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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 13, 2017
AGENDA #: 5G
PREPARED BY: LARRY POPPLER, CITY ENGINEER/INSPECTIONS DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: LARRY POPPLER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION
OF CONSULTANT PROPOSALS FOR THE CSAH 21/TH 13 IMPROVEMENT
AND THE ARCADIA IMPROVEMENT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
Considering the importance of the anticipated 2019 improvement of the CSAH 21
and TH 13 intersection and corresponding Arcadia extension, hiring a consultant
to represent the City for these improvements is prudent.
History
In 2005, a corridor study for County Highway 21 was concluded. This study pro-
vided the framework for several projects which were completed after the study.
Other improvements within the corridor were delayed until funding was secured.
Other studies were completed within the downtown area including a study of rea-
lignment of County Highway 21 as well as a study of our south downtown roadway
system.
In 2016, Scott County applied for funding for improvements to State Highway 13
and County Highway 21. The application was approved and federal funding is
now programmed for this project for the year 2019. With federal programmed
funding, detailed design work must begin soon.
The City Council and County Board met on February 27, 2016 to learn about the
history of studies and projects within the Prior Lake downtown area. The agenda
for the discussion included:
• Regional Context of County Highway 21 and State Highway 13
• County Highway 21 Corridor Study
• County Highway 21 Realignment Study
• Downtown South Study
• Regional Application for Funding
• Goals / Process / Milestones & Timeline
• County Board and City Council discussion
The County Board and City Council discussion helped frame the guiding principles,
process, and timeline for the project including the public involvement element of this
improvement.
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Current Circumstances
The Capital Improvement Plan includes improvements which would extend Arca-
dia Avenue from Colorado Street to Pleasant Street. This project is planned for
construction in 2019 corresponding with the work at the County Highway 21 and
Trunk Highway 13 intersection. Considering right of way purchase for this project,
the process will take time to complete. Since the City of Prior Lake does not em-
ploy a “traffic engineer”, the consultant would also be used to review traffic data
which is prepared for the County Highway 21 and Trunk Highway 13 project for in-
corporation into the Arcadia Improvements.
If the City Council concurs that a consultant should be hired now, Staff will prepare
a “request for proposals”. The proposals/quotes from the consultant would be pre-
sented to the City Council for approval.
Conclusion
Project delivery of both the County Road 21 and TH13 Project and Arcadia Im-
provements require consultant assistance. City staff recommends authorization to
begin the process for consultant selection.
ISSUES: The County Highway 21 and Trunk Highway 13 project is an important project for
the community and the downtown Prior Lake area. This project brings change to
the downtown area to address current and future needs. It is important for the City
to be prepared for the upcoming dialogue with the County and State regarding traffic
flow and local street impacts.
The city does not have a traffic engineer on staff and these projects raise questions
that require analysis and communication of important concepts to other experts,
policy makers and the general public.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Capital Improvement Plan includes the County Highway 21 and Trunk High-
way 13 improvements at a cost of nearly $10,000,000. The Arcadia Improvements
are also shown in the Capital Improvement Plan at a cost of $1,350,000. Both of
these projects are planned for 2019.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Consultant Proposals for the
County Highway 21/Trunk Highway 13 Improvement and the Arcadia Improve-
ments.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
A motion and a second for approval of Alternative #1.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 17-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SOLICIT CONSULTING ENGINEER
PROPOSALS FOR THE TH13/CR21 AND ARCADIA PROJECTS
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The County Highway 21 and Trunk Highway 13 project planning is underway; and,
WHEREAS, Prior Lake has a corresponding local road improvement project planned for the
extension of Arcadia Avenue to Pleasant Street; and,
WHEREAS, Consultant assistance is necessary to promote effective dialogue and
communication with the County, State and general public regarding the CSAH 21 /
TH 13 project and the Arcadia Avenue Improvement Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. Staff is authorized to prepared a request for proposals for the CSAH 21/TH 13 Improvement
and the Arcadia Avenue Improvements.
3. Proposals/quotes will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting for approval.
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 13th day of March, 2017
VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Frank Boyles, City Manager