Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/20/2014

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Public Works Committee 5. 1. Meeting Date: 05/20/2014 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering /Public Works Title: Review Feasibility Report updates for Andrie Street Reconstruction. Purpose /Background: In December of 2008, a Feasibility Report for reconstructing Andrie Street and 164th Lane was completed. In 2009, plans and specifications were prepared, including an alternate bid for constructing sidewalks with the project. This project was then bid but never constructed due to a controversy that arose over whether sidewalks should be constructed with the project, as well as due to some project funding questions. A copy of the 2008 Feasibility Report is attached, including copies of the associated project survey results. No new petitions have been received requesting improvements to Andrie Street and 164th Lane since petitions were originally received in May 2008. However, there appears to be a renewed interest by numerous area residents to reconstruct Andrie Street and 164th Lane, but based on preliminary feedback a new sidewalk is still not favored. Since the city did complete plans and specifications for bidding this project in 2009, the project could be moved forward fairly quickly if the City Council approved it and funding sources not requiring assessments are identified. If assessments are proposed to fund part of the project, the public process required per State Statute 429 would need to be followed which would slow the project down considerably. On May 21, 2013, the Public Works Committee directed staff to update the estimated project costs for reconstructing Andrie Street and 164th Lane as proposed in 2008/2009, but without the 5 foot concrete sidewalks as originally proposed. The Committee also directed staff to explore costs for widening the pavement to accommodate on -road bicycle lanes for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. Timeframe: 10 minutes Observations /Alternatives: As has been discussed on numerous occasions, Andrie Street is one of the worst streets in Ramsey in terms of pavement condition and based on the most recent pavement ratings Andrie Street should be next in line to be reconstructed following Garnet Street and 168th Avenue. This project is currently not listed in the CIP, but staff plans to add it to the CIP for reconstruction in 2016 (following Garnet Street in 2015). Both Andrie Street and 164th Lane are part of our Municipal State -Aid Street (MSAS) system so MnDOT state -aid standards must be followed. Minnesota rule 8820.9941 was therefore followed to determine the minimum design width for an on -road bicycle facility for urban reconstruction projects. This width is listed as 5 to 6 feet. Given the fact that large commercial vehicles have been observed using these streets to bypass the weight scales on Highway 10, staff proposes a 6 foot wide bike lane. However, staff is also proposing 11 foot drive lanes to reduce the proposed overall road width by 2 feet, resulting in a total proposed width of 36 feet. The following design criteria apply to Andrie Street and 164th Lane: • Functional class = collector • Traffic volumes = < 2,000 ADT (450 to 1,250 ADT in 2009) • Design speed = 30 mph • Parking = one side only (opposite on -road bike lane)