Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/08/2011

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doesn't eliminate them. • Modify the trail section to a lesser design (narrower width with limited or no boulevard), and work with Anoka County in an attempt to incorporate into the project. This may have impacts on potential funding if the design does not meet minimum standards. • Eliminate this trail segment from the project scope. • Agree with Anoka County on their required future funding agreement, but work with them to make sure they attempt to include this trail segment as a design constraint when the roadway expansion is considered. There is no way to guarantee that the trail would not have to be reconstructed in the future without designing the Armstrong expansion, which was not included in the current scope of the engineering contract and could not be accomplished within the current schedule. Another item that came up when meeting with the private utility companies (gas, phone, electric, and cable) was that Connexus Energy is proposing to leave their existing overhead transmission lines along the east side of Armstrong Boulevard. If the City would like to have those lines buried we would have to cover the incremental cost above what it would take to reconfigure their existing overhead system. Based upon a preliminary estimate prepared by Connexus, this amount would range from approximately $70,000 to $100,000. Staff is looking for direction from Council on whether they are interested in burying the electric service lines through this area as part of the improvement project. Staff feels burying these lines would improve aesthetics in and around the COR, result in better use of the right -of -way, and is a good value based upon the estimated cost. We would recommend burying these lines provided a funding source could be identified. Funding Source: Implementation of this project is part of the COR Regional Roadway Improvements and was included in the CIP, with GO Bonding identified as the funding source. These improvements are expected to be funded through future land sales, MSA revenue bonds, utility funds, and special assessment bonds. The estimate for the construction project is approximately $3.8 million, which did not include easement acquisition or private utility burying. Council Action: Based upon discussion. Feasibility study trail issues map Preliminary trail alignment map Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Olson Brian Olson 02/03/2011 11:01 AM Tim Himmer (Originator) Tim Himmer 02/03/2011 01:04 PM Brian Olson Brian Olson 02/03/2011 02:06 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/03/2011 02:36 PM Form Started By: Tim Himmer Started On: 02/02/2011 12:42 PM Final Approval Date: 02/03/2011