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97-705�- � .. n. .,. �� " �: r �'' : yi i i vr ui" . cwai�ia �naar. oimsx q�_ oS SOj cornacxL �=r� No. � BY FI NC, VfiTINiG WRRD � . Sra tha t+Satter a€ Ise�irove pedeatriaii access a2id sef�ty rzt Duruzirzu Parks thr�uLh bumpc-.ats �nd � traffac sign�l installati�n. Pr� also in�ludes uesiqn and �onstructiara of a special eritrarae to ti,e Farks, usir,g nari,� oi ihe o2a Sel�a} i�� idge . under Pre7.iminary Urder � � — �j � � approved �� q �� The Conncil of the uity of �ain+ ?au2 h�s cvndacte� a gu?zlic hLaring ugon the a2aove improvement, tiue r.ctice iher�of hauing been giuen as pr�acribcd s�y t"tx� City Chartes; and Wi�REAS, The Ct,anci2 h�s heard all perteining Lo sai:d proposed i.mprovement therefcrs, be it gerscn�, abjections sr�d secs?��mend�+it�n� anci has fu11y cGnsiriered t§,e ssme; raow, RESOLVED, That the Council af the City af Saint Paul daes here�y order zh�t the ab�ve-deecribed inprouemenr t�? �ads, snd rt,o pr�per Ca.ty �ffi�e arP here�y c�irecTe� anci authosized to psoceed wit�, the improvement; and be it FURT`rIER fiEB�I,YED, That upon tne completion af said improvement, the proper City officers shall caicnlate a12 �xpenses incurred therain �r,d �i�sll repvrt the sa�ia to tha Cit_y Council in acc6rds�ce �rith c.."xa��ter 14 af the Citt �harter. C;t�Lri3C:I S,`rc�R S 4Iv �u Y?�ia / A7ays Y�j�-�� EY 1/.��strom � ,, � 4r • ris � 1/r`�=-'°81"ti �S_] P'eVU±` orton n-r+,.,�„ CcfL`NS-A6s�,.ri- �Againat yi'hune I �Y�Sey� j Adopted by Gounaii: Date�``�`1� Usrtified r��sed b}rt'nunoil Secretary �r Public Hearing Date — June 4, 1997 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED Public Works De artment 3/18/97 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE Mike E um 266-6143 ASSIGN MUST BE ON COUNGL AGENDA BY (DA1E) [ F - 16 — q 7 p�� PoR Must be in Council Research Office o�� S OF SIGNATURE PAGES 7 (CLIP ALL LOCATONS WR SIGNANR� RE 3-28-97 � GREEN SHE ATTORNEY � 3Ef DIRECTOfl JA (Ofl A$$15TAIJn ��-7oS NO. 34515 CIN COUNCIL FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. DEPT.ACCOUNTANT Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning Parks through bumpouts and a traffic signal installation. Project also includes design and construction of a special entrance to the Parks, using parts of the old Selby Bridge. �, , G �,� ,�, PLANNING COMMISSION CIVIL 6FAVICE COMMISSION PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contrac[ for this tlepartmenY? YES NO 2. Has fhis person/Firtn ever been a city employee? YES NO 3. Does this persoNfirm possess a skill noi normally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet CIB COMMITTEE ! STAFF _ _DISTflICTCOUNqL—('j _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII O&IECTIVE? INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY): This project is included in the 1996 Gapital lmprovement Budget. !t was proposed by the Lexington-Hamline Community Council which has been involved in the design phase of the project. RECElVED MAR 2 8 1997 The bumpouts and traffic signal will improve pedestrian access in the area. �'��'� �.u;rt�� s:°��«Ep•,, Cs;!.,' y , t.^.�a �,� �� 1„�i Normal problems associated with construction, such as noise, dust, and general disruption will occur. TOTALAMOUMOFTRANSACTION$ 5ee attacned COSLREVENUEBUDGEfED(qRCLEONE) FUNDINGSOURCE See attached AClN1TYNUM8Ef2 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPL4IN) YES No � ��f ��S Summary of Engineering Recommendations for Dunning Park Street Safety and Entrance improvements Report Prepared Oct 1, 1996; by MEK Project Purpose The purpose of this project is to enhance pedestrian safety at the entrances to Dunning Field and to enhance the entrance as a recognizable gateway into the park. To accomplish these objectives several improvements are proposed as described herein. Initiating Action This project was proposed by the Lexington/Hamline Community Council and was approved as part of the 1996 Capital Improvement Budget. The project details have been defined and approved by the Dunning Field Task Force. This task force was staffed by members of the Lexington/Hamline Community Council, Lexington/Hamline residents, as well as by representatives of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Existing Conditions Marshall Avenue is currently a 52 foot wide roadway consisting of 2 lanes in each direction with parking allowed on both sides. The