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Neg Agmt PW 55-84-25 with BNSF for new railroad crossing surface on Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10) in Crystal (CP 2201122, a subproject of CP 2201100), (est county cost: $175,000 Property Tax)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the Agreement PW 55-84-25 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for construction and maintenance of a new concrete railroad crossing surface on County State Aid Highway 10 (also known as Bass Lake Road) between Elmhurst Avenue and County State Aid Highway 81 (County Road 81) in the city of Crystal (county project 2201122, a subproject of capital project 2201100), at an estimated county cost of $175,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the 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:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. BNSF’s tracks cross County State Aid Highway 10 between Elmhurst Avenue and County Road 81 in the city of Crystal (DOT #095632V). The crossing surface has deteriorated and has been identified as needing replacement.
BNSF will install a new concrete crossing surface on Bass Lake Road during the 2026 construction season. The new crossing surface will cover all vehicle driving lanes and sidewalks.
Funding for the project is available in the CP 2201100 - Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028, with expenses tracked under its associated subproject CP 2201122.
Current Request: Authorize the County Administrator to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 55-84-25 with BNSF for the construction and maintenance of a new concrete railroad crossing surface on Bass Lake Road between Elmhurst Avenue and County Road 81 in the city of Crystal, at an estimated county cost of $175,000.
Impact/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, Mobility 2040 Plan, Climate Action Plan, and disparity elimination efforts by improving safety and accessibility for all people who use the crossing.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval