09-72CITY OF ST. PAUL
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COUNCIL FILE NO.O� 7a
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File No. 19075
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In the Matter of improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Marshall Avenue between Otis Avenue and
Cretin Avenue. Mazshall Avenue to be widened on the south side to accommodate new bicycle lanes for eastbound
travel. A five foot wide sidewalk will be installed on the north side of Marshall Avenue.
The Council ofthe City of Saint Paul having received the report ofthe 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 alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof
is 671 300 financed by Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program and assessments.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 18` dav of Februarv, 2009, 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.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating
the time and piace of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated.
Yeas Na s Absent
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Harris ✓
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Contact Person & Phone:
Barb Mundahl
266-6112
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21-JAN-09
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Adion Requested:
Set date of hearing to construct a sidewalk on the north side of Marshall Avenue beriveen Otis Avenue and Cretin Avenue.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission � 1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contrac[ for this departmeM'?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission
2. Has this perso�rm ever been a city employee? ,
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current ciry employee?
Yes No
Explain a�l yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This project is to improve bicycle and pedeshian facilities on Marshall Avenue and install a sidewalk on the north side of Marshall
Avenue.
Advan Wges If Approved: �
The project would provide a new bicycle connection and an improved pedesh connection to the Ciry of Minneapolis from Saint
Paul on Marshall by providing on-sheet bike lanes, "Shaze the Road" signs and new sidewalks.
DisadvanWges If Approved:
Normal problems associated with conshvction such as noise, dust, reduced access to the neighborhood, and general discuption will be
present. '
DisadvanWges If NotApproved:
Leave as is without an eastbound bike lane.
Total Amount of $671,300.00 CosflRevenue eudgeted: Y
Transaction:
Fundiny source: Non-motorized Transp Pilot Prog qcti�ity Number:
& Assessments
Financial Information: Estimated Financing:
(expiain) Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Proram 5631,300.00
Assessments $ 40,000.00
January 13, 2009 2:50 PM Page 1
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SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS
MARSHALL AVENUE BIKE LANES
City Project No. 09-P-1336
Report Prepared 1/13I09
Public Hearing --
PROJECT
This project is to improve bicyc�e and pedestrian facilities on Marshali Avenue between
Otis Avenue and Cretin Avenue. Marshall Avenue will be widened on the south side to
accommodate new bicycle lanes for eastbound travel. A five foot wide sidewalk will be
installed on the north side of Marshall Avenue.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Currently, Marshali Avenue has a 14' wide westbound, shared bicycle/vehicle lane on
the north side between Otis and Cretin. There is no eastbound bicycle lane on the south
side. There is no sidewalk on the north side of the street. Pedestrians have created a
dirt path to get to the bus stops.
PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS
It is proposed to widen Marshall Avenue by finro feet from the south side to
accommodate a 5' wide bicycle lane. The entire length of Marshali from Otis to Cretin
wilf be milled and overlaid. New striping and "Share the Road" signs will be installed.
Pedestrian countdown timers will be installed at the finro signalized intersections. A
dynamic speed display sign will be installed near MRB for eastbound traffic. It is also
proposed to construct a 5' sidewalk on the north side of the street.
ALTERNATES
Leave as is without an eastbound bike lane.
POSITIVE BENEFITS
The project would provide a new bicycie connection and an improved pedestrian
connection to the City of Minneapolis from Saint Paul on Marshall by providing on-street
bike lanes, "Share the Road" signs and new sidewalks.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Normal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to
the neighborhood, and general disruption will be present.
EFFECTS ON 7REES
30 existing trees on the north side of the street will need to be removed. New trees wiil
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be planted as part of the boulevard restoration.
T1ME SCtiEDl1LE
The project will begin in the spring of 2009 and will be completed by the fall of 2009.
COST ESTIMATE
Construction
Engineering
PROJECT TOTAL
ESTIMATED FINANCING
Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program
Assessments
PROJECT TOTAL
$ 537,040
$ 134,260
$ 671,300
$ 631,300
$ 40 �00
$ 671,300
The estimated assessment rate for new sidewalk is $30.00 per ASSESSABLE FOOT.
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.
Resp Ily submitted,
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Barb Mundahl
Public Works