speed limit on Marshall Avenue is 35 miles per hour. Marshall Avenue carries 5,450 vehicles per day. Dunning Field hosts innumerable sporting events through out the spring, summer and fall. Central High School generates high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic year round. Several pedestrian accidents have occurred in recent years on Marshall Avenue adjacent to Dunning Fieid. Proposed Improvements A traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Griggs Street. Street lights will be installed at the signalized pedestrian crossing as part of the traffic signal system. The north leg ofi the Marshall/Griggs intersection would be closed. The exist)ng roadway serves as an access to a parking lot utilized for events at Dunning Field as welf as for events at Central High School. A new driveway would be constructed for access to this parking lot approximately 270 feet to the east of the existing entrance. Pedestrian curb and boulevard bump outs would be constructed at Marshall and Griggs. These bump outs will result in a reduction in width at the intersection from 52 feet to 38 feet. Relocation of the driveway and construction of the pedestrian bump outs on the north side of Marshall at Griggs necessitates the reconstruction of the north curb line of Marshall from Griggs to Dunlap. � Pedestrian bump outs would be also be constructed on the south side of Concordia at it's intersection with Griggs. The existing street would be reduced in width by 8 feet. Construct pedestrian bump outs at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Syndicate Street. (This improvement may be deleted from the project dependent on final cost estimates and funding limitations) Restripe Marshali Avenue firom Lexington Parkway to Snelling as a three lane roadway with parking allowed on both sides. A steel frame bridge portal, salvaged from the oid Se�by Avenue Bridge, would be refurbished and erected over the entrance to Dunning Field near the intersection of Griggs Street to create a gateway into the park. (Another entrance portal is being considered for installation on the northern edge of Dunning Field to at Griggs and Concordia or at Griggs and Carroll.) Positive Benefits The proposed changes will enhance pedestrian safety for the users of Dunning Field as well as students and staff of Central High School. The traffic signal will be pedestrian actuated to provide safe oppoKunities for crossing Marshall Avenue at Griggs as well as create gaps in traffic on Marshafl aflowing for safer crossings at other non-signalized intersections. The pedestrian crosswalks will be shorter, reducing the amount of time a pedestrian is exposed to vehicular conflicts. The pedestrian bump outs allow a pedestrian to have improved sight lines to approaching vehicles as well as providing drivers with a better view of pedestrians waiting to cross. Reduced widths on Marshall Avenue and on Concordia may have a calming effect on vehicular traffic. Restriping Marshall Avenue from 4 lanes (2 each way) to 3 lanes (1 through fane each way plus a continuous left tum lane) wilf result in operation of the roadway which will be consistent with the lane striping on Marshall east of Lexington as well as west of Snelling. (Roadway striping changes wi{I be performed by Public Works in conjunction with this project but will be done as maintenance work from our Traffic Operations budget.) The bridge portals will visually enhance the entrance to Dunning Field creating a focal point for pedestrian crossings at designated crosswalks. The salvaged bridge portal(s) have historical significance to the community and would be put back in service. �,� �. � os Adverse Effects A smali amouni (approximately 100 fieet) of on street parking will be lost on the north side of Marshall between Griggs and Dunlap due to the relocation of the parking lot driveway. Approximateiy 260 feet of parking will be retained. This parking area is occasionally used by school busses serving Central High School. Sfightly higher noise fevefs may be observed by neighboring residents due to the starting and stopping of vehicles at the traffic signal. The City (Public Works) will need to maintain and operate the traffic signal at a cost of appraximately $2,500 per year. The City (Parks andlor Public Works) will need to ma+ntain the bridge portal (approximately $1,000 every ten years). Time Schedule Design By April 1997 Construction May - August 1997 Cost Estimate Construction $164,000.00 Engineering and Inspection� 36.000.00 Total $200,000.00 Financing Municipal State Aid$ 40,000.00 Capital Improvement Bonds $160,000.00 Total $200,000.00 Source of Additional Information Project Engineer: Mike Eggum, phone 266-6143. Recommendation This project wiff enhance pubfic safiety and the livabifity ofi the Lexington/Hamline neighborhood The Department of Public Works recommends approval of this project. Respectfufly Submitted, �� Sta� c Becker, Director Y Department of Public Works CSTF Ci o: . i ;U;, •;s_ ; GOUNCIL WARB NO. --�QS 2 ; �I In the Matter of Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning P�rks througt� bum�outs and a traffic signal in�tallation. ProjECt also includes dESign an� conetruction of a special entrance to tha Parks, using parts of the old 8elby Bridqe. The c.ouncil of tha City c�f uaint Fa�l having received +he report of the M.9y upon the above impr�vement, and having caiisiderec� �aid report, YiEreby resulves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereL�y approved with no alternatives� and that the e9timated cost thereof ia $�00,000 financed by 1995 Muniripal �tate Aid $90,OG0 and 1996 Capital Improvement Bonds $160�OU0. 2 3 That a public hearing be had an said improvement on the 4th day of�qg7 at 9:30 0' .�o.k M in the Council Chamber� of the City Hall and Ccurt H�uae Buildinq in the city of Saint Pau1. That netice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and plare of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimsted. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas /' Nays � &�gkey 1/f3ostrom �ris �� ,ard �rton ettman �ne �In Favor VAqainst Adopted by Council: Date��, 1y�� Certified Paased by Council Secretary BY � Meyor Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing Notice Public Improvement Construction OWNER OR TAXPAYER „-, (�� d COUNCIL DISTRICT #1 PLANNING COUNCIL �13 FILE � >188'43f';�:><.�':'=:<:`- PROPERTY ADDRESS ,%7%d?. �:fi�:i 2.v:;;' PARCEL IA ..........'"y"'.. ris"a;r.,.......�. PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION � &a . ,�,,,,�r:s}�¢�? �'�'�� 5 °'��'� ' ; . ��,:f'',` �i '��, !✓:.�s� ��n-n�a= " .�. —_—_.�---"� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. — QUESTIONS? 266-6143 PUBLIC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Fioor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE To consider approval of the proposed project as foliows: DUNNING PARK STREET SAFETY AND ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS - INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHTING AND BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL fl GRIGGS; BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL/SYNDICATE AMD AT CONCORDIA/GRIGGS; ENTRANCE PORTAL TO DUNNING PARK AND ALl OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLYI THERE ARE NO ASSESSMENTS AGAIt3ST THIS PROPERTY. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 NOTIFICATION DATE: o5/is/97 �- � .. n. .,. �� " �: r �'' : yi i i vr ui" . cwai�ia �naar. oimsx q�_ oS SOj cornacxL �=r� No. � BY FI NC, VfiTINiG WRRD � . Sra tha t+Satter a€ Ise�irove pedeatriaii access a2id sef�ty rzt Duruzirzu Parks thr�uLh bumpc-.ats �nd � traffac sign�l installati�n. Pr� also in�ludes uesiqn and �onstructiara of a special eritrarae to ti,e Farks, usir,g nari,� oi ihe o2a Sel�a} i�� idge . under Pre7.iminary Urder � � — �j � � approved �� c{ � � The Conncil of the uity of �ain+ ?au2 h�s cvndacte� a gu?zlic hLaring ugon the a2aove improvement, tiue r.ctice iher�of hauing been giuen as pr�acribcd s�y t"tx� City Chartes; and Wi�REAS, The Ct,anci2 h�s heard all perteining Lo sai:d proposed i.mprovement therefcrs, be it gerscn�, abjections sr�d secs?��mend�+it�n� anci has fu11y cGnsiriered t§,e ssme; raow, RESOLVED, That the Council af the City af Saint Paul daes here�y order zh�t the ab�ve-deecribed inprouemenr t�? �ads, snd rt,o pr�per Ca.ty �ffi�e arP here�y c�irecTe� anci authosized to psoceed wit�, the improvement; and be it FURT`rIER fiEB�I,YED, That upon tne completion af said improvement, the proper City officers shall caicnlate a12 �xpenses incurred therain �r,d �i�sll repvrt the sa�ia to tha Cit_y Council in acc6rds�ce �rith c.."xa��ter 14 af the Citt �harter. C;t�Lri3C:I S,`rc�R S 4Iv �u Y?�ia / A7ays Y�j�-�� EY 1/.��strom � ,, � 4r • ris � 1/r`�=-'°81"ti �S_] P'eVU±` orton n-r+,.,�„ CcfL`NS-A6s�,.ri- �Againat yi'hune I �Y�Sey� j Adopted by Gounaii: Date�``�`1� Usrtified r��sed b}rt'nunoil Secretary �r Public Hearing Date — June 4, 1997 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED Public Works De artment 3/18/97 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE Mike E um 266-6143 ASSIGN MUST BE ON COUNGL AGENDA BY (DA1E) [ F - 16 — q 7 p�� PoR Must be in Council Research Office o�� S OF SIGNATURE PAGES 7 (CLIP ALL LOCATONS WR SIGNANR� RE 3-28-97 � GREEN SHE ATTORNEY � 3Ef DIRECTOfl JA (Ofl A$$15TAIJn ��-7oS NO. 34515 CIN COUNCIL FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. DEPT.ACCOUNTANT Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning Parks through bumpouts and a traffic signal installation. Project also includes design and construction of a special entrance to the Parks, using parts of the old Selby Bridge. �, , G �,� ,�, PLANNING COMMISSION CIVIL 6FAVICE COMMISSION PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contrac[ for this tlepartmenY? YES NO 2. Has fhis person/Firtn ever been a city employee? YES NO 3. Does this persoNfirm possess a skill noi normally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet CIB COMMITTEE ! STAFF _ _DISTflICTCOUNqL—('j _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII O&IECTIVE? INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY): This project is included in the 1996 Gapital lmprovement Budget. !t was proposed by the Lexington-Hamline Community Council which has been involved in the design phase of the project. RECElVED MAR 2 8 1997 The bumpouts and traffic signal will improve pedestrian access in the area. �'��'� �.u;rt�� s:°��«Ep•,, Cs;!.,' y , t.^.�a �,� �� 1„�i Normal problems associated with construction, such as noise, dust, and general disruption will occur. TOTALAMOUMOFTRANSACTION$ 5ee attacned COSLREVENUEBUDGEfED(qRCLEONE) FUNDINGSOURCE See attached AClN1TYNUM8Ef2 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPL4IN) YES No � ��f ��S Summary of Engineering Recommendations for Dunning Park Street Safety and Entrance improvements Report Prepared Oct 1, 1996; by MEK Project Purpose The purpose of this project is to enhance pedestrian safety at the entrances to Dunning Field and to enhance the entrance as a recognizable gateway into the park. To accomplish these objectives several improvements are proposed as described herein. Initiating Action This project was proposed by the Lexington/Hamline Community Council and was approved as part of the 1996 Capital Improvement Budget. The project details have been defined and approved by the Dunning Field Task Force. This task force was staffed by members of the Lexington/Hamline Community Council, Lexington/Hamline residents, as well as by representatives of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Existing Conditions Marshall Avenue is currently a 52 foot wide roadway consisting of 2 lanes in each direction with parking allowed on both sides. The speed limit on Marshall Avenue is 35 miles per hour. Marshall Avenue carries 5,450 vehicles per day. Dunning Field hosts innumerable sporting events through out the spring, summer and fall. Central High School generates high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic year round. Several pedestrian accidents have occurred in recent years on Marshall Avenue adjacent to Dunning Fieid. Proposed Improvements A traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Griggs Street. Street lights will be installed at the signalized pedestrian crossing as part of the traffic signal system. The north leg ofi the Marshall/Griggs intersection would be closed. The exist)ng roadway serves as an access to a parking lot utilized for events at Dunning Field as welf as for events at Central High School. A new driveway would be constructed for access to this parking lot approximately 270 feet to the east of the existing entrance. Pedestrian curb and boulevard bump outs would be constructed at Marshall and Griggs. These bump outs will result in a reduction in width at the intersection from 52 feet to 38 feet. Relocation of the driveway and construction of the pedestrian bump outs on the north side of Marshall at Griggs necessitates the reconstruction of the north curb line of Marshall from Griggs to Dunlap. � Pedestrian bump outs would be also be constructed on the south side of Concordia at it's intersection with Griggs. The existing street would be reduced in width