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ITEM: 9B
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2020
PREPARED BY: Nick Monserud, Assistant City Engineer
PRESENTED BY: Nick Monserud
AGENDA ITEM: Consider approval of a resolution ordering the preparation of a
Feasibility Report for the 2021 Downtown South Road
Reconstruction Project (TRN20-000002)
GOAL AREA Transportation & Mobility
OBJECTIVE: 1. Maintain quality local street system based on a financially stable
plan that meets Overall Condition targets.
4. Support complete street designs that ensure pedestrian mobility
and multi-modal transportation options.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 20-029 authorizing the preparation of the Feasibility Report for the 2021
Downtown South Road Reconstruction Project.
BACKGROUND:
The M.S. Chapter 429 process applies to all projects that will be financed in whole or part
through special assessments or bond proceeds. The first step in the process is for the Council
to order the preparation of a Feasibility Report for the improvement project.
The Feasibility Report will address options and costs for the utility upgrades and street
reconstruction. City assessment policy will be applied to the preliminary assessment calculation
which is completed as a part of the Feasibility Report.
CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES:
The 2021 Downtown South Road Reconstruction Project includes the following:
• Main Street from CSAH 21 to Pleasant Avenue
• Pleasant Avenue from TH 13 to Duluth Street
• Colorado Street from Main Street to Duluth Street
The project scope is proposed to be expanded to address the streets and utilities in the
downtown south area comprehensively to include Main Street and Pleasant Avenue as noted.
The 2021 Downtown South Road Reconstruction Project is planned for concurrent construction
with the proposed downtown redevelopment project.
With the timing for the planned downtown redevelopment now being more clearly defined with
construction planned for 2021, in order to meet a targeted December 2020 bid date for the
street reconstruction project, it is necessary to move forward with ordering the preparation of the
Feasibility Report.
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The project requires special assessments and financing through bond proceeds, and therefore
requires the City to follow the requirements of M.S. Chapter 429 including the preparation of the
Feasibility Reports.
The Feasibility Report will provide the details needed for the City to make decisions on how to
proceed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The financial impact of the project will be further analyzed in the feasibility report including the
preparation of preliminary assessment calculations. The CIP currently identifies the completion
of Colorado Street from Arcadia Avenue to Main Avenue. Following the completion of the
feasibility report, recommendations for updating the CIP and associated funding requirements
will be developed.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution ordering the preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2021
Downtown South Road Reconstruction Project (TRN20-000002)
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 20-029
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 20-029
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE
2021 DOWNTOWN SOUTH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (TRN20-000002)
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The 2021 Downtown South Road Reconstruction Project includes the following:
• Main Street from CSAH 21 to Pleasant Avenue
• Pleasant Avenue from TH 13 to Duluth Street
• Colorado Street from Main Street to Duluth Street; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to determine the feasibility of undertaking the construction of said
improvements within this project area including the construction of storm sewer,
sanitary sewer, watermain, aggregate base, concrete curb and gutter, bituminous
surfacing, streetlights and appurtenant work; and
WHEREAS, It is proposed to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
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. That the proposed improvements be referred to the City Engineer for study and that the City
Engineer is instructed to report to the Council, advising the Council in a preliminary way as
to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective and feasible and as to
whether they should best be made as proposed or in connection with other improvements,
and the estimated costs for the improvements as recommended.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 18 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.
VOTE Briggs Thompson Braid Burkart Erickson
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager