Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #19-234 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #19-10, Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements.

Background:
The property owner at 15639 Hedgehog Street informed Staff in 2018 that stormwater runoff from Hedgehog Street and 156^th Lane NW runs through a ditch on their property but lately the runoff is extending outside the easement area to within about 10 feet of the back door.  The property owner inquired what the City could do to help prevent stormwater runoff from ponding in their back yard.
 
City Staff collected topographic survey data in late 2018 and early 2019, and prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates for a drainage improvement project that includes re-grading the existing drainage swale along the south property line of 15639 Hedgehog Street, directly across from 156^th Lane NW.  The ditch and proposed grading improvements are located within an existing drainage easement that front several properties in the area.  The City will not need to acquire easements to complete this work.  A copy of the plans are attached to this case for reference.

Following Council approval, bids will be advertised in the Anoka Union Herald on September 27, 2019.

Observations:

Staff anticipates receiving good bids due to bidding the project this fall/winter, and due to bidding more than one drainage improvement project at the same time.

 

Construction is proposed to be substantially complete this fall or winter, with completion occurring by June 30, 2020.

 

Alternatives:

Alternative #1: Motion to adopt Resolution #19-234 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #19-10, Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements.

Alternative #2: Motion denying adoption of Resolution #19-234 at this time.

The Engineer’s estimate of project costs is $22,000.  Project costs will be split evenly between the Stormwater Management and Stormwater Utility Funds.

Staff recommends alternative #1.

 

Based on discussions at their September 17th regular meeting, the Public Works Committee recommends alternative #1.

Motion to adopt Resolution #19-234 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #19-10, Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements.