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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A - Timothy Avenue Closure Design STAFF AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 9A GREG ILKKA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 98-XX APPROVING THE TIMOTHY AVENUE CLOSURE DESIGN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE. AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: HISTORY When the Rainbow Foods site was proposed for' development in the City of Savage the developer requested a traffic signal installation at County 42 and Timothy Avenue. The residential neighborhoods in this area were strongly opposed to a traffic signal at County 42 and Timothy because they felt there was already too much traffic using Timothy Avenue as a cut through and a signal would only make it worse. Ultimately, the traffic study recommended that the signal be installed at Rutgers Street and County 42 and not at Timothy. As one part of the process the neighborhood petitioned the City Council to close Timothy Avenue off from Commerce. The Council, in Resolution 98- 23 (attached), approved such action concurrent with the improvement and installation of the traffic signal at Rutgers Street and County 42. CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES The traffic signal at Rutgers Street and County 42 is scheduled to be completed by mid-October. The neighborhood residents are anxious to have Timothy Avenue closed, but are not agreeable to a temporary closure such as concrete barriers or other methods. The neighborhood has proposed a design concept (copy enclosed) which involves: a) removal of the existing bituminous street between Commerce Avenue and the first two driveways south on Timothy Avenue; b) installation of concrete curb and gutter along Commerce; c) guardrail 162(J{l}1~@CCreek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER along Commerce; d) construction of an approximately two foot berm; e) drainage provisions from Commerce to Timothy; and f) 3-4 six foot evergreen trees. The current residents at 14056 Natalie and 14061 Timothy have indicated their willingness to maintain that piece of Timothy Avenue from Natalie to their driveways. ISSUES The homeowners at 14040 Commerce Avenue (corner of County Road 42 and Commerce), Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cox, are opposed to the closure of Timothy Avenue as they have expressed they have rights to lake access and by closing the street their home is devalued. I personally met with these homeowners on September 15th and discussed this issue with them. I encouraged them to be present at the Council meeting. They feel the best solution for them is for the City to construct a frontage road between Commerce . Avenue and Rutgers Street and purchase their home. They are willing sellers. The removal of only a portion of the street between Natalie Road and Commerce Avenue is necessitated due to the two homes that access Timothy Avenue between these two streets. Leaving a portion of the street in place brings up the question of maintenance responsibility and liability. While the current homeowners are willing to take over the maintenance of the remaining section this could lead to problems with future owners. It would be staffs recommendation that the entire segment of Timothy Avenue right-of-way between Natalie Road and Commerce Avenue be vacated and a drainage and utility easement be kept. This will eliminate any possible future confusion as to ownership of the street. The residents have requested the installation of guardrail along the outside curve on Commerce to prevent vehicles that are travelling too fast from ending up in the yard of 14061 Timothy Avenue. The maintenance staff has concerns about this installation as they do not currently maintain guardrail anywhere in the City. It would also be a problem for clearing snow. The barrier curb that will be installed should provide some level of protection and the situation can be monitored in the future to determine if it is TIMOTHY.DOC .. , FISCAL IMPACT: ALTERNATIVES: TIMOTHY.DOC cost effective to install guardrail. Guardrail is therefore not recommended for installation at this time. . As was discussed during the discussion of the siting of the traffic signal, a project to close Timothy Avenue is unbudgeted. Therefore, the City Council will need to approve a funding source for this project. The residents of the area are anxious to get approval on this design and to have it implemented yet this fall. They are not agreeable to a temporary closure to be followed next year by a more permanent closure. Area residents have been invited to attend the Council meeting to address these issues should they desire. CONCLUSION This project was approved by the City Council in Resolution 98-23. The residents of the area have requested a specific design be implemented for the closure of Timothy Avenue. The cost for this design is outlined in the Fiscal Impact section of this report. The staff recommends approval of the requested design with the exception of guardrail. The City Council will need to determine if the requested design is a cost effective use of funds. The estimated cost for this design is detailed as follows: Removals: Curb and gutter: Berm Fill/Grade: Berm Sod: Drainage: Trees: Guardrail: Total $ 1,000 $ 2,200 $ 5,000 $ 1,200 $ 1,500 - $3,000 $ 960 (3@$320 ea) $ 3.000 $14,860 - $16,360 (with guardrail) $11,860 - $13,360 (without guardrail) Funding for this project is proposed to be taken from the unencumbered construction fund balance which is approximately $202,800 as of September 11, 1998. The alternatives for the Council to consider are: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: TIMOTHY.DOC 1. Approve Resolution 98-XX approving the Timothy Avenue closure design without guardrail and appropriating funds therefore. 