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access onto Jarvis Street who are proposed to be assessed for a portion of the improvement costs. Owners of 2 of the 10 properties proposed to be assessed for the project attended and overall these property owners supported the project, though they questioned the need for B618 concrete curb and gutter as proposed. They suggested removing the curb and gutter to reduce project costs. Staff informed them that this was discussed with the Public Works Committee and that staff recommended adding curb and gutter to better facilitate drainage, and to help protect the edges of the new pavement, which the Public Works Committee supported. Two of the property owners in attendance indicated they walk along Jarvis Street and supported widening the street as proposed. On February 24, 2015, a Public Hearing was conducted as required for the use of special assessments for a portion of the improvement costs. Testimony received at the Public Hearing again supported the project in general, but questions were again raised regarding the need for B618 concrete curb and gutter and the impacts this might have on access to adjacent properties. As was discussed at the Hearing, City staff will work with property owners to ensure accesses are reasonably accommodated and maintained as allowed by City code. The City of Elk River's contract with North Valley, Inc. specifies that work cannot begin on Jarvis Street and 165th Avenue before July 27th, 2015, and must be complete by October 9, 2015. Provided that all permitting and approvals from BNSF and others are in place the contractor intends to begin work on Jarvis Street at the end of July. The attached JPA sets forth the obligations of each City in regards to constructing and funding the project. Ramsey's City Attorney has reviewed and approved the attached draft JPA, as has the City of Elk River's staff. Upon approval by the Ramsey City Council, the JPA will be submitted to Elk River's City Council for approval, after which the supporting resolutions from each City will be added to the JPA as Exhibits B and C. Notification: No notifications are required for this case. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The adjacent property uses are different on either side of the shared segment of Jarvis Street, with industrial properties in Elk River and residential properties in Ramsey. However, Jarvis Street is designated as a Municipal State Aid Street by both cities and as such must be reconstructed to State Aid standards as proposed in the plans developed by the City of Elk River's engineering consultant, Bolton Menk, Inc. City staff worked with Elk River's consultant to ensure that all design elements impacting the City of Ramsey meet our design standards. Reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2015 fits well with the current list of CIP projects, including the proposed reconstruction of Andie Street and 164th Lane in 2016. This is because access to 164th Lane will be required from Jarvis Street while reconstructing 164th Lane therefore reconstructing Jarvis Street in 2016 would not allow for such access. A Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization permit has been approved for this project. Alternatives: Alternative Action #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #15-06-144 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Elk River for Jarvis Street Reconstruction and Railroad Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements, Improvement Project 415-20, as attached. Alternative Action 42 — Motion to adopt Resolution #15-06-144 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Elk River for Jarvis Street Reconstruction and Railroad Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements, Improvement Project #15-20, with modifications as follows; Alternative Action 43 — Motion to deny adoption of Resolution 415-06-144 at this time. Funding Source: