciting private and non-profit
support. And staff aze investigating federal transportation grants and low-interest state loans. With
regazd to Ramsey County participation, it appeazs unlikely at this time. It is my understanding that
the county's proposal to loan $2 million loan using state aid highway monies cannot be done
administratively. Furthermore, it is probably not an acceptable option since the loan would be
"repaid" through reductions in future county roadway funds earmarked for Saint Paul.
I recommend that we proceed with this resolution and continue staff efforts to identify project
financing.
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Presented By:
Referred To:
Current
Budget
1 WHEREAS, on April 2, 1997 the City Council estabfished a capital project to conduct preliminary design work for a
2 climate-controlled pedestrian connection beiween the Saint Paul RiverCentre and the downtown skyway system; and
3
4 WHEREAS, on December 22. 1997 the City Council reviewed drawings, design options and route alternatives based on the
5 preliminary design work, and selected a below grade (tunnel) route along Fourth Street; and
6
7 WHEREAS, on December 22, 1997 the City Council also established an initial financing plan of $22 million for design and
8 construction of a new pedestrian connection currently estimated at $9.5 million; and
9
10 WHEREAS, there is a need to conduct further pre-design work to improve cast estimates for the tunnel alternative; now
11
12 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $50,000 be allocated to improve the current design, cost estimate and schedule for
13 the Fourth Street tunnel option; and be it
14
15 FINALLY RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Saint Paul, and based upon a recommendation of the Mayor and the
16 Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that the 1997 Capital Improvement Budget, as heretofore adopted
17 and amended by the Council be hereby further amended in the following manner:
18
19
20
21
22
23 Financina
24 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
25 C97-7R060
26 Civic Cente� bonds / inferest eamings
27 C97-7R060-7306 Transferfmmcapifalprojectfund-other
28
29
30 Spending
31 RiverCentre Connection to Skyway System
32 C97-7R060
33 Preliminary Design
34 Design (Counci/ Contingency- 0545)
35 Design (Engineering Services-Consultants - 0781J
36 Construction (Council Contingency - 0548)
37
38
39
40
41
42
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
850,000
0
1,300,000
2,200,000
Amended
Budget
2,200,000
2,200,000
50,000
800,000
50,000
1,300,000
2,200,000
Requested by Department of:
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Approval Recommended by Financial'�Services Offce Director:
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary:
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Council File # \9 �' �Q �
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Appro � Mayor for �u4J�ission to Cou il:
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PlanningandEconomicDevelopment 01/25/99 GREEN SHEET � NO. 61160
CANIACIPERSON&PHONE OI DEPAR'1'MENiOIXECCO SO CCIYCOUNCLL
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MUSTBEONCAUNCQ,AGRtDABY(DA'IE) �A O FINANCED➢tECfOR � FA`.&MGT.SEkVICFSDIX.
February3, 1999 40 Mama<oxnssrsr � �
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ACLfON REQ[IFS'IEO �
Approval to spend $50,000 for preliminary design on the Rive�Cenhe Connection to Skyway System project
aeco�nwnoxs: a��w� (n) «n�mpe) PERSONAL SERVICE COi 1'IRACIS MUST aNSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESITONS:
ewarrwccommss�o� _c�w.s�ev�cECOe.+�ss�rn+ 1.Hasthispersodfirmeverworkedwderawntractforthisdepartment?
Xx Cm CoMMrrtEe YES NO
srweF _ Z. Has ttus pelson/fum everbeen a city employee?
D�s�ucrcotmT YES NO
sueeoats wmcx co[mcu, os�enve? 3. Does tlus person/fum possess a sldll not no�mally possessed by any cursent city employee?
YES NO
(Explain all yes aoswers on separate sheet and attach to green s6eet.)
W1TIAiAIC PROBLEh], ISSUE, OPPOR"CUNITY (Wh0. �'/ha4 �M ��. �Y)�
Conduct additional preliminary design work on this project to improve design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved
connection route which would pass underground along Fourth Sueet and connect to the skyway system at Landmazk Towers. Funding for this
work would come from within the existing project budget through the release of design funds budgeted in Council Contingency.
ADVANiAGESffAPPRO�£D:
Prelnninary design work may proceed on the Fourth Sireet option. Design altematives and cost estimates will be prepared for subsequent Ciry
Council review and approval.
DISADVAMAGES @ APPROVED:
None
DISADVANlAGESOFNO'IAPPROVSD:
Design oprions and cost estimates would not be as cleaz and accurate.
TOTALAMOUN'1'OFTRANSAC[ION 5O VOV COST/REVENUEBUDGEiED(CIRCLE YES NO
F���N�so„a< Center bonds AC'I'1VITYNIIFffiER C97-7R060
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CNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Cons�dting Civil Engineers
2800 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414
(612) 379-8805 fac 379-8160
January 4, 1999
Margot Fehrenbacher
City of Saint Paul
Dept. of Planning and Economic Development
25 W Fourth St
St Paul MN 55102
Deaz Ms. Fehrenbacher:
qq-10�1
This letter and its attachments aze credentials and a proposal for work on the pedestrian tunnel
between River Centre and the downtown skyway system/hotels in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Work
would entail: review and refinement of concepts For tunnels, connections and skyways, prepared
in the September 1997 report by SMMA, wi[h modifications proposed in the December 1997
Desio Center "Making Downtown Connections" Charrette, and preparing a revised cost
estimate and a construction schedule.
Mandatory Content,s
The primary proposer is CNA Consulting Engineers, which provides general eno neering
services for projects that inctude underground construction. CNA will provide overall project
management, site investigation, tunnel concepts with costs and schedules and repoR Qrepazation.
Key CNA personnel will be Brent Nelson, overall project management and Charles Nelson,
principal. Other firms will provide services as follows:
Architectural Alliance general architectural services including interior desia , azchitectural plan
and connection concepts. Key personnel — Carl Remick.
John Carmody underground facility layout, code requirements, life safety and special
techniques for creating an accepta6le underground environment.
EEA mechanical/electrical desi� concepts. Key personnel — Bruce Johnson
and Bill Thiesse.
CPMI heavy construction and cost estimating. Key personnel — Peter
Goodwin.
Resumes for the companies and key personnel listed above are attached, as are descriptions of
recent projects in which ihe firms and personnel have been involved. This team is qualified for
and prepared to offer a comprehensive range of services including workable design concepts,
construction estimates and schedules.
The firms and specialry consultant listed above are aware that time is of the essence in
completing the work. All members of the team have indicated their commitment ro perform the
work promptly.
An Affirtnative Action, Equal Opponuniry Employer
qq-to�1
Team Structure and Coordination
The key members of this team have been assembled because they are well suited to these roles
and many have worked together successfully in the past on similar projects. In particulaz, CNA,
EEA, CPMI, and John Carmody have collaborated on several underground projects while
Architectural Alliance and EEA have worked together on other projects.
Scope
The following scope of work is proposed (and summarized in the attached table).
Site conditions: The geology of the soil, rock and groundwater conditions and underground
u[ilities would be investigated with respect to its effects on underground construction. Exis[ing
building where connections would be made would also be investigated.
Site visit: All team members would look at the potential location of the tunnel, skyway and
connections.
Brain stoaning: All team members and the City of Saint Paul representatives would meet to
discuss possible options and revisions to proposed concept.
Concept development The basic concept of the tunnel, skyway and connections would be
developed for the different sizes, shapes, locations, materials and construction methods available
to meet the project needs.
Initial cost estimate and feasibility study: The developed concepts would be cost estimated and
their feasibility evaluated by team members for potential use based on: monetary, construction,
surface access and othe`r factors.
Review and option selection: Team members and the City of Saint Paul representative would
select the option that best fits the project.
Concept refinement The chosen option would be refined to enable a cost and schedule estimate
to be prepared.
Final cost and schedule estimate: A�nal cost and schedule would be prepared based on the
chosen concept.
Draft Report: A draft report would be pcepared and sent to the City of Saiot Paul for review. It
would include a site plan, tunnel plan, route plan, cross-sections and illustrative sketches.
Final report: A final repoR would be completed based on City of Saint Paul comments.
Presentations: One — two hour meeting with the City of Saint Paul.
An Affirmative Ac[ion, Equal Opportunity Employcr
Cost and Schedule
qq-1 o'l
A schedule and costs to perform this work are shown on the attached tables. The total costs
include reimbursables and would not exceed $SO,ODO for the scope listed above with a one month
schedule to present the draft report and an additional one week schedule (aRer the City of Saint
Paul's review) to present the final report.
Summary
The team that has been assembled for this project is uniquely qualified to perform the proposed
work. Special qualifications and expertise provided by the team include the following:
• CNA has been designing underground facilities in the Twin Cities for over a period of 25
years.
• All team members have demonstrated expertise in all disciplines required and have worked
toge[her on numerous projects.
• CNA has been investigating, evaluating, and designing repairs and new tunnels in downtown
St. Paul for Public Works, Water Department, U.S. West, NSP and District Energy for the
last 25 years.
• Team members have provided design services for the City of St. Paul and thus know the
requirements, philosophy and documents of that organization.
• CNA is well known in the local heavy underground industry and is very familiar with
commonly available methods and equipment in the local market. This results in concepts
that can be competitively bid and built by the local construction industry in a timely manner.
The key personnel of this team look forward to working with you.
Sincerety,
����^J V �a'�' ' /
Brent K. Nelson, P.E.
BKN/kb
Encs.
city st paul/proposed ped tunnel
An Affirmative Actioq Equsl Opportunity Employer
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FINANCIAI, SERVICES OFFICE, Budget Section (.� q��Q�
Joseph Reid, Director
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
TO:
Susan Kimberly,
Deputy Mayor
FROM: Joe Rei�
DATE: January 27, 1499
240 Ciry Holi
IS West%11ogg Boulevard
Saint Poul, Minnesota SSIO2-163I
MEMORANDUM
Telephone: (612) 26G8543
Facsimile.� (612) 26G8541
RE: Pedestrian Connection project: resolution to fund additional design/engineering
Attached is a council resolution to spend $50,000 for addirional preliminary design and engineering
work on the RiverCentre Connec6on to Skyway System project. The funds would cover a contract
with:
CNA Consulting Engineers and a team of azchitects and engineering firms to update and improve
the design, cost estimate and schedule for the current Council-approved tunnel connection along
Fourth Street.
The multi-department staff team working on this project has recommended that we undertake the
study in order to provide the Mayor and City Council with the best possibie design alternatives and
cost estimates. It is their expectation that this information will be available for review by Eazly
March.
In the meantime, staff wili continue to idenfify project financing. Jim O'Leary has outlined several
loan options. The Convention and Visitars Bureau is actively soliciting private and non-profit
support. And staff aze investigating federal transportation grants and low-interest state loans. With
regazd to Ramsey County participation, it appeazs unlikely at this time. It is my understanding that
the county's proposal to loan $2 million loan using state aid highway monies cannot be done
administratively. Furthermore, it is probably not an acceptable option since the loan would be
"repaid" through reductions in future county roadway funds earmarked for Saint Paul.
I recommend that we proceed with this resolution and continue staff efforts to identify project
financing.
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