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a Work Order with MnDOT per the existing Master Partnership Contract to construct the proposed TH 47 pedestrian crosswalk improvements, thereby connecting the new trail segment north of CR 5 to the existing trail system east of TH 47. The proposed TH 47 pedestrian crosswalk improvements include connecting to the existing trail facilities, constructing concrete pedestrian curb ramps on both sides of TH 47, modifying the TH 47 center median nose, installing crosswalk striping, and modifying the existing signal system by adding pedestrian crosswalk indicator heads, rewiring it, and modifying the signal phasing. Page 7 of Exhibit A in the attached LUP shows the proposed crosswalk improvements as developed by City staff and approved by MnDOT. Staff had hoped to be able to construct this crosswalk late last fall, but approval of the Master Partnership Contract occurred too late in the year to complete construction at that time. MnDOT will hire their own contractor to complete the required signal system modification, while City crews will pour the concrete pedestrian curb ramps and modify the median nose, and will hire a contractor to stripe the crosswalk and provide traffic control. Costs for all required work will ultimately be the responsibility of the City. Once construction of the crosswalk improvements is complete, the "trail closed" signs west of TH 47 can be removed. Notification: No notifications are required for this case. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: MnDOT's Right -of -Way Office developed the attached Limited Use Permit (LUP). The intent of this new LUP is to address not only the new TH 47 pedestrian crosswalk at the CSAH 5/Xkimo Street intersection, but also the portion of trail east of TH 47 and north of Xkimo Street, which is not addressed in the current LUP. Only the portion of trail south of Xkimo Street is addressed within the current LUP. In addition, though the current LUP is still valid it contains language that is no longer up to MnDOT's current best practices for LUP language. MnDOT wishes to have one LUP that covers all City trail segments located within MnDOT right-of-way within the area. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #16-05-085 approving Limited Use Permit (LUP) # 0206-0028. Funding Source: No costs are required to approve the attached LUP. All costs related to constructing the proposed TH 47 pedestrian crosswalk will be presented to Council prior to requesting authorization to enter into a Work Order with MnDOT to complete the proposed improvements. This is currently anticipated to occur on May 24th. Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting Resolution # 16-05-085 approving attached Limited Use Permit (LUP) # 0206-0028. The City Attorney reviewed attached Limited Use Permit # 0206-0028 and supports a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Contract. The Public Works Committee reviewed attached Limited Use Permit # 0206-0028 on April 15th and unanimously recommended City Council approval. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #16-05-085 approving attached Limited Use Permit (LUP) # 0206-0028. Attachments