Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-05
Executive Summary
The Public Hearing for the proposed improvement project was held on March 7, 2022, and the City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications with Resolution No. 22-031. The proposed project will reconstruct the following streets:
• Baltimore Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• Davenport Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• 89th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Davenport Street
• 87th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Hastings Street
• Eldorado Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 87th Avenue to northerly dead end
In addition, the project consists of a mill and overlay of the following streets:
• Jenkins Court from 85th Avenue to the cul de sac
• 86th Lane from Hastings 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.
The proposed improvements include installing new concrete curb and gutter, aggregate base and bituminous pavement, storm sewer improvements, replacement of hydrants, repair/replacement of certain water main valves, traffic control signage replacement, and appurtenant construction. The
proposed improvements for streets receiving a mill and overlay include spot curb replacement and a 1-1/2 inch depth mill and overlay, and appurtenant construction.
In addition to the street improvements, the proposed project also includes the reconstruction of Lift Station No. 1 and the force main associated with this lift station.
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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09/20/2021 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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02/23/2022 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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03/07/2022 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specification |
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04/18/2022 |
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order |
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Advertisement for Bids |
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05/10/2022 |
Open Bids |
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05/16/2022 |
Award Contract |
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06/22-10/22 |
Construct Improvements |
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10/2022 |
Assess Improvements |
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2023 |
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 Pavement Management 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
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. 22-031 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 7th day of March, 2022, Plans and specifications have been prepared for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area 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 18th day of April, 2022.