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Neg Agmts PW 20-20-24 with Minneapolis for multimodal improvements on Park and Portland Avenues (CSAHs 33 and 35) and PW 21-15-24 with Minnetonka for multi-use trail on Hopkins Crossroad (CSAH 73) as part of 2024 Cost Participation and Partnerships (CP 2201100), total county combined cost NTE $965,750 county bonds
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 20-20-24 with the City of Minneapolis for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to multimodal safety improvements on both County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 33 (Park Avenue) and CSAH 35 (Portland Avenue) at 34th Street in Minneapolis, county project (CP) 2201100, at a county not to exceed cost of $465,750; 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 21-15-24 with the City of Minnetonka for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities of a multi-use trail along CSAH 73 (Hopkins Crossroad) between Wayzata Boulevard and Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka, CP 2201100, at a county not to exceed cost of $500,000; 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.end
Background:
The Cost Participation and Partnerships (CP 2201100) program provides funding for partnership projects that advance city and county aligned transportation goals. Partner agencies submitted their funding requests in spring 2023. Based on staff review and evaluation, county cost participation was recommended for 19 projects.
The City of Minneapolis multimodal safety project on 34th Street at Park and Portland Avenues is part of the city’s Green Central Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. The project will improve access and connections to nearby destinations such as schools and parks. The proposed agreement identifies Minneapolis to lead the design and deliver the project. After completion, ownership and maintenance responsibilities will be assigned consistent with the county/city maintenance agreement.
The City of Minnetonka project along Hopkins Crossroad between Wayzata Boulevard and Cedar Lake Road will construct a multi-use trail, pedestrian ramps, and median refuges to improve access and safety for people walking and biking. The proposed agreement identifies Minnetonka to lead the design and deliver the project. After completion, the city will own and maintain the improvements at no county cost.
These projects are anticipated to begin construction in spring 2024.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute the following agreements for county cost participation as part of Cost Participation and Partnerships (CP 2201100):
• PW 20-20-24 with Minneapolis at a not to exceed amount of $465,750; tracked under CP 2201105; and
• PW 21-15-24 with Minnetonka at a not to exceed amount of $500,000; tracked under CP 2201106.
Impacts/Outcomes:
This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, safety, and mobility for multimodal transportation.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval