Resolution - #17-06-149 - 06/27/2017

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Councilmember Johns introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #17-06-149 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #17-04, SUNWOOD DRIVE STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Sunwood Drive between Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and Ramsey Boulevard/CSAH56 within the City’s COR development area was constructed in 2006; and WHEREAS, the existing pavement striping on this segment of Sunwood Drive is in poor condition and must be replaced to safely direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic; and WHEREAS, the existing pavement striping includes significant center two-way turn lane striping since much of the corridor was undeveloped when Sunwood Drive was constructed and striped; and WHEREAS, all center two-way turn lane striping is proposed to be replaced with dedicated left turn lane striping to better direct vehicles turning onto existing streets and into private accesses; and WHEREAS, dedicated right turn lane striping is proposed to be added at several intersections to reduce delay and congestion due to right turning traffic, and to increase safety for pedestrians; and WHEREAS, City staff prepared plans and specifications for pavement striping improvements along Sunwood Drive in 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The Ramsey City Council hereby approves final plans and specifications as prepared by the City of Ramsey Engineering Department for the making of such improvements, and authorizes the advertisement of bids for the same improvements. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Shryock and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Johns Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Riley