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Neg Agmt PW 19-40-25 with MnDOT for signal and accessibility upgrades on CSAH 73, project 2201118, a subproject of 2201100 (est county cost $317,734 county bonds)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 19-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for signal replacement and pedestrian ramp upgrades on County State Aid Highway 73 (Hopkins Crossroad) at the Interstate 394 westbound ramps, project 2201118, a subproject of capital project 2201100, at an estimated cost of $317,734; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the county and the City of Minnetonka, is leading a signal replacement project at the westbound ramp of I-394 at Hopkins Crossroad. The project, scheduled to begin construction in 2025, includes traffic signal replacement, accessibility upgrades, and improvements to pavement, grading, and drainage.
This agreement identifies the Minnesota Department of Transportation as the lead agency to design and deliver the project and assigns maintenance responsibilities after project completion. The county’s cost participation is estimated at $317,734. Funding is available in parent project 2201100 2024-2028 CP&P with expenses tracked in subproject 2201118 - CSAH 73 Signal Replacement.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 19-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for signal replacement and accessibility upgrades on Hopkins Crossroad at I-394, at an estimated county cost of $317,734, project 2201118 - CSAH 73 Signal Replacement.
Impacts/Outcomes:
These improvements will support the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval