Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/18/2008

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CASE # J CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM c By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The municipal state aid system consists of collector roadways which are designated by the City and approved by MnDot to be a part of the system. These roadways become eligible for funding from state gas tax revenues for both construction and maintenance. In 2008 the City will receive $888,730 as its total annual allocation. With the recent adoption ofthe transportation bill an annual increase of over $100,000 is anticipated based upon the current system status. The amount the City receives each year is dependlmt upon two factors, population and the estimated amount of dollars needed to bring the designated MSA system up to system standards. In 2007 participating cities received $15.90 per capita and $14.29 per $1,000 of documented need. The needs for each city participating in the program are updated annually and submitted to MnDot. The purpose of this case is to address modifications which should be made to the City's. MSA System. In 2007 it was determined that a 0.72 mile segment of the 167th extension between Armstrong Blvd. and Variolite Street should be removed from the system. This segment is illustrated as Segment 1. In addition the City is anticipating the connection of the west terminus of McKinley Street through to Jaspar Street this year and using MSA funds for this project. Therefore this segment needs to be added to the system to establish funding eligibility. Segment 2 represents a modification of existing segment 118 of our system to facilitate this change. Finally, the recent turn back of CR63 to the City in December of 2007 allows its addition to the City's MSA system in excess of 20% limit applied to the base City qlileage. This 2.0 mile segment is illustrated as Segment 3 on the attached figure. With the approval of the Committee and the City Council these proposed revisions will be submitted to the State Aid for Local Transportation department of MnDDT for creviewand comment. It will be necessary for the City Council to pass a formal resolution requesting system modifications prior to May 1, 2008 in order for any new additions to be included in the 2008 needs determination. Therefore any modifications will need to be formally adopted by Council at the April 22' 2008 City Council meeting. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the proposed MSA system modifications be forwarded to MnDot for incorporation into the City's State Aid System. 7