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06-215CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAI, ORDER � i ��Lit�/l./1s�n� �/��lo COUNCIL FILE NO. VlS� �� S I 2-� v File No. 9023 Voting In th Matter of improving Selby Avenue from Victoria Street to Avon Street by con ructing a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb and gutter, ncrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees, installati of a lantern style street lighting system, construction of a new storm sewer ystem and doing all other necessary work to complete said project. Also, the cons water service � Also, the construc Parkway to Victoria on of and/or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and :ions will be made at the request of the property owners. of center islands on Selby Avenue from Lexington under Preliminary Orde� The Council of the Ci upon the above improvement prescribed by the City ChartE of Saint Paul due notice � and approved has conducted a public hearing thereof having been given as WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to sai proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, e it RESOLVED, That the Council of the 'ty of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be m de, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proce with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the comple �on of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expens s incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordanc with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. Adopted by the Certified Passed by the � . ��. .� I .. Secretary ��o70d,E � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � PW — rublioworks Contact Person 8 Phone: Barb Mundahl 2666112 Ot-FEB-06 Contract Type: OT-0lHER (DOESN7 FRANY CATEGORY) Date Initia ;�F'.Ak1�i�::7 � ' Assign Number For Routing Order �'Z.�� Green Sheet NO: 3029271 UepaftrflCM SemTOPerson Inl[�al/Date o - c w 1 omn7 MARY ERICKSON 2 ' C9erk SAARI MOORE Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip NI Locations for SignaW re) Action Requested: . Constmction of a new bitwninous surfaced street with concrete aub, gutter, and bumpouts at imersections; wncrete driveway aprons; boulevazds landscaped with sod and trees; new lamern-sryle street lighting system; revised storm and sanitary sewer system and repairs on Selby Avemie from Victoria Street to Avon Street File No. 19023 Recommendations: Appro�e (A) or Planning Commission CIB Committee CiHI Service Commission Questions: 1. Has this person/firtn e�er worked untler a coMract forthis departmeM? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm eeer been a city empioyee? Yes No 3. Does this persoNfirtn possess a skill not nortnalty possessed by any curtent city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Selby Avenue is an older paved MSA route that is in good condition. The Selby Avenue Business Commuruty would like to nazrow the street and make Selby Avenue more pedestrian friendly. Advantaqes tt Approved: General improvemeM of the public right-of-way will euhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The newly rebuik roadway wi impmve drivabiliry of the neighborhood and continue the City's efforts to improve the street system in Saint Paul. Lantern-style lighting will enhance neighborhood safety and aesthelics. Disadvantages RApproved: Nornial pmblems associated with consuuction such as noise, dust, and ge�reral disiuption will occur. Disadvantaqes If Not Approved: To do notlring would be inconsistem with the City's commitmem to improve existing older paved streets and against the wishes of the Selby Avenue Business Community. ioWl Amount of Trensaction: Funding Source: Financial Information: (Explain) $1,400,000 MSA, Assessments CosNRevenue Budgeted: �( Activity Number. ^o z .z.M;? ��e��arrh �:��s�., x . r rr �-'L� 5 SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS Selby Avenue Paving Project City Project No. 06-P-1287 Report Prepared -- 1-5-06 Public Hearing -- PROJECT This project is to improve Selby Avenue from Victoria Street to Avon 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. This project also includes the addition of center islands on Selby Avenue from Lexington Parkway to Victoria Street. EXISTING CONDITIONS Selby Avenue is an older paved street that is in good condition. The existing street width is 44'. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS !t is proposed to narrow the roadway from Victoria Street to Avon Street to the MSA standard of 38' and install 6' bumpouts at Avon Street and Fisk Street. The boulevards will be landscaped with sod and trees. The single lanterns and davit arm light poles will be replaced with twin arm lanterns. In addition, appropriate sanitary sewer repairs will be made, lead water services in the right of way will be replaced, and storm sewer and sanitary sewer connections will be made at the request of property owners. The existing curb and roadway on Selby Avenue from Lexington Parkway to Victoria Street was recently installed and is in good condition. It is proposed to build center islands for this length of street and leave the existing curb and pavement intact. ALTERNATES To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve existing older paved streets and against the wishes of the Selby Avenue Business Community. v��Z�s 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. Lantern style lighting will enhance neighborhood safety 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 New trees will be planted as part of the boulevard restoration. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the spring of 2006 and will be completed by tfie fall of 2006. COST ESTIMATE Construction Engineering Miscellaneous PROJECT TOTAL ESTIMATED FINANCING MSA Assessments PROJECT TOTAL $ 1,000,000 $ 250,000 $ 150,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 1,330,000 $ 70,000 $ 1,400,000 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 (�,-2lS 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 0(a-Ll5 iXONPS � � EOXON➢ � � �� o Nuuou � uc �� E,�, avE . y OC �� VANBIREN ��^� PVE � �� BLPIR � °�`�� AVE � �� AVE � �� AVE. .'IAp(p 1 � '# �� PVE r L �� PVE. � 52 �� a nVE. �+ L 000� a000 a�E. C�OC �A p o � S`LBY/MINNEHAHA/VICTORIA 2006 MUNICIPAL STATE AID TO BE PAVED - 0.8 MILES MUNICIPAL STATE AID - CHANNELIZATION � 0.5 MILES Deparhnent of Public Works Real Estate Section 1000 City Hall Annez Saint Pau� MN SS102 �� - a/S Phone: (651) 266-8858 Fax: (651) 266-8855 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor March 3, 2006 Re: Improving Selby Avenue from Victoria Street to Avon 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 lantem style street lighting system, construction of a new storm sewer system and doing all other necessary work to complete said project. F51e No. 19023 Deaz Property Owner, The above project was approved by the City CouncIl on March 1, 2006. However, after the hearing, it was discovered that there was an error in the order and it will be withdrawn. This does not mean the project is being cancelled. Another public hearing will be held in April. You will be notified ofthis heazing. John H. Saumweber Real Estate Section 651-266-8851 AA-ADA-EO Employer