Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-08
Executive Summary
The Public Hearing for the proposed improvement project was held on December 19, 2022, and the City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications with Resolution No. 22-208. The proposed project will reconstruct the following streets:
Area 1:
• 97th Lane from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue
• 98th Avenue from Austin Street to Cord Street
• 98th Lane from Austin Street to Cord Street
• 99th Avenue from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue
• Austin Street from Englewood Road to 97th Lane
• Austin Street from 98th Avenue to Lexington Avenue
• Cord Street from 98th Avenue to Austin Street
• Edgewood Road cul-de-sac (4023-4083)
• Edgewood Road cul-de-sac (4103-4163)
Area 2:
• West 35W Service Drive from West 35W Services Drive to cul-de-sac
Area 3:
• Edison Street from 85th Avenue to cul-de-sac
Area 4:
• 89th Lane from Yancy Street to 90th Lane
• 89th Court from 90th Lane to cul-de-sac
• 90th Lane from Zumbrota Street to Rice Creek Parkway
• Bataan Street from 90th Lane to 91st Avenue
• Yancy Street from Rice Creek Parkway to 89th Lane
• Zumbrota Street from 89th Lane to 91st Avenue
• Bataan Court from 89th Lane to cul-de-sac
• Zumbrota Circle from Zumbrota Street to cul-de-sac
Background
This action is the next step in the series of approvals under the MN Statutes, Chapter 429 for municipal street construction projects that include assessments.
• Area 1 is proposed to be reconstructed with curb and gutter replacement, full depth bituminous pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
• Area 2 is proposed to be a full depth pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
• Areas 3 & 4 are proposed to be reconstructed with spot curb and gutter replacement, full depth bituminous pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
Minor storm sewer improvements typically limited to adding inlets at low points where there is currently limited inlet capacity and the replacement of block structures, back pitched pipes, inlet and manhole castings will be done on certain streets. Water improvements include replacement of select gate valves, select curb stops, and adjustment of other surface features. Sanitary sewer improvements are limited to replacement of manhole castings.
Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are available for Council review in the Engineering Department.
The next Regular Agenda Administrative Action Item for the City Council will be the receipt of the bids and award of the construction project.
Schedule of Actions
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08/01/2022 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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12/05/2022 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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12/14/2022 |
Public Information Meeting |
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12/19/2022 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specification |
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03/20/2023 |
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order |
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Advertisement for Bids |
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04/18/2023 |
Open Bids |
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05/1/2023 |
Award Contract |
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05/23-10/23 |
Construct Improvements |
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03/2024 |
Assess Improvements |
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2025 |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Strategic Plan Relationship
This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal of well-maintained infrastructure by providing high-quality street surfaces.
Board/Commission Review
No review is required.
Financial Impact
The project is identified in the City Council adopted 2023-2027 Transportation Capital Improvement Program and has a 2023 appropriated budget of $4,032,000. The project will be initially funded from the proceeds of bonds to be issued in 2023. The bonds will be paid through a combination of annual tax levies and special assessments to be levied against the benefitting properties.
Public Outreach/Input
The project is being conducted pursuant to MN Statutes, Chapter 429 and is compliant with all public notification requirements thereof.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachment List
A project location map is attached to this item.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 22-208 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 19th day of December, 2022, Plans and specifications have been prepared for the 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstructions; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has presented such plans and specification to the City Council for their approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. Such plans and specifications, copies of which are filed in the Engineering Department, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper of the City an advertisement for bid for making of such improvements pursuant to the approved plans and specifications.
3. Such advertisement for bids shall call for sealed bids to be received in compliance with Notice of Contractor for the advertisement for bids.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 20th day of March, 2023.