Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/20/2014

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RFP to move this project forward. The project would be bid in August; construction would start right after Happy Days; and, construction would be completed by the end of October. 6.02: Other Mayor Strommen reported the Governor signed the bonding bill that contained Highway 10 funding so now it is a matter of working with Mn/DOT on the final amount. Mayor Strommen stated the League of Minnesota Cities magazine includes a brief article about franchise fees. She stated it contains some basic information and asked staff to provide copies for the Council Mayor Strommen raised concerns related to the Sunwood Drive and County Road 5 intersection, which is a nightmare during morning rush hour. She stated County Road 5 is a steady stream of traffic, making it very difficult for turning movements from Sunwood Drive. Because of that, traffic stacks up. She asked staff to look at that intersection with Anoka County to determine if better intersection control is warranted. Councilmember LeTourneau asked how this intersection will be impacted when Alpine Drive and Sunwood Drive is signalized and whether it will create breaks in traffic. Mayor Strommen agreed that may alleviate some of the issue if that signal is timed to create a break to clear Sunwood Drive traffic. Councilmember LeTourneau stated Highway 10 at Bowers Drive has a similar situation where you have to wait for a gap in Highway 10 traffic that is created in Elk River. Councilmember Riley stated several residents have also approached him about the traffic situation at the Sunwood Drive and County Road 5 intersection. City Engineer Westby stated construction will start on County Road 5 and Alpine Drive mid- September. Councilmember Riley asked for an update on the Riverdale Drive Extension project. City Engineer Westby stated Mn/DOT is reviewing the plans but not yet approved them. Staff is in daily contact with Mn/DOT and once the information is compiled, staff will meet with them to come to agreement on plan sheets that need to be revised. That will be followed shortly by Mn/DOT approval. City Engineer Westby stated Mn/DOT is aware of the grant deadlines and the ads have to be placed by next Friday. He stated he is optimistic that the deadline will be met. Councilmember Riley noted this project was first discussed 16 months ago and it is amazing that it is taking so long. City Engineer Westby agreed and explained it has been a learning process about a cooperative funding project. Public Works Committee / May 20, 2014 Page 7 of 8