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Neg Agmt PW 60-13-23 with Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements along Winnetka Avenue (CSAH 156); accept conveyance of easements and interests; incr 2024 capital budget for CP 2183300 (est county cost $200,400 - city)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that at the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 60-13-23 with the City of Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements and cost participation and maintenance responsibilities for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 156 (Winnetka Avenue) generally between Trunk Highway (TH) 55 and Orkla Drive, county project (CP) 2183300, at an estimated cost of $200,400 and estimated receivable of $200,400; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to accept conveyance of permanent easements and interest over the railroad necessary for this project from the City of Golden Valley (Agreement PW 60-13-23) through a quit claim deed; and that the County Administrator be authorized to sign any instruments of conveyance of such easements and interests from the City of Golden Valley for this project; 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 receive and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2024 capital budget for CP 2183300 be increased by $200,400.
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Background:
The county, in collaboration with the city, is leading an improvement project along Winnetka Avenue from Trunk Highway 55 to Orkla Drive with accessibility, traffic signal, and pedestrian facility upgrades. New sidewalk will be constructed to close an existing gap. The project is scheduled to begin construction in spring 2025.
Agreement PW 60-13-23 identifies the county as the lead agency for construction, assigns maintenance responsibilities after project completion, and conveys permanent easements along Winnetka Avenue and the interest in the road over the railroad from the city to the county through a quick claim deed.
Funding for the project is available in CP 2183300 - Safety and Asset Management, with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2183346 - 2023 Americans with Disability Act Program Phase 6.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 60-13-23 with Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements and cost participation and maintenance responsibilities for Winnetka Avenue between Trunk Highway 55 and Orkla Drive (CP 2183300). The county will install new sidewalk and provide construction engineering services at an estimated cost of $200,400, which will be reimbursed by the city. This request also seeks authorization to transfer permanent easements and interest in the road over the railroad from the city to the county through a quick claim deed. Additionally, this request seeks authorization to increase the 2024 capital budget for CP 2183300 by $200,400.
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.
Budget table: CP 2183300 Safety and Asset Management 2019-2023
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval