ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY- Erik J. Thorvig, Economic Development Coordinator
Title
APPROVAL OF AUSTIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN CONTRACT
Background
The City of Blaine is considering the option of constructing the planned Austin Street connection between Pheasant Ridge Drive and the Lexington Meadows project at the corner of 109th Ave. and Lexington Ave. Pheasant Ridge Drive was completed in the late 1980s and a north/south connection identified as Austin St. was platted by the Blaine EDA in 1993, however never constructed as development to the north was unknown. In 2016 a utility improvement project was completed along the proposed Austin St. right-of-way which provided sewer and water services from Pheasant Ridge Dr. to the Sanctuary residential development north of 109th Ave. and other development sites north and south of 109th Ave. The developer for the Lexington Meadows project will be completing Austin St. within the development; however a 625 ft. portion remains between Lexington Meadows and Pheasant Ridge Dr. which would be the responsibility of the EDA/city to construct.
The initial step is for surveying, engineering and environmental work to be completed. Staff has received a quote from Carlson McCain to complete the work. The quote is $49,500. The contract also includes preparation of construction documents, project administration during construction and completion of as-built plans once the project is complete. If the contract is approved, design work would start immediately however it’s anticipated this would be a 2020 construction project.
The funding for road project would come from the Blaine EDA, therefore the approval for the design and engineering contract and other financial approvals in the future would come before the Blaine EDA, rather than the city council.
Recommendation
Approve the attached resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine and Blaine Economic Development Authority identify the need for construction of the Austin St. connection, and
WHEREAS, engineering, environmental and land surveying services are needed, and
WHEREAS, a quote has been received from Carlson McCain in the amount of $49,500 for engineering, environmental and land surveying, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine Economic Development Authority hereby approves a contract with Carlson McCain in the amount of $49,500 and authorizes the executive director and president to execute all documents necessary.
PASSED by the Blaine Economic Development Authority this 8th day of July, 2019.