ADMINISTRATION - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT NO. C0007106 WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF PHEASANT RIDGE DRIVE AND LEXINGTON AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, CITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-14
Background
The City has been working on a reconstruction of Pheasant Ridge Drive from Lexington Avenue to 1700 feet west of Lexington Avenue. The plan is now prepared and the project can move forward as proposed to reconstruct the roadway and modify the signal system at the Pheasant Ridge Drive and Lexington Avenue intersection.
The estimated construction cost of the total project is just over $1 million. Staff has worked with Anoka County to prepare a JPA based on their cost participation policy. The County is being asked to pay for a portion of construction cost and 8% construction engineering expenses. The total estimated construction cost to the County is $30,924. Adding the 8% construction engineering to the County’s share of the construction cost brings Blaine’s estimated total to $33,397.92.
The JPA also spells out future maintenance obligations of the City to include intersection striping and a portion of the signal system. The City of Blaine will pay for initial electrical installation for signal system and the ongoing electrical cost.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine desire to jointly modify the intersection and signal system at Pheasant Ridge Drive and Lexington Avenue in accordance with Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation standards for the benefit of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 authorizes the County of Anoka to enter into an Agreement with the City of Blaine to provide for the reconstruction of Pheasant Ridge Drive and Lexington Avenue intersection improvements for the joint exercise of powers common to each; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement details the responsibilities of the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine as to the costs associated with the design, construction and related activities of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. Joint Powers Agreement No. C0007106 between the County of Anoka and the City of Blaine with regards to the reconstruction of a section of Pheasant Ridge Drive and Lexington Avenue Intersection Improvements is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 8th day of July, 2019.