5.10.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 06/24/2025 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd8} |
Title:
Adopt Resolution #25-137 Ordering Plans and Specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Background:
The 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven subdivisions for street reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct streets within the Carol-Rose Acres and Sports Haven subdivisions, generally located west of Variolite Street between 163rd Lane and 166th Avenue. The streets are 24-foot wide rural section, totaling 1.20 miles in length. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area, however, there are no known destinations within the subdivision which would increase traffic above normal. Drainage is handled through street crossing culverts and drainage swales which generally carry storm water to an existing wetland located south of 164th Lane, west of Variolite Street.
The streets within Carol-Rose Acres were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data shows an average pavement section of 7.6-inches, including 3.6-inches of bituminous and 4.0-inches of aggregate base. The streets within Sports Haven were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. GPR data shows an average pavement section of 6.6-inches, including 4.1-inches of bituminous and 2.5-inches of aggregate base.
At this time no stormwater or soil correction improvements are anticipated for this subdivision, other than replacing existing street crossing culverts. This will be further explored during project design and review of the geotechnical report. As part of the PACT Charter High School development, residents on 163rd Lane had concerns about runoff from the High School overflowing the wetland in their rear yard, adjacent to the High School. The High School development has not been found to have a negative impact to this wetland, which during heavy rainfall events causes water to temporarily sit in the southern ditch of 163rd Lane. The water does not appear to stay in the ditch more then 48 hours and is maintainable in its current condition.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full-depth Reclamation (FDR) in the CIP. This generally includes reclamation of the existing bituminous pavement and underlying aggregate base; flipping the reclaim and scarifying the subbase (potentially removal of subbase material to make space for new pavement section); hauling off excess reclamation material; shaping and compacting the remaining reclamation material to be used as the new aggregate base; placing new bituminous pavement in two lifts. The road profile and alignment generally stay in the same location, with some minor corrections to curves occurring, but does typically impact 6 to 8 feet of adjacent boulevard and driveways.
If the geotechnical report comes back with favorable subgrade materials, and verifies the GPR results for pavement section thickness, this project may also be a candidate for reconstruction as a Reclamation. This would generally include performing the FDR; removal of 2.5-inches of material; placement of 1-lift of bituminous. The road profile and alignment are not adjusted and driveways are generally not impacted. The adjacent boulevard is impacted about 1-foot off of the edge of bituminous, it’s necessary to clear any vegetation off the pavement to avoid mixing it in the reclamation. Costs are reduced approximately 25 to 30-percent with a Reclamation project, however, the subbase material and existing pavement section are critical components to determining when to implement.
Municipal utilities do not exist within the project area, extension of municipal utilities to this subdivision are not proposed as it is outside of the 2040 MUSA.
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:
June 24, 2025 City Council Authorization to prepare plans and specifications
Summer 2025 / Winter 2026 Staff prepares plans and specifications
Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 City Council approve plans, authorize bidding
Winter 2026 Bid opening, City Council award contract
Spring 2026 Begin Construction
Summer / Fall 2026 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 #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Background:
The 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven subdivisions for street reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
- On April 22, 2025, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-082, accepting and awarding a proposal to Bolton & Menk for topographic survey of the project area.
- May 13, 2025, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-101, accepting and awarding a proposal to Independent Testing Technologies for a geotechnical report of the project area.
- June 17, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for said improvements.
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct streets within the Carol-Rose Acres and Sports Haven subdivisions, generally located west of Variolite Street between 163rd Lane and 166th Avenue. The streets are 24-foot wide rural section, totaling 1.20 miles in length. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area, however, there are no known destinations within the subdivision which would increase traffic above normal. Drainage is handled through street crossing culverts and drainage swales which generally carry storm water to an existing wetland located south of 164th Lane, west of Variolite Street.
The streets within Carol-Rose Acres were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data shows an average pavement section of 7.6-inches, including 3.6-inches of bituminous and 4.0-inches of aggregate base. The streets within Sports Haven were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. GPR data shows an average pavement section of 6.6-inches, including 4.1-inches of bituminous and 2.5-inches of aggregate base.
At this time no stormwater or soil correction improvements are anticipated for this subdivision, other than replacing existing street crossing culverts. This will be further explored during project design and review of the geotechnical report. As part of the PACT Charter High School development, residents on 163rd Lane had concerns about runoff from the High School overflowing the wetland in their rear yard, adjacent to the High School. The High School development has not been found to have a negative impact to this wetland, which during heavy rainfall events causes water to temporarily sit in the southern ditch of 163rd Lane. The water does not appear to stay in the ditch more then 48 hours and is maintainable in its current condition.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full-depth Reclamation (FDR) in the CIP. This generally includes reclamation of the existing bituminous pavement and underlying aggregate base; flipping the reclaim and scarifying the subbase (potentially removal of subbase material to make space for new pavement section); hauling off excess reclamation material; shaping and compacting the remaining reclamation material to be used as the new aggregate base; placing new bituminous pavement in two lifts. The road profile and alignment generally stay in the same location, with some minor corrections to curves occurring, but does typically impact 6 to 8 feet of adjacent boulevard and driveways.
If the geotechnical report comes back with favorable subgrade materials, and verifies the GPR results for pavement section thickness, this project may also be a candidate for reconstruction as a Reclamation. This would generally include performing the FDR; removal of 2.5-inches of material; placement of 1-lift of bituminous. The road profile and alignment are not adjusted and driveways are generally not impacted. The adjacent boulevard is impacted about 1-foot off of the edge of bituminous, it’s necessary to clear any vegetation off the pavement to avoid mixing it in the reclamation. Costs are reduced approximately 25 to 30-percent with a Reclamation project, however, the subbase material and existing pavement section are critical components to determining when to implement.
Municipal utilities do not exist within the project area, extension of municipal utilities to this subdivision are not proposed as it is outside of the 2040 MUSA.
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:
June 24, 2025 City Council Authorization to prepare plans and specifications
Summer 2025 / Winter 2026 Staff prepares plans and specifications
Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 City Council approve plans, authorize bidding
Winter 2026 Bid opening, City Council award contract
Spring 2026 Begin Construction
Summer / Fall 2026 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 project update letters to property owners impacted by these improvements.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Observations:
Estimates are CIP level and will be updated during the design process.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Estimates are CIP level and will be updated during the design process.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Funding Source:
Funding for this improvement is proposed to come from Pavement Management Funds and Storm Water Utility Funds.
CIP level estimated project costs are $844,560 ($734,400 Pavement Management Funds, $110,160 Storm Water Utility Funds).
CIP level estimated project costs are $844,560 ($734,400 Pavement Management Funds, $110,160 Storm Water Utility Funds).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
On June 17, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
On June 17, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-137 ordering plans and specifications for Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-03.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westby | Bruce Westby | 06/18/2025 01:22 PM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 06/18/2025 03:24 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Joe Feriancek
- Started On:
- 06/17/2025 09:52 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/18/2025