Receive Staff Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest

The purpose of this case is to update the Public Works Committee on current and proposed City, County and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the Committee.

City Improvement Projects

• The COR Regional Infiltration Basin (#18-09)
  • Change Orders are still being evaluated to address excess topsoil removal / backfill and muskrat protection improvements
  • LRRWMO Permit expires September 30, 2020
  • All improvements are operating as planned
  • Punch list work is underway and final payment anticipated October 2020
• Ford Brook Estates Street Reconstructions (#19-01)
  • Punch list work is underway and final payment anticipated October 2020
• Wood Pond Hills and Chestnut Ridge Street Reconstructions (#19-03)
  • Punch list work is underway and final payment anticipated September 2020
• RTC 9th Addition Pond Lining Improvements (#19-06)
  • Final payment anticipated September 2020
• Wetland 114P Outlet Control Improvements (#19-07)
  • Work requested by DNR
  • Construction proposed for 2021
• Hedgehog Street Drainage Improvements (#19-10)
  • Final payment anticipated September 2020
• Variolite Street Reconstruction (#20-01)
  • Dewatering and sanitary sewer construction will be completed next week
  • Watermain construction nearly complete
  • Pavement reclamation of entire corridor will begin next week
• Municipal Plaza Park Fill (#20-10)
  • Work is complete and final payment anticipated September 2020
  • Sand volume = 8,944 cubic yards; EDA to fund 944 CY ($4,663.36)
• Reclamite Pavement Rejuvenator Pilot Project (NEW)
  • Alternate to sealcoat improvements
  • Pilot project completed on Ute St. (Alpine Dr. - 154^th Ln.) on 7/16/20
  • Staff continues to evaluate performance and is considering 2021 project

 
Anoka County Improvement Projects

• Roundabout at Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and Alpine Drive
  • Anoka County received $1.35M in HSIP funds (est. project cost = $1.5M)
  • Anoka County and City of Ramsey share is $150,000 each (per $1.5M est.)
  • Construction proposed for 2022, pending City and County approvals
• CSAH 116 & TH 47 Intersection Improvements
  • Constructing additional turn lanes to improve congestion and safety in 2021
  • Staff will provide a comprehensive update on this project in Oct. or Nov.

 
MnDOT Improvement Projects

• US 10 / 169 & Ferry Street / TH 47 Interchange
  • Proposed for construction 2022 - 2024
• Ferry Street / Trunk Highway 47 Grade Separation @ BNSF Rail Crossing
  • Proposed for construction 2022 - 2024
  • Preliminary design on hold
  • MnDOT exploring realignment of Highway 47 to remove S-curve
  • Requires relocation of Alter Recycling…still in discussions
• Rum River Bridge Replacement
  • MnDOT requested funding to replace bridge in 2022 - 2024
  • Proposing three lanes between Highway 47 and 7^th Street

 
Studies & Items of Interest

• NW Metro Surface Water Supply Feasibility Study
  • Member cities include Corcoran, Dayton, Ramsey and Rogers
  • MCES is funding 100% using Clean Water Funds
  • Final study completion anticipated September/October 2020
• City of Ramsey Centralized Water Treatment Facility Study
  • Water System Model – Complete
  • Source Water Analysis – Complete
  • Toured Andover and Brooklyn Center WTF’s
  • Feasibility Study – Final draft w/ 3 alternate site locations under review
• Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements
  • Preliminary design (Ramsey Blvd. and Sunfish Lake Blvd.) underway
  • Anoka County awarded $40M
  • Other funding sources are being explored
• NW Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis (NEW)
  • No updates at this time
• TH 47 Safety Study (NEW)
  • No updates at this time
• Reduced Speed Limits on Local Streets
  • No new requests received since last discussed
  • Monitoring discussions in Minneapolis and Saint Paul  

Staff estimates up to 10 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion.

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No formal action required.  For Committee review and discussion purposes only.