6.22.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 11/26/2024 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd8} |
Title:
Adopt Resolution #24-339 Ordering Plans and Specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
Background:
The proposed 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47) for street reconstruction in 2025. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). The actual project tie-in points are proposed to vary in distance from the adjacent County roads within the project, due to relatively recently completed Anoka County Highway Department traffic signal improvements. An exhibit showing the proposed tie-in points is attached to this case.
Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Nowthen Boulevard (CSAH 5) is 44-foot-wide urban section with an 8-foot bituminous trail on the north side of the street, and an 8-foot bituminous trail on the south side of the street on the western half of the area. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Sunfish Lake Boulevard from 2011, including turn lanes for westbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 460 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Nowthen Boulevard from 2014, including turn lanes for eastbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 660 linear feet of Alpine Drive west of Nowthen Boulevard. The ADT for this segment of Alpine Drive is 2,900. Review of the geotechnical report found clean soils under the pavement, however, groundwater was found within 3 feet of the pavement for an approximately 750-foot section of Alpine Drive which crosses wetland. Staff has observed pavement rutting in this area, likely caused by the high groundwater. The project is proposed to include raising a portion of this section of Alpine Drive, to give a minimum of 30-inches of separation between groundwater and the bottom of the pavement section. Staff is proposing to mill and overlay the 460 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The 660 linear feet of Alpine Drive west of Nowthen Boulevard was found to be in good condition, and only refreshing the pavement markings is proposed in that section of Alpine Drive. Staff has noted several broken pieces of concrete curb and gutter, and is investigating if it would be more cost-effective to replace all curb in gutter in the reconstruction area between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard compared to spot repairs.
Alpine Drive between Nowthen Boulevard and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47) is a combination of 44-foot-wide urban and rural section with an 8-foot bituminous trail on the south side of the street, and an 8-foot bituminous trail between Krypton Street and TH 47 on the north side of the street. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Nowthen Boulevard from 2024, including turn lanes for westbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 740 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Nowthen Boulevard (generally to Krypton Street). This was found to generally be in good condition, with only refreshing of the pavement markings proposed in this section of Alpine Drive. The ADT for this segment of Alpine Drive is 2,500. Review of the geotechnical report found clean sands, ideal for both utility and pavement support. The total project length of Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and TH 47 is approximately 1.02 miles.
Alpine Drive is an MSA street and must meet MSA 10-ton pavement strength design requirements. To achieve this, staff is proposing to place 4.5-inches new bituminous over 5-inches aggregate base (9.5-inch total pavement section). The pavement cores produced as part of the geotechnical report found approximately 5-inches of bituminous over 4.5-inches aggregate base, which will allow the project to be built without additional subsoil excavation to achieve the proposed pavement section. The western 460 linear feet is proposed to only receive a 2-inch mill and overlay. Approximately 750 linear feet adjacent to the wetlands west of Nowthen Boulevard are proposed to be raised, which will require replacement of the concrete curb and gutter. Additionally, Staff will be reviewing the cost-effectiveness of replacing all concrete curb and gutter west of Nowthen Boulevard (in the areas proposed to be reconstructed). The section of Alpine Drive approximately 660 linear feet west and 460 linear feet east of Nowthen Boulevard is not proposed to receive a bituminous treatment, only refreshing the existing pavement markings. The remaining pavement, generally between Krypton Street and TH 47 is proposed to be reconstructed using the FDR method with only spot curb and gutter repairs.
Bituminous trail exists throughout the project area, including on both sides of Alpine Drive for approximately half the project. In general, the bituminous trail is functional, but has deteriorated to a point where improvements to the trail are recommended. Staff is proposing to include reconstruction of the bituminous trail and associated pedestrian ramps as an alternative bid. In total there is approximately 7,600 linear feet of 8-foot bituminous trail within the project area. Replacement of this trail is not included within the CIP. Staff believes the majority of the trail should qualify for MSA funding if desired, but will look further into potential funding sources as part of the project design process. Staff estimates construction costs for the trail replacement at $250,000.
Staff has identified an unmarked crossing at Sodium Street, connecting the Alpine Acres subdivision with the Fox Knoll subdivision to the south. Alpine Drive is a 45 mph (high speed) road, staff does not support a crossing at this location and is proposing to remove the pedestrian ramp on the south side of Alpine Drive with this project. The bituminous trail continues west to Sunfish Lake Boulevard which provides safe crossings, including crossing westbound to Alpine Park; the most likely destination for local trail users in this region of the City. Additionally, a marked mid-block crossing exists between Nowthen Boulevard and Helium Street, and a marked crossing exists at Helium Street. Staff is proposing to eliminate both of these marked crossings as part of this project, primarily due to Alpine Drive being a high speed (45 mph) street and safe signalized crossings located at traffic signals at both County and MnDOT roads.
Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer exist throughout the project area. The only known utility improvements include storm sewer located in the wetland area west of Nowthen Boulevard. Two corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts are proposed to be upgraded to reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). In addition, two sets of storm sewer inlets and outlets to the wetlands exist in this stretch. By raising the roadway, at a minimum the catch basin castings will need to be adjusted, but may need to be replaced depending on how high the road is raised. Any additional repairs will not be known until the sewer televising reports are reviewed. If repairs are required, they will be included within the final plans, unless staff determines the repair needs are imminent.
Additional Permitting
Alpine Drive is an MSA street, which requires review and approval by the MnDOT MSA department prior to bidding the project. Because the project goes up to both the Anoka County and MnDOT right-of-way’s, and will require temporary signage within said right-of-way’s, permits from the respective organizations will be required.
Staff is currently investigating if a Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Permit will be necessary for this project, due to the potential wetland impacts due to replacing culverts. If needed, this permit would be required prior to any work starting on site.
Project Timelines
City Staff is proposing to prepare plans and specifications for this project in-house, as part of their normal duties. The following are the proposed general project timelines:
November 26, 2024 City Council Authorization to prepare plans and specifications
Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 Staff prepares plans and specifications
December 11, 2025 Public Open House
Jan / Feb, 2025 City Council approve plans, authorize bidding
Feb / March, 2025 Bid opening, City Council award contracts
Spring 2025 Begin Construction
Summer / Fall 2025 Finish Construction
Staff proposes to bid projects separately, but to bid and award projects as close together as practical, which generally allows for a better bidding environment for the City.
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
Background:
The proposed 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47) for street reconstruction in 2025. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
- May 28, 2024, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #24-138, accepting and awarding a proposal to Hakanson Anderson for topographic survey of the project area.
- August 12, 2024, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #24-220, accepting and awarding a proposal to Independent Testing Technologies, Inc. for a geotechnical report of the project area.
- November 12, 2024, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #24-310, accepting and awarding a proposal to Hydro-Klean, LLC for sewer cleaning and televising of the project area.
- November 19, 2024, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for said improvements.
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). The actual project tie-in points are proposed to vary in distance from the adjacent County roads within the project, due to relatively recently completed Anoka County Highway Department traffic signal improvements. An exhibit showing the proposed tie-in points is attached to this case.
Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard (CR 57) and Nowthen Boulevard (CSAH 5) is 44-foot-wide urban section with an 8-foot bituminous trail on the north side of the street, and an 8-foot bituminous trail on the south side of the street on the western half of the area. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Sunfish Lake Boulevard from 2011, including turn lanes for westbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 460 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Nowthen Boulevard from 2014, including turn lanes for eastbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 660 linear feet of Alpine Drive west of Nowthen Boulevard. The ADT for this segment of Alpine Drive is 2,900. Review of the geotechnical report found clean soils under the pavement, however, groundwater was found within 3 feet of the pavement for an approximately 750-foot section of Alpine Drive which crosses wetland. Staff has observed pavement rutting in this area, likely caused by the high groundwater. The project is proposed to include raising a portion of this section of Alpine Drive, to give a minimum of 30-inches of separation between groundwater and the bottom of the pavement section. Staff is proposing to mill and overlay the 460 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The 660 linear feet of Alpine Drive west of Nowthen Boulevard was found to be in good condition, and only refreshing the pavement markings is proposed in that section of Alpine Drive. Staff has noted several broken pieces of concrete curb and gutter, and is investigating if it would be more cost-effective to replace all curb in gutter in the reconstruction area between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard compared to spot repairs.
Alpine Drive between Nowthen Boulevard and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47) is a combination of 44-foot-wide urban and rural section with an 8-foot bituminous trail on the south side of the street, and an 8-foot bituminous trail between Krypton Street and TH 47 on the north side of the street. The Anoka County signal upgrade at Nowthen Boulevard from 2024, including turn lanes for westbound Alpine Drive, reconstructed approximately 740 linear feet of Alpine Drive east of Nowthen Boulevard (generally to Krypton Street). This was found to generally be in good condition, with only refreshing of the pavement markings proposed in this section of Alpine Drive. The ADT for this segment of Alpine Drive is 2,500. Review of the geotechnical report found clean sands, ideal for both utility and pavement support. The total project length of Alpine Drive between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and TH 47 is approximately 1.02 miles.
Alpine Drive is an MSA street and must meet MSA 10-ton pavement strength design requirements. To achieve this, staff is proposing to place 4.5-inches new bituminous over 5-inches aggregate base (9.5-inch total pavement section). The pavement cores produced as part of the geotechnical report found approximately 5-inches of bituminous over 4.5-inches aggregate base, which will allow the project to be built without additional subsoil excavation to achieve the proposed pavement section. The western 460 linear feet is proposed to only receive a 2-inch mill and overlay. Approximately 750 linear feet adjacent to the wetlands west of Nowthen Boulevard are proposed to be raised, which will require replacement of the concrete curb and gutter. Additionally, Staff will be reviewing the cost-effectiveness of replacing all concrete curb and gutter west of Nowthen Boulevard (in the areas proposed to be reconstructed). The section of Alpine Drive approximately 660 linear feet west and 460 linear feet east of Nowthen Boulevard is not proposed to receive a bituminous treatment, only refreshing the existing pavement markings. The remaining pavement, generally between Krypton Street and TH 47 is proposed to be reconstructed using the FDR method with only spot curb and gutter repairs.
Bituminous trail exists throughout the project area, including on both sides of Alpine Drive for approximately half the project. In general, the bituminous trail is functional, but has deteriorated to a point where improvements to the trail are recommended. Staff is proposing to include reconstruction of the bituminous trail and associated pedestrian ramps as an alternative bid. In total there is approximately 7,600 linear feet of 8-foot bituminous trail within the project area. Replacement of this trail is not included within the CIP. Staff believes the majority of the trail should qualify for MSA funding if desired, but will look further into potential funding sources as part of the project design process. Staff estimates construction costs for the trail replacement at $250,000.
Staff has identified an unmarked crossing at Sodium Street, connecting the Alpine Acres subdivision with the Fox Knoll subdivision to the south. Alpine Drive is a 45 mph (high speed) road, staff does not support a crossing at this location and is proposing to remove the pedestrian ramp on the south side of Alpine Drive with this project. The bituminous trail continues west to Sunfish Lake Boulevard which provides safe crossings, including crossing westbound to Alpine Park; the most likely destination for local trail users in this region of the City. Additionally, a marked mid-block crossing exists between Nowthen Boulevard and Helium Street, and a marked crossing exists at Helium Street. Staff is proposing to eliminate both of these marked crossings as part of this project, primarily due to Alpine Drive being a high speed (45 mph) street and safe signalized crossings located at traffic signals at both County and MnDOT roads.
Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer exist throughout the project area. The only known utility improvements include storm sewer located in the wetland area west of Nowthen Boulevard. Two corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts are proposed to be upgraded to reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). In addition, two sets of storm sewer inlets and outlets to the wetlands exist in this stretch. By raising the roadway, at a minimum the catch basin castings will need to be adjusted, but may need to be replaced depending on how high the road is raised. Any additional repairs will not be known until the sewer televising reports are reviewed. If repairs are required, they will be included within the final plans, unless staff determines the repair needs are imminent.
Additional Permitting
Alpine Drive is an MSA street, which requires review and approval by the MnDOT MSA department prior to bidding the project. Because the project goes up to both the Anoka County and MnDOT right-of-way’s, and will require temporary signage within said right-of-way’s, permits from the respective organizations will be required.
Staff is currently investigating if a Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Permit will be necessary for this project, due to the potential wetland impacts due to replacing culverts. If needed, this permit would be required prior to any work starting on site.
Project Timelines
City Staff is proposing to prepare plans and specifications for this project in-house, as part of their normal duties. The following are the proposed general project timelines:
November 26, 2024 City Council Authorization to prepare plans and specifications
Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 Staff prepares plans and specifications
December 11, 2025 Public Open House
Jan / Feb, 2025 City Council approve plans, authorize bidding
Feb / March, 2025 Bid opening, City Council award contracts
Spring 2025 Begin Construction
Summer / Fall 2025 Finish Construction
Staff proposes to bid projects separately, but to bid and award projects as close together as practical, which generally allows for a better bidding environment for the City.
Notification:
If City Council orders plans and specifications, staff will send out notification letters to residents immediately impacted by the improvements.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Observations:
Estimates are CIP level and will be updated during the design process.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
Estimates are CIP level and will be updated during the design process.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
Funding Source:
Funding for this improvement is proposed to come from Municipal State Aid Funds and Storm Water Utility Funds. The alternative bid trail improvements are anticipated to be funded through Municipal State Aid Funds, final funding options are proposed to be presented at the time of project award.
MSA Funds $975,281
Storm Water Utility Funds $146,292
CIP Total Project Costs 1,121,573
Alt Bid Trail (MSA/TBD) $250,000
Total Project w/Alt Bid $1,371,573
MSA Funds $975,281
Storm Water Utility Funds $146,292
CIP Total Project Costs 1,121,573
Alt Bid Trail (MSA/TBD) $250,000
Total Project w/Alt Bid $1,371,573
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
On November 19, 2024 the Ramsey Public Works Committee unanimously recommended City Council order plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03, including an alternative bid for reconstructing the trails along Alpine Drive.
On November 19, 2024 the Ramsey Public Works Committee unanimously recommended City Council order plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03, including an alternative bid for reconstructing the trails along Alpine Drive.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #24-339 ordering plans and specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westby | Bruce Westby | 11/20/2024 10:50 AM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 11/20/2024 11:19 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Joe Feriancek
- Started On:
- 11/15/2024 11:51 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/20/2024