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CC Regular Session 4. 6. Meeting Date: 12/09/2014 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Information Title Adopt Resolution Authorizing Local Road Improvement Program Funding Application for Riverdale Drive Extension from Traprock Street to Ramsey Boulevard. Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to submit an application for $750,000 in grant funding from the Local Road Improvement Program Routes of Regional Significance Account to extend Riverdale Drive between Traprock Street and Ramsey Boulevard, south of Highway 10. Background: In September of 2014, the Cities of Ramsey and Anoka, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the Anoka County Highway Department, and the Metropolitan Council, completed the Highway 10 Access Planning Study. This Study includes an Implementation Plan that identifies 21 proposed improvement projects along the Highway 10 corridor through Anoka and Ramsey. These projects are prioritized as immediate, short-term, mid-term, or opportunity/development/safety driven projects. The extension of Riverdale Drive from Traprock Street to Ramsey Boulevard is prioritized as an immediate need, the highest priority. And no further study is needed so design work can proceed immediately. On October 28th, 2014, the City Council adopted the Highway 10 Access Planning Study, thereby supporting the mutual goals and objectives of the various agencies to improving the operations and safety of Highway 10 in balance with local community values. In support of these goals and objectives, City staff wishes to submit an application for $750,000 in grant funding from the Routes of Regional Significance Account, administered through the Local Road Improvement Program, for extending Riverdale Drive between Traprock Street and Ramsey Boulevard south of U.S. Highway 10. Applications are due January 2nd, 2015. Attached is a copy of the LRIP application guide. Notification: Notifications are not required for this case. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The extension of Riverdale Drive between Traprock Street and Ramsey Boulevard is identified as an immediate need in the completed Highway 10 Access Planning Study. Attached are two sheets from the Study including a layout of the proposed extension of Riverdale Drive between Traprock Street and Ramsey Boulevard and the Implementation Plan. Grant funding up to $750,000 is available for this project since it meets the requirements of the Routes of Regional Significance Account. The estimated project cost is $1,100,000 so a local match in the amount of $350,000 will be required if the City is successful in obtaining the requested grant funding. Local match funds would come from the Public Improvement Revolving Fund, but any local cost share requests would require future Council approval.