Res 2020-79 Feasibility Report for ST2021-02
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 79
A RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE 2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST2021-02
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2020-70 of the City Council of the City of Fridley adopted
November 9, 2020, a report has been prepared by the City of Fridley Public Works Department with
reference to the improvements listed in ‘Exhibit A’, attached, and this report was officially received
by the City Council on December 21, 2020, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary,
cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA:
1. The Council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and
the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of
$1,320,000.
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2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 19 day of January
2021, in the Council Chambers of the Fridley City Hall at 7:00 p.m. and the clerk shall give
mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
ST
21 DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DANIEL TIENTER – CITY CLE
CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
NO. ST2021-02
December 2020
I hereby certify that this plan, specifications, or report was prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer with the laws of
the State of Minnesota.
________________________Date: December17, 2020
James P. Kosluchar, P.E.
Registration No. 26460
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page No.
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………. 3
STREET RESURFACING PLAN……………………………………………………………..
BACKGROUND ..............................................................................................................
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................... 6
Overview ............................................................................................................
Pavement Resurfacing.................................................................................................. 7
Water Main Improvements ............................................................................................ 7
Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Repairs .................................................................. 7
Stormwater Quality Improvements ..............................................................................
ESTIMATED COSTS...................................................................................................... 8
FUNDING SOURCES..................................................................................................... 8
Street Rehabilitation Funding ...................................................................................... 8
Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Repairs .................................................................. 9
SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................
APPENDICES ............................................................................................................... 1
FIGURE A PROJECT AREA MAP.................................................................... 12
FIGURE B OPINION OF PROBABLE COST..................................................... 13
FIGURE CFUNDING SOURCES ....................................................................
FIGURE DPROJECT SCHEDULE ................................................................... 1
FIGURE ELIVING STREET WORKSHEET ..................................................... 1
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Fridleyhas an ongoing obligation to maintain its streets in an efficient
manner, to provide a high level of service while maintaining a minimum budget. To
enable the City to identifyimprovementsthat will provide for an efficient level of service
and life-cycle cost, staff inspects and rates its pavements on a regular basis. The City
also has developed a pavement improvement plan based on resurfacing pavement and
base treatment with intermittent sealcoating. The goal is to provide maintenance
improvements at scheduled intervals. For example:
ActivitySchedule
Initial ConstructionYear 0
Sealcoating Year 8
Sealcoating Year 16
ResurfacingYear 24
Sealcoating Year 32
Sealcoating Year 40
ReconstructionYear 48
This is an ideal and aggressive sequence for street maintenance. Note that the final
reconstruction may be substituted with resurfacing activities if roadway base is in good
condition, with the intent to extend road life for an additional cycle of 24 years.
Due to the variability with budgets, road configurations, traffic patterns, condition of
utilities, source of funds, other projects, etc., the basic schedule above varies and
fluctuates for each roadway segment.
As part of identifying the best candidate for this year’s pavement resurfacing project,
City of Fridley Engineering Division staff works with Street Maintenance Division staff to
develop the list of candidate projects. The factors considered are physical
characteristics, budgetary factors, and other considerations are listedto assist in
selection of a best candidate.
The Engineering Division monitors existing pavements through semi-annual
inspections. From this inspection information, the Engineering Division prepares a
Street Resurfacing Plan consistent with the Street Capital Improvement Plan, which
designates candidate street segments for construction, reconstruction, and
rehabilitation. The City of Fridley also performs preventative surface maintenance (e.g.
sealcoating), routine crack sealing and pothole patching maintenance. The amount of
street maintenance on this segment is increasing annually due to the rapid deterioration
of the existing pavements.
The Engineering Division has prepared a Street Resurfacing Plan consistent with the
Long-Term Street Maintenance Program, which designates candidate street segments
for construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. The Plan identifies the areas within
the city and the anticipated year for maintenance projects. Please refer to the following
map summarizing the Long-Term Street Maintenance Program.
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STREET RESURFACING PLAN
2021-02
PROJECT
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BACKGROUND
The area is residential. The project area
includes work inthe neighborhoods of
Rice Creek Terrace, Spring Valley and
Harris Lake. The City received a petition
for resurfacing of the Monroe Street
segment signed by 83% of assessable
property owners.
Street segments selected for
rehabilitation include:
Street improvements, including bituminous
asphalt overlay and pavement
reclamation, including the street segments
as follows:
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RICE CREEK TERRACE from 68AVENUE to BROOKVIEW DRIVE
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MONROE STREET from 67AVENUE to RICE CREEK TERRACE
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68 AVENUE from MONROE STREET to BROOKVIEW DRIVE
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67 AVENUE from BROOKVIEW DRIVE to WESTERN TERMINUS
BROOKVIEW DRIVE from MISSISSIPPI STREET to RICE CREEK TERR
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64 AVENUE from CENTRAL AVENUE to ARTHUR STREET
ARTHUR STREETfrom CAMELOT LANE to MISSISSIPPI STREET
CAMELOT LANEfrom ARTHUR STREET to SQUIRE DRIVE
SQUIRE DRIVE from RICE CREEK ROAD to CAMELOT LANE
See Figure A in the Appendix for a map of proposed street construction.
The streets and underground utilities in the area were originally constructed in from late
1950s through the mid-1970s. These streets were reconstructed in the early to mid-
nineties (1992-1995) and were last seal coated in 2012-2013. Currently, the streets
provide 2-way traffic with no shoulder striping. All roads in this area are low volume local
streets and current traffic counts are not available. The record pavement thickness
ranges from 3 inches to 5 inches. The underlying aggregate base thickness ranges from
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3” to 7” of Class 5. The street widths range from 30feeton 64 Avenue/67 Avenue to
35 feet onSquire Drive/Camelot Lane.
It is notable that these segments of street were of an era of pavement installed in the
early 1990s that are susceptible to excess distress relating to stripping after seal coat
application, which is substantial on all of the segments.
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Stripping is the loss of asphalt
concrete material near the asphalt
surface (at the bottom of the chip
seal), due to a break-down in the
bond between the binder and
aggregate in the asphalt.This was
not a rare occurrence in MnDOT
mix designs of the early 1990s as
a transition to modern (Superpave)
mixes was initiated.
A mill and overlay remedy is recommended, which has been a successful proven
remedy in other cities in the metro that have experienced this type of pavement failure
to a much greater extent. While this is earlier than would be anticipated to be necessary
for a pavement reconstructed today, the pavement age does fall in line with scheduled
resurfacing (see p. 3).
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Overview
Street rehabilitation is funded through a typical combination of funding sources,
including Minnesota State Aid System (MSAS) funding and special assessments.
Due to Covid-19 and social distancing concerns, staff did not host a traditional in-person
open house for the project. Instead, staff recorded a presentation highlighting project
overview, construction impacts, anticipated schedule, draft budget, and estimated
special assessments for proposed project. The presentation was uploaded to the project
website and notifications were mailed out to residents and property owners in the
project area to visit the project website, view the presentation, and contact staff with any
questions or concerns about the project that can be taken into consideration as the
project evolves to final design.
The length of all segments included in this residentialproject area is approximately 2.22
miles. The work will include pavement resurfacing, water main replacement, storm
sewer improvements and minor sanitary sewer maintenance.
InNovember2020, Resolution No. 2020-70was adopted by City Council to initiate the
2021 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2021-02.
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Pavement Resurfacing
Rehabilitation of the streets will mainly
include a mill and overlay resurfacing to
address both surface distress and
sealcoat stripping. The project will
include 1.5” of milling and tapered
resurfacing averaging 1.5” to increase
the roadway crown. Only severely
damaged or settled concrete curbs will
be replaced in advance of the project.
In the segments where utility work is proposed, the existing asphalt will be reclaimed,
graded and paved to allow for a stronger product after the excavations for the utilities.
Staff has conducted a Living Streets evaluation of the project area and will address the
findings as feasible in the design of the project. The worksheet is included as Figure E
of the appendices.
Construction records indicate that all of the selected streets were found to have an
adequate combination of aggregate base and asphalt.
Soils in the area are mixedandgenerallyprovide for a stable sub-base. Geotechnical
soil exploration is being performed to verify existing conditions and identify any soil
correction needed, however, soil maps and historic excavations have indicated silty-
sand and dry groundwater conditions generally throughout the project area.
Staff recommends the milling andresurfacing(except for utility work areas), which
should provide a pavement surface lasting 20 years or more. It is noted that reflective
cracking is to be expected after such milling and resurfacing, which cannot be controlled
without a full reconstruction of these roadway segments.
Water Main Improvements
Water main work will include replacing approximately 2,160 lineal feet (LF) of 6”
watermain. Staff has identified portions of water main within the corridors of Rice Creek
Terrace (1,315 LF), Monroe Street (565 LF), and Brookview Drive (280 LF) where it
needs to be replaced. Fire hydrants will be replaced within these areas.
This work will include replacement of the mainand services, up to the curb stop on the
short side. The long side services will be coupled to the existing service at the junction
of the new main. Water main break history is the determinant factor that influenced
which segments of main are replaced.
Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Sanitary sewer work will include minor spot repairs in localized areas. It is anticipated
that the repairs can be made by trenchless construction methods.Castings on the
sanitary sewer manholes will be either replaced or reset as a part of the paving.
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Staff will provide inspection service on residentlaterals to identifysevere root intrusion
atthe main connection. City staff will not be entering properties during the current public
health situation. However, once restrictions are lifted property owners may coordinate
with the Sewer Division to complete a video inspection of the service line. Excavations
to repair and clean service laterals with severe root intrusions are borne by the property
owner, who have responsibility to maintain the service lateral serving their property in
Fridley City Code.
Storm Sewer Repairs
Storm sewer repairs will include manhole, inlet adjustments and repairs. Catch basin
structures are generally in good condition, but structuresin the project area have been
identified as requiring repair, and this work will be included in the project.
The project is in the Rice Creek Watershed District, and water quality improvements
may be necessary to mitigate impacts of utility work. These mitigations would likely take
the form of minor Best Management Practices (BMPs) implemented with the project.
Private Utility Work
The project scope has been provided to private utilities to allow them to upgrade their
facilities during the project. At this time, CenterPoint Energy has indicated they plan to
include replacement of the majority of gas main along the project route as part of this
project. Other private utilities have not provided information on their need to upgrade or
repair their facilities.
ESTIMATED COSTS
The project cost is estimated to be $1,320,000. Thisestimate includes 5% contingency
and overhead costs relating to technical services, printing,publishing, permit fees, etc.
All costs are preliminary butare expected to stay within the budgeted amount.
Estimated costs of the project can be found on Figure B of the Appendix.
FUNDING SOURCES
Costs for this project will be paid using Minnesota State Aid Systemfunding, utility
enterprise funds, and special assessments.The street rehabilitation work is subject to
special assessment; utility work is not proposed to be subject to special assessment. A
preliminary project budget can be found inFigure C of the Appendix.
Street Rehabilitation Funding
The estimated cost of $597,000 for the City’s pavement rehabilitation will be funded
using monies from special assessmentsand the City’s Minnesota State Aid System
account. The City will assess adjacent residential properties in accordance with its
major street maintenance policy for local streets. These assessments will provide
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approximately $456,855based on the full project scope andis currently only included
for the proposed rehabilitatedstreet segments. The following assessments are based
on past history as applied by Council policiesfor Low Density Residential (single family,
duplex). Using these past methods of calculating assessments, and considering our
preliminary project budget, staff has estimated assessment of approximately $1,995 per
unit for Low Density Residential properties.
The remaining balance of approximately $140,145for local street resurfacing will be
reimbursed from the City’s Minnesota State Aid System account.
Water Main Improvements
The estimated cost of $601,000for upgrading the water main distribution system will be
funded using monies from the Water Utility Fund. In 2021, $500,000 in funding is
identified with in the CIP as a capital expenditure.Note the estimated construction
costs are above the available utility budget. However, an alternate pipe material will be
pursued at the time of bidding. The alternate bid item will provide flexibility prior to
beginning construction to ensure replacement costs are within budget.
Sanitary Sewer Repairs
The estimated cost of $25,000 for maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system will
be funded using monies from the Sewer Fund. In 2021, $40,000 in funding is identified
with in the CIP as a capital expenditure.
Storm Sewer Repairs
The estimated cost of $97,000 for storm sewer improvements will be funded using
monies from the Storm Water Fund. In 2021, $65,000 in funding is identified with in the
CIP as a capital expenditure.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction sequencing will include consideration of access for allproperties. A minor
exception will be immediately after asphalt has been constructed, which is most likely to
occur on weekday daytime hours. On residential street segments the project will be
phased so that access is preserved. Similarly, minor disruptions to utility services may
occur during the project but this will be limited to several hours at most.
In order to provide the best access and eliminate conflicts between contractors the
project is proposed to start in Mayand conclude bySeptember.
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SUMMARY
The work proposed for ST2021-02 Street Rehabilitation project is consistent withthe
City of Fridley’s Long-Term Street Maintenance Program, 2021-2025 Capital Investment
Program, and can be fully funded by its 2021 Budget. The project is cost effective,
necessary, and feasible from an engineering standpoint as described in this report. The
Engineering Department recommends that the City Council approve this project as
presented.
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APPENDICES
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FIGURE APROJECT AREA MAP
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FIGURE
CITY OF FRIDLEY - 2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST: PROJECT NO. ST2021-02
DATE: 12/17/2020
ITEM NO.MnDOT NO.
DESCRIPTIONUNIT
EST. QTYUNIT COSTEXTENDED COST
SCHEDULE A - STREETS
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.50$ 68,000.00$ 34,000.00
22104.503SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)LIN FT250$ 3.75$937.50
32105.507COMMON EXCAVATION (P) (EXCESS RECLAIM)CU YD2,000$ 8.00$ 16,000.00
42112.519SUBGRADE PREPARATION (P)ROAD STA17.8$ 300.00$ 5,340.00
52215.504FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (8")(P)SQ YD8,000$ 2.50$ 20,000.00
62232.504MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (2")SQ YD41,890$ 1.00$ 41,890.00
72331.603BITUMINOUS JOINT SAW & SEALLIN FT2,000$ 2.50$ 5,000.00
82357.506BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COATGAL3,143$ 2.85$ 8,957.55
92360.509TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)TON5,488$ 70.00$ 384,160.00
102360.509TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)TON658$ 67.00$ 44,086.00
112563.601TRAFFIC CONTROLLUMP SUM0.80$ 10,000.00$ 8,000.00
SUBTOTAL:568,371.05$
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 28,418.55
SCHEDULE A - STREETS TOTAL:596,789.60$
SCHEDULE B - SANITARY SEWER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.16$ 68,000.00$ 10,880.00
22104.502SALVAGE CASTING (SEWER)EACH8$ 200.00$ 1,600.00
32506.502INSTALL CASTING (SEWER)EACH8$ 400.00$ 3,200.00
42506.502ADJUST EXISTING FRAME AND RING CASTING (SANITARY)EACH8$ 400.00$ 3,200.00
52506.502SANITARY SEWER REPAIRLUMP SUM1$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00
SUBTOTAL:23,880.00$
5% ENG/ADMIN:$1,194.00
SCHEDULE B - SANITARY SEWER TOTAL:$ 25,074.00
SCHEDULE C - STORM SEWER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.16$ 68,000.00$ 10,880.00
22104.502SALVAGE CASTING (STORM)EACH9$ 200.00$ 1,800.00
32104.503REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTERLIN FT1,000$ 8.00$ 8,000.00
42104.503REMOVE PIPE SEWERS (STORM)LIN FT90$ 75.00$ 6,750.00
52123.61STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM)HOUR25$ 150.00$ 3,750.00
62503.503RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 (STORM)LIN FT90$ 50.00$ 4,500.00
72503.602CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWEREACH4$ 500.00$ 2,000.00
82506.502INSTALL CASTING (STORM)EACH9$ 125.00$ 1,125.00
92506.502ADJUST EXISTING FRAME AND RING CASTING (STORM)EACH9$ 400.00$ 3,600.00
102531.503CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618LIN FT1,000$ 45.00$ 45,000.00
112573.502STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTIONEACH30$ 150.00$ 4,500.00
SUBTOTAL:91,905.00$
5% ENG/ADMIN:$4,595.25
SCHEDULE C - STORM SEWER TOTAL:$ 96,500.25
CITY OF FRIDLEY - 2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST: PROJECT NO. ST2021-02
DATE: 12/17/2020
ITEM NO.MnDOT NO.
DESCRIPTIONUNIT
EST. QTYUNIT COSTEXTENDED COST
SCHEDULE D - WATER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.18$ 68,000.00$ 12,240.00
22104.502REMOVE GATE VALVE AND BOXEACH5$ 425.00$ 2,125.00
32104.502REMOVE HYDRANT AND GATE VALVEEACH4$ 1,275.00$ 5,100.00
42104.503REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTERLIN FT1,780$ 8.00$ 14,240.00
52104.503SAWING CONCRETE PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)LIN FT250$ 6.00$ 1,500.00
62104.503SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)LIN FT300$ 3.75$ 1,125.00
72104.504REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENTSQ YD250$ 8.50$ 2,125.00
82104.504REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENTSQ YD150$ 21.00$ 3,150.00
92105.601DEWATERINGLUMP SUM1$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00
102105.602EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONHOUR3$ 800.00$ 2,400.00
11 2503.603REPAIR SEWER PIPE (SANITARY SEWER LATERAL)LIN FT260$ 35.00$ 9,100.00
12LIN FT2,162$ 80.00$ 172,960.00
132504.601TEMPORARY WATER SERVICELUMP SUM1$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00
142504.602CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN (INCLUDES EXCAVATION PIT)EACH10$ 2,500.00$ 25,000.00
152504.602CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER SERVICE (INCLUDES EXCAVATION PIT)EACH34$ 1,150.00$ 39,100.00
EACH34$ 200.00$ 6,800.00
EACH22$ 500.00$ 11,000.00
EACH10$ 2,000.00$ 20,000.00
EACH4$ 7,500.00$ 30,000.00
202504.602ADJUST GATE VALVE BOX (WATER)EACH10$ 275.00$ 2,750.00
LIN FT510$ 40.00$ 20,400.00
222504.608FITTINGSPOUND658$ 10.00$ 6,580.00
232521.5186" CONCRETE WALKSQ FT160$ 20.00$ 3,200.00
242531.503CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618LIN FT1,780$ 45.00$ 80,100.00
SQ YD128$ 85.00$ 10,880.00
262360.5093" BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY W/ 6" CLASS 5 AGGREGATESQ YD225$ 65.00$ 14,625.00
272540.601REPAIR/REPLACE PET FENCE & IRRIGATION SYSTEMLUMP SUM1$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00
282540.601REMOVAL, TEMPORARY INSTALLATION & REINSTALLATION OF MAILBOXESLUMP SUM1$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00
292563.601TRAFFIC CONTROLLUMP SUM0.20$ 10,000.00$ 2,000.00
302574.507COMMON TOPSOIL BORROWCU YD235$ 32.00$ 7,520.00
312574.508FERTILIZER TYPE 3POUND300$ 1.00$300.00
322575.505SEEDINGACRE0.75$ 275.00$206.25
332575.508SEED MIX 25-151POUND135$ 5.00$675.00
342575.508HYDRAULIC BONDED FIBER MATRIXPOUND2,500$ 1.50$ 3,750.00
SUBTOTAL:571,951.25$
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 28,597.56
SCHEDULE D - WATER TOTAL:600,548.81$
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C+D):$ 1,318,912.67
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Figure C - Funding Sources 12/17/2020
ST2021-02 Street Rehabilitation Project JPK / BJB / NRS
Estimated
Construction2021 Budgeted
No.DescriptionAmountAmount
1Special Assessments*$456,855.00$363,000.00
2Water Fund$601,000.00$500,000.00
3Sanitary Sewer Fund$25,000.00$40,000.00
4Storm Water Fund$97,000.00$65,000.00
5MSA Funding$140,145.00$216,000.00
Grand Total$1,320,000.00$1,184,000.00
Special Assessment Breakdown
Assessments
LDR Single Family229x$ 1,995.00=$456,855.00
Non-LDR Commercial 0x$ 40.00=$0.00
LDR Total$456,855.00
Assessment Grand Total$456,855.00
*Note that Special Assessments amounts are a calculated need for Estimated Amount,
based on the project estimate, and the Budgeted Amount is calculated based on the project
scope and property information.
