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CASE it - 7, D� I CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY PROJECT #10 -07, ALPINE DRIVE AND ROANOKE STREET IMPROVEMENTS By: Tim Himmer, City Engineer Background: On May 11, 2010 City Council ordered the bituminous paving of portions of Alpine Drive and Roanoke Street, and authorized staff to prepare plans and specifications. This project was included in the feasibility study for the 2010 Street Maintenance Program (SMP) and adopted on February 9, 2010. The public hearing was held on March 9, 2010, and the required 60 day counter - petition period has expired. Observations: A stand alone project for this work was created so portions could be financed through the City's State Aid account; including the construction of a trail along the north side of Alpine Drive from the access to the Northfork golf course to Armstrong Boulevard. Staff has received approval from MnDOT on the project plans and is currently working with the Anoka Conservation District on potential wetland impacts, and the NORTHFORK home owners association on a potential trail easement. This project includes milling the existing bituminous surface, curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer improvements, and a new 1 ' /2" lift of bituminous asphalt within the existing right -of -ways and road section. Bids for this project will be received and opened on Friday, October 8` at 10:00 am, and forwarded to the Council via the ftp site and /or e -mail. The information will also be presented at the Council meeting on October 12` for consideration. Funding: The engineer's opinion of probable construction costs is $590,000, with financing provided as follows: $506,500 State Aid $71,000 Storm Water Utility $12,500 Property assessments $590,000 This total is considerably higher than what was originally estimated in the feasibility study for the project. In select locations the road will need to be completely reconstructed and storm sewer added to improve drainage. A trail was added along the north side of Alpine Drive at the direction of the Council on August 10, 2010. A concrete median was added at the BNSF railroad crossing so that this area would be eligible for the no whistle zone. The assessments to property owners were calculated consistent with City policy to charge the average cost of a similar improvement within the same construction year; the final assessment will be determined when the contract prices are reviewed and the project is completed.