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CONSIDER RFP FOR MnDOT LOCAL INITIATIVE APPLICATION FOR T.H. #47 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: One of the primary areas of comment on the T.H. #47 Corridor Study was directed at the improvement of the segment of T.H. #47 between 142nd Avenue and C.S.A.H. #5. These comments were received from both residents and commercial property owners. Beginning in May, the Road and Bridge Committee has been discussing a proposal from SRF, Inc. to submit an application to MnDOT for the improvement of T.H. #47 from 142nd Avenue to C.S.A.H. #5 under what is known as the Local Initiative Program. Each year MnDOT has a segregated fund for the construction of projects which are requested by municipalities and counties. Competition for these funds would be only among similar projects submitted by other municipalities. At previous Road & Bridge meetings, the scope of such a local initiative project was discussed. Based upon these earlier discussions, the current scope of such a project would entail the following elements: · the realignment of the intersection C.S.A.H. #5 with Xkimo Street · the signalization of C.S.A.H. #5 and T.H. #47 · the signalization of 142nd Avenue and T.H. #47 · the construction of a four-lane section between 142nd Avenue and C.S.A.H. #5 There was also some discussion on whether the project would include frontage or service roads paralleling T.H. #47 between 142nd Avenue and C.R. #116. Such service roads might be considered on both the east and west sides of T.H. #47 and could be considered a benefit to T.H. #47 since it would remove some local traffic from this segment. However, it was also noted that these roads may cause a number of alternative plans. It is Staff's opinion that the scope of the project submitted to MnDOT for consideration should remain clear and focused on the above elements which have clear community support. If frontage roads are to be considered, it should be undertaken as a separate project. Attached is a streamlined proposal from SRF, Inc. to provide the services and documentation necessary to submit an application to MnDOT for the 1997 Local Initiative Projects Program. The total cost to submit an application is estimated to be $5,400. Mr. Denny Eyler will be at the meeting to discuss the contents of the proposal. Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the SRF, Inc. proposal to prepare an application for the 1997 Local Initiative Program in the amount of $5,400. Funding for this work is recommended to be charged to the Engineering Department contracted services account. Committee Action: Motion to recommend Council authorize acceptance of SRF, Inc.'s proposal to prepare a 1997 Local Initiative Program application in the amount of $5,400. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Engineer Finance Officer R&B: 07/09/96