Agenda - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2022

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Staff has not yet contacted the new property owners at 5065 and 5075 Xkimo Court to discuss the option of salvaging and reinstalling the existing sound wall constructed on their properties during development of Ramsey Villas North to the Highway 47 right-of-way per the attached plans. If the Public Works Committee would like Staff to explore the option of relocating this fence to the Highway 47 right-of-way per the attached plan and extending new sound wall fence to the north end of the plat, which could be bid as an alternate bid, Alternative #2 should be approved. Staff will then contact the property owners to see if they are open to this option and if so, will add this as an alternate bid. If the property owners are not open to this option, Staff will move forward with bidding the project using all new fence and leaving the existing fence in place. Staff did not explore costs further to extend the wall past the north end of the Ramsey Villas North plat and through the undeveloped parcel to the north to connect to the existing wall per previous discussions with the Public Works Committee. The construction cost estimates above also do not include any costs required to enter into a Limited Use Permit (LUP) with MnDOT, which would typically be limited to staff time and recording costs for the LUP. If the Public Works Committee approves Alternative #1 or #2, Staff will work with MnDOT to develop a LUP for City Council approval at the time bids are accepted and a construction contract is awarded. Timeframe: Staff estimates 20 minutes will be needed to present this case and respond to questions. Observations/Alternatives: Staff informed the Xkimo Court residents that this case would be presented this evening so one or more residents may be in attendance, either physically or remotely. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion recommending City Council approval of plans and authorization to advertise bids for City Improvement Project #22-17, Ramsey Villas North Sound Wall Improvements. Alternative #2 — Motion recommending City Council approval of plans and authorization to advertise bids for City Improvement Project #22-17, Ramsey Villas North Sound Wall Improvements, including an alternate bid to salvage and install the existing fence on private properties to Highway 47 right-of-way and extending new sound wall fence to the north end of the Ramsey Villas North plat. Alternative #3 — Motion of other. Funding Source: Staff's current cost estimate for constructing a new 265-foot long sound wall per the attached plans at $230 per linear foot is $61,000. The construction cost estimate above does not include indirect project costs, which would include Staff time for preparing plans and administering and inspecting construction, and consultant fees required to stake construction. City Improvement Project #22-17 can be funded using the PIR Fund. Recommendation: Staff recommends Alternative #1 if the Public Works Committee supports constructing a sound wall along the west edge of the Ramsey Villas North residential development. Staff recommends Alternative #2 if the Public Works Committee supports constructing a sound wall along the west edge of the Ramsey Villas North residential development, including salvaging and installing the existing fence to the Highway 47 right-of-way.