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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2018
AGENDA #: 5F
PREPARED BY: JASON WEDEL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PRESENTED BY: JASON WEDEL
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE FLASHING
YELLOW ARROW PROJECT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda report is to enter into a cooperative agreement
with Scott County for cost-sharing of the Flashing Yellow Arrow project
within the City of Prior Lake.
History
This project includes the conversion of the existing traffic signals at the
following locations to include flashing yellow arrows:
• CSAH 21 at Coachman/Jeffers
• CSAH 21 at CSAH 82
• CSAH 21 at Fish Point Road
• CSAH 42 at McKenna Road
• CSAH 42 at CSAH 18
This project was originally anticipated to be completed in 2017 and was
included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The project was
ultimately delayed by Scott County and is now proposed to be constructed
in 2018.
Current Circumstances
Scott County is proceeding with completing the conversion of the signal
systems identified above to include flashing yellow arrows. Flashing yellow
arrow traffic signals feature a flashing yellow arrow in addition to the
standard red, yellow and green arrows. When illuminated, the flashing
yellow arrow allows waiting motorists to make a left-hand turn after yielding
to oncoming traffic. Otherwise, the traffic signals will work the same as
before.
The County is the lead agency on this project and as such will prepare the
construction plans, bid the project, and oversee the construction. The City
will be responsible for a portion of the cost of the improvements as outlined
in the proposed cooperative agreement.
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Conclusion
This project will help improve traffic flow at these intersections by allowing
traffic to make left turns when there is no on-coming traffic. This is a
benefit to the citizens of Prior Lake as well as regional users of the Scott
County Highway system. Staff is recommending approval of this
agreement.
ISSUES: The cost split for this project is consistent with Scott County policy and
existing agreements between the City and the County for the construction
of traffic signals. The cost share is primarily based on the number of legs
at the intersection that are under the jurisdiction of the County and the City.
For example, the intersection of CSAH21 at Coachman/Jeffers. The north
and south bound legs of that intersection are under the jurisdiction of Scott
County and the east and west legs are under the jurisdiction of the City of
Prior Lake. Therefore, the cost for the improvements at that location are
split 50/50 between Scott County and Prior Lake.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
This project was originally included in the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan
at an estimated cost of $75,000 and was proposed to be funded through
the general tax levy. However, since the County did not move forward with
the project it was not included in the 2017 bond sale.
This project has subsequently been moved to the 2018 Capital
Improvement Plan. The revised cost estimate from Scott County is
$85,875 for the City’s share of the project cost. This is proposed to be
funded by the general tax levy and will be included in the City’s 2018 bond
sale if necessary.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for cost
sharing of the Flashing Yellow Arrow Project as part of the consent
agenda.
2. Remove this item from consent for discussion
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative 1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 18-___
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
FLASHING YELLOW ARROWS AT CERTAIN LIGHTED INTERSECTIONS
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Scott County has identified five intersections within the City of Prior Lake to be
included in the Flashing Yellow Arrow Project; and
WHEREAS, the cost to complete this project is proposed to be partially funded by the City of
Prior Lake; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has prepared a Cooperative Agreement outlining the financial
obligations of the City for this 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. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into the Construction
Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for cost sharing of the Flashing Yellow Arrow
Project.
3. The funding for this project will be from the tax levy and will be included in the City’s 2018
bond sale if necessary.
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 5th day of February 2018
VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Frank Boyles, City Manager