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06-71CITY OF SAINT PAUL FINAL ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO. O � � �� BY ��f �!" Z i FILE NO. AE2005-03 VOTING WARD 6 In the Matter of acguiring the pYOperty Yights needed for right of way Huxposes and temporary construction easements to improve V7hite Bear Avenue from 500 feet North of Maryland Avenue to 500 feet South of Maryland Avenue as indicated on the attached reBOrt and maH- under Preliminary Order ��.� /0�1�9 approved �PG, o?� o?lO.� 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 City Council, having heard all persons, objections and recommendations relative thereto, and having fully considered the same; therefore, be it RE50LVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby orders the above-mentioned improvements and property rights acquisitions to be made; FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Council hereby determines the real property rights required to complete the above-mentioned improvements 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 property rights by direct purchase or eminent domain, including quick take; and be it FURTHER 'RESOLVED, That the City Council hereby determines that the real 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 on said real property rights. COUNCILPERSOI3S Yeas Nays ✓ Benanav � Bostrom ,/ Harris � Helgen � Lantry ✓ Montgomery Thune ._ r%�SI�Y Adopted by Council: Date /S hcv Certified Passed by Council Secretary � In Favor By i' d Against � � � A� Mayor � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � pVl/ Pub&cworks ContaetPerson & Pt�ona: Bob Novak & Dan Haak 266-88G3 Must Be on Councl Agenda by (Date): 28-DEGOS ContrsctType: RE-RESOLUTION Date Initiated: � �� z,-0E� Green Sheet NO: 3029152 � ' Assign Number For Routing Order 0 blic W s 1 una 2 e InitiaUDate Topl # ofSignature Pages _(Clip NI Lowtions forSignature) Appmve the acquisifion of property rights needed to improve White Bear Avenue from 500 feet North of Maryland Ave. and 500 feet South of Maryland Ave. �dations: Appro�,e (A) or Reject (R): Pfanning Commission CIB Committee Cisil Serrice Commissien PersonalService Contracts MustMswerthe Following Questions: t. Has this persoNfirtn ever worked urWer a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this persoNSrm e�er been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this persort/firtn possess a skill not normally possessed by any curzent city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet InitiaHng Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Advanta�leslfApproved: � The intersecflon will be improved for vehiculaz and pedestrian traffic. Disadvantages If Approved: Easements needed on private propeay. DisadvantagesifNotApproved: The iatersecfion will con6nue to be a traffic concem as faz as safety. ToWiAmountof �q50,000 Transacdon: Fundiny source: project Funds Financial Information: (6cplain) CostlRevenue Budgeted: Activily Number. December 21, 2005 12;58 PM Page 1 . , DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Robert G. Sandquist, Director CIT'Y OF SAIN`T PAUL Randy C. Kelly. Mayor 0 �� Lairy Lueih, Consiruc[ion Engineer ZS W. Fourth Street 900CityHaZlAnnex Te/ephone:651-266-6080 SaintPau[,MN55102-7 660 Facsimile: 651-292-6315 E�ECE4VEl� �� ' � �� TO: Peter White Reaf Estate Division 140 City Hall FROM: Dan Haak BAt+ Public Works Construction 900 City Hail Annex � DATE: White Bear and Maryland Property Acquisition October 5, 2005 ftEA�ESTATE D4'lIS(0'� Attached is the Summary of Engineering Recommendations for the above referenced project. Please proceed with the final order for the property acquisition on this project. �,� Attachment Responsive Services AA-ADA-EEO Employer • QualiryFacilities � Employee Pride r a.. 0 �� ` SUNIMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS White Bear Avenue at Maryland Avenue Right of Way Acquisition Report Prepared 10.�-2005 Pablic Hearing to be scheduled PROJECT: Acquire right of way and temporary easements necessary to construct a separate left tum only lane on White Beaz Avenue both north and south of the intersecrion with Maryland Avenue to reduce accidents and 'unprove intersection safety. INITIATING ACTION: This project is recommended in the Council adopted White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and is being implemented jointly by the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County Department of Public Works. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS: It is proposed to conshuct a separate left turn only lane on White Bear Avenue both north and south of the intersection with Maryland Avenue to conect a traffic safety problem. This problem was idenrified during the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan process. The study process revealed that there were 107 reported accidents within three yeazs and that the installation of left turn lanes on White Bear Avenue would reduce accidents by about 60%. This improvement is recommend in the Council adopted White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan (recommendation 3, page 9). The construction limits extend from about 80 feet south of Rose Avenue to about 150 feet north of Hawthorne Avenue. Work would include the installation of new curbs, driveways, sidewalks, boulevard tree, construct retaining walls as necessary, revisions to tke traffic signal and the installation of a street lighting system. The project will also perform work as necessary to remove and/or relocate items from the acquired permanent easements and provide restaration as necessary in the temporary easement areas. PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION: The right of way that is proposed to be acquired is shown on the attached map, dated 10-xx-OS. I_�i1�I7� �.y oi��l y xi1l�� Conshuction of a separate left turn lane both north and south of Maryland will necessitate the acquisition of permanent and temparary street easements on 23 properties. The City of Saint Paul will provide relocation payments and services to owners of acquired properties in accordance with the Uniform Relocafion Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended and required under state law. TIME SCHEDULE: Project construction 3s planned to begin in the snnuner of 2006 and be completed by fall of 2006. Page 1 of 2 ,t COST ESTIMATES: Right of Way Construcrion Project Total $ 450,000 $ 880,000 $ 1,330,000 � l ��,, � ES1'IMATED FINANCING: Federal TEA-21 $ 540,000 County $ 60,000 City MSA $ 650,000 Assessments $ 80,000 Project Total $ 1,330,000 SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional informarion, contact Dan Haak, at 266-6084. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Public Works believes that this is a necessary and worthwhile project and the Engineering Recommendarion is for approval of the project and acquisition. Page 2 of 2 /'� GQV//LF /O � OF ,�O W �/ZON AFFFGIfYI ��47/OF7LT/FI u fl61 1155 fl67 1177 11]9 w � 192 fl60 1164 /168 Q � � � � MAOCO ne� �ou•s FOOD NARKET ♦ ' � 0 D ��+� W 7 Q Q Q J r 4 � PROPk � w > a w z � 0 _ F � ¢ _ _ .- _ , � , - ,,� CITY OF ST. PATJL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO. 0 `�' - �� // j J (� BY U"�'/ �ov'7� . FILE NO. AE2005-03 VOTING WARD 6 In the Matter of acguiring the proHerty rights needed for right of way Duzposes and temporary constructioa easements to improve White Bear Avenue from 500 feet North of Maryland Avenue to 500 feet South of Maryland Avenue as indicated on the attached reHOrt and map. 1 2 3 The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above mentioned, 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 to acquire the property rights mentioned is $450,000 to be financed by Project Funds. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 18 day of January, 2006, at 5:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 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 improvements and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays <-�" Benanav � Bostrom "' Harris ✓ Aelgen <i Lantry � Montgomery � Thune ( In Favor � Against Adopted by Council: Date ��h�� Z�, 2�� Certified Passed by Council Secretary By l////ilu�%�Sa21 Mayor