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8.1 SR 07-16-2012~// Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION River TQ ITEM NUMBER Ma or and Ci Council 8.1 AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY General Business Jul 16, 2012 ustin Femrite, Ci En ~ eer ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Modifications to Jackson Avenue at TH 169 Cal Portner, Ci Administrator REVIEWED BY ACTION REQUESTED Execute a cooperative agreement with MnDOT and funding up to $35,000 to add aright-turn lane at the intersection of TH 169 and Jackson Avenue as part of the current MnDOT mill and overlay project. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION There continues to be a need for a designated right-hand turn lane for east bound motorists traveling on the Jackson Avenue approach to Trunk Highway (TH) 169. We have the opportunity to have this right- turn lane added as part of the existing project MnDOT is working on. The proposed turn lane extension would provide a new 225-foot designated right-hand turn lane. The turn lane modifications will require the need to repave a portion of the existing trail that is adjacent to the south side of the road. All work will be confined within the existing right-of--way and easements that are in place. We have discussed the improvements with Wells Fargo, the adjacent property owner. They are comfortable with what is being proposed. From an engineering perspective, the project will provide additional stacking in the right-hand turn lane as well as the through-lane which currently backs up with both through and right-hand turning traffic. The proposed turn lane will help improve the performance and safety of the intersection. If directed to proceed, we will execute a cooperative agreement with MnDOT and have the work completed through their existing mill and overlay contract with Knife River FINANCIAL IMPACT Initial staff estimates were $50,000 if we were to complete tlus project as a stand-alone city contract. While we are still awaiting final pricing, the contractor has indicated the work will be around $30,000. Staff is requesting the approval of this item be set at $35,000 so additional approval is not necessary if the final price comes in higher. This intersection enhancement will be funded though the Street Improvement Reserve Fund. Intersection enhancements have been budgeted at $100,000 from this fund for 2012. ATTACHMENTS ^ Proposed Turn Lane Figure PDMEflED 8Y ~~A~'U~~ e 0 100 Feet Disclaimer This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nova rvey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information, and data located in various ciN, county, and state offces, and other sourcez affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The Ciry of Elk River is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. Elk -~-~ River Jackson Avenue Turn Lane © Bolton & Menk, Inc - Web GIS