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4.2. SR 04-17-2000qty of River MEMORANDUM Item # 4.2. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner~. ~ April 17, 2000 Northstar Corridor Update At the Northstar Corridor Development Authority meeting held on April 6th, the main topics of discussion were the Ramsey station site, multi-modal station development and a report on the public information meetings. The project management team has recommended that the Ramsey station be designated for potential future development. The project management team believes that the newly proposed Anoka station and the station in Coon Rapids at Riverdale should be developed at this time instead of the Ramsey station. Ramsey gave a short presentation at this meeting and will give more detailed presentation at the May meeting. After that presentation the Authority will vote on the project management team's recommendation. A consultant has been hired to help with station area planning. They will be contacting the cities to begin working on amendments to land use plans and zoning ordinances. These amendments are intended to address land use issues around the train stations. The City will begin working on the land use study during the next couple of months and completing it this summer. MNDOT will be working on the design and eventual construction of the multi-modal portion of the Elk River station. They will be coordinating with the NCDA to ensure that there is no duplication of effort and to minimize costs. It is not clear just what portion of the site will be constructed by MNDOT as part of the multi-modal portion of the site and what part will included as part of the commuter rail. The public information meetings held last month were very successful. About 100 people attended each of the four meetings. Comment sheets were handed out; most of the comments received were positive. S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\NCDAAPRL.DOC 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Northstar Corridor Development Authority Thursday, April 6, 2000 4:30 p.m. Sherburne County Government Center Elk River, MN Action Requested 1. Minutes of March 2, 2000 Meeting* Approval Executive Committee Report a. Technical Services for Track and Railway Engineering* b. Technical Services for Station Area Planning* c. Legislative Update d. Review of Commuter Rail Operating Systems Approval Approval Information Discussion Allocation of FY 2000 Appropriation of New Starts Funding for Twin Cities Transitways* Approval 4. Selection of Station Site* Approval 5. Multi-modal Station Development* Approval 6. Connection to Hiawatha LRT Corridor* Approval 7. Report on Public Information Meetings* Information 8. Commuter Rail Demonstration (August, 2000) Information Updates a. Station Design and Station Area Planning b. Draft Environmental Impact Statement c. Application for FTA Approval to Enter Preliminary Engineering d. Agreement with Mn/DOT for Preliminary Engineering e. Upcoming Activities Information Next Meeting: May 4, 2000 *Attached NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2000 The Northstar Corridor Development Authority met in regular session on March 2, 2000, in the Board Room at the Sherbume County Government Center, Elk River, Minnesota. Present were: Margaret Connolly, Ken Paulson, Lynn George, Dave Saunders, Jerry Newton, Peter Beberg, John Weaver, Tom Cruikshank, Tom Gamec, Gerald Goebel, Patrick Cairns, Duane Cekalla, Carl Yilek, Bob Johnson, Jim Ellenbecker, Duane Grandy, Terry Nagorski, Ewald Peterson, John Norgren, Lewis Stark, Art Daniels, Jerry Leese, Steve Malloy, Andrew Jones, Sandy Cullen, Gabe Guevara, Linda Jungwirth, Erik Mustonen, Dave Showalter, Dean Michalko, Stephanie Klinzing, Rick Speak, Jean Keely, Ed Shukle, Jim Barton, Susan Anderson, Terry Hendricksen, Jim Dickinson, Paul Goenner, Scott Harlicker, Vic Oviatt, John Blaha, Robert Kirchner, Lona Schreiber, Bill Schreiber, Jim Norman, Ken Steven, Mike Christensen, Rick Nau, Tim Houle, Tom Wenzel, Bob Erdrich, Don Meyer, Steve Billings, Tim Yantos, Betsy Wergin, Mark Stenglein, Jeff Dehler, Yvonne Chaillet, Brian Bensen, David Loch, Dan Erhart, and Mary Richardson. 1. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. A motion was made by Patrick Cairns, seconded by Jerry Newton and carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 2, 2000, and the minutes of February 3, 2000, as presented. 3. Executive Committee Report: ao A motion was made by Steve Billings, seconded by Lewis Stark, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution # 3 acknowledging that the Northstar Corridor Development Authority will organize a joint subcommittee and request one member from the Central Corridor, the Red Rock Corridor, the City of Minneapolis and Mn/DOT to review and share information regarding the Minneapolis Junction transit station for commuter rail. Bill Schreiber, Messerli & Kramer, presented a legislative update regarding future transportation spending and distributed a copy of a news release dated March 2, 2000, from a transportation funding news conference. Tom Gamec, Mayor, City of Ramsey, and Jim Norman, City Administrator, addressed the NCDA expressing their concern about the recommendation of the Project Management Team to designate the Ramsey station site as a "potential future development site". The City of Ramsey requested additional time to allow the City of Ramsey to conduct a ridership study for presentation to the Committee at the April 6, 2000 NCDA meeting. Northstar Corridor Development Authority March 2, 2000 Page 1 o o o 10. 11. Peter Beberg, Mayor, City of Anoka, indicated that the City of Anoka has not compared their 4th Avenue site with the Ramsey site and is not opposed to allowing the City of Ramsey time to conduct a ridership study for presentation at the April 6, 2000 NCDA meeting. A motion was made by Peter Beberg, seconded by Jerry Newton, and carried unanimously to allow a 30 day extension for the Cities of Ramsey and Anoka time to prepare ridership data for consideration by the NCDA at the April 6, 2000 NCDA meeting. Mary Richardson, Richardson, Richter & Associates, discussed dates to schedule a trip to review operating commuter rail systems in California. The Committee is interested in scheduling a trip for interested members for May 11-14, 2000. Members who are interested in viewing operating commuter rail systems in California were urged to contact Mary Richardson as soon as possible. Tim Yantos gave an update on the capacity modeling project. Mainline Management is in the process of reviewing the capacity modeling. Betsy Wergin notified the Committee that the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization passed a resolution in support for the NCDA authority and their efforts. Due to the scheduled 6:00 p.m. NCDA Open House, there was not sufficient time at this meeting to break into groups to review the proposed various station plans. The Committee members were urged to review the proposed plans with their respective governing bodies. Comments should be expressed to a member of the Technical Advisory Committee. The issue will be discussed at the April 6, 2000, NCDA meeting. · The next meeting of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. at the Sherbume County Government Center. A motion was made by John Norgren, seconded by Duane Grandy and carded unanimously to adjourn the regular NCDA meeting to attend the NCDA Open House at 5:50 p.m. Betsy Wergin Chairperson Date Northstar Corridor Development Authority March 2, 2000 Page 2 NORTHSTAH Agenda Item #2a Executive Committee: Betsy Wergin, NCDA Chair Sherbume County Paul Ostrow, NCDA Vice Chair City of Minneapolis Councilmember Paul McCarron Anoka County Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Steve Billings City of Fddley Lewis Stark Haven Township Memorandum March 30, 2000 To: From: Subject: Executive Committee Administrative Team Selection of Technical Services for Track and Railway Engineering At its February 3, 2000 meeting, the NCDA authorized the Administrative Team to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preliminary engineering of track and railroad improvements and authorized the Executive Committee to select the consultant at the March 16, 2000 Executive Committee meeting. Three firms responded to the RFP: Parsons Transportation Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and TKDA. All three firms were interviewed. NCDA Vice-Chair Paul Ostrow served on the interviewing team. After careful consideration of the proposals and the interviews, the selection committee recommended TKDA as the firm best meeting the needs of the NCDA in the preliminary engineering of track and railroad improvements. TKDA has an appropriate level of experience in dealing with BNSF and the Minneapolis to Rice corridor in particular. TKDA knows BNSF's construction standards, mapping requirements, and CADD standards, and it chose Twin City Signal to team with on this project. Twin City Signal is well respected in its field, and signal design is a significant and technically sophisticated element of this project. In addition, a review of TKDA's cost breakdown reflects the most accurate project and allocation of costs to tasks for the three proposals. Note, however, that TKDA did not include any DBE participation in its proposal. At its meeting on March 16, 2000, the Executive Committee selected TKDA to provide preliminary engineering of track and railroad improvements and directed staff to negotiate a contract with TKDA, including DBE participation, for the consideration of the NCDA at its next meeting. TKDA has agreed to substitute a DBE firm for the subcontractor to perform surveying services in its original proposal. The proposed contract term is from May 1, 2000 to December 31,2000. The scope of Services is attached. The contract maximum is $845,900. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3,0 Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (612) 323-5700 Fax: (612) 323-5682 Action Requested: That the NCDA authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TKDA for a term of May 1,2000 through December 31, 2000 for an amount not to exceed $845,900 to perform the work set forth in the Scope of Services attached, TKDA SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES The organization of this section will follow the outline presented in the RFP Scope of Services section and will involve the following tasks: Task 1' Project Management Task 2 Administration Task 3 Coordination/Meetings Task 4 Surveying/Mapping Task 5 Geotechnical Task 6 Track Design and Roadway Crossings Task 7 Signal Design Task 8 Structures Task 9 Utilities and Drainage Task 10 Preparation of Plans Task 11 Specifications Task 12 Cost Estimates The following is a detailed list of the services and deliverables that will be provided by the TKDA Team in the development of Preliminary Engineering documents for the railroad related improvements necessary for the Northstar Corridor. TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Mr. Vince Montgomery will be assigned as the TKDA Team Project Manager for this project. Mr. Montgomery will be responsible for the day to day management of project budgets and schedules, as well as coordination of project work tasks within the Team. He will act as the single contact point for the NCDA. Team m~eetin_gs will be held on a monthly basis to review schedules and deadlines. The project schedule w~ll be updated monthly by the Project Manager for review at the team meetings. An NCDA representative will be invited and encouraged to attend these team meetings to keep abreast of project progress. Deliverables Minutes of monthly review meetings. Updated project schedule (monthly basis) 50 Preliminary Engineering Propoaal DUVALL, ANDERSON'& ASSocIATe:S, INc. TKDA TASK 2: ADMINISTRATION Monthly invoices for services completed will be prepared by each subconsultant and submitted to TKDA for inclusion into a summary invoice and progress report to the NCDA. Summary invoices will be submitted to the NCDA by the 15th of each month. The Proiect Manger will additionally supply the NCDA with monthly reports tracking the progress being made. We intend to use the "earned value" analysis method for tracking purposes. This technique develops an expected proiect trend-line, and compares that to the actual progress being made with the dollars being spent. This analysis allows the Proiect Manager to spot problems while they are developing and to make any adiustments necessary to the plan. This avoids the end of proiect panic which can occur with proiects such as this with a short and intense duration. Deliverables Monthly project progress reports TASK 3: COORDINATION/]~EETINGS With coordination between the NCDA, Mn/DOT and the BNSF being the key to the success of this project, the TKDA Team will take a proactive role in the establishment of and continued emphasis on communication. Our role on this project must be more than just engineers. We must be able to work effectively with all involved parties and develop solutions that are mutually agreeable to everyone. This task will be a challenge, but we feel that we are very well suited to perpetuate this cooperative atmosphere. Coordination meetings with the NCDA representative will occur as part of our monthly team review meetings. This will allow the NCDA to in'~erface with the various team members and get a first hand look at project progress. We are also planning to attend up to seven (7) meetings with the NCDA Project Management Team, Technical Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee to present material and keep the NCDA advised as to progress and project issues. Coordination with Mn/DOT and the BNSF will be an on-going process. By working directly with the local staffs of both organizations, we feel that the need for formal review will be greatly reduced. We do anticipate two formal review meetings each, with both Mn/DOT and the BNSF. These meetings will be held after formal plan submittal at the 50% complete and 90% TOLTZ, Preliminary Engineering Proposal KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. 51 TKDA ENGINEER8 - ARCHITECTS , PLANNERS complete stages of preliminary plan production. Deliverables Meeting minutes of all formal meetings TASK 4: SURVEY/IVIAPPING The aerial photography that was done by Horizons, Inc., for the Northstar Corridor MIS/EIS will be utilized to the fullest extent possible in the preparation of preliminary engineering documents. Digital mapping from the aerial photography will be developed and used as the base map(s) for the proposed rail capacity improvement projects. Approximately 38 lineal miles of mapping will be required to encompass the areas of the 15 specified improvements. We have specified a 209-foot wide corridor, centered on the existing railroad mainline, as the basis for our digital mapping requirements. A 400-foot wide corridor will be mapped at all roadway-crossing locations to provide sufficient information to develop profiles. Mapping in areas outside of those ~hat are directly affected by the proposed improvements is not included as part of this Proposal. Control surveys for the mapping will be conducted along the Corridor. The control surveys will be conducted with survey grade GPS units utilizing both Static and RTK observations. Horizontal control will be at least NGS Second Order Class II and vertical closure will be at least + 0.1'. The NAD83 (1986 adj.) County Coordinate System ground values will be used as the survey datum. Detailed ground surveys will be conducted at the four proposed bridge reconstruction locations to obtain the additional information necessary to prepare preliminary bridge plans. Additional field survey work will also be performed along portions of the west side of the Northtown Yard and along the proposed 3r'~ main track between Interstate and Coon Creek to pinpoint property lines. This information will be used in the preparation of right-of-way exhibits and easement descriptions in the areas where the proposed construction limits may extend beyond the existing BNSF right-of- way. A BNSF flagman will be required to be present for all field work done by the TKDA Team on BNSF right-of-way. We have included the cost of such flagging services as part of our Proposal. TKDA is also an approved facilitator of the BNSF's Contractor Safety Orientation Program, and will provide training to all TKDA Team and NCDA members as part of this Proposal. This training is Preliminary Engineering Propoeal TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. 52 TKDA mandatory for all persons to gain access to BNSF property. Deliverables 1"=50' scale mapping, with 1' contours, in Microstation format Digital map database in Microstation/Geopak format Preliminary easement descriptions and ROW exhibits TASK 5: GEOTECHNICAL The subsurface geotechnical exploration necessary for development of the preliminary engineering will be essentially limited to those items that require construction outside of the existing track alignment. Namely siding and mainline track construction in areas where current trackage does not exist. The proposed construction of a triple track between Interstate and Coon Creek, sidings at both Anoka and Coon Creek, and the double track extension through Northtown Yard are the only improvements that meet this criteria. Because the loading of the track subgrade is relatively dissipated at a depth of 4 to 6 feet deep, our experience has shown that a series of frequent, shallow hand auger borings along with an occasional 20 or 30 foot deep truck mounted penetration boring is the most effective program for designing a proper track embankment. The double track from Becker to Big Lake, double track extensions through Minneapolis Junction to St. Anthony, crossover installations, and the various track upgrade type improvements are basically track replacements on embankments that were once or are still active. Our experience has shown that very little geotechnical work is necessary in these situations as the track beds have already experienced substantial consolidation from previous rail operations. Occasional hand auger borings in these areas may be warranted to verify that the .underly~.g material is suitable for the intended construction. The cost for flagging protection during the geotechnical exploration program has been included as part of this Proposal. Deliverables Geotechnical recommendation reports for track and signal foundations TASK 6: TRACK AND CROSSING DESIGN Preliminary plans will be developed for all of the proposed track capacity improvements. Track plan and profile sheets detailing Preliminary Engineering Proposal TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. 53 TKDA ENGINEERS · ARCHITECTS · PLANNERS proposed top of rail elevations, rail weights, track lengths, crossing locations, points of switch, typical cross-sections, horizontal and vertical curve information and milepost locations will be prepared for each of the specified track improvement projects. Separate plan sets will be developed for each of the capacity improvements to allow each to function as a stand-alone project. Preliminary cross section sheets will be developed to determine construction limits and earthwork quantities for those improvements that will require subst .antial grading or may involve work outside of the existing BNSF right-of-way. BNSF's Standard Track Plans and Standard Construction Specifications will be used as the basis for the development of these preliminary plans. Where plans include items that are outside of the above standards, TKDA will use the Minnesota Department of Transportation and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association standards. Crossing design will include sufficient roadway plan and profile data to insure that the proposed track improvements are compatible with the design speed of the roadway. Plans will be prepared in Microstation format which is compatible with Mn/DOT and BNSF standards. Geopak engineering design software will be used to develop track plans, profiles and sections. Deliverables Review submittals of plans for the applicable track related improvements Preliminary geometric layouts of affected crossings TASK 7: SIGNAL DESIGN In the earliest stage of preliminary engineering, Twin City Signal (TCS) will coordinate with the BNSF to blend the fifteen capacity improvements proposed into a single end-to-end overview. The older small-scale railroad profile plans will be redrawn in accordance with BNSF standards, then colored to illustrate the proposed new, systems. Concurrently, the proposed list of specifications for final design will be prepared. TCS will coordin~ite with TKDA to identify a workable construction-staging plan and design the signal system accordingly. A dedicated task force will be created to address the approximately 30 crossings which will require system upgrades. All crossings will be surveyed and identified with the geometric characteristics of both the track and roadway shown as well as existing and Pr®llminary Engineering Proposal TOLTZ, KING~ Du~VALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES,* INC. 54 TKDA suggested changes needed to accommodate the railroad warning devices and vehicular traffic control signals at each location. Crossing design will be influenced by location of passenger station stops. Every crossing will be surveyed and the resulting database made available to all regulating engineering and governmental agencies. Because Mn/DOT must ultimately determine the adequacy of all.railr.oad crossing_ waming_.devices, a preliminary design proposal will be submitted to Mn/DOT for each crossing. Along with the continual coordination with the BNSF throughout the preliminary engineering process, a preliminary draft of the major portions of the resignalization plan will be submitted to the BNSF at least 45 days prior to the completion of preliminary engineering documents. This will allow a reasonable time frame for the BNSF to make a thorough review prior to final submittal and allow them sufficient time to make comments. Deliverables Review submittals of plans for the applicable signal related improvements Preliminary design proposals for each affected crossing TASK 8: STRUCTURES The list of capacity improvements included within this RFP will inv. olve the construction or modification of four (4) bridges and one sizeable retaining wall. These include: 44th Avenue Bridge over Northtown Yard - pier modification to accommodate 2~d main track Bridge 16.9 over Rice Creek - new construction to accommodate 3rd main track Bridge 16.6 over Mississippi Street - extension to accommodate 3ra main track Bridge 26.9 over 7· Street - extension to accommodate 3rd main track Retaining wall along the east side of the west abutment of the 44m Avenue Bridge over Northtown Yard - construction to accommodate second main track Preliminary plans will be prepared, using current BNSF and Mn/DOT standards, for each structure. Because design of structure foundations requires a higher level of geotechnical investigation, we have estimated three deep soil boring investigative holes at each Preliminary. Engineering Proposal TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON <~. ASSOCIATES, INC. 55 TKDA F. NGJNEE.C~ * ARCHITECTS * PLANNERS of these locations. Deliverables Review submittals of plans for the applicable bridge/structure related improvements TASK 9: UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE Several private and public utilities are located within the BNSF right-of-way along the Northstar Corridor. These include but are not limited to; water mains, gas lines, drainage culverts, buried and overhead electrical lines, communications conduit, telephone and fiber optic cable, petroleum pipelines, and sanitary sewer. A thorough review of the utilities present within each capacity improvement will be done to determine probable impacts. Field survey data collection and review of existing BNSF track charts will help to'identify and locate the various utilities. We will also request BNSF's property management company, Catellus Management, to review all property agreements along the Corridor to pinpoint utility leases and easements. We have not included any Catellus Management costs for this work and have assumed that they are outside of the scope of services that the TKDA Team will provide. Once the affected utilities have been located, we will determine the proper course of action; abandonment, extension, casing or complete relocation. The BNSF has requirements and guidelines concerning utilities within their right-of-way. BNSF's requirements for utility set-backs, depth of cover and encasement will be used for the development of the preliminary engineering documents. Culvert extensions for drainage within the limits of the project will be made using materials similar to that which is in place. Deliverables Review submittals of plans for the applicable utility/drainage related improvements TASK 10: PLAN PREPARATION Once the NCDA, Mn/DOT and the BNSF have completed final reviews of the plans, the TKDA Team will assemble separate plan sets for each of the specified 15 railroad capacity improvements. We will combine plan sets where feasible, depending on the individual project size and the proposed construction staging for all of the improvements. Plan sets will be cohesive across all disciplines and be suitable for Preliminary Engineering Proposal TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON ~x AssoCIATES, INC. 56 TKDA ENQINEF_I~ · ARCHITECT~ · PLANNEP~ submittal to the FTA as Preliminary Engineering documents (30% design level). A design status report will be developed for each of the submitted plan sets, detailing design assumptions, calculations and issues. Deliverables Preliminary Engineering plans for each of the specified railroad improvements Design Status Reports for each of the submitted plan sets Recommendations for construction staging for all proposed improvements TASK 11: SPECIFICATIONS An outline of the required construction specifications will be prepared for each of the capacity improvement projects. This outline will be used as the backbone for the development of final construction documents. Mn/DOT's Standard Specifications for Construction and BNSF's Standard Construction Specifications will be used as resources in preparing the outlines. The specification outlines will be completed for work to be done by Contractor forces only. This will include; site and embankment grading, utilities, clearing/grubbing, retaining' wall, bri~ige construction and turf establishment. Outline specifications will not be prepared for work done by BNSF forces which will mostly be limited to actual track construction and rail related improvements (i.e. crossings). Deliverables Outline construction specifications for railroad related improvements TASK 12: COST ESTIMATES Once preliminary engineering plans are nearly complete, we will prepare construction cost estimates for the specified improvements. The estimates will be done on a per project basis using the latest unit prices supplied by Mn/DOT and the BNSF. Deliverables Revised cost estimates for railroad related improvements TOLTZ, KING, 57 Preliminary Engineering Proposal DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. TKDA ENGINEERS * ,~7,HIT EC T S · I=C~NERS "Most importantly, a well managed project is one where the project manager is available and interested in the project. Mr. Vince Montgomery is available to fully manage the preliminary engineering of track and railroad improvements for the Northstar Corridor." A detailed work plan and project schedule will be developed to carry out the project management plan. Overall, the project management plan will address the following activities: provisions to have day-to-day communication; overall project direction; schedule and budget adherence; contract administration; and quality assurance. The following is a framework for the .Project Management Plan which will be developed within the first month of the project. The objectives of the plan are to ensure high quality products, on time delivery, compliance with the project budget, open internal and external communications for project understanding, and conformance with NCDA and FTA guidelines and expectations. The TKDA Team believes that a successful project is one that is managed well. Well managed projects have an efficient, usually visible administrative function that includes monitoring the contract with the client to assure all requirements are met; preparing, executing and monitoring subcontracts, and assuring schedule and budget compliance. Most importantly, a well managed project is one where the project manager is available and interested in the project. Mr. Vince Montgomery is available to fully manage the preliminary engineering of track and railroad improvements for the Northstar Corridor. The following techniques and tasks will be completed as part of the management plan. Coordinate with the NCDA Project Manager on a weekly basis to discuss work products and project schedule · Conduct project team meetings on a monthly basis · Develop detailed work orders specifying the work to be completed, time schedule, staff hour budget and deliverables. · Refine the scope of work, if necessary based on changing project conditions. · Give technical direction to and coordinate the various disciplines and specialists working on the project. · Coordinate the input and output between the various disciplines through periodic reviews of project activities Preliminary Engineering Proposal TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOOIATES, INC. 58 TKDA GhK31NEE~8 · AI:K~.~EGT~ · ~ with project staff. Review the products developed in each work task and recommend appropriate additions and corrections. Monitor the actual schedule and budget compared to the projected schedule and budget. · Prepare monthly progress reports completed and financial status. The deliverables under this task will outlining the work be a detailed Project Management Plan and Project Schedule which will include: · Description of work to be completed. · Firm responsibility for each task. · Products resulting from each task. · Task budget. · Schedule, including critical review and decision points for each task. · Interrelationships among tasks. The schedule on the following page will form the basis for the work to be completed by October 31, 2000. As part of the Project Management Plan a detailed work task schedule will be prepared and will be monitored by the project manager. As stated earlier, the TKDA Team is committed to completing the project within'the time flame established by the NCDA. The TKDA Team:s projected budget for completing Preliminary Engineering of Track and Railroad Improvements for the Northstar Corridor is included on page 60. The budget is broken down by task and team member responsibility. Detailed Quality Control Plans for both TKDA and TCS are included in Appendix A of this proposal. We take these plans very seriously and provide continuing education to all of our project managers to .reinforce the idea that quality means SI. ICC~SS. Preliminary Engineering Proposal 59 NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR - PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING OF TRACK AND RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS TKDA TEAM - PROPOSED BUDGET TKDA & A_s~_0c... _ ?wt__nn_City Signal BRW, I~nF.. .... Martinez .._Bra__u_n_ln_tertec BNSF Flag_g!_n_g_ Project Totai~s ¥~-k-_r~_~criPti~ ............ Ho~]r~ !Amount Hours :.Amount Hours :~ Amount Hours ' AmoUnt Hours ' Amount Hours !i Amount Hours ' Amount _!. PmJ~_ct..._M_ana~e_m.~n_t 5001 $50,00~ 140] $12,000 I ~ ; .!. 640! $$2,00~ 2. Administration ' ~ ~ 3~.' ~o~o-~ihatk)~ting~ .... ~ -- ~:-,~/NC~, ....... 701 $7,00~ 40! $3,500 i I ; ! 1101 $10,500 .... c. ....... - , ........ ~; Survey/Mapping ._ ~ b. Structure Surveys - I .......... ~-' 1501 $10,00{: ', ..... i ........ ' .... 80C 170T $10,80C _. ~. Property Surveys i i ............. i ........ 15301 $99,60(; i i .... 15301 $~9,~,0~ d. Uap~!_n__g_ ............ _j_ ................... ~ ........ i ........ 1-~i" $20~30(: 8~! - 3,20(; 240! $23,50C 5. Geotechnical Enginee~n_'_n~_ ..... i ................. ; ............. : ................................... 16. Track/Crossing Design_ ........... _-__ii_ ~300~ _$149,50( ...... .............. ' .... ~ ................... i ......... ~- ........ 2300i ._$_!_49_,50C I~. '-~nal Design ' 2200[ $190,00C I 2200 $190,00( - a. Bridge ~3.9 (44th Ave) 80 $6,40C ....................... ' _80_'~. $6,40(; ---i~.B~ge_.!S:S_£M_i-_~'._'_§i):'. .... 300~ $24,000 .................. 300; $2~,000 c. Brid~S.9 (R~,~ Crk) .......... :4~: ' -~'~,~ ............ ~ :. ....... ...... d. Bridge 2-~._9_(7th~§_t~.i'.'ii-' _~_' ........ i ........ ~ .......... ~ ........ 2001.. $14,40~_ ......................... 200_.. $14,4_0_0 9. Utilities andDrainage_ 200~ $13,000 ~ ..... ~ ............. 200 $13,000 10. PlanPrepara_t.i(~n ~00~ $1_3,00_0 180_[ $__1_5.:_5~_0........ ._..i~- " ......... ;' ............ 500i $38,900 11. Specification Outline 2001 $13 000 300, $25 900 I · = · i .~. 12. Cost Estimate~ 1601 $10,100 100! $8,600 - Reproduction/Mailin~l '~ $1,500 I $3,000 I i .... ?----':$-~:)(~ i i $4,60(] TOTAL ,, 43601 $3_~9,400 ..... ,3,2701 $_~_.9,700 13001 SSl,90e 1530i $99,60~ 160i $20,90~ 3601 $~4,40~ 10s80t $84s,90~ NOgTHBTAR Agenda Item #2b Executive Committee: Betsy Wergin, NCDA Chair Sherburne County Paul Ostrow, NCDA Vice Chair City of Minneapolis Councilmember Paul McCarron Anoka County Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Steve Billings City of Fddley Lewis Stark Haven Township Memorandum March 30,2000 To: From: Subject: Northstar Corridor Development Authority Executive Committee Selection of Consultant to Provide Technical Services for Station Area Planning At its February 3, 2000 meeting, the NCDA authorized the Administrative Team to issue a Request for Professional Services (RPS) for station area planning. The NCDA also authorized the Executive Committee to select the consultant at the March 16, 2000 Executive Committee meeting. Three firms responded to the RPS: BRW, Inc., LSA Designs, Inc., and IBI Group. All three firms were interviewed. NCDA Vice- Chair Paul Ostrow served on the interviewing team. After careful consideration of the proposals and the interviews, the selection committee recommended IBI Group as the firm best meeting the needs of the NCDA for station area planning. IBI Group demonstrated a level of commitment to the project in terms of the resources it is willing to allocate. Its key personnel are experienced in all areas of transportation planning including commuter rail and inter-modal systems design, station design, and transit-oriented development master planning. It is currently working on the Hiawatha / Lake Street Station Area Plan for the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority. Gary Andrishak, Project Manager on this project and proposed for the Northstar project, has developed a solid reputation as an excellent communicator and one whose projects are delivered on-time and within budget. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3'" Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (612) .~_3-5700 Fax: (612) 323-5682 IBI Group, serving as prime consultant, would join forces with Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. (HKGi) and ZHA, Inc. on this project. HKGi specializes in comprehensive community planning, redevelopment planning, and urban design and has extensive experience working with many of the local communities along the corridor. In addition to its planning and development experience, IBl's team is familiar with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) land use requirements, including FTA's emphasis that station area plans demonstrate a benefit to regional growth management and pedestrian-oriented urban design. At its meeting on March 16, 2000, the Executive Committee selected IBI Group to provide station area planning and directed staff to negotiate a contract with IBI Group for the consideration of the NCDA at its next meeting. The term of the proposed contract is from May 1, 2000 to December 31,2000. The contract maximum is $100,000. The Scope of Services is attached. Action Requested: That the NCDA authorize the Chair to execute a contract with IBI Group for station area planning in the amount not to exceed $100,000, for the term May 1,2000 - December 31,2000 to provide the scope of services as attached. SCOPE OF SERVICES 5.0.1 Methodology: Start-up Meeting A start-up meeting t~or the Northstar Corridor consulting team will be held with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) management team to explain, if necessary, any ambiguities contained within the consultation program and to better understand]evaluation the challenge at hand. At this meeting roles and responsibilities will be refined, as well project schedules, and any outstanding contractual issues will be dealt with. ZHA [.VC la FEtIRUA RY 2000 I 8 I G R O U P H 0 I $ 1,¥ G TO ,V KO E G L E R G R O U P I .