by 8 feet. Construct pedestrian bump outs at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Syndicate Street. (This improvement may be deleted from the project dependent on final cost estimates and funding limitations) Restripe Marshali Avenue firom Lexington Parkway to Snelling as a three lane roadway with parking allowed on both sides. A steel frame bridge portal, salvaged from the oid Se�by Avenue Bridge, would be refurbished and erected over the entrance to Dunning Field near the intersection of Griggs Street to create a gateway into the park. (Another entrance portal is being considered for installation on the northern edge of Dunning Field to at Griggs and Concordia or at Griggs and Carroll.) Positive Benefits The proposed changes will enhance pedestrian safety for the users of Dunning Field as well as students and staff of Central High School. The traffic signal will be pedestrian actuated to provide safe oppoKunities for crossing Marshall Avenue at Griggs as well as create gaps in traffic on Marshafl aflowing for safer crossings at other non-signalized intersections. The pedestrian crosswalks will be shorter, reducing the amount of time a pedestrian is exposed to vehicular conflicts. The pedestrian bump outs allow a pedestrian to have improved sight lines to approaching vehicles as well as providing drivers with a better view of pedestrians waiting to cross. Reduced widths on Marshall Avenue and on Concordia may have a calming effect on vehicular traffic. Restriping Marshall Avenue from 4 lanes (2 each way) to 3 lanes (1 through fane each way plus a continuous left tum lane) wilf result in operation of the roadway which will be consistent with the lane striping on Marshall east of Lexington as well as west of Snelling. (Roadway striping changes wi{I be performed by Public Works in conjunction with this project but will be done as maintenance work from our Traffic Operations budget.) The bridge portals will visually enhance the entrance to Dunning Field creating a focal point for pedestrian crossings at designated crosswalks. The salvaged bridge portal(s) have historical significance to the community and would be put back in service. �,� �. � os Adverse Effects A smali amouni (approximately 100 fieet) of on street parking will be lost on the north side of Marshall between Griggs and Dunlap due to the relocation of the parking lot driveway. Approximateiy 260 feet of parking will be retained. This parking area is occasionally used by school busses serving Central High School. Sfightly higher noise fevefs may be observed by neighboring residents due to the starting and stopping of vehicles at the traffic signal. The City (Public Works) will need to maintain and operate the traffic signal at a cost of appraximately $2,500 per year. The City (Parks andlor Public Works) will need to ma+ntain the bridge portal (approximately $1,000 every ten years). Time Schedule Design By April 1997 Construction May - August 1997 Cost Estimate Construction $164,000.00 Engineering and Inspection� 36.000.00 Total $200,000.00 Financing Municipal State Aid$ 40,000.00 Capital Improvement Bonds $160,000.00 Total $200,000.00 Source of Additional Information Project Engineer: Mike Eggum, phone 266-6143. Recommendation This project wiff enhance pubfic safiety and the livabifity ofi the Lexington/Hamline neighborhood The Department of Public Works recommends approval of this project. Respectfufly Submitted, �� Sta� c Becker, Director Y Department of Public Works CSTF Ci o: . i ;U;, •;s_ ; GOUNCIL WARB NO. --�QS 2 ; �I In the Matter of Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning P�rks througt� bum�outs and a traffic signal in�tallation. ProjECt also includes dESign an� conetruction of a special entrance to tha Parks, using parts of the old 8elby Bridqe. The c.ouncil of tha City c�f uaint Fa�l having received +he report of the M.9y upon the above impr�vement, and having caiisiderec� �aid report, YiEreby resulves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereL�y approved with no alternatives� and that the e9timated cost thereof ia $�00,000 financed by 1995 Muniripal �tate Aid $90,OG0 and 1996 Capital Improvement Bonds $160�OU0. 2 3 That a public hearing be had an said improvement on the 4th day of�qg7 at 9:30 0' .�o.k M in the Council Chamber� of the City Hall and Ccurt H�uae Buildinq in the city of Saint Pau1. That netice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and plare of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimsted. