Resolution No. 2021-111 Receive Feasibility Report/Street Proj. ST2021-01
Resolution No. 2021-111
Receiving Report and Calling for Public Hearing on Improvements for the
2021 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2021-01
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-36 approved by the Fridley City Council on July 13, 2020,
a Feasibility Report has been prepared by the City of Fridley Public Works Department with reference
to the improvements listed in Exhibit A, and this report was received by the City Council on November
8, 2021, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary,
cost-effective, and feasible,
Now therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Fridley receives the Feasibility
Report for the 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2021-01.
Be it further resolved that the City 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 $937,500.
Be it further resolved that a public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the
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13 day of December 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.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 8 day of November,
2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melisa Moore – City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
NO. ST2021-01
November2021
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: November 1, 2021
James P. Kosluchar, P.E.
Registration No. 26460
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page No.
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………. 3
STREET RESURFACING PLAN…………………………………………………………….. 4
BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................. 5
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................... 5
Overview ............................................................................................................ 5
Pavement Resurfacing .................................................................................................. 6
Water Main Improvements ............................................................................................ 6
Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Repairs .................................................................. 7
ESTIMATED COSTS...................................................................................................... 7
FUNDING SOURCES..................................................................................................... 7
Street Rehabilitation Funding ...................................................................................... 7
Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Repairs .................................................................. 8
SUMMARY...................................................................................................................... 8
APPENDICES................................................................................................................. 9
FIGURE A PROJECT AREA MAP .................................................................. 10
FIGURE B OPINION OF PROBABLE COST................................................... 11
FIGURE C FUNDING SOURCES .................................................................... 1
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 RESURFACINGPLAN
2021-01
PROJECT
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BACKGROUND
The area is completelyresidentialproperties. The Lakeview neighborhood is generally
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bordered by Medtronic Parkwayto the south, 7Streetto the west, Fridley High School
to the north and West Moore Lake Driveto the east.
Street segments selected for rehabilitation include:
Street improvements, includingbituminous asphalt overlay and pavement reclamation,
including the street segments as follows:
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59 AVENUE from WEST MOORE LAKE DR to MONROE STREET
MARIGOLD TERRACE from WEST MOORE LAKE DR to MONROE STREET
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MONROE STREET from 59AVENUE to 58AVENUE
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58 AVENUE from WEST MOORE LAKE DR to MADISON STREET
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MADISON STREET from 58AVENUE to 57AVENUE
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QUINCY STREET from 58AVENUE to CARRIE LANE
HELENE PLACEfrom QUINCY STREET to MADISON STREET
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JACKSON STREET from 58AVENUE to CARRIE LANE
CARRIE LANE from JACKSON STREET to QUINCY STREET
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57 AVENUE from QUINCY STREET to 7 STREET
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WASHINGTON STREET from 57PLACE to 58AVENUE
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59 AVENUE from JEFFERSON STREET TO 7 STREET
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 mid-
1960s through the 1970s. These streets were last seal coated in 2005. 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 1.5inchesto 3.5 inches. The underlying aggregate base
thickness ranges from 2 inchesto 8 inchesof Class 5or4 inches of stabilizing base
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oil/sand mix. The street widths range from 30feeton Quincy Street/59Avenueto 40
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feet on 57Avenue/58Avenue/Carrie Lane/Jackson Street.
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
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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 residential project area is approximately 1.7
miles. The work will include pavement resurfacing, water main replacement, and storm
sewer improvements including spot curb repair.
In July 2020, Resolution No. 2020-36 was adopted by City Council to initiate the 2021
Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2021-01.
Pavement Resurfacing
Rehabilitation of the streets will include
asphalt reclaiming, asphalt paving,
concrete curb repairs, and miscellaneous
utility repairs. Damaged or settled concrete
curbs will be replaced. 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 selectedstreets were found tohave an
adequate combination of aggregate base and asphalt.
Soils in the area include silty sand covering most of the project area (New Brighton
formation), with Richfield formation gravelly sands along the western edge of the project
area; these soilsgenerally provide for a stable and well-draining sub-base.
Geotechnical soil exploration is beingperformed 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 standard local roadway pavement and base rehabilitation consisting
of full depth reclamation and topped with 3”-3.5” of asphalt pavement.
Water Main Improvements
Water mainwork will include replacing approximately 605lineal feet (LF) of 6”
watermain. Staff has identified the portion of water main within the corridor of Marigold
Terrace between Monroe Street to West Moore Lake Drive to be replaced. One fire
hydrant will be replaced within this project.
This work will include replacement of the main and services, including installation of a
new 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
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factor that influenceswhich segments of main are replaced, along with soil type,
presence of groundwater, and pipe material.
Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Sanitary sewer repairs will not be a part of the 2021-01project. No severe defectsthat
required system reconstruction were identified with the sanitary sewer system in this
project area. Castings on the sanitary sewer manholes will be either replaced or reset
as a part of the paving.
Staff will provide inspection service on resident laterals to identify severe root intrusion
at the main connection. Property owners have been notified and 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 born by the property
owner, per City Code.
Storm Sewer Repairs
Storm sewer repairs will include curb replacement and manhole/inlet adjustments and
repairs. Catch basin and manhole structures are generally in good condition.
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 planto
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 $937,500. This estimate includes 5% contingency
and overhead costs relating to technical services, printing,publishing, permit fees, etc.
All costs are preliminary but are expected to stay within the budgeted amount.
Estimated costs of the project can be found on Figure Bof 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 in Figure C of the Appendix.
Street Rehabilitation Funding
The estimated cost of $670,000 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
approximately $486,000 based on the full project scope and is currently only included
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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 $3,000 per
unit for Low Density Residential properties.
The remaining balance of approximately $184,000 for local street resurfacing will be
reimbursed from the City’s Minnesota State Aid System account.
Water Main Improvements
The estimated cost of $197,500 for upgrading the water main distribution system will be
funded using monies from the Water Utility Fund. In 2022, $200,000 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 $11,000for maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system will
be funded using monies from the Sewer Fund. In 2022, $25,000 in funding is identified
with in the CIP as a capital expenditure.
Storm Sewer Repairs
The estimated cost of $59,000 for storm sewer improvements will be funded using
monies from the Storm Water Fund. In 2022, $60,000 in funding is identified with in the
CIP as a capital expenditure.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction sequencing will include consideration of access for all properties. A minor
exception will be immediately after asphalt has been constructed, which is most likely to
occur on weekday daytime hours. On residential street segments the project will be
phased so that access is preserved. Similarly, minor disruptions to utility services may
occur during the project but this will be limited to several hours at most.
In order to provide the best access and eliminate conflicts between contractors the
projectisproposed to start in Mayand conclude bySeptember.
SUMMARY
The work proposed for ST2021-01Street Rehabilitation project is consistent withthe
City of Fridley’s Long-Term Street Maintenance Program, 2022-2026Capital Investment
Program, and can be fully funded by its 2022 Budget. The project is cost effective,
necessary, and feasible from an engineering standpoint as described in this report. The
Engineering Department recommends that the City Council approve this project as
presented.
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APPENDICES
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FIGURE APROJECT AREA MAP
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CITY OF FRIDLEY - 2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST: PROJECT NO. ST2021-01
DATE: 11/1/2021
ITEM NO.MnDOT NO.
DESCRIPTION UNIT EST. QTYUNIT COSTEXTENDED COST
SCHEDULE A - STREETS
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.75$ 60,000.00 $ 45,000.00
22104.503SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)LIN FT275$ 3.75 $ 1,031.25
32105.507COMMON EXCAVATION (P) (EXCESS RECLAIM)CU YD3,360$ 8.00 $ 26,880.00
42112.519SUBGRADE PREPARATION (P)ROAD STA86.0$ 300.00 $ 25,800.00
52215.504FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (8")(P)SQ YD34,530$ 1.50 $ 51,795.00
62331.603BITUMINOUS JOINT SAW & SEALLIN FT7,500$ 2.50$ 18,750.00
72357.506BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COATGAL2,075$ 2.85$ 5,913.75
82360.509TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)TON2,850$ 70.00$ 199,500.00
92360.509TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)TON3,800$ 67.00 $ 254,600.00
102563.601TRAFFIC CONTROLLUMP SUM0.90$ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00
SUBTOTAL:$ 638,270.00
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 31,913.50
SCHEDULE A - STREETS TOTAL:$ 670,183.50
SCHEDULE B - SANITARY SEWER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.02$ 60,000.00$ 1,200.00
22506.502ADJUST EXISTING FRAME AND RING CASTING (SANITARY)EACH23$ 400.00$ 9,200.00
SUBTOTAL:$ 10,400.00
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 520.00
SCHEDULE B - SANITARY SEWER TOTAL:$ 10,920.00
SCHEDULE C - STORM SEWER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLUMP SUM0.05$ 60,000.00 $ 3,000.00
22104.503REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTERLIN FT1,700$ 5.00 $ 8,500.00
32123.61STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM)HOUR25$ 150.00 $ 3,750.00
42506.502ADJUST EXISTING FRAME AND RING CASTING (STORM)EACH4$ 400.00 $ 1,600.00
52531.503CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618LIN FT1,700$ 20.00 $ 34,000.00
62573.502STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTIONEACH36$ 150.00 $ 5,400.00
SUBTOTAL:$ 56,250.00
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 2,812.50
SCHEDULE C - STORM SEWER TOTAL:$ 59,062.50
CITY OF FRIDLEY - 2021 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST: PROJECT NO. ST2021-01
DATE: 11/1/2021
ITEM NO.MnDOT NO.
DESCRIPTION UNIT EST. QTYUNIT COSTEXTENDED COST
SCHEDULE D - WATER
12021.501MOBILIZATIONLS0.18$ 60,000.00 $ 10,800.00
22104.502REMOVE GATE VALVE AND BOXEA1$ 425.00 $ 425.00
32104.502REMOVE HYDRANT AND GATE VALVEEA1$ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
42104.502REMOVE CURB STOP & BOXEA7$ 350.00 $ 2,450.00
52104.503REMOVE WATERMAINLF605$ 5.00 $ 3,025.00
62104.503REMOVE WATER SERVICE PIPELF200$ 3.00$ 600.00
72104.503REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTERLF550$ 10.00$ 5,500.00
82104.504REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENTSY20$ 8.00$ 160.00
92104.504REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENTSY44$ 22.00 $ 968.00
102104.504REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENTSY4$ 22.00 $ 88.00
11 2360.6043" BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY W/6" CLASS 5 AGGREGATESY20$ 50.00 $ 1,000.00
122503.603REPAIR SEWER PIPE (SANITARY SEWER LATERAL)LF30$ 65.00 $ 1,950.00
132504.601TEMPORARY WATER SERVICELS1$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
142504.602CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN (INCLUDES EXCAVATION PIT)EA2$ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00
152504.602CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER SERVICE (INCLUDES EXCAVATION PIT)EA14$ 300.00$ 4,200.00
162504.6021" CORPORATION STOPEA14$ 1,000.00$ 14,000.00
172504.6021" CURB STOP & BOXEA7$ 500.00 $ 3,500.00
182504.6026" GATE VALVE & BOXEA2$ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00
192504.602ADJUST GATE VALVE & BOX (WATER)EA2$ 850.00 $ 1,700.00
202504.602HYDRANT WITH 6" GATE VALVE ASSEMBLYEA1$ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00
212504.6036" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 (OPEN CUT INSTALLATION)LF605$ 80.00 $ 48,400.00
222504.6031" WATER SERVICE (TYPE K COPPER)LF200$ 65.00 $ 13,000.00
232504.608FITTINGSLB122$ 14.00 $ 1,708.00
242521.5184" CONCRETE WALKSF30$ 20.00 $ 600.00
252531.503CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618LF550$ 25.00 $ 13,750.00
262531.5046" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENTSY44$ 100.00 $ 4,400.00
272540.602REMOVAL, TEMPORARY INSTALLATION & REINSTALLATION OF MAILBOXESLS1$ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
282563.601TRAFFIC CONTROLLS0.10$ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00
282574.507COMMON TOPSOIL BORROWCY46.00$ 40.00 $ 1,840.00
292574.508FERTILIZER TYPE 3LB26$ 1.00 $ 26.00
302575.505SEEDINGACRE0$ 2,000.00 $ 180.00
312575.508SEED MIXTURE 25-151LB16.00$ 5.00 $ 80.00
322575.508EROSION CONTROL BLANKET CAT. 3NSY420$ 2.50 $ 1,050.00
SUBTOTAL:$ 187,900.00
5% ENG/ADMIN:$ 9,395.00
SCHEDULE D - WATER TOTAL:$ 197,295.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C+D):$ 937,461.00
Figure C - Funding Sources 11/1/2021
ST2021-01 Street Rehabilitation Project JPK / BJB / NRS
Estimated
Construction2022 Budgeted
No.DescriptionAmountAmount
1Special Assessments*$486,000.00$380,000.00
2Water Fund$197,500.00$200,000.00
3Sanitary Sewer Fund$11,000.00$25,000.00
4Storm Water Fund$59,000.00$60,000.00
5MSA Funding$184,000.00$300,000.00
Grand Total$937,500.00$965,000.00
Special Assessment Breakdown
Assessments
LDR Single Family162x$ 3,000.00=$486,000.00
Non-LDR Commercial 0x$ 40.00=$0.00
LDR Total$486,000.00
Assessment Grand Total$486,000.00
*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.
