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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4J - Duluth Ave Construction 1f.~ ~NE~ STAFF AGENDA REPORT AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 4J SUE MCDERMOTT, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 98-XX GRANTING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL STATE AID CRITERIA FOR DULUTH AVENUE FEBRUARY 17, 1998 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this agenda item is to request MnDOT to approve a variance to Municipal State Aid Standards for the proposed reconstruction of Duluth Avenue from Trunk Highway 13 to Pleasant Street. BACKGROUND: The reconstruction of Duluth Avenue is a proposed 1998 Capital Improvement Project for which a feasibility report was prepared. Duluth Avenue from TH 13 to Pleasant Street is on the City's Municipal State Aid system and is eligible for State Aid funds to be used for construction of the project. The proposed project is currently under design by City staff. In order to meet State Aid Standards, the curve at Duluth Avenue and TH 13 is required to be designed with superelevation in order to meet the 30 mph (50 km/hr) design speed. Due to the proximity of the curve to the TH 13 intersection, the required superelevation transition cannot be achieved. The City must apply for a variance by March 2, 1998 to meet the State Aid deadline. DISCUSSION: In order to utilize Municipal State Aid Funds on Duluth Avenue, a variance from State Aid standards is required. Adopting the resolution at this time, will allow the State Aid committee to review the request. Having the variance approved will provide the City with the most design option and funding options to complete the Duluth Avenue reconstruction if the project does proceed. ALTERNATIVES: There are three alternatives for the City Council to consider: 1. Approve Resolution 98-XX requesting a variance from Minnesota State Aid road standards for construction of Duluth Avenue. 2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction. 3. Table this item until some date in the future. 162Q1eJ.~~~reek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: DULTINAR.DOC Alternative No.1. A motion and second to adopt Resolution 9a-XX. REVIEWED BY RESOLUTION 98-XX RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM MINNESOTA STATE AID ROAD STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DULUTH AVENUE S.A.P.201-101-04 MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has planned the improvement of Duluth Avenue from Trunk Highway 13 to Pleasant Street, and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvements of this street, and WHEREAS, this improvement does not meet the 30 mile per hour design speed curve at Station 0+020.32 to Station 0+100.23. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, hereby requests the following variance from State-Aid Standard: 8820.9935 Request a variance from the required superelevation transition for a 50 km!hr design speed curve with a 72.766m radius. Passed and adopted this 17th day of February, 1998. YES NO I I Mader I Kedrowski I Petersen I Schenck , Wuellner Mader Kedrowski Petersen Schenck I Wuellner {Seal} City Manager City of Prior Lake RESDULTH.DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER