Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-06
Executive Summary
The Public Hearing for the proposed improvement project was held on February 7, 2022, and the City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications with Resolution No. 22-019. The proposed project will reconstruct the following streets:
• 97th Avenue from Hamline Avenue to Yalta Street
• 97th Lane from Hamline Avenue to Xebec Street
• 97th Court from west cul de sac to Hamline Avenue
• 98th Avenue from Hamline Avenue to Xebec Street
• 98th Lane from Wake Street to Yalta Street
• 99th Avenue from Wake Street to Xebec Street
• 99th Lane from Xebec Street to Austin Street
• Hamline Avenue from Edgewood Road to north cul de sac
• Wake Street from 98th Avenue to 99th Avenue
• Wake Court from 99th Avenue to north cul de sac
• Xebec Street from Edgewood Road to 99th Lane
• Yalta Street from 97th Avenue to 99th Lane
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 full concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, minor storm drainage improvements, spot water main repair, asphalt surface replacement, traffic control, signage replacement, and appurtenant construction.
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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12/20/2021 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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02/07/2022 |
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. 22-019 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 7th day of February, 2022, Plans and specifications have been prepared for the Hidden Oaks 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 18th day of April, 2022.