Agenda - Public Works Committee - 01/20/2015

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165T" AVENUE NW AND JARVIS STREET NW The City is proposing to reconstruct 165th Avenue NW from Great River Energy on the west to Jarvis Street. Jarvis Street NW is proposed to be reconstructed from 165th Avenue NW on the north to Trunk Highway 10/169. The total length of the improvements is 2.4 miles. Figure No. 3 in Appendix A identifies the project limits. 165th Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW is an existing 22' wide bituminous roadway with 0-2' wide aggregate shoulders. The typical section is rural with shallow ditches. Wetlands exist along both roadways. Figure No. 4 in Appendix A identifies the wetlands being affected by the improvements. The filling of these wetlands will be mitigated via the purchase of wetland bank credits overseen by the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The proposed improvements consist of reconstructing both roadways to an urban section with a 32' wide face of curb to face of curb. Concrete curb and gutter shall be MnDOT Design B618. A 10' wide bituminous trail along the south side of 165'h Avenue NW and along the west side of Jarvis Street NW was reviewed as possible option. Cost estimates were developed for each option. The typical section for the street is identified in Figure No. 5 in Appendix A. Figure No. 6 in Appendix A identifies a typical section for the street without the bituminous trail. Figure No. 7 in Appendix A identifies locations for possible stormwater features. Final design will confirm which locations are needed to meet stormwater rate control and water quality requirements. Railroad crossing improvements on 165th Avenue NW and Jarvis Street NW are proposed in this report. Improvements include the installation of concrete curbing, medians concrete panels, new rail, ties and ballast along with the installation of two -quadrant gate systems with flashers. These improvements are included to accommodate future quiet zones at the crossings. Coordination with the BNSF Railway will be necessary. PERMITS Permits will be required from the following agencies: • Minnesota Department of Transportation (Drainage and Work Within the Right -of -Way) • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Phase II General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities) • Department of Natural Resources (Work Within Waters Permit) • Wetland Conservation Act (Wetland Permit) • BNSF Railway (Notice of Intent - Quiet Zone Permit) EASEMENTS AND LAND ACQUISITION Temporary grading easements will he required from residents in both Elk River and the City of Ramsey along the route. Final design will identify which parcels arc affected. Land is proposed to be acquired for stonnwater ponding. Figure No. 7 in Appendix A identifies possible ponding alternatives. Final design will identify the exact area required. City of Elk River 165TH AVENUE NW AND JARVIS STREET NW 2015 Street and Utility Improvements Page 5