2. Amend the Timothy Avenue closure design and approve Resolution 98-XX approving the amended design and appropriate funds therefore. 3. Deny this resolution and provide staff with direction. A motion and second to approve Resolution 98-XX approving the Timothy Avenue closure design without guardrail and appropriating funds therefore. f .~ -~.;;r- .... RESOLUTION 98-XX A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TIMOTHY AVENUE CLOSURE DESIGN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE. Motion: Second: WHEREAS; residents on Timothy Avenue have petitioned the City Council of Prior Lake to close Timothy Avenue, and WHEREAS; the City Council of Prior Lake through Resolution 98-XX approved closing Timothy Avenue concurrent with the improvement and installation of the traffic signal at Rutgers Street and County Road 42, and WHEREAS; the traffic signal at Rutgers Street and County Road 42 is expected to be completed by the middle of October, 1998. NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, that Timothy Avenue between Commerce Avenue and Natalie Road shall be closed by removal of the street and construction of improvements as detailed in the attached design, less the requested guardrail. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for closing Timothy Avenue and the associated improvements shall be from the unencumbered construction fund balance. Passed and adopted this 21st day of September, 1998. YES NO I Mader I Ked rowski I Petersen Schenck Wuellner Mader Ked rowski Petersen Schenck Wuellner {Seal} City Manager City of Prior Lake TIMOTHY.DOC (---- (' A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH SCOTT COUNTY'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE A FULL ACCESS INTERSECTION AND INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF CSAH 42 AND RUTGERS STREET; CLOSING TIMOTHY AVENUE AT COMMERCE AVENUE; RECOMMENDING NO CHANGE TO CSAH 42 AND TIMOTHY AVENUE INTERSECTION; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH LONG TERM IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION BY: KEDROWSKI SECOND BY SCHENCK WHEREAS, the City of Savage has received a development proposal that requested a., traffic signal at the intersection of Timothy Avenue and CSAH 42, and WHEREAS, the traffic study concluded a traffic signal at the intersection of Timothy Avenue and CSAH 42 was not feasible considering projected traffic volumes, and WHEREAS, the traffic study concluded that the Rutgers Street and CSAH 42 intersection is the appropriate location for a traffic signal, and WHEREAS, a traffic signal at the Rutgers Street and CSAH 42 intersection is consistent with Scott County access spacing guidelines and with the current efforts of the CSAH 42 Corridor Study, and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a Public Information Meeting to solicit public input on this issue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R.ESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, the City of Prior Lake hereby concurs with the installation of a traffic signal at CSAH 42 and Rutgers Street to provide full access to CSAH 42 from the residential areas south of CSAH 42 in the City of Prior Lake and to proposed development north of CSAH 42 in the City of Savage and that the costs of such improvements be borne by the developer, the City of Savage, and/or Scott County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City shall. close Timothy Avenue at Commerce Avenue concurrent with the improvement and installation of signal lights at the intersection of Rutgers ,and CSAH 42, and 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph, (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY E1>lPLOYER , r r BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that improvements to the TH 13, Commerce Avenue and Boudin Street area to a common signalized full access intersection with the intent that it be programmed in the Capital Improvement Program for completion as soon as feasible, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff is directed to prepare a report for the City Council to include a frontage road from Commerce Avenue to Rutgers Street in the Capital Improvement Program and report back to the City Council, and ~-' ~ ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff be directed to investigate a frontage road from Harbor to Rutgers and report the findings to the City Council, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Prior Lake desires to leave the existing Timothy Avenue/Commerce Avenue/CSAH 42 intersection "as is" as of the date of this resolution subject to continuing discussions with the County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Timothy Avenue/CSAH 42 intersection be , ' renamed Commerce/CSAH 42 upon completion of its separation from Timothy Avenue. 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