¥ C ......... .~c,,~e.a~l AUTHORITY STAT'ION AREA PLANNING (RPS) Deliverable: A portion to this meeting will deal with a presentation by the consultant team, showing examples of other TOD projects across the nation and outlining the issues regarding TOD potential for the Northstar Corridor. Text, graphic handouts, slide presentation, explanation of work methodologies and project schedules. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (2.81%) $2,250 5.0.2 Methodology: Communication Program ~ IBI Group will produce an outline of communication strategies that will clearly articulate the public outreach program as it relates to scheduled stakeholder workshops and public open houses. This report will also reference the production of other collateral presentation materials - workshop and open house graphics, newsletters, possible web page materials, etc. - that will serve to inform the larger public of our collective 'goals and objectives'. Deliverable: A written report with graphic illustrations of sample collateral materials for approval by the management team. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (3.28%) $2,625 5.0.3 On-going Reporting Methodology: Throughout the course of the project, follow-up meetings and other benchmark events will be packaged as 'progress reports' to enable the management team to clearly assess the project's progress. These 'progress reports' will for the basis of the final report, at the project's end. Deliverable: A series of up-date reports, as required. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (3.9I %) $3,125 5.0.4 Final Report Methodology: Deliverable: As referenced above,' the reporting will be 'additive'. Benchmark reports will be produced following a predetermined graphic format to enable their incorporation into an easily assembled final report. The final report will consist of the aforementioned 'progress reports', diagrams, maps, photographs, etc., along with an executive summary of key study recommendations regarding both 'process' and 'product'. All report materials will be delivered in both 'hard copy' and digital format. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (6.25%) $5,000 Phase 0 Subtotal (16.25%) $13,000 FEBRUARY 2000 I B I G R O U P H 0 IS I,V G T 0 ,V KO E G L E R G R O U p I .¥ C Z HA I ,V C l I NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATION AREA PLANNING (RPS) 5.1 5.1.1 5 2 5.~.3 Inventory and Analysis Prior Report Analysis Photo Analysis Base Mapping 5.1.1 Prior Report Analysis Methodology: An get initial study task will be to analyze prior studies that are specific to the tar area to include, but not be restricted to, the following: Metropolitan Council, Creating Transit-oriented Development for Livable Communities Metropolitan Council Smart Growth Policies Mn/DOT, Commuter Rail System Plan, Station Development and State Planning Northstar Corridor, Station Neighborhood Development Principles and Guidelines St. Cloud Area Joint Planning District Plan Northstar Corridor preliminary station layouts City and County Comprehensive Plans Station area zoning Additional Reading: Hiawatha LRT Corridor Economic Feasibility Study, ZHA Inc. The Next American Metropolis: Ecology, Community and the American Dream, Peter Calthorpe Transit Village of the 21st Century, Robert Cervero The Transit Metropolis, Robert Cervero Synopsis of relevant information contained within the above materials, and its implication on the study area, will be presented in abbreviated format for presentation to the management team. Deliverable: The aforementioned 'synopsis report'; A series of 'Issues' boards for use during the stakeholder workshop process. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (3.38%) $2,700 5.1.2 Photo Analysis Methodology: The area immediately surrounding the twelve (12)station/stops under study will be photographed in detail, with photo montages being produced to be used in conjunction with base mapping of same. These boards will prove invaluable at stakeholder workshops and in general discussions with the management team regarding subsequent study area mapping (see task 5.1.3. below). ~' '!iverable: A series of (12) station area planning boards, illustrating the attributes of each station/stop and its surrounding area subject to possible TOD development. FEBRUARY 2000 l B I G R O U P H 0 I S 1,¥ G TO N KO E G L E R G R O U P [ N C Z H A I N C 12 AUTHORITY STATION AREA PLANNING (RPS) Percentage Project Fee/Cost (3.38%) $2,700 5.1.3 Base Mapping Methodology: Client aerial photographs and survey mapping will be utilized to produce the base mapping required for the production of subsequent 'land use', 'opportunities &: constraints', 'potentials for change' and 'economic feasibility/market analysis'. Beyond their use in the workshop/open house process, these base maps will be the foundation for the evolving land use concept plans, culminating in 'preferred concept' plans at the study's end. Deliverable: A series of site specific maps. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (10.18%) $8,100 Phase 1 Subtotal (16.88%) $13,S00 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 Economic Feasibility/Market Analysis Economic Feasibility Market Analysis 5.2.1 Economic Feasibility Methodology: ZHA will assess the likely density and mix of development around subject stations areas. As ZHA recently completed a market and economic study for the MCDA regarding fourteen station areas on the Hiawatha LRT. line, it will leverage its knowledge of the Minneapolis metro area market in undertaking this assignment. ZHA will evaluation each of the station areas as to redevelopment potential and will review existing studies and neighborhood objectives as they relate to redevelopment around each station area. Given the consultant team's conclusions regarding market orientation and redevelopment potential, as well as its combined experience regarding transit-oriented development. ZHA will identify the preferred mix and density of development at specific station areas. This task will be accomplished by identifying the economic positioning of each subject station area, the land use mix most appropriate to fulfill the economic niche, and floor area computation to determine density. The incentives and/or initiatives required to implement proposed development will be identified from both an economic perspective and as it relates to the la land use planning study. Deliverable: An economic feasibility report, including graphs, charts and other back-up data. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (8.28%) $6,625 FEBRUARY 2000 I B I G R O UP H 0 [SIN G TO,V I~0 E G L ER G R O UP INC ZHA I N C 13 NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATION AREA PLANNING (RPS) 5.2.2 Market Analysis X4ethodology: Given the financial limitations of the project budget, the consulting team with to clearly state that there is inadequate funding to perform a thorough market analysis of all twelve (12) station areas in question. However, potential market viability will be addressed, based upon prior histories, the aforementioned ZHA-produced Hiawatha LRT economic/market report and current interest nationwide in both TOD projects, specifically, and 'New Urbanism', generally. This analysis will be designed to provide an overall conceptual framework for the station area development along the commuter rail line. Subsequent analyses will be required to identify the specific market potential and development barriers for various land uses at each station area. A new Urban Land Institute publication entitled 'Valuing the New Urbanism'* (Eppli and Tu), will be analyzed for study relevance. * "Now there is sohd evidence that consumers willpay more to live in new urbanist communities. The first book to examine the new urbanism form a housing market perspective, this study compares re-sales and characteristics of homes in four regionally diverse new urbanist developments with homes in nearby conventional neighborhoods." Deliverable: A market analysis 'outline' report, including graphs, charts and other back-up data. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (2.81%) $2,250 Phase 2 Subtotal (11.00%)' $8,875 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.1 Stakeholder Workshops/Open House TOD Precedents/Guidelines Stakeholder Workshop 1 ('Issues & Ideas) Stakeholder Workshop 2 ('Concepts') Stakeholder Workshop/Open House 3 ('Solutions') TOD Precedents/Guidelines Methodology: FEBRUARY 2000 In order to ensure that the workshop process works in an efficient manner, prior to the initial stakeholder session, the consulting team will develop a series of 'Issues & Ideas' boards based upon the analysis of existing North American TOD precedents, prior studies and related literature. The purpose of this exercise will be to establish the development program for the target areas. Categories for analysis will include, but not be restricted to, the following: Configuration and sizes of TODs Parameters for development within TODs G R O U P H 0 l S [ ,V G T 0 ,V K 0 E G L E R G R O U P I ,V C Z H A l .V C I 4 ........ ' '-',~n~*i~,'OR DEVELOPMEIVT AUTHoRITy STATION AREA PLAN,VING (RPS) Surrounding areas adjacent TODs Circulation within TODs Parking within TODs Transit facilities within TODs Deliverable: ** For the purposes of stakeholder workshops, it is envisioned that community station areas to be planned along the corridor be classified as follows: St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) Communities Rice and St. Cloud (2) - Mn/DOT District 3 Area Jurisdictions - Clear Lake Township, City of Becker, City of Big Lake and City of Elk River Metropolitan Council Area Communities - Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids (2), Fridley and Minneapolis (2) A series of 'letter format' design prescriptions relating to generic TOD development, combined with their specific relevance to the target study area. Given the familiarity of HKGi regarding the communities along the Northstar Corridor, this locally-based team representative will assume the role of 'host' regarding the consulting team thrust, ensuring that the out-of-state team members quickly and intuitively understand the unique make-up of each of the land use precincts in question. It is anticipated that HGSi will provide the very vital link between the consulting team and representatives from participating cities, towns and counties. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (3. I3 %) $2,500 5.3.2 Methodology: Workshop 1 ('Issues and Ideas') At the initial stakeholder workshop, entitled 'Issues and Ideas', the consulting team will initially address representatives from the management team, as well as participants from the cities, towns and counties comprising the study area. The conversation will deal with the merits of TOD station area planning from the standpoint of land use, environmental, transportation and economic/market development viewpoints. Pro-active discussion with stakeholder participants will ensure that that the myriad of site specific issues surface to enable a better understanding of the task at hand, by the consultant group. This initial primer in the merits of TOD planning will arm public service participants with additional knowledge regarding implementation of subsequent 'preferred concepts'. Following a break, participants will be sub-divided by appropriate category - cities, towns and counties - to work in more pointed workshops dealing with their particular condition. In true workshop fashion, and working FEBRUARY 2000 [BI GROUp H 0 I$ [.V G TO ,V KO E G £ E R G R O Up [,V C Z H.t [,V C NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATION AREA PLANNING (RPS) from base mapping and site photographs developed in Phase I, 'Inventory and Analysis' participants will physically help guide the planning process in their specific jurisdictions, in the knowledge that local leaders/residents are the best stewards for the development of their communities. At the end of the session, stakeholders will reconvene into a shared session where representatives of all twelve (12) station areas will present their findings to the larger group, in the knowledge that their opportunities are linked by the common thread of commuter rail. To ensure that stakeholder participants understand the full range of economic development feasibility and the subsequent marketability of various development options, Ms. Woodworth, of ZHA, will participate in this initial workshop. Deliverable: A series of twelve (12) land use maps, prepared by appropriate stakeholders regarding desired land uses, transit interface and other development initiatives, on a station-by-station basis. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (13.13 %) $10,500 5.3.2 Workshop 2 ('Concepts') Methodology: The consulting team will analyze the labors of the initial workshop, scrutinizing the 'Issues and Ideas' presented on the base mapping. Each map will be sub- sequently redrawn by the consulting team to better maximize TOD opportunities and clean up any other inconsistencies which may hive presented themselves at Workshop 1. Prior to this second session, the consulting team will present their recommended land use 'framework' concepts for each of the (12) station areas in question. These refined land use maps will be presented to Workshop 2 participants, along with an appraisal/analysis of what seems to be working and what is still in need of refinement. Following this consultant presentation, stakeholder participants will once again regroup into smaller groups for to analyze the merits/demerits of their particular scheme and provide feedback to the consulting team regarding same. Deliverable: A second takeaway series of twelve (12) land use maps, for further refinement by the consulting team. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (11. $ 8 %) $9,500 $.3.3 Workshop/Open House 3 ('Solutions') Methodology: ~eir This final workshop will result in the consulting team making presentations to the participants - representatives of cities, towns and counties - regarding recommended solutions for TOD station area plans for all (12) station/stops in question. It is anticipated, at this point, that any changes to the plans will be FEBRUARY 2000 lB[ GR O UP H 0 [SING TON KO EG L ER GROUP I N C ZHA INC I ~ · ~, ~ nw~tl I r STATION AREA PLANNING minor - last minute adjustments to either clarify minor ambiguities or contribute to concrete discussions regarding 'next step' implementation, in the knowledge that each of these plans are best described as 'framework' plans, requiring post-study refinement/embellishment to ensure their implementa bility. If deemed a good idea by the management team, the day's proceedings could culminate in the hosting of a public open house, perhaps in Anoka, for the general public. Deliverable: (12) articulate 'framework' TOD station area plans, in both graphic (land use planning maps using conventional color-coded land use designation. Percentage Pro/ect Fee/Cost (11.88%) $9,500 Phase 3 Subtotal (40.00%) $32,000 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 Development of Preferred Concept(s) Preferred Concept Implementation Strategy 5.4.1 Preferred Concept Methodology: The preferred concepts for each of the twelve (12) station areas will be refined to 100 % completion and with a series of TOD planning guideline principles, in text format, specific to particular station/stops. Potentially, a Corridor-wide mail-out of the 'preferred concepts' could developed to present the merits of commuter rail/station area planning to a iarger community, although the cost of production and distribution of said mail-out are beyond the budget of this RPS response. Deliverable: Twelve (12) finalized 'framework' concept station area plans, with written 'planning guideline r' ' ' final report, p ~nc~ples, intended to form the bulk of the study's Percentage Project Fee/Cost (6.00%) $4,800 5.4.2. Implementation Strategy Methodology: Accompanying the recommended TOD station area plans will be a broad implementation strategy, outlining both short and long term opportunities. IBI Group will lead the production of this report that will outline potential opportunities for public agencies and opportunities the private development community, alike, to participate in the concept's implementation, in the knowledge that the foundation for all successful strategies will be 'market acceptance' of the proposals. FEBRUARY 2000 I~[ GROUp H 0 IS [NG TO N KO E G L E R G R O U p [,V C Z ArA I,V C HORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATIO~V AREA PLANNING (RPS) It is proposed that the implementation report will follow the following outline: Development Management practices Land Use Administration (local zoning reviews) Transportation Management Government Operations (capital programming for planning studies, etc.) Concurrent with the third workshop, representatives from IBI Group and HSGi will host of series of key interviews with representatives Of cities, towns and counties participating in the study, to ensure that potential implementation initiatives are leveraged to full potential. Deliverable: A report outlining suggested implementation strategies. Percentage Project Fee/Cost (7.19%) $5,750 Phase 4 Subtotal (13.19%) $11,500 5.5 FTA Reporting 5.5.1 FTA Land Use Reports ~ethodologT: The Federal Transit Administration will require the submission of the Section 5309 New Starts report by the Northstar Corridor Development Agency. This report will help FTA in its evaluation of the commuter rail project in terms of whether or not it should be recommended for funding approval. FTA assigns an overall rating to the project of 'not recommended', 'recommended', 'highly recommended' based on its evaluation of several criteria including: mobility improvements, environmental benefits, operating efficiencies, cost effectiveness, justification and local financial commitment. A project justification rating of 'low', 'low-medium', 'medium', 'medium- high' or 'high' is also assigned. The Section 5309 New Starts report is updated for resubmission purposes every six months. The intent is to improve upon the rating with each submission made to FTA. In recognition of the important link between transportation planning and land use planning, FTA now requires that the lead agency respond to the criteria related to Transit Supportive Existing Land Use and Future Patterns in the Section 5309 report. The efforts being undertaken in this project related to station area planning will go a long way towards demonstrating to FTA that NCDA and the participating cities are committed to developing land use patterns that are supportive of transit use. Hopefully, the land use rating assigned by FTA will be further strengthened. FEtIRUA RI/ 2000 B I G R O U P H 0 I 5' I N G TO .V KO E G L E R G R O U P I .V C Z HA I ,¥ C 18 IBI Group proposes to assist the Northstar Corridor Development Agency in preparing the Section 5309 New Starts section related to Transit Supportive Existing Land Use and Future Patterns as t?ollows: 1. Provide Direction on Supporting Documentation IBI Group will request the relevant supporting documentation from key contacts identified for City of Minneapolis planning department and St. Cloud Area Planning Organization for incorporation into the FTA templates for qualitative and quantitative land use information. As these agencies are the most knowledgeable with respect to planning policies, programs and activities in their respective jurisdictions, IBI Group will make specific suggestions for local documentation related to: land use; containment of sprawl (planned density and growth management); existing transit supportive corridor policies; parking policies; supportive zoning regulations near transit stations; tools to implement land use policies (public/private sector participation, public involvement); performance of land use policies; and other land use considerations. FEBRUARY 200O IBI Group proposes that this work be initiated at the outset of the project in order to allow for sufficient review time and follow up for additional information/clarification, if required. 2. Evaluate Supporting Land Use Documentation IBI Group would undertake a review of the supporting land use documentation provided by the City of Minneapolis and the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization. This supporting material would be evaluated in terms of its likely impact on the FTA New Starts rating. Information that is determined to be worthy of inclusion into the New Starts report would be identified. IBI Group would also determine whether or not further supporting land use documentation is required and would make the necessary requests to the appropriate agency. 3. Prepare Land Use Summary Information (FTA Template) IBI Group would prepare a two-page introduction to the section on Transit Supportive Existing Land Use and Future Patterns in the Section 5309 report. In addition, we would assemble the FTA required template related to Land Use Summary Information and Supporting Documentation. This two-page introduction and template would be provided in hard copy and electronic format (Word) as it will form part of the larger Section 5309 report. I B I G R O UP bi 0 I S I,V G 1'0 ,V KO E G £ E R G R O UP I N C Z blA I N C 19 Deliverable: NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATION AREA PLANNING (RP$) 4. Prepare Quantitative Land Use Information (FTA Template) IBI Group would prepare the FTA required template related to Quantitative Land Use Information with the assistance of the participating agencies. Ail required quantitative population, employment, development and ridership data numbers will be furnished by Northstar Corridor Development Agency and/or its consultants on the Environmental Impact Statement (ELS). two page introduction to Transit Supportive Existing Land Use and Future Patterns in Section 5309 report land use summary information template quantitative land use information template All deliverables to be provided as hard copy and electronic format (Microsoft Word) $2,075 Phase 5 Subtotal (2.50%) Total "Work Program' (100.00%) $80,000 H 0 [ $ I N G TO N K 0 E G L E R G R O U P [ .¥ C Z H A I .¥ C 2O FEBRUARY 200o IFil GROUP 6.0 BUDGET Phase 0 Communication Requirements for All Phases % of Program IBI Hours HKGI Hours ZHA Hours Total Hrs. Cost/Hour 0.1 Start-up Meeting 2.81% 0.2 Communication Program 3.28% 0.3 On-going Reporting 3.91% 0.4 Final Report 6.25% Phase I 16.25% Inventory and Analysis 1.1 Prior Report Analysis 3.38% 1.2 Photo Analysis 3.38% 1.3 Base Mapping 10.13% Phase Il 16.88% Economic Feasibility/Market Analysis 2.1 Economic Models 8.28% 2.2 Market Potential 2.81% Phase III 11.09% Formulate Guidelines 3.1 TOD Guidelines 3.13% 3.2 Workshop 1 13.13% 3.3 Workshop 2 11.88% 3.4 Workshop/Open House 3 11.88% Phase IV 40.00% Design Development for Preferred Concept 4.1 Preferred Concept 6.00% 4.2 Implementation Strategy 7.19% Phase V 13.19% FTA Reporting 5.1 Land Use Reports 2.59% Total Fee Total Hours: IBI Group Total Hours: Hosington Keogler Group In~:. Total Hours: ZHA Inc. 10 8 0 18 $125 15 4 2 21 $125 15 5 5 25 $125 24 8 8 40 $125 64 25 15 104 10 10 10 30 $90 10 20 0 30 $90 18 52 20 90 $90 28 62 30 150 9 4 40 53 $125 4 4 10 18 $125 13 8 50 71 15 5 0 20 $125 60 35 10 105 $100 60 35 0 95 $100 60 35 0 95 $100 195 110 10 315 23 20 5 48 $100 36 5 5 46 $125 59 25 10 94 23 2 2 27 $90 Phase Fee $2,250.00 $2,625.00 $3,125.00 $5,000.00 $13,000.00 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 $8,100.00 $13,500.00 $6,625.00 $2,250.00 $8,875.00 $2,500.00 $10,500.00 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 $32,000.00 $4,800.00 $5,750.00 $10,550.00 $2,075.00 2.59% 23 2 2 27 $2,075.00 100.00% 346 222 65 633 $80,000.00 346 Total Fee: IBI Group 54.66% Total Fee: Hosington Keogler Group Inc. 35.07% Total Fee: ZHA Inc. 10.27% 85 Rembursable expense (estimate) Total Budget Proposal $43,728.28 222 $8,214.85 $28,056.87 100.00% $43,728.28 $28,056.87 $8,214.85 633 $80,000.00 S20,000.00 $100,000.00 FEBRUARY 2000 I B [ G R O U P H 0 I S I,V G TO N KO E G L £ R G R O UP [ N C Z HA I,V C 2 l NORTH TAR Executive Committee: Betsy Wergin, NCDA Chair Sherbume County Paul Ostrow, NCDA Vice Chair City of Minneapolis Councilmember Paul McCarron Anoka County Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Steve Billings City of Fddley Lewis Stark Haven Township MEMORANDUM Agenda Item #3 March 30, 2000 To: Northstar Corridor Development Authority From: Administrative Team Subject: Allocation of FY 2000 Appropriation of New Starts Funding for Twin Cities Transitways The Congressional appropriation for FY 2000 for the Twin Cities Transitways (Northstar, Red Rock and Riverview Corridors) is $3,000,000. The funding is now available but has not yet been allocated among the three corridors. Because the Northstar Corridor has completed its advanced corridor planning and is ready to commence preliminary engineering, it is recommended that the Northstar Corridor request $1,500,000 of the $3,000,000. The remaining one-half could be allocated between Red Rock and Riverview as needed to fund major investment studies and advanced corridor activities currently underway in those corridors. Action Requested: That the NCDA request $1,500,000 of the FY 2000 appropriations be allocated to the Northstar Corridor. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3"' Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (612) 323-5700 Fax: (612) 323-5682 ' NORI'H TAR Agenda Item MEMORANDUM To: Northstar Corridor Development Authority From: Project Management Team. Date: February 3, 2000 Subject: Northstar Corridor Station Site Recommendation Attached is a table that compares the proposed Ramsey, Anoka, and Riverdale commuter rail station sites. Based on the information in this table, it is recommended that the NCDA carry forward the Anoka and Riverdale stations for further development and designate the Ramsey station site for potential future development. This recommendation is based on the following technical considerations: · Both the Anoka and Riverdale stations generate higher forecast station boardings than the Rarnsey station. · Total' system ridership is highest with the combination of the Anoka and Riverdale stations. · With the Anoka and Riverdale stations together, forecast station boardings are more equally distributed between the two station sites. With the Ramsey station, park and ride demand at either Anoka or Riverdale could exceed.the site capacity. · Direct connections to existing transit service providers are more easily accomplished at Anoka and Riverdale. · The Anoka station is proximate to the downtown Anoka employment center and the Riverdale station is proximate to a rapidly developing retail area. The Ramsey station is currently agricultural with little current development activity in the vicinity. · A future Ramsey station should be considered if the planned new Mississippi River crossing at Ramsey is constructed. Northstar Corridor Page i Feb~m~. 3, 2000 NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR COMMUTER RAIL ALTERNATIVE STATION SITE COMPARISON ALTERNATIVE STATION SITE CRITERIA Ramsey I Anoka I Riverdale Capital Cost (19995) $ 4,916,000 $ 5,329,000 $ 5,387,000 Park and Ride Spaces 470 520 500 Size (Acres) 7.2 8.4 8.5 Station Spacing See Attached Graphic Existing Land Use Agriculture Industrial Undeveloped Residential / Adjacent Land Use Undeveloped Employment Residential / Retail Oriented Land Use Develoment Potential Medium High High Daily Station Boardings(2020) Ramsey-Anoka 244 1,351 Ramsey-Riverdale 304 2,057 Anoka-Riverdale 1,058 1,346 Intersections Forecast to Operate TH 10/Ramsey 4th Ave/Pleasant; Northdale Blvd at LOS F in 2020 Blvd 7th Ave/Johnson /Crooked Lake Blvd No Significant Potential soil No Significant Environmental Concerns Concerns corrections required Concerns Direct Connections to Transit Low Medium High Access to Jobs (Reverse Commute) Low High Medium/High With Ramsey With Ramsey station, park and ' station, park and Other ride demand could ride demand could exceed available exceed available ...... capacity capacity BRW, Inc. 02~03~2000 ": Elk .... ELK RIVER- /SOUTH SrA'nO. -57Ramsey BLVD. ~ORIlIBOR ': ..... Oak.-( -'"j ANoKA - j ' ~--,- ~ 4TH AVE. ._5. ~-~ ,, ,. . COON RAPIDS- ~RIVERDALE .... Coon COON RAPIDS-.." BLVD. FRIDLEY Mileage Shown is Approximate iii Al~'~'nate Station Site Evaluation - Anoka @ 4th Avenue ,: B RW et To Scale S~ation Spacing NORTHBTAR Executive Committee: Betsy Wergin, NCDA Chair Sherbume County Paul Ostrow, NCDA Vice Chair City of Minneapolis Councilmember Paul McCarron Anoka County Mark Stenglein Hennepin County ReGional Railroad Authority Steve Billings City of Fridley Lewis Stark Haven Township Agenda Item #5 MEMORANDUM March 30, 2000 To: From: Subject: Northstar Corridor Development Authority Administrative Team Multi-modal Station Development At its meeting on January 6, 2000, the NCDA authorized working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to develop three multi-modal transit facilities (Big Lake, Elk River and Riverdaie) and to evaluate the feasibility of a fourth site in St. Cloud. Over the last several months, staff have worked with Mn/DOT to determine how best to implement the design and construction of the transit facilities. Mn/DOT is willing to design and manage construction of Elk River and Big Lake facilities. The Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority is willing to manage the design and construction of up to two multi-modal facility sites including the Riverdale site in Anoka County. Mn/DOT will apply to the Federal Transit Administration for the $10 million appropriated by Congress for multi-modal facilities in the Northstar Corridor. The facility design will be closely coordinated with the station design process to avoid duplication of effort and to maximize the cost-effectiveness of the facilities. Actions Requested: That the NCDA:. 1) Direct staff to develop an agreement between the NCDA, Mn/DOT and the ACRRA related to the funding, development, ownership and operation of the multi-modal facilities; 2) Request that the ACRRA act on behalf of the NCDA to manage the design and construction of the multi- modal facilities (up to two)located in Anoka County; and Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3"' Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (612) 323-5700 Fax: (612) 323-5682 3) Authorize the issuance of an RFP for engineering services for the design and construction management of up to two multi- modal facilities to be located on the Northstar Corridor in Anoka County. NOHTHHTAH Agenda Item #6 Executive Committee: Betsy Wergin, NCDA Chair Sherburne County Paul Ostrow, NCDA Vice Chair City of Minneapolis Councilmember Paul McCarron Anoka County Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Steve Billings City of Fddley Lewis Stark Haven Township MEMORANDUM March 30, 2000 To: Northstar Corridor Development Authority From: Administrative Team Subject: Connection to Hiawatha LRT Corridor As currently planned, the Northstar and Hiawatha Corridors will eventually connect at a multi-modal station in the vicinity of 5th Street and 5th Avenue North in downtown Minneapolis. Preliminary engineering has been completed on the Hiawatha Corridor to the proposed Entertainment District Station at 5th Street and 1st Avenue North, a distance of 4 blocks from the multi- modal station. To complete the preliminary engineering on the gap of four blocks, it will be necessary to issue an RFP for technical services and to enter into a contract with an engineering firm to perform the work. Close coordination with Mn/DOT and the Hiawatha Project Office will also be required in order to assure that the connection between commuter rail and light rail transit works for both systems. The NCDA's 2000 Budget provides funding for preliminary engineering of the LRT connection. Action Requested: That the NCDA authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Preliminary Engineering of the connection to the Hiawatha LRT Corridor. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3'" Avenue. Anoka. Minnesota 55303-'265 ~612) 323-5700 Fax: (612) ~,.3-.~68~ ~'~i ...... ~ ............ Page 1 Agenda Item #7 Shandwick Internationel United States Shandwick Minneapolis 8400 Normandale Lake BNd., Suite 500 Minnealxgis, MN 55437 Tel. (952)83~-5000 Fax. (952)831-8241 www. sinandwic~.com TO: Tim Yantos FROM: Holly Ziemer DATE: March 22, 2000 NCDA Open Houses CC: JeffDehler Here is a brief summary of the Open Houses sponsored by the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. By all accounts, the Open Houses were a success. Approximately 100 people attended each Open House, which were held in the follow cities: Northeast Minneapolis, February 26' St. Cloud, March I Fridley, February 29 Elk River, March 2 The public forums were publicized in a direct mail newsletter mailed to more than 302,000 residents living along the Northstar Corridor. Shandwick also conducted extensive media relations, resulting in notices about the Open Houses in the Star Tribune, St. Cloud Times, Associated Press Daybook, the ABC Newspapers, WCCO-AM, KS JR (St. Cloud MPR affiliate), WJON-AM, WMNN, KARE-TV, KSTP-TV and several other newspapers and cable television stations. A detailed media coverage report has been sent to Jeff Dehler. Project planners representing the NCDA, the project's engineering firm (BRW, Inc.), Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Metropolitan Council were stationed throughout the Open House to talk to the public and answer questions. In addition, brief presentations with a "Questions and Answer" session were conducted at each Open House. Visuals were posted to provide the public with information about: · Capital costs · Funding · Potential service schedule · Status of environmental review process · Project schedule · Operation and maintenance costs · Station locations and amenities · Major Investment Study results · Prototypical station rendering · Links to regional transportation system · Map of Northstar Corridor · Mn/DOT commuter rail system plan · Photos of commuter trains · Description of train amenities A total of 315 people signed in at the Open Houses (74 Northeast Minneapolis; 79 Fridley; 95 St. Cloud; 68 Elk River). Of those who signed in, 251 requested that they be added to the NCDA mailing list for future updates about the project. Comment forms were handed out at each Open House and people were encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions. We are currently in the process of responding to all questions and sending Thank You letters. The chart below details the number of comments received, whether they were positive, negative or neutral, and which Open House the respondent attended. In some cases, the comment forms were mailed to the NCDA and the respondent did not identify which Open House they attended. Residents Comments on the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Project Northeast Fridley St. Cloud Elk River Mailed Total Minneapolis comments Positive 4 3 8 I 4 20 comments Negative 0 0 0 I 0 ! comments Neutral 4 6 0 3 1 14 comments and/or questions Total 8 9 8 5' 5 35 written comments received A number of positive comments came from people who were familiar with commuter rail in other cities. Others said they were anxious to use this new transportation option. Some respondents asked questions about station location, train schedule and increased traffic around stations. The most negative comment came from a resident who felt commuter rail was too expensive. The NCDA also received a number of phone calls about the project based on the direct mail piece that residents received in late February. Jeff Dehler is currently determining who will respond to those callers with questions. A breakdown of the calls received is detailed below. Telephone Calls Responding to Direct Mail Piece Positive comments Negative comments Neutral comments and/or questions Total phone calls received 17 11 22 5O