Adopt Resolution #24-243 Approving Amended Cooperative Construction Agreement #1052605-1 for Improvement Project #20-11, Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements

Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-243 approving amended MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 for Improvement Project #20-11, Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements.  

Background:
Construction of grade-separation improvements on CSAH 56 (Ramsey Blvd) and CSAH 57 (Sunfish Lake Blvd) at the BNSF Railway and U.S. Highway 10 crossings are underway to improve traffic operations and safety.  The proposed improvements, designated as Improvement Project #20-11, Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements, were designed and are being constructed in partnership with the City of Ramsey, Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).  
 
The proposed improvements generally include reconstructing portions of U.S. Highway 10/169, CSAH 56/Ramsey Boulevard, CSAH 57/Sunfish Lake Boulevard, and Riverdale Drive; constructing new frontage roads to remove private accesses onto Highway 10; constructing sidewalks, trails and pedestrian curb ramps; constructing bridges and roundabouts; extending/reconstructing municipal utilities; constructing a temporary traffic control signal system; establishing turf; and installing striping and signing.
 
Construction of the Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements project began in the Summer of 2023 with temporary widening improvements, and is proposed to conclude in 2026.  The vast majority of work will occur in 2024 (primarily on Sunfish Lake Boulevard) and 2025 (primarily on Ramsey Boulevard). 
 
To memorialize cost sharing and maintenance responsibilities for the Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements, the City of Ramsey adopted Resolution #23-238 on September 26, 2023, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into updated MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605, a copy of which is attached.
 
On August 16, 2024, MnDOT submitted proposed amended Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 to City staff.  The amended agreement contains revisions related to new bridge and non-motorized trail maintenance including adding Exhibit E to Article 1.6, revising Article 5.5, adding Articles 5.11, 5.12, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7, and revising Article 8.  Per the attached cover letter, MnDOT has requested that the City electronically sign the signature page and submit it with a supporting resolution.  The same request has been made of Anoka County.  

Observations:
City staff reviewed attached amended MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 and have no concerns related to the proposed revisions, which serve to better define maintenance responsibilities for bridges and non-motorized trails for all parties to the Agreement. 
 
The City Attorney originally reviewed attached updated MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605 and approved the agreement as to legal form.  The City Attorney was not asked to review attached amended Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 since the amendments are minor and do not impact the legal form of the agreement. 

Amended Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 does not impact project costs.  Project costs remain unchanged from updated Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605 approved September 26th, 2023.  

Staff recommends approving amended MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01.   

Motion to adopt Resolution #24-243 approving amended MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1052605A01 for Improvement Project #20-11, Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements.