Agenda - Council Work Session - 11/09/2010

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Consider Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Anoka County for the signalization of Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CSAH 57), and Alpine Drive By: Tim Himmer, City Engineer dft 7 &7 Background: In 2007 Anoka County advanced a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) application for the intersection of Alpine Drive and Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CSAH 57) due to a history of safety concerns at that location. While the installation of an all -way stop in 2006 has decreased the amount of accidents, this intersection control is not the preferred long term safety solution. As development and traffic volumes will most certainly increase in the future, a more efficient permanent safety solution was sought. The proposed improvements include; reconstructing portions of CSAH 57 and Alpine Drive to lower the grades through the intersection and improve sight lines, installation of concrete curb and gutter, utility and drainage improvements, reconstructing and widening of bituminous trails adjacent to the intersection for improved pedestrian movements and ADA compliance, replacement of the existing all -way stop condition with a traffic signal, and the addition of dedicated left and right turn lanes. Concrete medians are proposed along CSAH 57 to channelize the turning movements and create separation at the approach to the intersection, but they do not extend far enough in either direction to impact existing public or private access points. The County is nearing a point in the project schedule where final acquisition must be advanced. They are seeking a decision from the Council on whether the City is supportive of the project prior to advancing acquisition and incurring the costs of the necessary right -of -way and easements to facilitate the project. Attached is a draft of the JPA, which has been reviewed and commented on by staff. Discussions at the work session may provide additional direction from the Council on additional suggested revisions. This item is also on the regular Council agenda later this evening for adoption if no significant changes are requested. The estimated costs to the City are outlined in exhibit B of the agreement but generally speaking the City's contribution is approximately $120,000 of an estimated $1.6M project. This item has been added to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2011, with State Aid identified as the funding source. Action Statement: Discuss the proposed JPA and provide feedback. Attachments: JPA Reviewed by: Director of Public Wor ` City Administrator CCWS: 11/9/10