Title
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report for the 93rd Lane NE Industrial Park Area Street Improvements, Improvement Project No. 11-16
Background
At the August 18, 2011 Council workshop, staff brought forward a list of proposed projects for the 2012 Pavement Management Program (PMP). One of these projects was for partial reconstruction of the streets located in the industrial park area generally bounded by 93rd Lane and Baltimore Street as shown on the enclosed map. These streets have been rated and identified as needing reconstruction. In addition, many of the ditches and culverts along the streets have collected sediment over the years and do not function correctly, resulting in standing water and drainage problems. The project will reconstruct the roads and regrade the ditches and repair or replace culverts where needed.
The PMP capital improvement plan fund does not have the capability to fund the reconstruction of the entire 93rd Lane industrial park area in one year. Therefore it is proposed to complete the reconstruction of the streets in this area in phases, with the first phase to be constructed in 2012.
The preliminary funding available for the first phase of the project is roughly $600,000, to be funded through a combination of assessments to benefitting properties and the PMP capital improvement plan funds. Streets to be reconstructed in 2012 will be indentified and brought forward in the Feasibility Report.
If approved, Resolution No. 11-0118 initiates the proposed 93rd Lane NE Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project and orders preparation of a feasibility report.
Recommended Council Action
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
CITY OF BLAINE
INITIATE PROJECT AND ORDER PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE
93RD LANE NE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-16
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of the need to maintain City streets in a condition that provides for functional, safe and efficient travel; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to implement a Pavement Management Program to maintain City streets in a logical and cost-efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Pavement Management Policy by Resolution No. 10-87 on October 7, 2010 to serve as the framework for implementing a Pavement Management Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes to initiate a street improvement project for the 93rd Lane NE industrial park area; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the costs of the improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that the proposed improvements are hereby referred to the City Engineer to provide the Council with a Feasibility Report and to advise the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 15th day of September, 2011.