Agenda - Council - 03/09/2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Late May / early June — Begin construction September 3, 2021 —Substantial completion (open to traffic) 2022 — Final completion / payment Notification: Advertisements for bids were published in the Anoka County Union Herald and in Finance & Commerce on January 29 and February 5, 2021, as required by State Statute. Bids were also advertised electronically on QuestCDN. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: Removing the segment of Dolomite Street between Riverdale Drive and Highway 10 was initially considered with this project as this work is identified in the Highway 10 Access Planning Study and was carried forward in the Ramsey Gateway Plan. Unfortunately, this work was not able to be added to the project without causing a significant delay in project delivery. However, plans and specifications for this work are now being prepared by Bolton & Menk as authorized by City Council Resolution #21-048. Pending future Council approval(s), this work will be completed in 2021 as part of Improvement Project #21-00 via supplemental agreement, or as a separate project. A 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk was contemplated along the south side of Riverdale Drive between Dolomite Street and Feldspar Street to enhance pedestrian access to Riverdale Park for pedestrians with origins or destinations south of Riverdale Drive. Because the proposed sidewalk was estimated to cost $110,000, the costs outweighed the potential benefits so the sidewalk was not included in the constructed plans. Also contemplated was construction of a Mississippi River observation deck and trail connection south of Riverdale Drive and east of Dolomite Street as identified in the 2021 - 2030 CIP. Since constructing the overlook with this project would not have resulted in reduced construction costs, the observation deck and connecting trail will instead be considered for construction when the private property develops. The only public comment received to date has been in the form of calls received in recent years that the pavement is in need of repairs and/or replacement. A public information meeting was not conducted for this project because plans were developed quickly and the current COVID-19 pandemic does not allow for large in -person gatherings. Instead, a project web page was developed and populated with information to allow the public to learn about the project online, and letters were mailed to abutting property owners informing them of the proposed improvements, providing a link to the project web page, and providing contact information in case anyone has questions or wants to discuss anything in more detail with City Staff. Access to abutting properties will be maintained throughout construction as best as practical. Staff will work with property owners as needed to ensure they are informed in advance of access interruptions, if needed. Access for emergency services will be maintained throughout construction. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #21-057 accepting bids and awarding a contract for construction of Improvement Project #21-00, Riverdale Drive Reconstruction, Feldspar Street to Sunfish Lake Boulevard, to Kuechle Underground, Inc. in the amount of $771,913.13. Alternative #2 — Motion to deny adoption of Resolution #21-057 at this time. Funding Source: