Resolution No. 2023-16, Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids for the 53rd Ave. Roundabout Safety Project No. ST2023-22
Resolution No. 2023-16
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Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids for the 53 Avenue Roundabout
Safety Project No. ST2023-22
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Whereas, the construction of certain improvements identified as the 53 Avenue Roundabout
Safety Project No. ST2023-22 (Improvements) is deemed to be in the interest of the City of Fridley
(City) and the property owners affected thereby; and
Whereas, the City has prepared a Capital Investment Program to systematically reconstruct
streets in the City regularly to maintain roadway quality and performance; and
Whereas, the City has received a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant of $730,800 for
the improvements; and
Whereas, the City has entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Columbia Heights
to collaborate to meet mutual goals of the respective communities and fund the Improvements;
and
Whereas, the City’s Engineering Division has completed preparation of a feasibility report and
estimates of costs thereof for the Improvements; and
Whereas, it is the intent of the City to fund a portion of the project costs through special
assessments to benefiting property owners in accordance with its Roadway Major Maintenance
Policy; and
Whereas, pursuant to direction of the Fridley City Council, a report has been prepared by the
City’s Public Works Department with reference to the Improvements; and
Whereas, Resolution No. 2023-09 adopted January 23, 2023, received the feasibility report and
called for a public hearing on the matter of the construction of the Improvements listed therein;
and
Whereas, a public hearing regarding said Improvements was set for February 13, 2023; and
Whereas, pursuant to Minnesota Statute, proper notification of said public hearing was given;
and
Whereas, at said Hearing on Improvements, the City Council heard all those persons that desired
to address the Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds and orders:
1. Such Improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility
report.
2. The Improvements proposed in the feasibility report are hereby ordered to be effected and
completed as soon as reasonably possible, to-wit:
Street, median, roundabout and utility improvements, including mill and overlay, bituminous
asphalt paving, concrete median and roundabout construction, concrete curb replacement,
utility repairs including the street segments as follows:
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53 Avenue from Central Avenue (T.H. 65) to 1,200 feet west
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3. That the Improvements be incorporated in the 53 Avenue Roundabout Safety Project No.
ST2023-22 (Project).
4. That the work effecting the Improvements be performed under this project may be
performed under one or more contracts as may be deemed advisable upon receipt of bids.
5. That the Director of Public Works, James P. Kosluchar, P.E. is hereby designated as the
engineer for the Improvements and shall oversee the preparation of plans, specifications and
estimates of costs thereof for making of the Improvements.
6. That final plans, specifications, and estimates are prepared by the Public Works Engineering
Division and provided to the City Council as they are completed.
7. That the Engineering Division call for bids in order that Project award(s) and construction can
be considered.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 13 day of February, 2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk