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Home My WebLink About 8B Franklin Trl Area Public Hearing Presentation2017 Street Reconstruction Project – Franklin Trail Improvements Franklin Trail and Bluff Heights Trail January 9, 2017 Public Improvement Hearing Agenda •Project Objectives •Project Area •Existing Conditions/Proposed Improvements/Traffic Study •Estimated Project Costs •Estimated Preliminary Assessments •Special Assessment Process (MN Statutes Chapter 429) •Preliminary Project Schedule •Project Feedback •Next Steps •Council Direction Needed Project Objectives •Reconstruct Deteriorated Streets •Upgrade City Underground Utilities •Sanitary Sewer •Watermain •Storm Sewer Project Area Street Improvements Street Improvements •Reconstruction Improvement Method Street Improvements (Reconstruction) •Franklin Trail •State Aid collector street •Existing 44’ wide bituminous street with B618 concrete curb & gutter •Proposed 44’ wide with B618 concrete curb and gutter to match existing width and parking lanes •Removal and replacement of existing sidewalk •9-ton design street section to meet State Aid Standards •5” Bituminous •12” Aggregate Base •12” Granular Material •Potential improvements at the intersection of Franklin Trail and Park Nicollet Avenue •Traffic Study reviewed existing and future traffic levels at the intersection •Reviewed multiple options for improvements •Pedestrian Crossing Improvements •Recommended a single lane or mini roundabout Traffic Study Existing Conditions Traffic Study Add WB Left Turn Lane Traffic Study Add NB Free Right Traffic Study Realignment Traffic Study Roundabout Traffic Study Mini Roundabout Mini Roundabout Mini Roundabout Mini Roundabout Pros •Adequate Intersection Level of Service with Low Delay and Minimal Queuing •Safest Option for All Traffic •Motorists Only Need to Yield to Traffic From the Left and Trucks •Minimal Right-of-Way Impacts •Constructing Now Would Save Approximately $250,000 Versus a Standalone Project at a Later Date •Provides Controlled Pedestrian Crossing Cons •Driver Unfamiliarity •Increased Maintenance for Snow Removal and Curb Replacement •Possible Future Signal at TH 13 and Franklin Trail May Impact Park Nicollet Intersection Street Improvements (Reconstruction) •Bluff Heights Trail •Existing 31’ wide bituminous street with no curb and gutter •Proposed City standard 32’ wide with B618 concrete curb & gutter •Proposed sidewalk extension from Franklin Trail to Timber Crest Park •7-ton design street section •4” Bituminous •8” Aggregate Base •12” Granular Material What’s Under My Street Utility Improvements Proposed Utility Improvements •Sanitary Sewer: Replace 8” VCP and 12” RCP with new PVC pipe •Water Main: Replace existing with 8” PVC •Storm Sewer: Replacement and extension of storm sewer system Estimated Project Costs Estimated Project Costs and Financing ITEM ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS ASSESSMENTS CITY SHARE Streets2 $1,520,720 $505,096 $1,015,624 Sanitary Sewer $434,560 $434,560 Watermain $517,070 $517,070 Storm Sewer1 $193,600 $69,440 $124,160 Total $2,665,950 $574,536 $2,091,414 1 Includes $20,000 in Water Quality Improvements that are not assessable 2 Includes $257,980 in street oversizing costs that are not assessable Estimated Project Costs Project Funding ITEM PROJECT TOTAL Ad Valorem (Property Taxes)$1,015,624 Assessments (40%)$574,536 Utility Fund -Sewer $434,560 Utility Fund -Water $517,070 Water Quality Fund $124,160 Assessment Roll (Per Acre) Reconstruction $18,035.52 Total $2,665,950 Estimated Assessments •Typical City Lot (1/3 acre) ~ $6,000 •Townhomes ~ $1,000 -$3,500 •Apartments ~ $1,900 –$2,500 •Condos ~ $1,300 –$2,000 •Commercial ~ varies •Street and Storm Assessment 10 Year Period •Assessment Rate 2% greater than Project Bond Rate (2015 Rate 4.44%) Reconstruction Assessment (40%) Street & Storm $574,536 Assessment –Area Method Assessable Area 31.9 Acres (rounded) Estimated Area Assessment $18,035.52/Acre Assessment Map Assessment Review Workgroup •Met on November 16, 2016 •Reviewed the Assessment Map •Reviewed the Estimated Project Cost •Reviewed the Method of Assessment: Area vs Unit •Reviewed the Estimated Assessment Amount Public Improvement Process Preliminary Project Schedule ACTIVITY DATE Held First Informational Meeting October 19, 2016 Accept Feasibility Report / Call for Public Hearing November 28, 2016 Second Informational Meeting December 14, 2016 Conduct Public Hearing/Order Project January 9, 2017 Third Informational Meeting March 2017 Approve Plans and Specifications / Order Advertisement for Bids March 2017 Open Bids April 2017 Accept Bids/Award Contract May 2017 Begin Construction Late May 2017 Complete Base Course of Bituminous Pavement October 2017 Authorize Amount to be Assessed/Schedule Assessment Hearing October 2017 Conduct Assessment Hearing/Adopt Assessment Roll October 2017 Project Feedback Informational Meeting •Held October 19, 2016 •Approx. 5 property owners in attendance •Introduction to the project •Discussed typical project, process, and timeline Project Questionnaire •3 questionnaires filled out and turned into City •Concerns expressed about current traffic speed •Concerns expressed about access during construction Council Actions •City Council Meeting on November 28, 2016 •Passed a Resolution •Accepted Feasibility Report •Called for Public Hearing on January 9, 2017 •Directed City Staff to Update Options in the Traffic Study for Franklin Trail and Park Nicollet Ave Project Feedback •Neighborhood Meeting on December 14, 2016 •Discussed Feasibility Report •Discussed project, process, and timeline •Concerns expressed about mini roundabout •Concerns expressed about assessment methodology Speed Study •Speed Study performed on November 29, 2016 •State Aid Street •30 MPH Speed Limit •85th percentile speed •38.09 and 36.48 MPH •Traffic Calming Methods Proposed •Narrow lanes to 11 feet (minimum allowed) •Install Driver Feedback Signs •Maintain existing parking lanes Next Steps •City Council Initial Questions •Open Public Hearing •End Public Testimony •Answer Questions from the Public Hearing •City Council Discussion •Consider Approval of a Resolution Ordering the Project with Direction on Specific Elements of the Project City Council Direction Needed •Direction on the Proposed Traffic Calming Elements (Digital Signs, Narrow Lane Widths) •Direction on Intersection Control at Park Nicollet and Franklin Trail •Other Direction Based on Public Testimony Questions/Comments?