Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/16/2020

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pedestrians and bicyclists. • Add rumble/mumble strips between white striping, though this might not be popular in a residential setting due to the noise. • Add additional concrete islands along corridor to help reduce speeds. . No matter the speed limit, MnDOT State Aid agreed that a raised pedestrian refuge island is the best design for providing safer pedestrian crosswalk accommodations. On April 14, Staff anticipates asking the City Council to accept the Feasibility Report and order final plans and specifications. Since much of the preliminary and final design work was completed while preparing the Feasibility Report, Staff anticipates requesting Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids on April 28 or May 12, 2020. Staff plans to conduct a public open house to allow property owners in the immediate area, and other interested parties, to review plans and specifications and ask questions of Staff involved with designing the project. This meeting will be scheduled as soon as plans are prepared in enough detail to adequately communicate project specifics to the public. Timeframe: Staff anticipates it will take approximately 15 minutes to present this case and respond to questions. Observations/Alternatives: N/A Funding Source: The current CIP lists the estimated project costs at $2,643,600, with $2,328,270 coming from Municipal State Aid (MSA) Funds, which has a current balance in excess of $2,500,000, and $315,330 coming from Stormwater Funds. Estimated costs will be refined within the Feasibility Report, and will be further refined during final design. Staff is preparing the Feasibility Report in-house, and will also prepare plans and specifications in-house. Recommendation: N/A Action: No action is required for this case. The purpose of this case is to provide an update to the Committee. Proposed Pedestrian Crosswalk Figure Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 03/12/2020 03:16 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/12/2020 04:27 PM Form Started By: Bruce Westby Started On: 03/10/2020 10:07 AM Final Approval Date: 03/12/2020