5.4. SR 04-03-2006
E~
River
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
En . eerin A ril3, 2006
Item Description
Highland Road Reconstruction Improvement-Public Hearing
· Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and
S ecifications
Introduction
The public hearing for the reconstruction of Highland Road between Proctor Road and Jackson
Street is scheduled for April 3, 2006. Published notice has been placed in the Star News and
individual notices mailed to the affected property owners according to State Statute. The City
Council is asked to bring along the feasibility study for this project which was included with the
March 6, 2006 City Council packet.
Discussion
The feasibility study proposes to reconstruct Highland Road from Proctor Road to Jackson Street
to a narrower urban standard, including concrete curb and gutter with pedestrian facilities located
on both sides of the roadway. The existing right-of-way is 80 feet in width and is sufficient for
the proposed improvements. Watermain already has been extended by the Elk River Municipal
Utilities across Highland Road. The proposal is to have minor modifications made to the existing
watermain so that the newly constructed Highland Road will not need to be excavated in the
future to get to the watermain. It is proposed to have sanitary sewer extended underneath the
newly constructed Highland Road and funded by the Sewer Fund.
Financial Impact
The reconstruction of Highland Road is proposed to be assessed at $6,500 per unit following past
City practices for reconstruction projects. The remaining street cost estimated at $584,500 would
be eligible for Municipal State Aid Funding. The Elk River Municipal Utilities are being asked to
pay $95,000 for modifications to the existing watermain. The City Sewer Fund is proposed to pay
$280,000 for the extension of sanitary sewer under Highland Road for future use.
Attachments
. Resolution Ordering the Improvement and the Preparation of Plans and Specifications
in the Matter of the Highland Road Improvement of 2006 (since this is a City-initiated
project, this resolution requires 4/5 vote for adoption).
Action Requested
After the close of the public hearing, the City Council is asked to consider adoption of the
attached Resolution Ordering the Project and the Preparation of Plans and Specifications.
Council Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
RESOLUTION 06 -_
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN
THE MATTER OF THE HIGHlAND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT OF 2006
WHEREAS a public hearing relating to the Highland Road Reconstruction improvement was held before
the Elk River City Council after ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of
the hearing was given; and
WHEREAS the City Council has duly considered the Feasibility Report and those matter presented at the
public hearing by those person desiring to be heard on the matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota:
1. The Highland Road Reconstruction improvement is hereby ordered as recommended in the
Feasibility Report dated February 27, 2006.
2. T eny J. Maurer, City Engineer is hereby designated as Project Engineer for this improvement. The
Project Engineer is directed to prepare plans and specifications for the making of the improvement
and the solicitation of competitive bids.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of April, 2006.
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
ArrEST:
Joan M. Schmidt, City derk
S:\EngineerImprovProj\2006 Improvement Projects \Highland Road\Res order impr-prep plans&specs.doc