Res 2015-05
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 05
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION
FUNDS FOR OTHER LOCAL USE
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley receives Municipal State Aid System (MSAS) funds for
construction and maintaining 20% of its City streets, and
WHEREAS, 22.9 MSAS miles are currently authorized and have been improved to State Aid
standards and most are in an adequate condition that they do not have needs other than additional
surfacing, and
WHEREAS, the City currently has 88.3 miles of local streets including some mileage that
requires maintenance and upgrades, and
WHEREAS, it is authorized by MN Rules 8820.1800 to use part of the MSAS construction
appropriation of our City’s State Aid allocation on local streets not on the approved State Aid
system, and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to systematically resurface these streets and enhance multimodal
access, upgrade the storm sewer system for improved drainage and water quality, and provide
additional strength to the streets for traffic survivability, and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to use a portion of the City’s population allocation funds to upgrade
local streets, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has identified the MSAS and local (non-MSAS) uses for
inclusion as listed in attached Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, safety and non-motorized enhancements are proposed with the Safe Routes to
School Project No. ST2011-21, and
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WHEREAS, the street and rail crossing improvements on 69 Avenue are proposed with Street
Improvement Project No. ST2014-02, and
WHEREAS, the majority of the streets associated with Street Improvement Project No. ST2015-
01 require surface repair and drainage adjustments, and
WHEREAS, non-motorized enhancements are proposed on Anoka County right-of-way with the
Main Street Pedestrian Bridge Project No. ST2015-21, and
WHEREAS, the City indemnifies saves and holds harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents
and employees from claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising out of or by reason or
matter related to constructing the local streets as designed, and
WHEREAS, the City further agrees to defend at its sole cost any claims arising as a result of
constructing the local streets, and
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WHEREAS, the final approval of the State Aid for Local Transportation Division is therefore
required,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota,
requests the release of MSAS funds for the upgrade and reconstruction of City municipal streets,
identified as Safe Routes to School Project ST2011-21, Street Improvement Project No. ST2014-
02, Street Improvement Project No. ST2015-01, and the Main Street Pedestrian Bridge Project
No. ST2015-21.
PASSSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
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THIS 26 DAY JANUARY, 2015.
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ATTESTED SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT NO. ST2011-21
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements relating to pedestrian and bicycle use including concrete sidewalk, accessible
ramps, bicycle racks, LED enhanced stop signs, driver feedback speed signs, shared use path,
security system, path lighting, and ancillary landscaping located as follows:
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Fridley Middle School 61 Avenue and Fridley Middle School property
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Hayes Elementary School Mississippi Street to 67 Avenue
Stevenson School River Edge Way to 300’ south of Island Park Drive
STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST2014-02
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Street improvements, including grading, aggregate base, bituminous asphalt, concrete curb and
gutter, railroad crossing elements, landscaping, and other facilities located as follows:
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69 Avenue Central Avenue to City Limits
STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST2015-01
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Street improvements, including grading, aggregate base, bituminous asphalt, concrete curb and
gutter, water and sewer upgrades, landscaping, and other facilities located as follows:
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ALTURA ROAD HORIZON DRIVE TO 53 AVENUE
HORIZON DRIVE MAIN STREET TO UNIVERSITY AVENUE
VENTURA AVENUE MAIN STREET TO HORIZON DRIVE
HORIZON CIRCLE MAIN STREET TO HORIZON DRIVE
CROWN ROAD MAIN STREET TO HORIZON DRIVE
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3 STREET 49 AVENUE TO 53 AVENUE
CAPITOL STREET MAIN STREET TO HUGHES AVENUE
HUGHES AVENUE PANORAMA AVENUE TO HORIZON DRIVE
CLEARVIEW STREET PANORAMA AVENUE TO HORIZON DRIVE
TOPPER LANE CUL-DE-SAC TO HORIZON DRIVE
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PANORAMA AVENUE MAIN STREET TO 3 STREET
GIBRALTAR ROAD CUL-DE-SAC TO ROMAN ROAD
PILOT AVENUE MAIN STREET TO ROMAN ROAD
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ROMAN ROAD 49 AVENUE TO PANORAMA AVENUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST2015-21
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Street improvements, including shared use path and bridge, accessible ramps, bicycle lanes and
ancillary landscaping located as follows:
Main Street 44th Avenue to 57th Ave