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08-1303CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO.OB�' J� O. � By � � f / � . File No. 19068 Voting Ward 7 Green Sheet No. 3063415 In the Matter of improving the azea referred to as SIXTH STREET from Maria Street to Sinnen Street, by conshucting new bihuninous surface streets with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees, and a new lantern style lighting system and doing all other necessary work to complete said project. Also, lead water services in the right-of-way will be replaced. Also, the construction of and/or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and/or water service connections will be made at the request of the property owners. (File No. 19068C) 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 aiternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,255.401, financed by Minnesota State Aid and assessments. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 17th day of December, 2008, at 5:30 o'clock P•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 totai cost thereof as estimated. Adopted by Council: Date / �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY� ` s Approved b y : Date ( � r � t By: f �` �� Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � r�s2— f 2�, � �.�, , w� DepartmenUOffice/Council: Date Initiated: I PW_PublicWorks 13-NOV-08 Green Sheet NO: 3063415 Contact Person & Phone: Department Sent To Person InitiaUDate Barbara Mundahl I � I o Yubuc works Yubuc Works � 266-6112 1 Council Comcil-M Erickson i Assign Z LytyClerk I CityClerk-SLariMoore Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number 26-NOV-08 For Routing Doc. Type: OTHER (DOESN'T FIT ANY Order CATEGORI7 E-Document Required: Y Document CoMact: Lynn Moser ConWCt Phone: 266-8851 ToWI # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Set Heating Date - Construct new bituminous siafaced streets with concrete curb and gutter, driveway aprons and ouhvallcs; landscape boulevazds witli sod and trees; install new lantem style lighting; replace lead water services if requested; and make sanitary sewer repairs if needed on Sixth Street from Muia Sheet to Sinnen Street. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this persoNfirtn ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why)• This project is being completed in conjunction with the 2009 Residenrial Sheet Vitality Progam (RSVP). AdvanWges If Approved: General improvement of the right-of-way will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The newly rebuilt roadway will improve drivability of the neighborhood and continue the city's efforts to unprove the street system in Saint Paul. Disadvantages If Approved: Normal problems associated with construction, such as noise, dust, and general disruption will occur. Disadvantages H Not Approved: The pavement structure will continue to deteriorate. . Total Amount of Transaction: $��255,401.00 CostlRevenueBudgeted: Y Funain9 source: MSA and assessments Activity Number: Financiai lnformation: - (Explain) November 13, 2008 2:52 PM Page 1 �- oB-t �03 SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS Sixth Street Paving Project City Project No. 09-P-1330 Report Prepared — 10/20/08 Pubiic Hearing — 11/19/08 PROJECT This project is to improve Sixth Street from Maria Street to Sinnen 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 Sixth Street is a concrete paved street that is in fair condition. The existing street width is 43 feet. Sixth Street has wood pole lighting. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS It is proposed to improve Sixth Street 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 38' to allow for parking on both sides of the street with bump-outs or center islands at the intersections. Sixth Street will have a lantern style street lighting system installed as part of this project. 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 bump-outs and islands will he�p to alert drivers that they are on a residential street and have a traffic calming effect. 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. D8-l�03 EFFECTS ON TREES New trees will be planYed as part of the boulevard restoration. TtME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the spring of 2009 and wi(I be completed by the fall of 2009. COST ESTIMATE Construction Engineering PRdJECT TOTAL ESTIMATED FINANCING MSA Assessmenfs PROJECT TOTAL $ 1,004,321 $ 251,08Q 1,255,4d1 $ 1,004,321 $ 251,080 $ 1,255,401 The estimated 2009 assessment rates for residential street paving and lighting are: $38.65 per ASSESSABLE FOOT for street paving $6.84 per ASSESSABLE FOOT for lantern styie street tighting 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 thaf this is a necessary and worthwhile project, and the Engineering Recommendation is for approva! of the project and financing. Resp u y submitted � ��.�-.."",./�� arbara Mundahl Public Works � ��b 3 Q W � w Q q ,� Q � w � w �<`'� � ~ 3 Q � SE' cn w d ❑ _ � � ; sT. � D z `' � o W � � � ¢ � F- ninQru � .. � L/ �� MINNEHANA 61 BEECH � I BEECH �� ST. MARGARET t ti� � SiXTH S� _... G I FIFTH �C S T. 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