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Various agreements for the reconstruction of CSAH 152 (Cedar Ave) CP 2220200, est county cost $170,000, (est recv $9,619,335); and increase the project budget by $270,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 20-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities in the design, engineering and construction of multimodal safety improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 152 (Cedar Avenue) from 24th Street to CSAH 3 (Lake Street) in Minneapolis, County Project 2220200, with an estimated receivable amount of $3,813,335 and an estimated county cost of $60,000 for signal equipment and $110,000 for water main services; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement, and that the Controller be authorized to disburse and accept funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreements PW 27-23-25 and PW 28-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for maintenance responsibilities of boulevard trees to be planted along the corridor, and temporary easements in Cedar Field Park, CP 2220200, at no cost to the county; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 30-67-25 with the Metropolitan Council for the construction of transit conduit for shelter lighting on CSAH 152 (Cedar Avenue), CP 2220200, with an estimated receivable in the amount of $10,000; that upon 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 accept the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 38-59-25 with the Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization for drainage infrastructure construction on CSAH 152 (Cedar Avenue), CP 2220200, with an estimated receivable in the amount of $260,000; that upon 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 accept the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 49-40-25 (State Contract No. 1061474) authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to act as Hennepin County’s agent, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §161.36, in accepting federal funds on Hennepin County’s behalf for the reconstruction of Cedar Avenue, CP 2220200 (SP 027-752-039), in the amount of $5,536,000; that upon review and approval of 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 accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2025 capital budget for CP 2220200 be increased by $270,000, with $10,000 coming from the Metropolitan Council and $260,000 coming from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
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Background:
The county, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Metropolitan Council, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, and Minnesota Department of Transportation, is leading the reconstruction of Cedar Avenue between Lake and 24th streets. The existing roadway, constructed in the 1960s, is planned for reconstruction beginning in 2026. This corridor provides first and last mile connections to Route 22 transit service, east/west bikeway facilities, transit connections, and important community services.
Substantial ongoing public engagement including signage, surveys, online mapping, community focus groups, and open house events have been occurring to develop corridor improvements that meet the project goals and community needs.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate the following agreements for the reconstruction of Cedar Avenue under county project 2220200:
• PW 20-20-25 with the City of Minneapolis, for cost participation and maintenance, with an estimated receivable amount of $3,813,335 and an estimated county cost of $170,000 ($60,000 for signal equipment and $110,000 for water main services);
• PW 27-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, for tree maintenance with no county cost;
• PW 28-23-25 with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, for temporary easements with no county cost;
• PW 30-67-25 with the Metropolitan Council, for the construction of transit conduit to illuminate shelters, with an estimated receivable of $10,000;
• PW 36-59-25 with the Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization for the construction of drainage infrastructure, with an estimated receivable of $260,000; and
• PW 49-40-25 (State Contract 1061474) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to act as the county’s agent in accepting $5,536,000 in federal funds
This request also seeks authorization to increase the project budget by $270,000 as part of the 2025 Capital Budget.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan as the corridor is identified on the High Injury Network. It also supports the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, Climate Action Plan, and disparity elimination efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for all people who use the corridor.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval