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06-214CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAL ORDER COIINCIL FILE NO. �� Z�� By 3y - File No. 19022 Voting Ward 1 In the Matter o£ improving Minnehaha Avenue from Dale Street to Arundel Street by constructing a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees, installation of a lantern style street lighting system, construction of a new storm sewer system and doing all other necessary work to complete said project. Also, the construction of and/or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water service connections will be made at the request of the property owners. under Preliminary Order �� J� approved 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 sha11 report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. Adopted by the Council: Date: �/ l/G Certified Passed by the Council Secretary By �' d i� n , �— Mayor � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � Pw - r�li� wmxs Contac[ Person & Phone: Barb Mundahi 266-6'112 Must Be on Counc�l Agenda by (Date): 01-FEB-06 Contract Type: OT-0lHER (DOESrfT FRANY CA7EGORY) Date Infiated: o3-�ataos � ' Assign Number For Routing Order lilp Green Sheet NO: 3029273 ueparmie�rc senc�orerson mrtauua[e o 'c W A 1 onnc� MARY ERiCKSON 2 ' Clerl: SHARI MOORE Total # of Signature Pages _(Cfip All Locations for SignaWre) Action Requested: Minnel�at�a Avemie Paving Pmject - Construction of a new bitnminous surfaced street with concrete cwb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees, a new lantem-style s[reet ligUting system, revised storm sewer system and sanitazy sewer repairs, and the addition of center IeR-tum lanes and designated bike lanes on Miunehaha from Dale to Arundel. File No. 19022 Recommendations: Approee (A) or Rejed (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Citil Service Commission 1. Has this persoNfirm eeer wvrked under a coMract for this departmeM? Yes No 2. Has this persoNfirm e�er been a cky employee? Yes No 3. Does this persoNfirm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet initiating Problem, issues, Opportunity (Whq What, Whert, Where, Why): Miimeiiat�a Avenue is an older pavefl MSt� route that is in fair conditioq with wood pole lighting. The existing street width (44� is not wide'enough to accommodate bike lanes and Wm lanes for the increased tiaffic for the Great Northem Business Center and future Pierce Bufler Route access. `AdvantageslfApproved: The aewly rebuilt roadway will impmve drivability of tt� neighborhood and con$nue the City's efforts to improve the street system in Saint Paul. A center left-tum lane will accommodate the new residents of the Great Northem Business Center. Lantern-style lighti �ns will enUance neighborhood safety and aesthe[ics. Disadvantages H Approved: Normal problems associated with construction such as iroise, dust, and general disruption wilI occur. Disadvantapes If Not Approved: The pavement stmctm� wilY continue to deteriorate; maitrtem�nce costs will rise; and the level of service pmvided by these sUZets will drop. Total Artaunt of TransacBon: Funding Source: Financial Infortnation: (Explain) $790, 000 MSA, Assessments roirowmg ciuesnons: CostlRevenue Budgeted: y Activity Number: Vu'i."�"9t�, ��n �„�,'�?�Se9? C. , �: �' r �c' Za� SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS Minnehaha Avenue Paving Project City Project No. O6-P-1288 Report Prepared -- 11-29-05 Public Hearing -- PROJECT This project is to improve Minnehaha Avenue from Dale Street to Arundel Street by constructing a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees, and a new lantern style street lighting system. In addition, appropriate sanitary sewer repairs will be made, lead water services in the right of way will be replaced and storm and sanitary sewer reconnections will be made at the request of property owners. EXISTING CONDITIONS Minnehaha Avenue is an older concrete street that is in fair condition. The existing street width is 44' and has wood pole lighting. The new Great Northern Business Center development by the Port Authority on the north side of Minnehaha from Dale to Arundel is currently under construction. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS It is proposed to improve Minnehaha Avenue with the construction of a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, and boulevards landscaped with sod and trees. In addition, appropriate sanitary sewer repairs will be made, lead water services in the right of way will be replaced and storm and sanitary sewer reconnections will be made at the request of property owners. The proposed street width is 53' to allow for one lane of traffic in each direction, a center left turn lane, bike lanes in each direction and parking on the south side. The new street and lane configuration will better handle the additional traffic generated by the Port Authority development. Minnehaha Avenue will have a lantern style street lighting system installed as part of this project. New curb may be hand fiormed to avoid damaging boulevard trees or their roots. �.-�� ALTERNATES To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve existing oiled and older paved streets. POSITIVE BENEFITS General improvement of the public right-of-way will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The newly rebuilt roadway will improve drivability of the neighborhood, and continue the Cit�s efforts to improve the street system in Saint Paul. A center left turn lane will accommodate the new businesses of the Great Northern Business Center. Lantern style lighting will enhance neighborhood safiety and esthetics. ADVERSE EFFECTS Normal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to the neighborhood, and general disruption will be present. EFFECTS ON TREES Existing trees on the south side of Minnehaha Avenue are unlikely to be effected. New trees will be planted on both sides of the street as part of the boulevard restoration. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the spring of 2006 and will be completed by the fall of 2006. COST ESTIMATE Construction Engineering Miscellaneous $ 600,000 $ 150,000 $ 40.000 PROJECT TOTAL $ 790,000 ESTIMATED FINANCING MSA Assessments $ 600,000 $ 190.000 PROJECT TOTAL $ 790,000 2 ot,e- The estimated 2006 assessment rates for residential street paving and lighting are: $30.41 per ASSESSABLE FOOT for street paving $5.37 per ASSESSABLE FOOT for lantern style street lighting on residential streets SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, contact the Project Engineer, Barb Mundahl, at 266-6112. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The Department of Public Works feels that this is a necessary and worthwhile project, and the Engineering Recommendation is for approval of the project and financing. RespectFully submitted, Barbara Mundahl Public Works 3 c�- z�a ��'�Uo �uUo C �.� C� 0�� , .�E C VPNBUREN� �� VANBIIftEN �� AYE � BLAIR � � � HLPI0. � �^ � � PVE � � IRFNlO ��^�L�J�� PVE � TX[44AS �^ � � `� � � � AVE. �p�p ` � EDMUNO � � � � � � � PVE, r CHF0.LES I 1� � �I lO�� PVE � 1 SXERBURNE °� � 52 � � � � � a PVE � � � z AURORF � � IULLER � INGlfl1ART � MRftSHPLL �� iq Q Q � �' SELBY/MINN��/VICTORIA 2006 MUNICIPAL STATE AID TO BE PAVED - 0.8 MILES Erickson - 3!1 Agenda Item 06-214 U(�-�I From: "Wams, Benita B- Eagan, MN" <benita.b.wams@usps.gov> To: <�rd1@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ward3@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ward6@ci.stpaui.mn.us>, <ward7@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ward2@ci.stpaul.mn. us> Date: 3/1/2006 11:0221 AM Subject: 3/1 Agenda Item 06-214 Please enter this message into the official record for the March 1 Public Hearing on agenda item 06-214, Minnehaha street reconstruction (File No. 19022). The last part of the description for this item on the agenda reads, "...all other work necessary to complete the project." This portion of Minnehaha Avenue, between Dale and Arundel, is listed as a bicycle route in the Transportation Chapter of the City of St. Paul Comprehensive Plan, and is scheduled to have on-street bicycle lanes along this route. It is City policy to implement bicycle infrastructure when streets are reconstructed. This project cannot be considered complete without bicycle lanes, and all appropriate signs and markings designating the lanes for bicycle use. I wish to be sure that sufficient funds have been allocated to this project to fully implement the bicycle infrastructure. This portion of Minnehaha Avenue is a county road (33) and in the past bicycle lanes have bee� painted on a county road but the funding was not available to properly sign and mark the lanes. This was the case with all of Pierce Butler Route. I appreciate the efforts of the City Council to provide the funding to corcect this deficiency, and look forward to seeing the signs placed there later this year. Meanwhile, I don't wish to see this kind of oversight repeated. Please be sure that the cost estimate provided for this project includes "...all other work necessary to complete the project," to include the bicycle lanes their appropriate signs and markings. Benita Warns 1440 Lafond Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-2438 651-641-1037(eve/weekend) 651-681-2196(weekdays) CC: <�anice.Rettman@co.ramsey.mn.us>, <Toni.Carter@co.ramsey.mn.us>, <warns@pclink.com>