5.11.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 06/24/2025 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd8} |
Title:
Adopt Resolution #25-138 Ordering Plans and Specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
Background:
The 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Countryside Estates subdivision 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 the streets within the Countryside Estates subdivision, generally located east of Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83) and north of 173rd Avenue. The streets are 24-foot wide rural section, totaling 3.17 miles in length. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area. Drainage is handled through street crossing culverts and drainage swales adjacent to the streets which generally carry runoff to existing wetlands and Anoka County Ditch No. 51.
The streets within Countryside Estates were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data taken prior to skim patching shows an average pavement section of 6.5-inches, including 3.2-inches of bituminous and 3.3-inches of aggregate base.
Ditch No.51 crosses 176th Avenue and 176th Lane, both culvert crossings have been replaced and are not proposed to be replaced as part of this improvement. Televising of the lines to confirm their conditions will be performed. The remaining street crossing culverts within the subdivision are proposed to be replaced and updated to reinforced concrete pipe. Only minor grading of the ditches to tie-into the new culverts is proposed.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) in the CIP. Soil corrections are not anticipated, and only typical impacts of FDR project including matching into driveways and boulevards approximately 6 to 8 feet from the edge of pavement is anticipated. This will be further explored during project design.
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 contracts
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 #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
Background:
The 2025 – 2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Countryside Estates subdivision 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, 025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for said improvements.
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct the streets within the Countryside Estates subdivision, generally located east of Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83) and north of 173rd Avenue. The streets are 24-foot wide rural section, totaling 3.17 miles in length. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area. Drainage is handled through street crossing culverts and drainage swales adjacent to the streets which generally carry runoff to existing wetlands and Anoka County Ditch No. 51.
The streets within Countryside Estates were constructed in 1980 and received an overlay in 1995. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data taken prior to skim patching shows an average pavement section of 6.5-inches, including 3.2-inches of bituminous and 3.3-inches of aggregate base.
Ditch No.51 crosses 176th Avenue and 176th Lane, both culvert crossings have been replaced and are not proposed to be replaced as part of this improvement. Televising of the lines to confirm their conditions will be performed. The remaining street crossing culverts within the subdivision are proposed to be replaced and updated to reinforced concrete pipe. Only minor grading of the ditches to tie-into the new culverts is proposed.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) in the CIP. Soil corrections are not anticipated, and only typical impacts of FDR project including matching into driveways and boulevards approximately 6 to 8 feet from the edge of pavement is anticipated. This will be further explored during project design.
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 contracts
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 #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
Estimates are CIP level and will be updated during the design process.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
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 $2,231,046 ($1,940,040 Pavement Management Funds, $291,006 Storm Water Utility Funds).
CIP level estimated project costs are $2,231,046 ($1,940,040 Pavement Management Funds, $291,006 Storm Water Utility Funds).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
On June 17, 2025 the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
On June 17, 2025 the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-138 ordering plans and specifications for Countryside Estates Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-04.
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 09:53 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/18/2025