Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/21/2013

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Public Works Committee 6. 1. Meeting Date: 05/21/2013 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Title: Update on reconstruction requests for Andrie Street Background: Andrie Street's pavement is in poor condition and is in need of reconstruction. In 2008 the city completed a Feasibility Study and prepared plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Andrie Street, which included an alternate bid for constructing sidewalks as part of the project. However, this project was never constructed due to the controversy that arose over whether sidewalks should be constructed or not with the project. A copy of the Feasibility Study is attached. Recently there has been a renewed interest on the part of area residents for reconstructing Andrie Street. Based on preliminary feedback from area residents they favor reconstruction of the street but likely not a new sidewalk. Since the city did complete plans and specifications for this project in 2008 this project could likely be moved forward very quickly if the City Council so desired. Notification: N/A Observations/Alternatives: Andrie Street is one of the worst streets in Ramsey in terms of pavement condition and based on the most recent pavement ratings this street should be next in line to be reconstructed after Garnet/168th. Since there is a renewed interest on the part of area residents for reconstructing Andrie Street, staff wanted the Public Works Committee to weigh in on the project, especially considering the history of this project. In 2008, the engineer's estimate to reconstruct the streets (curb and gutter, pavement, storm sewer and turf establishment) was $1.23M, while the low bid came in at $0.90M. To add sidewalks the engineer's estimate was $0.36M, while the low bid came in at $0.22M. However, since that time bituminous prices have risen roughly 30% so the overall project costs would likely be 20-25% higher than in 2008. Alternative # 1 - Provide a recommendation to Council to direct staff to revise the 2008 engineer's estimate to see what estimated costs would be to reconstruct the street and construct sidewalks in 2013. Since the city did complete plans and specifications for this project in 2008 this project could likely be moved forward very quickly if the Public Works Committee recommends that the City Council consider it. Alternative #2 - Provide a recommendation to Council to direct staff to revise the 2008 engineer's estimate to see what estimated costs would be to reconstruct the street in 2013, without constructing sidewalk costs. This option should be chosen if the Public Works Committee feels the project should not include sidewalk construction. Again, since the city did complete plans and specifications for this project in 2008 this project could likely be moved forward very quickly if the Public Works Committee recommends that the City Council consider it. Alternative #3 - Do nothing. Funding Source: