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02-239CITY !�F ST. PAUL FINAI, ORDER __-,; CO IL FIL !/.7 0�� 1 � � � 37 Fi e No. L02-10-06 voting Ia the Matter of the restoration and reconstruction of East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock-Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Parkway intersection, by constructing new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantern style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park furniture and signage. under Preliminary Order �2 —�S� approved �.�,. a.'1� 2..eb�„„ The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. COUNCILPER50N Yeas Nay� �enanav ✓�lakey �Bostrom �oleman vI4"arri s �antry �{�,�'—Reiter �_In Favor Q_Against � ^\� Adopted by the Council: Date_�,�_�m � aao�}-- ied Passed by the Council Secretary �� Mayor DEPAqTF�ENT/OFFICFJCOUNCIL Parks & Rec / Public Works � /ca— � Oa-a39 tis, "'�° GREEN SHEET No 11a48� wmavonte wmawn� Q oevnrtrMenrrdaECroR �cmcourvG� ass�r,�+ NUNBERFOR �C�AnaRNEY '�CITYCLERK RamNC' ❑FlNANCIALSEqVICE$DIR � ORUEIi FIN. SEF2VICES/ACCT_ �MAYORIORASSIST/JJT) � DMSIONMIINAGEfl _ � ED WAiiN TOTAL # OF SIGNANRE PAGES � (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANR� DICK RIIPEflT/ACCT. EAST COMO LAKE DRIVE, TRAILS and SHORELINE PROTECTION from Maryland to Lexington. Construction of new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian and bicycle trails, shoreline restoration, replacement of stone retaining wall, storm sewers, landscaping, a new lantern style lighting system, park signage. RECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A STAFF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry empioyee? YES NO 3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not norrnally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPORR1NfiY(WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WH1�: The paved surtaces are in poor condition. The street is unevenly lighted by wood poles. The trails are not lighted at all. The fandscaping is in poor condition and the shoreline protection has been taken over by non native species. Since the roadway has been made one way a portion of the street has functioned as a bicycie trail. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: General improvement of the public land will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood and Como Park. The new lighted roadway and traiis will improve safetyfor drivers, pedestrians and bicyclist. Improved storm sewer systems and rerevegetation will have a positive impact on aesthetics and water quality. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED. {Vormal problems associated with construetion, such as noise, dust, and general disruption wiN occur. DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPRWED: �� The pavement, landscaping, trails and shoreline protection will continue to deteriorate. �� x � �� 70TAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $�1.93Z,OOO.00 COSLREVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) FUNDING SOURCE �ate of Minnesota ACINRY NUMBER __ City of Saint Paul FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �1ea 7 NO �� Da-a� 9 SUMMARY OF PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS East Como Lake Drive, Trails and Shoreline Restoration City Project No. L02-10-06 Report Prepared - O1-31-02 Public Hearing - PROJECT This project is intended to restore and reconstruct East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock - Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Parkway intersection, by conshucting new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantem style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park filrniture and signage. EXISTING CONDITIONS The existing roadway was built as a two-way street and was most recently paved in 1972, at which time the pedestrian and bicycie trails were also built. The street width is 32 feet, and since 1982 when the street was converted to one-way, the unused portion of the street has funcrioned as a bicycle trail, which is separated from the traffic lane by precast concrete curb secrions fastened to the road surface. The paved surfaces are in generally fair to poor condition. The street is unevenly lighted by lights mounted on wood poles. The trails are not lighted at all. Much of the landscaping is in poor condition, as is the shoreline vegetation which has largely been taken over by non-native species. I' ' I]' � _�TLii31��U I�QY]i.'� The existing roadway will be removed and replaced along its existing aligmnent with a 20 foot wide roadway suited to one-way traffia The existing trails will be removed and realigned where possible, taking advantage of the additional space resulting from the narrower roadway. Along the shoreline, non-native plants will be replaced by native species more suited to the location. Street trees will be planted as well, and boulevard areas sodded. Catch basins along the roadway will be rebuilt, using stormceptor-type catch basins to trap sediment and debris which would otherwise flow into the lake. Lantem style street lighting will be installed the entire length of the project, consistent with the lighring on the west side of the lake and throughout Como Park. Park benches and signage will be installed at appropriate locations along the traiis. ALTERNATES To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve existing streets, trails and parkland. POSTTIVE BENEFITS General improvement of the public land will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood and to Como Park. The new lighted roadway and trails wili improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Improved stozxn sewer systems and revegetation of the shoreline will have a positive impact on aesthetics and water quality as well. da-as9 , ADVERSE EFFECTS Normal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to the park, and general disruption will temporarily be present. EFFECTS ON TREES The new road will follow the existing alignment, and will be narrower, having no adverse effect on trees. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the suminer of 2002 and will be completed by late fali of 2002. COST ESTIMATE Construcrion Design, Bngineering & Inspection Miscellaneous Project Total FINANCING State of Minnesota City of Saint Paul $ 1,550,000.00 $ 310,000.00 $ 72.000.00 $1,932,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 $ 932,000.00 $1,932,000.00 SOURCE OF ADAITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, contact the Project Manager and Landscape Architect, William Pesek, at 651-266-6419, or the Project Engineer, Dan Haak, at 651-266-6084. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The Division of Parks and Recreation and the Deparhnent of Public Works believes that this is a nec sary and worthwhile �� Director, Parks and R and the Recommendation is for approval. I .'� S�lr��;,� Director, Public Works G�D&C1WP�KR[SUwSUH�ECLDProJRac wpd 2 CITY OF ST. PAIIL PRELIMINARY ORDER �� a�9 �� t\�� i i_ Cot�x v Fxz N. �a— ISr( / By Fi No. L02-10-06 Voting ward 5 In the Mattar of the restoration and reconstruction of East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock-Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Pazkway intersection, by constructing new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantern style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park furniture and signage. The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,932,000.00, financed by the State of Minnesota and the City of St. Pau1. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 20th day of March. 2002. at 5:3Q o'clock n.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays ✓�enanav ✓Blakey ,�ostrom vColeman �Fiarris �antry vR"eiter Adopted by the Council : Date�, �'Z, c�-o aa� Certified Passed by the Council Secretary BY �. a- A �' - � In Favor �Against Mayor CITY !�F ST. PAUL FINAI, ORDER __-,; CO IL FIL !/.7 0�� 1 � � � 37 Fi e No. L02-10-06 voting Ia the Matter of the restoration and reconstruction of East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock-Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Parkway intersection, by constructing new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantern style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park furniture and signage. under Preliminary Order �2 —�S� approved �.�,. a.'1� 2..eb�„„ The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. COUNCILPER50N Yeas Nay� �enanav ✓�lakey �Bostrom �oleman vI4"arri s �antry �{�,�'—Reiter �_In Favor Q_Against � ^\� Adopted by the Council: Date_�,�_�m � aao�}-- ied Passed by the Council Secretary �� Mayor DEPAqTF�ENT/OFFICFJCOUNCIL Parks & Rec / Public Works � /ca— � Oa-a39 tis, "'�° GREEN SHEET No 11a48� wmavonte wmawn� Q oevnrtrMenrrdaECroR �cmcourvG� ass�r,�+ NUNBERFOR �C�AnaRNEY '�CITYCLERK RamNC' ❑FlNANCIALSEqVICE$DIR � ORUEIi FIN. SEF2VICES/ACCT_ �MAYORIORASSIST/JJT) � DMSIONMIINAGEfl _ � ED WAiiN TOTAL # OF SIGNANRE PAGES � (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANR� DICK RIIPEflT/ACCT. EAST COMO LAKE DRIVE, TRAILS and SHORELINE PROTECTION from Maryland to Lexington. Construction of new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian and bicycle trails, shoreline restoration, replacement of stone retaining wall, storm sewers, landscaping, a new lantern style lighting system, park signage. RECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A STAFF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry empioyee? YES NO 3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not norrnally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPORR1NfiY(WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WH1�: The paved surtaces are in poor condition. The street is unevenly lighted by wood poles. The trails are not lighted at all. The fandscaping is in poor condition and the shoreline protection has been taken over by non native species. Since the roadway has been made one way a portion of the street has functioned as a bicycie trail. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: General improvement of the public land will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood and Como Park. The new lighted roadway and traiis will improve safetyfor drivers, pedestrians and bicyclist. Improved storm sewer systems and rerevegetation will have a positive impact on aesthetics and water quality. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED. {Vormal problems associated with construetion, such as noise, dust, and general disruption wiN occur. DISADVANTAGESIFNOTAPPRWED: �� The pavement, landscaping, trails and shoreline protection will continue to deteriorate. �� x � �� 70TAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $�1.93Z,OOO.00 COSLREVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) FUNDING SOURCE �ate of Minnesota ACINRY NUMBER __ City of Saint Paul FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �1ea 7 NO �� Da-a� 9 SUMMARY OF PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS East Como Lake Drive, Trails and Shoreline Restoration City Project No. L02-10-06 Report Prepared - O1-31-02 Public Hearing - PROJECT This project is intended to restore and reconstruct East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock - Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Parkway intersection, by conshucting new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantem style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park filrniture and signage. EXISTING CONDITIONS The existing roadway was built as a two-way street and was most recently paved in 1972, at which time the pedestrian and bicycie trails were also built. The street width is 32 feet, and since 1982 when the street was converted to one-way, the unused portion of the street has funcrioned as a bicycle trail, which is separated from the traffic lane by precast concrete curb secrions fastened to the road surface. The paved surfaces are in generally fair to poor condition. The street is unevenly lighted by lights mounted on wood poles. The trails are not lighted at all. Much of the landscaping is in poor condition, as is the shoreline vegetation which has largely been taken over by non-native species. I' ' I]' � _�TLii31��U I�QY]i.'� The existing roadway will be removed and replaced along its existing aligmnent with a 20 foot wide roadway suited to one-way traffia The existing trails will be removed and realigned where possible, taking advantage of the additional space resulting from the narrower roadway. Along the shoreline, non-native plants will be replaced by native species more suited to the location. Street trees will be planted as well, and boulevard areas sodded. Catch basins along the roadway will be rebuilt, using stormceptor-type catch basins to trap sediment and debris which would otherwise flow into the lake. Lantem style street lighting will be installed the entire length of the project, consistent with the lighring on the west side of the lake and throughout Como Park. Park benches and signage will be installed at appropriate locations along the traiis. ALTERNATES To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve existing streets, trails and parkland. POSTTIVE BENEFITS General improvement of the public land will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood and to Como Park. The new lighted roadway and trails wili improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Improved stozxn sewer systems and revegetation of the shoreline will have a positive impact on aesthetics and water quality as well. da-as9 , ADVERSE EFFECTS Normal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to the park, and general disruption will temporarily be present. EFFECTS ON TREES The new road will follow the existing alignment, and will be narrower, having no adverse effect on trees. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the suminer of 2002 and will be completed by late fali of 2002. COST ESTIMATE Construcrion Design, Bngineering & Inspection Miscellaneous Project Total FINANCING State of Minnesota City of Saint Paul $ 1,550,000.00 $ 310,000.00 $ 72.000.00 $1,932,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 $ 932,000.00 $1,932,000.00 SOURCE OF ADAITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, contact the Project Manager and Landscape Architect, William Pesek, at 651-266-6419, or the Project Engineer, Dan Haak, at 651-266-6084. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The Division of Parks and Recreation and the Deparhnent of Public Works believes that this is a nec sary and worthwhile �� Director, Parks and R and the Recommendation is for approval. I .'� S�lr��;,� Director, Public Works G�D&C1WP�KR[SUwSUH�ECLDProJRac wpd 2 CITY OF ST. PAIIL PRELIMINARY ORDER �� a�9 �� t\�� i i_ Cot�x v Fxz N. �a— ISr( / By Fi No. L02-10-06 Voting ward 5 In the Mattar of the restoration and reconstruction of East Como Lake Drive from the Wheelock-Victoria intersection, northwest along the shore of Lake Como to the Lexington Pazkway intersection, by constructing new curb and gutter, replace existing stone retaining wall, new storm sewers, new pedestrian and bicycle trails, lantern style lighting, landscaping including restoration of the shoreline of Como Lake, park furniture and signage. The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,932,000.00, financed by the State of Minnesota and the City of St. Pau1. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 20th day of March. 2002. at 5:3Q o'clock n.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays ✓�enanav ✓Blakey ,�ostrom vColeman �Fiarris �antry vR"eiter Adopted by the Council : Date�, �'Z, c�-o aa� Certified Passed by the Council Secretary BY �. a- A �' - � In Favor �Against Mayor