04-354CITY OF ST. PAUL
FINAL ORDER
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F'ILE NO. AE2004-01 S�
VOTING WARD 7
In the Matter of acquiring the necessary right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the construcrion
of a traffic signai at the intersection of McKnight Road and Lower Afton Road (see attached map and legal
descriptions, E�ibit "A");
under Preliminary Order �f�a��° approved ��//�� ,3 �rjp�
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
F`URTHER RESOLVED, That the Council hereby determines the estate required for this improvement to
be fee simple, absolute and easements as described above, and the City officers and City Attorney are hereby
authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to acquire said real estate by purchase or eminent domain,
including Quick Take; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, That the Council hereby determines that the property rights required for this
improvement be as described above, and that the proper City officers submit a report to the City Council for the
purpose of the Council's making an award of damages for the interest acquired and determination of assessments,
if any, against the benefitted property.
COUNCILPERSONS
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✓ Harris
✓ Helgen
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'� Montgomery
✓ Thune
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LOCATION: McKnight Road & Lower Afton Road
TYPE OF DESCRIPTION: Temporary and Perxnanent Easements
DESCRIPTION FOR: Traffic (Kazl Johnson)
DATE: January 16�', 2004
WRITTEN: St Paul Public Works - Survey Division
A permanent easement for street purposes over, under and across that part of Lot 2, Block 1,
SHAMROCK PLAZA, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying northeasterly of the following
described line: Beginning on the north line of said Lot 2, 10.00 feet west of the northeast comer
of said Lot 2, thence southeasterly intersecting the east line of said Lot 2, 10.00 feet south of the
northeast comer of said Lot 2 and there said line terminates.
A temporary wnstruction easement over, under and across the easterly 5.00 feet of Lot 2, Block
1, SHAMROCK PLAZA, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Said temporary construction easement
shall terminate on December 31�`, 2004.
A temporary construction easement over, under and across the northerly 5.00 feet of Lot 2, Block
1, SHAMROCK PLAZA, Ramsey County, Minnesota.. Said temporary construction easement
shall terminate on December 31�`, 2004.
A temporary construction easement over, under and across the northerly 5.00 feet of the easterly
ll 5.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 5, GLEN DAWN TOWNHOMES, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Said
temporary construction easement shall terminate on December 31�`, 2004.
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- e right-of-way and temporary consWCtion easements for construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of McKnight and Lower
Roads.
RECAMMENDAilONS. Appwe (A) ar Reject
. PIANNINGGOMMISSION
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UPPoRTS WHICH COUNGL OBJECTNE?
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
CML SERVICE COMMISSION 1, Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a canVact for ihis deparfment?
YES NO
2 Has Ihis persoNfirtn ever been a ciry employee4
YES NO
� 3. Oces this persoNfirm possess a skiil not nortnatly possessed by any wrreni city employee?
YES NO
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
WRIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORNNIN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WFi`n:
Ramsey�County has conducted a tra�c study at the intersection of Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road and has -
determined that a traffic signal is justified. The County has developed plans for the construction of signal system and minor
- geometric changes in order to accommodate turn lanes.
Ramsey County is constructing this signai project at the County's expense. The City of Saint Paul at its own expense must
acquire addition right-of-way and temporary easements as indicated in the attached exhibit.
Installation of a tra�c signal at the intersect will benefit drivers by improving the operation of the intersection. The
" intersection is currently co�trolled by a four way stop. Operational problems have persisted during peak hours due to
volumes.
Department - Tra�c Division
651-266-6256
OISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Temporary inconvenience to adjacent property owners during construction.
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If acquisition of right-of-way and temporary construction easements is not approved, the County project will-be unable to
proceed.
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� TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION 5 estimate $10 ,�00.00 COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) Y� No
' FUNDING SOURCE Signal (nstallations Program AGTIVRYNUMBER C04 2T830
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SITMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS
Traf&c Signal: McKnight and Lower Afton Roads Right�f Way Acquisition
Report Prepared:January 26,2004
Public Hearing- To be scheduled
PROJEC°T:
Acquire nght of way and temporuy cons� uction easements for the installahon of a hafFic
signal at the intersection of McKnight and L.ower Afton Roads.
INI'PATING ACTION:
Ramsey County Public Works has proposed the installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of McKnight and Lower Afton Roads. The intersection is currently controlled
by four-way stop and has been experiencing operation problems due to traffic volumes.
PROPROSEDIMPROVEMENTS:
In addition to the installation of a traftic signal, both roadways will be widened to include
left Wrn lanes at the intersechon.
POSITIVE BENF.FITS:
Installation of a traftic signal will improve the operation of the intersection during peak
demand times.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
Without the approval of Right-of-Way acquisition, the County project cannot pro�ess.
TIME SCHEDULE:
The Counry has scheduled this project for the 2004 construction season.
COST ESTIMATES:
The City of Saint Paul and the City of Maplewood are responsible for Right-of-Way
acquisition in their respective jurisdictions. The estimated cost to acquire right of way and
temporary consh-uchon easements should not exceed $10,000.00.
ESTIMATED FINANCING:
Ramsey County is Fmancing the cost of cons�ucRng, operating and maintainmg the signal
system. Financing for the property acquisition and temporary easements would be through
the Public Works Signal Installation Program.
SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information, contact Project Engineer for Saint Paul Signal Design Karl
Johnson, at 266-6256.
SLJMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The Deparnnent of Public Works feels this
is a necessary project and the engineering recommendarion is for the approval of the
projectand fmancing.
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CITY OF ST. P,AUL
PRELIMINARY ORDER
B°�%����L �°. o�-a�s
FILE NO. AE2004-01
VOTING WARD
In the Matter of acquiring the necessary right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the construction
of a traffic si�al at the intersection of McKnight Road and I,ower ABon Road (see attached map and legal
descriptions, Exhibit "A'�;
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:
That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof
is $10,000.00 financed by the Department ofPublic Works Signal Installations Program.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 24`" of March, 2004, at 5:30 o'ciock P.M.. in the
Councii Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul.
3. That notice ofsaid 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 Adoptedby Council: Date �j�L� ,� �pv�
Yeas Nays
✓ Benanav
r Bostrom
,i Hazris
� Helgen
,i Lantry
��i�t Montgomery
� Thune
Certified Passed by Council Secretary
BY /Y//.i�� /i� i,� r/�
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Saint Paul City Council Chambers, City Hall and Court House, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The
purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider a Final Order to aquire the necessary right-of-way
and temporary construction easements for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of
McKnight Road and Lower Afton Road.
Dated February 26, 2004
Shari Moore
Deputy City Clerk
(March 1, 2004)