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740 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Nowthen Boulevard (generally to Krypton Street). The ADT for this <br />segment of Alpine Drive is 2,500. The total project length of Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and <br />TH 47 is approximately 1.02 miles. <br />Municipal sewer, watermain, and storm sewer exist within the project area. The sewer was televised to determine <br />the condition of the pipes and structures, no issues were discovered. <br />Pavement History <br />Alpine Drive between CR 57 and CSAH 5 was constructed in 1991. Since construction, this segment has received <br />three crack seal / seal coat treatments, the last in 2017. Alpine Drive between CSAH 5 and TH 47 was constructed <br />in 1980 and overlaid in 2002. Since the overlay, this segment received one crack seal / seal coat treatment in 2009. <br />Review of the geotechnical report found clean soils under the pavement. However, groundwater was found within <br />3 feet of the pavement for an approximately 750-foot section of Alpine Drive which crosses a wetland west of <br />CSAH 5. Staff have observed pavement rutting in this area, likely caused by the high groundwater. <br />Proposed Improvements <br />Due to the high groundwater previously noted, the project includes raising the profile, generally between Sodium <br />Street to 250 feet west of CSAH 5. The profile rise varies, but at a maximum the road will be 20-inches higher <br />than existing. By raising the profile, the bottom of the pavement section will achieve at least 30-inches of <br />separation from groundwater, and address the observed pavement rutting. Associated with raising the profile, the <br />concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and adjacent bituminous trail will be replaced in this stretch. <br />Alpine Drive is an MSA street and must meet MSA 10-ton pavement strength design requirements. Portions of <br />Alpine Drive, approximately 900 lineal feet in total, which were rebuilt as part of the Anoka County traffic signal <br />updates, are proposed to receive a 2-inch mill and overlay. The remaining project is proposed to have a street <br />section of 4.5-inches of new bituminous pavement over 6-inches aggregate base. The aggregate base is proposed <br />to be made of recycled reclamation material. Spot concrete curb and gutter repairs are proposed. <br />Alternate Bid <br />Bituminous trails exist throughout the project area. The project includes an alternate bid for reconstruction of the <br />bituminous trail and associated pedestrian ramps. The trails are proposed to be reconstructed with the reclamation <br />rehabilitation process, which will not alter the location of the trails and minimize disturbance. <br />Replacement of the trail is not included within the Capital Improvement Plan. The majority of the trail should <br />qualify for MSA funding. This will be determined by MnDOT MSA staff during their plan review. <br />Utilities <br />Watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer exist throughout the project area. The project only includes storm <br />sewer improvements. The project area being raised will require replacement of the storm sewer inlets and piping. <br />Additionally, two corrugated metal pipe culverts are being upgraded to reinforced concrete pipe. <br />Additional Permitting <br />Alpine Drive is an MSA street, which requires review and approval by the MnDOT STate Aid office prior to <br />bidding the project. Because the project abuts both Anoka County and MnDOT right-of-way and will require <br />temporary signage within said right-of-ways, permits from the respective organizations will be required. <br />Plans have been submitted to MnDOT MSA for review, significant comments are not anticipated. <br />Preliminary Schedule Remaining <br />• Council approves plans and specifications / authorizes ad for bids <br />o April 22, 2025 <br />• Staff Receives Bids <br />o May 21, 2025 <br />