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Figure D – Project Schedule
ST2021-02Street Rehabilitation Project
The tentativeschedule for this project is as follows:
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Virtual Project Presentation:December2020
Preliminary Assessment Hearing: January19, 2021
DESIGN AND SUBMITTALS
Agency Submittals Complete: February 2021
Design Completed:February2021
LETTING, AWARD, AND CONSTRUCTION
Resolution Advertising for Bids:February2021
First Advertisement for Bids: February2021
Bid Letting: February2021
Contract Award:March2021
Begin Construction (earliest):May2021
Complete Construction (deadline): September2021
FINAL ACTIVITIES
Final Assessment Hearing: October 2021
Certified Assessment Roll Complete:November 2021
Note: subsequent activities may be influenced by changes in schedule of previous activities.
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FIGURE E - Living Streets Worksheet
Project Narrative
1)Project Information:
2021Street Rehabilitation Project
2)Roadway Jurisdiction:
City of Fridley
3)Project Name:
ST2021-02
4)Project Start Point:
See attached map
5)Project End Point:
See attached map
6)Project Manager:
Jim Kosluchar / Brandon Brodhag/ Nic Schmidt
7)Is the project area, or streets it intersects, referenced in any of the following
plans:
City’s Active Transportation Plan
Safe Routes to School Plan (Hayes, North Park, Stevenson, Fridley Middle)
Roadway Corridor Study (ex: East River Road corridor study, TH 47/65 corridor
study)
Transit Overlay District
Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan
Fridley Parks Master Plan (under development)
Local Water Management Plan
Stormwater Retrofit Analysis
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8)If so, how does the plan reference Living Street components within the project
area or streets it intersects?
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The Active Transportation Plan recommends a trail or sidewalk along 7
Street and Rice Creek Terrace
There are entrances to the Rice Creek Trail System from Brookview Drive
and Monroe Street
Seventeen ash trees are rated as in poor condition in the Rice Creek Terrace
neighborhood, majority have been removed
Meadowlands Park and Terrace Park are listed in the Parks Master Plan.
The Parks Master Plan indicates improved connectivity, which would signage
into the Rice Creek Trail system and Meadowlands.
Existing Conditions
9)Describe existing and projected modal volumes, if available:
Volumes Existing Projected (Year)
Average Daily Traffic
Pedestrian Counts
Bicycle Counts
Truck Volumes
Transit Volumes
Speed Conditions
10)Detail crash data, if available, and known conflict locations:
a.Do crashes tend to be between certain modes?
No
b.Are there known conflict points between specific modes?
No
11) Who are the users of the project area and through what mode do they travel?
The project area primarily serves local traffic. Important destinations include
Meadowlands Park, Terrace Park, Locke County Park, Michael Servetus Church,
and Hayes Elementary. Meadowlands Park may attract visitors from outside the
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neighborhood. Bike andpedestrian traffic may be travelling from the University
Avenue Trail to the Rice Creek Trail system.
12)How does the existing area accommodate different modes travelling north-south
and/or east-west? Are additional routes needed?
All pedestrian and bicyclist traffic are on local roads. Rice Creek Terrace serves
as an east-west connection in the northern project area. Meadowlands Park
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provides an east-west connection between Kennaston Dr and 67Ave. There
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are crosswalks at Monroe and 67Ave. Monroe Street serves as a north/south
connection. A connection could be made from the Meadowlands Park Trail to
Oakley Dr.
13)Are there any problematic or dangerous pedestrian crossings in the area? How
can those crossings be addressed? If so, do they comply with the Local Road
Research Board Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crosswalk Reference Guide?
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There are crosswalks with stop bars at Monroe St and 67Ave which should be
retained. The LRRB Pedestrian Cross Reference Guide recommends “no
parking” designation, crosswalk lighting, crosswalk marking, and crosswalk
warning signs.
While crossing into the Rice Creek Trail system at Monroe St is not dangerous, it
is unclear that you are entering a park; a crosswalk or similar demarcation could
be used as an indicator.
14) Describe anypublic transit facilities along the project area:
None, public transit is on University Avenue.
15)Describe any significant destinations along the routes or for which the project
area is a connector (schools, parks, libraries, Civic Campus, commercial
corridors):
Hayes Elementary, Terrace Park, Locke County Park, and Meadowlands Park
16)Are there areas of identified speeding or other dangerous driving? How can
these areas be addressed?
No
17)Describe any barriers to pedestrian/bicyclist movement in the project area. How
can these barriers be addressed?
There is a lack of wayfinding signage and the gate at Rice Creek Terrace and
University Avenue trail is uninviting.
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18)Are there known water quality or quantity concern in the project area or
downstream of the project area?
This area drains to Rice Creek which has TMDL for E. coli and is impaired for
aquatic life. There is currently a 914 cf of volume storage debt to Rice Creek
Watershed District.
Michael Servetus Church has issues with water ponding in their parking lot.
19) How does the existing area manage stormwater? How can stormwater
management be improved?
The Locke 23 raingarden on Brookview Drive treats water before it enters Rice
Creek. However, the pre-treatment chamber is not frequently cleaned and
vegetation is not managed. Park staff will re-establish vegetation in Summer
2021. Two V2B1 stormwater treatment system are installed in the inlets on 33”
pipe off Monroe St to Rice Creek Terrace. Curb cut raingardens are scattered
throughout the project area and there is a non-functional swale at Terrace Park.
Runoff from Oakey Dr is captured in Meadowlands Park
The inlets at Terrace Park swale should be improved. This swale could be
converted into a raingarden and the pond at Meadowland Park could be
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expanded. Additionally, runoff from 68 Avenue could be captured.
20) Describe the existing landscaping. Any opportunities for enhanced vegetation or
water conservation?
This area has mainly residential landscaping including some privately maintained
raingardens. There are opportunities to promote Rice Creek mini-grant program
and shoreland stabilization program to homeowners on Rice Creek. Planting
opportunities exist in Terrace and Meadowlands Park. Revegetated lawns could
include bee lawn seed mix.
21)Mark any Living Streets components exist in the project and on streets that it
intersects?
X Trails, sidewalks, and on-street, striped bike lanes
____ Median islands
____ Accessible pedestrian signals
____ Curb extensions/bump outs
___ Narrower travel lanes/road diets
X Speed limits and other traffic calming improvements
X Safe crossing facilities, including pavement markings
____ Safe and effective lighting
X Diverse tree plantings
X Stormwater management
X Pollinator-friendly/water efficient landscaping
____ Bike racks
____ Benches
____ Water fountains
____ Waste receptacles
____ Publicart
____ Other components as determined based on latest and best “Living Streets”
standards
22)Are there any areas that are “under-lit”?
The Rice Creek Trail system including the entrance at Monroe St is underlit.
23) Describe any user needs/challenges along the project corridor that you have
observed or been informed of:
Wayfinding
Proposed Conditions:
1)What public engagement has been done or is planned related to Living Streets
components?
Project outreach performed through project webpage.
2)What modes does the proposed facility accommodate?
No additional modes
3)How does the proposed facility accommodate different modes north-south and/or
east-west?
No additional modes
4)How does the proposed facility assist different modes in reaching significant
destinations?
No additional modes
5)Does the proposed landscaping enhance the urbanforest or promote pollinator
habitat/water-efficient landscaping?
Residents will be informed of Rice Creek Watershed District grant opportunities
and given option to receive additional bee lawn seed mix.
6)Does the proposed project improve any identified water quality or quantity
concerns within or downstream of the project area?
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7)Does the proposed project remediate any design challenges that prevent
pedestrian/bicyclist movement?
8)Provide an alternative cross section that was considered, list trade-offs
associated with alternative cross-section:
9)If Living Streets components are not included, mark and explain which exception
under the Living Streets policy is the motivation to not include the components:
_____ The project involves a transportation system on which certain modes and
users are prohibited either by law or significant safety reasons.
_____ The street jurisdiction (Anoka County of the State of Minnesota for non-
city streets) refuses suggested plans.
_____ The cost of accommodation is excessivelydisproportionate to the need or
probable use.
_____ The corridor has severe topographic, environmental, historic or natural
resource constraints.
_____ There is a well-documented absence of current and future need.
_____ Other exceptions are allowed when recommended by the Public Works,
Building & Community Standards, Parks and Recreation, and Police and Fire
departments, and approved by the City Council.
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