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas /' Nays � &�gkey 1/f3ostrom �ris �� ,ard �rton ettman �ne �In Favor VAqainst Adopted by Council: Date��, 1y�� Certified Paased by Council Secretary BY � Meyor Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing Notice Public Improvement Construction OWNER OR TAXPAYER „-, (�� d COUNCIL DISTRICT #1 PLANNING COUNCIL �13 FILE � >188'43f';�:><.�':'=:<:`- PROPERTY ADDRESS ,%7%d?. �:fi�:i 2.v:;;' PARCEL IA ..........'"y"'.. ris"a;r.,.......�. PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION � &a . ,�,,,,�r:s}�¢�? �'�'�� 5 °'��'� ' ; . ��,:f'',` �i '��, !✓:.�s� ��n-n�a= " .�. —_—_.�---"� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. — QUESTIONS? 266-6143 PUBLIC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Fioor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE To consider approval of the proposed project as foliows: DUNNING PARK STREET SAFETY AND ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS - INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHTING AND BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL fl GRIGGS; BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL/SYNDICATE AMD AT CONCORDIA/GRIGGS; ENTRANCE PORTAL TO DUNNING PARK AND ALl OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLYI THERE ARE NO ASSESSMENTS AGAIt3ST THIS PROPERTY. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 NOTIFICATION DATE: o5/is/97 �- � .. n. .,. �� " �: r �'' : yi i i vr ui" . cwai�ia �naar. oimsx q�_ oS SOj cornacxL �=r� No. � BY FI NC, VfiTINiG WRRD � . Sra tha t+Satter a€ Ise�irove pedeatriaii access a2id sef�ty rzt Duruzirzu Parks thr�uLh bumpc-.ats �nd � traffac sign�l installati�n. Pr� also in�ludes uesiqn and �onstructiara of a special eritrarae to ti,e Farks, usir,g nari,� oi ihe o2a Sel�a} i�� idge . under Pre7.iminary Urder � � — �j � � approved �� c{ � � The Conncil of the uity of �ain+ ?au2 h�s cvndacte� a gu?zlic hLaring ugon the a2aove improvement, tiue r.ctice iher�of hauing been giuen as pr�acribcd s�y t"tx� City Chartes; and Wi�REAS, The Ct,anci2 h�s heard all perteining Lo sai:d proposed i.mprovement therefcrs, be it gerscn�, abjections sr�d secs?��mend�+it�n� anci has fu11y cGnsiriered t§,e ssme; raow, RESOLVED, That the Council af the City af Saint Paul daes here�y order zh�t the ab�ve-deecribed inprouemenr t�? �ads, snd rt,o pr�per Ca.ty �ffi�e arP here�y c�irecTe� anci authosized to psoceed wit�, the improvement; and be it FURT`rIER fiEB�I,YED, That upon tne completion af said improvement, the proper City officers shall caicnlate a12 �xpenses incurred therain �r,d �i�sll repvrt the sa�ia to tha Cit_y Council in acc6rds�ce �rith c.."xa��ter 14 af the Citt �harter. C;t�Lri3C:I S,`rc�R S 4Iv �u Y?�ia / A7ays Y�j�-�� EY 1/.��strom � ,, � 4r • ris � 1/r`�=-'°81"ti �S_] P'eVU±` orton n-r+,.,�„ CcfL`NS-A6s�,.ri- �Againat yi'hune I �Y�Sey� j Adopted by Gounaii: Date�``�`1� Usrtified r��sed b}rt'nunoil Secretary �r Public Hearing Date — June 4, 1997 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED Public Works De artment 3/18/97 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE Mike E um 266-6143 ASSIGN MUST BE ON COUNGL AGENDA BY (DA1E) [ F - 16 — q 7 p�� PoR Must be in Council Research Office o�� S OF SIGNATURE PAGES 7 (CLIP ALL LOCATONS WR SIGNANR� RE 3-28-97 � GREEN SHE ATTORNEY � 3Ef DIRECTOfl JA (Ofl A$$15TAIJn ��-7oS NO. 34515 CIN COUNCIL FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. DEPT.ACCOUNTANT Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning Parks through bumpouts and a traffic signal installation. Project also includes design and construction of a special entrance to the Parks, using parts of the old Selby Bridge. �, , G �,� ,�, PLANNING COMMISSION CIVIL 6FAVICE COMMISSION PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contrac[ for this tlepartmenY? YES NO 2. Has fhis person/Firtn ever been a city employee? YES NO 3. Does this persoNfirm possess a skill noi normally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet CIB COMMITTEE ! STAFF _ _DISTflICTCOUNqL—('j _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII O&IECTIVE? INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY): This project is included in the 1996 Gapital lmprovement Budget. !t was proposed by the Lexington-Hamline Community Council which has been involved in the design phase of the project. RECElVED MAR 2 8 1997 The bumpouts and traffic signal will improve pedestrian access in the area. �'��'� �.u;rt�� s:°��«Ep•,, Cs;!.,' y , t.