ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR CSAH 14 FROM ABERDEEN ST TO RADISSON RD
Background
Anoka County is submitting an application for federal funding for reconstruction of the section of 125th Avenue (CSAH 14) from Aberdeen Street to Radisson Road (CSAH 52). Anoka County is proposing a preliminary design similar to what has been built on 125th Avenue west of TH 65 and what is currently under construction east of Radisson Road. The preliminary design includes two lanes in each direction, concrete curb and gutter, concrete median, median opening for Hastings Street, turn lanes, and trail on the south side of the street.
If the City is in general agreement with the preliminary design, the County has asked for a resolution of support to submit with the application for federal funding. Competition for the regional federal fund solicitation is extremely competitive with the applications being scored on many criteria including how they address existing and future mobility and safety. While not a requirement, the County is hoping that having local support for a project will also play a factor in the selection process. The federal funding applications are due on July 15th.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, CSAH 14 (125th Avenue) is an “A” minor arterial route that provides an important east-west transportation connection in Anoka County; and
WHEREAS, traffic volumes on CSAH 14 have been increasing over the past decade and are expected to continue to increase in the future as the cities in and around the roadway continue to grow; and
WHEREAS, existing and future traffic volumes are such that safety is a concern at intersections and along some segments of the corridor; and
WHEREAS, existing and future traffic volumes are such that congestion is and will continue to negatively impact the ability of the corridor to move traffic; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County has identified this corridor as needing safety and capacity improvements; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the City of Blaine have worked together in the past to make capacity and safety improvements to other segments of CSAH 14 to serve long-term growth and development along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County would like to submit an application to the Transportation Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Council for 2019 - 2021 federal transportation funds to make capacity and safety improvements on CSAH 14 between Aberdeen Street NE and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. The City of Blaine supports Anoka County in preparing and submitting an application for CSAH 14 between Aberdeen Street NE and CSAH 52 (Radisson Road) in the Roadway Expansion category for 2019-2021 federal transportation funds.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 14th day of July 2016.