Figure D – Project Schedule
ST2021-01Street Rehabilitation Project
The tentativeschedule for this project is as follows:
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Virtual Project Presentation:Sept/October2021
Preliminary Assessment Hearing: December 13, 2021
DESIGN AND SUBMITTALS
Agency Submittals Complete: February 2022
Design Completed:February2022
LETTING, AWARD, AND CONSTRUCTION
Resolution Advertising for Bids:February2022
First Advertisement for Bids: February2022
Bid Letting: February2022
Contract Award:March2022
Begin Construction (earliest):May2022
Complete Construction (deadline): September2022
FINAL ACTIVITIES
Final Assessment Hearing: October 2022
Certified Assessment Roll Complete:November 2022
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:
2021 Street project in Lakeview Neighborhood (Streets north of Medtronic Parkway,
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south of High School, west of West Moore Lake Dr, and east of 7St)
2) Roadway Jurisdiction:
City of Fridley
3) Project Name:
2021 Street Project
4) Project Start Point:
See attached map
5) Project End Point:
See attached map
6) Project Manager:
Brandon Brodhag
7) Is the project area, or streets it intersects, referenced in any of the following plans:
City’s Active Transportation Plan
Anoka County’s Comprehensive 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)
Moore Lake SRA
8) If so, how does the plan reference Living Street components within the project area or
streets it intersects?
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A trail is planned on the eastside of 7Street.
Three trees from Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan to be removed and replaced.
The Little League Field will be included in the Fridley Parks Master Plan. The work
needed has not been identified.
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A hydrodynamic device was recommended for the intersection of 58 Avenue and W
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Moore Lake Dr, a hydrodynamic device was recommended for the intersection of 59
Avenue and W Moore Lake Dr, and raingardens were recommended at strategic
locations,
Existing Conditions
9) Describe existing and projected modal volumes, if available:
Volumes Existing Projected (Year)
Average Daily Traffic 200 -700 200 -700
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Pedestrian CountsNot available, light volumesNot available, light volumes
Bicycle Counts Not available, light volumesNot available, light volumes
Truck VolumesResidential Standard (3%)Residential Standard (3%)
Transit Volumes None None
Speed Conditions 30 mph statutory 30 mph statutory
10) Detail crash data, if available, and known conflict locations:
a. Do crashes tend to be between certain modes?
No significant crash areas reported or apparent.
b. Are there known conflict points between specific modes?
No known conflicts between modes.
11) Who are the users of the project area and through what mode do they travel?
Local residents traveling to and from home by car and on foot/bike; players to Little
League field traveling primarily by car.
12) How does the existing area accommodate different modes travelling north-south and/or
east-west? Are additional routes needed?
Within the project area, the roadways are shared between all uses.
There are no streets that provide a through north-south connection within the project
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area. The West Moore Lake Trail and the planned 7Street trail, immediately adjacent
to the project area, provide through north-south alternative transportation routes.
There are no streets that provide a through east-west connection for cars within the
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project area. An asphalt trail off of 59Avenue between Little League Field and Fridley
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High School provides a connection between the West Moore Lake Trail and 7 Street.
The Medtronic Parkway Trail also provides a connection between the West Moore Lake
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Trail and 7Street, access to the Medtronic Trail is provided from the project area via a
sidewalk on Carrie Lane.
No additional routes are needed. Trail north of LLF deposits people in local road;
however, it is low traffic and does not warrant a sidewalk. Asphalt trail north of Little
League Field and on Medtronic Parkway are high priorities for maintenance.
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?
No
14) Describe any public transit facilities along the project area:
None
15) Describe any significant destinations along the routes or for which the project area is a
connector (schools, parks, libraries, Civic Campus, commercial corridors):
Fridley High School and Little League Fields
16) Are there areas of identified speeding or other dangerous driving? How can these areas
be addressed?
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17)Describe any barriers to pedestrian/bicyclist movement in the project area. How can
these barriers be addressed?
Trail north of LLF deposits people in local road; however, it is low traffic that does not
warrant a sidewalk based on the Active Transportation Plan.
18) Are there known water quality or quantity concern in the project area or downstream of
the project area?
The Mississippi River has a TMDL for bacteria.
Water is pooling for extended length of time in Marigold Terrace raingarden.
19) How does the existing area manage stormwater? How can stormwater management be
improved?
Primarily through the stormsewer system to the Mississippi River. A curb-cut is provided
in the Little League field, although it is overgrown. There is a large raingarden that drains
W Moore Lake Drive at the end of Marigold Terrace that does not properly drain.
The curb cut in the Little League swale can be paved to a concrete flume. The
raingarden at Marigold Terrace should be treated with a four foot soil auger, underdrain
installed, and replanted.
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Carrie Ln was evaluated for curbcuts, but not appropriate elevation. 57 Avenue
candidate for bumpout stormwater treatment.
20) Describe the existing landscaping. Any opportunities for enhanced vegetation or water
conservation?
Little League Field recently had large scale tree planting, no other opportunities for tree
planting outside of rights-of-way adjacent to private yards. Landscaping in Marigold
Terrace raingarden needs to be redone due to plant loss from sustained high-water
conditions. Three ash trees in the project area should be removed and replaced. Offer 1
oz bags of clover to residents to provide pollinator forage
Let residents know of water efficiency grant, private EAB program, clover
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
_____ Speed limits and other traffic calming improvements
_____ Safe crossing facilities, including pavement markings
_____ Safe and effective lighting
_____ Diverse tree plantings
___X__Stormwater management
_____ Pollinator-friendly/water efficient landscaping
_____ Bike racks
_____ Benches
_____ Water fountains
_____ Waste receptacles
_____ Public art
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_____ Other components as determined based on latest and best “Living Streets”
standards
22)Are there any areas that are “under-lit”?
There are a number of segments between street lights that are near to the standard limit.
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Spacing of street lights on 57Avenue from 7 Street to Quincy Street exceeds the
standard limit, and opportunities for additional street lighting will be sought.
23) Describe any user needs/challenges along the project corridor that you have observed
or been informed of:
Proposed Conditions:
1) What public engagement has been done or is planned related to Living Streets
components?
Comments received through Polco/Social Pinpoint identified that LLF trail needs to be
repaved and Medtronic Path is in unsuitable condition to public.
2) What modes does the proposed facility accommodate?
No separation of modes is contemplated with this project.
3) How does the proposed facility accommodate different modes north-south and/or east-
west?
This neighborhood is not part of a through route planned for alternate modes. The
project will not add accommodation for alternate modes.
4) How does the proposed facility assist different modes in reaching significant
destinations?
Alternate modes are accommodated with current shared-use of the street.
5) Does the proposed landscaping enhance the urban forest or promote pollinator
habitat/water-efficient landscaping?
No specific enhancements planned with the project, other than those that are
incorporated into water quality areas.
6) Does the proposed project improve any identified water quality or quantity concerns
within or downstream of the project area?
Raingardens are to be included. Possible curb extension swales may be added in
conjunction with speed reduction measures.
7) Does the proposed project remediate any design challenges that prevent
pedestrian/bicyclist movement?
No
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.
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_____ The street jurisdiction (Anoka County of the State of Minnesota for non-city
streets) refuses suggested plans.
___X__ The cost of accommodation is excessively disproportionate to the need or
probable use.
_____ The corridor has severe topographic, environmental, historic or natural resource
constraints.
___X__ 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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