Resolution No. 2023-03, Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids for the 53rd Avenue Trail and Walk Improvements Project No. ST2023-21
Resolution No. 2023-03
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Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids for the 53 Avenue Trail and
Walk Improvements Project No. ST2023-21
Whereas, the construction of certain improvements identified as the 53rd Avenue Trail and Walk
Improvements Project No. ST2023-21 (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’s comprehensive plan and Active Transportation plan goals include
improvements for pedestrians and cyclists that would be provided by the Improvements; and
Whereas, the City has received a Local Road Improvement Program grant of $1.5 million 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. 2022-144 adopted December 12, 2022, 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 January 9, 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.
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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 affected and
completed as soon as reasonably possible, to-wit:
Street, trail, sidewalk and utility improvements, including pavement reclamation, bituminous asphalt
paving, trail and sidewalk construction, concrete curb replacement, water main and utility repairs
including the street segments as follows:
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53 Avenue from Main Street (County Road 102) to Trunk Highway 47 (University Avenue)
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53 Avenue from Trunk Highway 47 to Monroe Street
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53 Avenue from Monroe Street to Trunk Highway 65 (Central Avenue)
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3. That the Improvements be incorporated in the 53 Avenue Trail and Walk Improvements
Project No. ST2023-21 (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 9 day of January, 2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk