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Neg Agmt PW 61-40-25 with MnDOT for signal and accessibility upgrades on CSAH 61, project 2201123, a subproject of 2201100 (est county cost $260,000 county bonds)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 61-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, tracked under SP 2789-189 and SAP 027-661-062, for signal replacement and pedestrian ramp upgrades on County State Aid Highway 61 (Plymouth Road) from Ridgehaven Lane to Wayzata Boulevard at the Interstate 394 interchange, project 2201123, a subproject of capital project 2201100, at an estimated cost of $260,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Boad be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in collaboration with the county and the City of Minnetonka, is leading a traffic signal replacement project on County State Aid Highway 61 (Plymouth Road) from Ridgehaven Lane to Wayzata Boulevard at the I-394 interchange. The project, scheduled to begin construction in 2026, includes the following improvements:
• Signal replacement and technology upgrades
• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades
This agreement identifies MnDOT as the lead agency to design and deliver the project and assigns maintenance responsibilities after project completion. The county’s cost participation, estimated at $260,000, is available in the 2024 - 2028 Cost Participation and Partnerships - parent project 2201100, with expenses tracked in subproject 2201123.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 61-40-25 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for signal and accessibility upgrades on Plymouth Road from Ridgehaven Lane to Wayzata Boulevard at I-394, at an estimated cost of $260,000, project 2201123.
Impacts/Outcomes: This project supports the county’s goals to preserve and modernize our transportation system by improving accessibility and mobility for all people who use the corridor.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval