Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 2022 Street Reconstruction Project, Improvement Project No. 22-04
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. 22-018. The proposed project will reconstruct the following streets:
Project Area 1: (123rd Ave./ Buchanan Area)
- 123rd Avenue from Buchanan Street to Ulysses Street
- 124th Court from West cul-de-sac to Buchanan Street
- 124th Court from West cul-de-sac to Pierce Street
- 124th Lane from Pierce Street to Buchanan Street
- Pierce Street from 123rd Avenue to 124th Lane
- Pierce Court from Pierce Street to east cul-de-sac
- Buchanan Street from Paul Parkway to 124th Lane
Project Area 2: (127th Ave./ Buchanan Area)
- 126th Avenue from Polk Street to Taylor Street
- 126th Lane from Taylor Street to Buchanan Street
- 127th Avenue from Taylor Street to Buchanan Street
- 127th Lane from Taylor Street to Central Avenue
- Polk Street from 125th Avenue to 126th Avenue
- Taylor Street from 126th Avenue to 129th Avenue
- Buchanan Street from 126th Avenue to 127th Lane
Project Area 3: (129th Ave.)
- 129th Avenue from 180’ West of Isanti Street to Radisson Road
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 Concrete curb and gutter repair/replacement, minor storm drainage improvements, spot water main repair, asphalt surface replacement, traffic control signage, 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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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. 22-018 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 7th day of February, 2022, Plans and specifications have been prepared for 2022 Street Reconstruction Project; 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.