Agenda - Public Works Committee - 06/16/2015

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Public Works Committee 5. 3. Meeting Date: 06/16/2015 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Title: Consider Street Width Recommendation for Andrie Street and 164th Lane Reconstruction Project Purpose/Background: Purpose: Consider providing a recommendation on street widths for reconstructing Andrie Street and 164th Lane, which are currently scheduled for reconstruction in 2016. 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. 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 concrete sidewalks. The Committee also directed staff to explore costs for widening the pavement to accommodate on -road bicycle lanes for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. On May 20, 2014, staff provided updated costs to the Public Works Committee for reconstructing Andrie Street and 164th Lane as either a 32-foot wide street with concrete sidewalk on one side, or as a 36-foot wide street with an on -road bike lane on one side. The estimated costs reflected 2009 pricing. It was also discussed that no petitions were received requesting improvements to Andrie Street and 164th Lane since petitions were originally received in May of 2008. However, there appeared to be a renewed interest by some of the residents to reconstruct Andrie Street and 164th Lane, though based on preliminary feedback the addition of a concrete sidewalk is not favored. On June 17, 2014, staff again discussed this project with the Public Works Committee who decided to wait until an assessment policy was developed, and until further direction on MSA requirements was known, to further discuss this project. Since this time, a Special Assessments Policy was adopted (December 2014) and staff has had further opportunities to review the project in relation to applicable MSA standards. Staff is therefore looking to move this project along again so it can be bid next winter. All that remains now is to define the proposed typical section including all driving, parking, bike lane, and shoulder widths. Timeframe: This case is estimated to conclude in 25 minutes or less. Observations/Alternatives: Both Andrie Street and 164th Lane are part of our Municipal State -Aid Street (MSAS) system so MnDOT state -aid standards must be followed during design and construction. Minnesota rule 8820.9941 determines the minimum design width for on -road bicycle facilities for urban reconstruction projects, which allows for 5 or 6 foot wide bike lanes. The Public Works Committee previously recommended using 5 foot bike lanes and 11 foot drive lanes to reduce the proposed overall road width. The following design criteria apply to Andrie Street and 164th Lane; • Functional class = collector