^.�a �,� �� 1„�i Normal problems associated with construction, such as noise, dust, and general disruption will occur. TOTALAMOUMOFTRANSACTION$ 5ee attacned COSLREVENUEBUDGEfED(qRCLEONE) FUNDINGSOURCE See attached AClN1TYNUM8Ef2 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPL4IN) YES No � ��f ��S Summary of Engineering Recommendations for Dunning Park Street Safety and Entrance improvements Report Prepared Oct 1, 1996; by MEK Project Purpose The purpose of this project is to enhance pedestrian safety at the entrances to Dunning Field and to enhance the entrance as a recognizable gateway into the park. To accomplish these objectives several improvements are proposed as described herein. Initiating Action This project was proposed by the Lexington/Hamline Community Council and was approved as part of the 1996 Capital Improvement Budget. The project details have been defined and approved by the Dunning Field Task Force. This task force was staffed by members of the Lexington/Hamline Community Council, Lexington/Hamline residents, as well as by representatives of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Existing Conditions Marshall Avenue is currently a 52 foot wide roadway consisting of 2 lanes in each direction with parking allowed on both sides. The speed limit on Marshall Avenue is 35 miles per hour. Marshall Avenue carries 5,450 vehicles per day. Dunning Field hosts innumerable sporting events through out the spring, summer and fall. Central High School generates high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic year round. Several pedestrian accidents have occurred in recent years on Marshall Avenue adjacent to Dunning Fieid. Proposed Improvements A traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Griggs Street. Street lights will be installed at the signalized pedestrian crossing as part of the traffic signal system. The north leg ofi the Marshall/Griggs intersection would be closed. The exist)ng roadway serves as an access to a parking lot utilized for events at Dunning Field as welf as for events at Central High School. A new driveway would be constructed for access to this parking lot approximately 270 feet to the east of the existing entrance. Pedestrian curb and boulevard bump outs would be constructed at Marshall and Griggs. These bump outs will result in a reduction in width at the intersection from 52 feet to 38 feet. Relocation of the driveway and construction of the pedestrian bump outs on the north side of Marshall at Griggs necessitates the reconstruction of the north curb line of Marshall from Griggs to Dunlap. � Pedestrian bump outs would be also be constructed on the south side of Concordia at it's intersection with Griggs. The existing street would be reduced in width by 8 feet. Construct pedestrian bump outs at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Syndicate Street. (This improvement may be deleted from the project dependent on final cost estimates and funding limitations) Restripe Marshali Avenue firom Lexington Parkway to Snelling as a three lane roadway with parking allowed on both sides. A steel frame bridge portal, salvaged from the oid Se�by Avenue Bridge, would be refurbished and erected over the entrance to Dunning Field near the intersection of Griggs Street to create a gateway into the park. (Another entrance portal is being considered for installation on the northern edge of Dunning Field to at Griggs and Concordia or at Griggs and Carroll.) Positive Benefits The proposed changes will enhance pedestrian safety for the users of Dunning Field as well as students and staff of Central High School. The traffic signal will be pedestrian actuated to provide safe oppoKunities for crossing Marshall Avenue at Griggs as well as create gaps in traffic on Marshafl aflowing for safer crossings at other non-signalized intersections. The pedestrian crosswalks will be shorter, reducing the amount of time a pedestrian is exposed to vehicular conflicts. The pedestrian bump outs allow a pedestrian to have improved sight lines to approaching vehicles as well as providing drivers with a better view of pedestrians waiting to cross. Reduced widths on Marshall Avenue and on Concordia may have a calming effect on vehicular