Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/21/2006

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CASE #3 CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The Municipal State Aid System consists of collector roadways which are designated by the City and approved by the State to be a part of the system. These roadways become eligible for funding from state gas tax revenues for both construction and maintenance. In 2006 the City will receive $749,910 as its total annual allocation. The amount the City receives each year is dependant upon population and the estimated amount of dollars needed to bring the designated MSA system up to its construction standards. Hence, a newly constructed roadway will generate no needs dollars while a nonexistent roadway designated for future construction will generate considerable needs dollars. The needs for each City participating in the program are submitted annually to the state and the amount of needs dollars are divided proportionally. In 2006 participating Cities will receive $16.57 per $1,000 of documented need. Cities are allowed to designate up to 20% of the certified mileage as MSA route, and with the recent construction from new development the City has additional mileage which could be added to the system. New segments must start and terminate on the existing system and MnDot must agree to the reasonableness to any proposed changes to the MSAS. Staffwould like to review the existing system with the Committee and entertain input on where additional segments might be considered. It will be necessary for the City Council to pass a formal resolution requesting system modifications prior to May I, 2006 in order for any new additions to be included in the next round of needs determination. Therefore any modifications will need to be formally adopted by Council at the April 25th meeting. Action: Based upon discussion Reviewed By: Public Works Director/Fire Chief Assistant Public Works Director/Principal Engineer Public Works Supervisor PW: 02/21/06