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08-1304CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUN FILE NO.�,� 1 �at-F B y � � — File No. 19046 Vofing Green Sheet No. 3063535 In the Matter of improving the area referred to as the KNAPP(RAI'MOND RSVP (Residential Street Vitality Project), by constructing a new bituminous surface streets with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevazds landscaped with sod and trees, and a new lantern style lighring system and doing all other necessary work to complete said project surrounded by Carter Avenue on the north, Cleveland Avenue on the east, Como Avenue on the south, and Como Avenue on the west. Also, lead water services in the right-of-way will be replaced. Also, the construction of andfor repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and/or water service connections will be made at the request of the property owners. (File No. 19046C) The streets to be improved are: CARTER AVENUE - Como Avenue to Cieveland Avenue COMMONWEALTH AVENCJE - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue KNAPP STREET - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue SCUDDER STREET - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue CHELMSFORD AVENLTE - Knapp Street to Carter Avenue RAYMOND AVENLTE - Como Avenue to Carter Avenue The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and hauing considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $2379,300.00, financed by Street Improvement Bonds and assessments. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 17th dav of December, 2008, at 530 o'clock u.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice of said public hearing be gven 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. o� r�� File No. 19046 Green Sheet No. 3063535 PAGE 2 Adopted by Council: Date //�� f�� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By� �/ifa�r«�� Approved ay r: Date � Z �-�j/� � By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � �epaAmenVpffice/Council: Datelnitiated: �� PW_PubiicWorks 13 Green Sheet NO: 3063535 Contact Person & Phone: � Department Sent To Person InitiaVDate Barbara Mundahl � 0 blic Works Public Works 266-6112 1 ±COnncil IfCouncil-M Enrv ca�' kson I Assign 2 Citv Clerk Ci Clerk - Shari Moore Must 6e on Council Agenda by (Datej: Number 26-NOV-0B For Routing � Doc. Type: OTHER (DOESNT FIT ANY Order CATEGORI� E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact• Lynn Moser Contad Phone: 266-8851 Total # of Signature Pages ^ (Clip All Locations fof Signature) Action Requested: . Set Hearing Date - Construct new bituminous surfaced streets with concrete curb and gutter, driveway aprons and outwalks; landscape boulevazds wiffi sod and trees; install new lantem style lighring; replace lead water services if requested; and make sanitary sewer repaits if needed. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Fottowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this personffrrm ever worked under a contracf for {his departmenS? CB Committee ' Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. poes this personlfirm possess a skill not nomtally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Probfem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, Wfien, Where, Why): This project is being completed in conjuncrion with ffie 2009 Residential Street Vitality Program (RSVP). AdvanWges If Approved: General improvement of the right-of-way will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The newly rebuilt toadway will improve drivability of the neighborhood and continue the city's efforts to improve the street system in Saint Paul. Disadvantages If Approved: Normal problems associated with construction, such as noise, dust, and general disruption will occui. Disadvantages If Not Approved: The pavement shucture will conrinue to deteriorate. Total Amount of Transaction: $Z�379,304.00 CostlRevenue Budgeted: Y Funainy sou�ce: Street Improvement Bonds and qcy{��ty Number. Assessments Fi nancial Information: (Explain) November 13, 2008 2:52 PM Page 1 , � �-136K SUMMARY OF ENGfNEERiNG RECOMMENDATIONS Knapp-Raymond Residentiai Street Vitality Project (Area 67) City Project No. 08-P-8142 Report Prepared 10/21l08 Public Hearing 12l17l�8 PROJECT This project is to improve the area referred to as the Knapp-Raymond Residential Street Vitality Project (Area 67), by constructing new bituminous surfaced streets 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 sewer and sanitary sewer reconnections will be made at the request of property owners. This project area is surrounded by Carter Avenue on the north, Cleveland Avenue on the east, Como Avenue on the south, and Como Avenue on the west (see attached map). EXISTING CONDITIONS All of the residential streets in the project area are oiled or older paved streets. The street widths vary in this area, generally between 28' and 32'. The street surfaces are generally in fair to poor condition. This area has older green lanterns and wood pole street lighting. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS It is proposed to improve the following streets with the construction of new bituminous surtaced streets with concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, and boulevards landscaped with sod and trees. In addition, appropriate sanitary sewer repa+rs w+ll be made, lead water services in the right of way will be repfaced, and storm sewer and sanitary sewer connections wiN be made at the request of property owners. CARTER AVENUE - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue COMMONWEALTH AVENUE - Como Avenue to Clevetand Avenue KNAPP STREET - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue SCUDDER STREET - Como Avenue to Cleveland Avenue CHELMSFORD AVENUE - Knapp Street to Carter Avenue RAYMOND AVENUE - Como Avenue to Carter Avenue Decisions regarding the street widths wilf be made keeping in mind the right-of-way � Y widths, existing street widths, any relevant neighborhood issues, and the impact on bou{evard trees. New curb may be hand formed to avoid damaging boulevard trees or their roots. Tree trimming may be necessary to faciiitate construction. All the streets to be paved (listed above) will also have a lantem 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 newly rebuilt roadways will +mprove drivability 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 esthetics. ADVERSE EFFECTS fVormal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to the neighborhood, and general disruption will be present. EFFECTS ON TREES Street widths will be selected to minimize the impact on trees. New trees will be planted as part of the boulevard restoration. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the spring of 2009 and will be completed by the fall of 2009. There wiil be further restrictions on the amount of time work is done on individual segments of streets. E� e�—l3��G COST ESTIMATE Construction Engineering Miscellaneous PROJECT TOTAL ESTIMATED FINANCING Street Improvement Bonds Assessments PROJECT TOTAL 1,740,000 339,300 300.000 $ 2,379,300 $ 1,929,300 $ 450.000 $ 2,379,300 The estimated 2009 assessment rates for residential street paving and lighting are: $3$.65 per ASSESSABLE FOOT for street paving $6.84 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. Res Ily submitt�� arb Mundahi Public Works SA1NT PAUL � AAAA �■ City of Saint Paul ��_�3�� Department of Public Works Street Engineering and Construction Division U ., �= STREETS TO BE RECONSTRUCTED IN 2009 2009 KNAPP/RAYMOND RSVP 09—P-8142 � � 0 Z �� Project Area 67