traffic. Restriping Marshall Avenue from 4 lanes (2 each way) to 3 lanes (1 through fane each way plus a continuous left tum lane) wilf result in operation of the roadway which will be consistent with the lane striping on Marshall east of Lexington as well as west of Snelling. (Roadway striping changes wi{I be performed by Public Works in conjunction with this project but will be done as maintenance work from our Traffic Operations budget.) The bridge portals will visually enhance the entrance to Dunning Field creating a focal point for pedestrian crossings at designated crosswalks. The salvaged bridge portal(s) have historical significance to the community and would be put back in service. �,� �. � os Adverse Effects A smali amouni (approximately 100 fieet) of on street parking will be lost on the north side of Marshall between Griggs and Dunlap due to the relocation of the parking lot driveway. Approximateiy 260 feet of parking will be retained. This parking area is occasionally used by school busses serving Central High School. Sfightly higher noise fevefs may be observed by neighboring residents due to the starting and stopping of vehicles at the traffic signal. The City (Public Works) will need to maintain and operate the traffic signal at a cost of appraximately $2,500 per year. The City (Parks andlor Public Works) will need to ma+ntain the bridge portal (approximately $1,000 every ten years). Time Schedule Design By April 1997 Construction May - August 1997 Cost Estimate Construction $164,000.00 Engineering and Inspection� 36.000.00 Total $200,000.00 Financing Municipal State Aid$ 40,000.00 Capital Improvement Bonds $160,000.00 Total $200,000.00 Source of Additional Information Project Engineer: Mike Eggum, phone 266-6143. Recommendation This project wiff enhance pubfic safiety and the livabifity ofi the Lexington/Hamline neighborhood The Department of Public Works recommends approval of this project. Respectfufly Submitted, �� Sta� c Becker, Director Y Department of Public Works CSTF Ci o: . i ;U;, •;s_ ; GOUNCIL WARB NO. --�QS 2 ; �I In the Matter of Improve pedestrian access and safety at Dunning P�rks througt� bum�outs and a traffic signal in�tallation. ProjECt also includes dESign an� conetruction of a special entrance to tha Parks, using parts of the old 8elby Bridqe. The c.ouncil of tha City c�f uaint Fa�l having received +he report of the M.9y upon the above impr�vement, and having caiisiderec� �aid report, YiEreby resulves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereL�y approved with no alternatives� and that the e9timated cost thereof ia $�00,000 financed by 1995 Muniripal �tate Aid $90,OG0 and 1996 Capital Improvement Bonds $160�OU0. 2 3 That a public hearing be had an said improvement on the 4th day of�qg7 at 9:30 0' .�o.k M in the Council Chamber� of the City Hall and Ccurt H�uae Buildinq in the city of Saint Pau1. That netice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and plare of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimsted. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas /' Nays � &�gkey 1/f3ostrom �ris �� ,ard �rton ettman �ne �In Favor VAqainst Adopted by Council: Date��, 1y�� Certified Paased by Council Secretary BY � Meyor Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing Notice Public Improvement Construction OWNER OR TAXPAYER „-, (�� d COUNCIL DISTRICT #1 PLANNING COUNCIL �13 FILE � >188'43f';�:><.�':'=:<:`- PROPERTY ADDRESS ,%7%d?. �:fi�:i 2.v:;;' PARCEL IA ..........'"y"'.. ris"a;r.,.......�. PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION � &a . ,�,,,,�r:s}�¢�? �'�'�� 5 °'��'� ' ; . ��,:f'',` �i '��, !✓:.�s� ��n-n�a= " .�. —_—_.�---"� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. — QUESTIONS? 266-6143 PUBLIC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Fioor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE To consider approval of the proposed project as foliows: DUNNING PARK STREET SAFETY AND ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS - INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHTING AND BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL fl GRIGGS; BUMPOUTS AT MARSHALL/SYNDICATE AMD AT CONCORDIA/GRIGGS; ENTRANCE PORTAL TO DUNNING PARK AND ALl OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLYI THERE ARE NO ASSESSMENTS AGAIt3ST THIS PROPERTY. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 NOTIFICATION DATE: o5/is/97