Discuss 2013 Capital Improvement Street Projects

The Capital Improvement Program identifies several street projects for 2013.  Staff would like to review the scheduled projects with the Public Works Committee and receive direction on how to proceed.  The Capital Improvement Program identifies the following projects:


Riverdale Drive Extension (Armstrong to Traprock) - The City has received a Co-operative Agreement Grant from Mn/DOT in the amount of $702,000 for this project.  In order to receive the grant dollars, the project must be bid and awarded by June 30, 2013.  This project will extend sewer from the Riverdale Drive / Armstrong Blvd interesection to the east into the undeveloped property currently owned by Hope Fellowship.  It will also extend watermain from the Riverdale Drive / Armstrong Blvd intersection to Ramsey Blvd.  The existing street segment of Riverdale Drive will be reconstructed and a new segment across the undeveloped property will be constructed to make a connection with Traprock Street.  The existing accesses to Highway 10 at Alpaca Street and Traprock Street will be removed and a new access will be provided at the eastern end of the new Riverdale Drive.  Storm water related improvements and mitigation will also be necessary.  The total estimated project cost as stated in the CIP is $2,948,000. 

Riverdale Drive East Reconstruct to Tungsten - This project will reconstruct the existing segment of Riverdale Drive from Highway 10 (Ramsey Blvd) to Tungsten Street.  The roadway section is proposed to be narrower, which will provide adequate space for an off-street trail (MRT) to be constructed under a separate contract.  Watermain repairs may also be necessary, as the City has experienced two plugs that have failed.  The total estimated project cost as stated in the CIP is $1,350,000. 

Garnet Street Reconstruction - This project will replace the failing pavement on Garnet Street, a local residential street.  We understand that this project has been discussed on several occasions and may present some challenges in regards to the sewer and water extensions and City policy for reconstruction projects. The total estimated project cost as stated in the CIP is $300,000, however, based on the extent of soil corrections that may be necessary this estimate may be understated.

Zeolite Street - This project will construct the permanent section of Zeolite Street in the COR.  The total estimated cost as stated in the CIP is $400,000. 

Annual Street Reconstruction Program - This project consists of regularly scheduled maintenance of paved streets (i.e. seal coating, crack filling, patching).  The total estimated cost as stated in the CIP is $530,000. 

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As shown in the attached spreadsheet, the MSA fund would have a negative balance if the City proceeded with both Riverdale projects as programmed into the CIP.  Please also note that $422,107 of revenue is shown from Land Proceeds.  There may not be adequate funding to complete both Riverdale projects unless another funding source is identified.  

We understand that $1,500,000 is currently budgeted for Long Term Road Reconstruction in 2013, however, all of the associated projects have not been identified.  Staff is seeking input from the committee on the process for determining the additional projects that should be considered from this funding source.

The construction of Zeolite Street may not be necessary until further development occurs, based on committee input. 

The funding source for each project is summarized as follows:

Grants and Aids	$702,000
MSA	$1,466,000
Water Utility	$273,000
Sewer Utility	$507,000
Total	$2,948,000

MSA	$237,938
Public Improvement Revolving	$837,602
Tax Increment #4	$275,000
Total	$1,350,000

General Fund

$300,000

Tax Increment Fund #4

$400,000

General Fund	$255,000
Tax Increment Fund #4	$275,000
Total	$530,000

N/A - for discussion purposes at this time.

Based on discussion.