Agenda - Council - 06/30/1981 - Special

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REPORT ON FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR FORD BROOK ESTATES BITUMINOUS STREET PAVING SCOPE: The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of providing bituminous streets to serve the above referenced area. This report further provides a cursory review of the existing drainage system within the project area. The project area lies within the NW 1/16 of Section 1, and the NE 1/16 of Section 2, Range 25 West, Township 32 North, City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota. The project area is generally bounded by the City of Ramsey limits on the north, the east plat line of Ford Brook Estates on the east; County State Aid Highway No. 7 on the south, and the west plat line of Ford Brook Estates and State High- way No. 47 on the west. The project area is shown on Exhibit A. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The present street network consists of a rural street section with a gravel or sand surface approximately 22 to 24 feet in width. An inspection of the area revealed tha~ the existing drainage facilities are generally adequate.. However several areas lack positive outlets and drainage ponds in the ditches and low areas and percolates into the ground. The remaining drainage flows to high~ay ditches and an existing swamp within the park area. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: Since the present street and drainage system can provide an operational street and drainage system with minor modifications, it is our recommendation that the present rural street section be maintained. This would limit the disruption to the abutting property and minimize the costs of the improvement. STREET I~PROVEMENT: The_existing streets are proposed to be widened and shaped to accommodate a minimum street width of 26 feet. The rural streets would be paved 24 feet wide with a variable grass shoulder a minimum of I foot wide. 1