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Neg various agmts for reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE, and jurisdictional transfer of a portion of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE, CP 2240400, no county cost
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 10-40-26 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), (State Project 2783-168, Agreement No. 1061784), for maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE from Trunk Highway (TH) 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in the City of Minneapolis, county project (CP) 2240400, no capital county cost; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 17-20-26 with the City of Minneapolis, for maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in the City of Minneapolis, CP 2240400, no cost to the county; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 11-40-26 with MnDOT (Agreement No. 1062582) to establish County and MnDOT responsibilities for the jurisdictional transfer of University Avenue SE (TH 47) and 4th Street SE (TH 47) to Hennepin County, from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in the City of Minneapolis; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the County Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon notice of release from MnDOT, University Avenue SE in the City of Minneapolis described as follows, to-wit: beginning at Central Avenue (TH 65), thence continuing along University Avenue SE southeasterly to TH 35W, be established, located, and designated as Hennepin County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 36, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon notice of release from MnDOT, 4th Street SE in the City of Minneapolis described as follows, to-wit: beginning at TH 35W, thence continuing along 4th Street SE northwesterly to Central Avenue (TH 65), be established, located, and designated as Hennepin CSAH 37, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
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Background:
The MnDOT, in collaboration with the county and City of Minneapolis, is leading a project along University Avenue SE (TH 47) and 4th Street SE (TH 47) from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in Minneapolis. The project, scheduled to begin construction in 2026, includes the following improvements:
• Roadway and sidewalk reconstruction
• Replacement of the TH 35W Bridges
• Separated bikeway facilities
• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements
• Drainage and signal upgrades
These agreements identify MnDOT as the lead agency to design and deliver the project and assign maintenance and ownership responsibilities after project completion.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate the following agreements:
• PW Agreement 10-40-26 with MnDOT for maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in Minneapolis, CP 2240400, at no cost to the county
• PW Agreement 17-40-26 with the City of Minneapolis, for maintenance responsibilities relating to the reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65) in Minneapolis, CP 2240400, at no cost to the county
• PW Agreement 11-40-26 with MnDOT to establish County and MnDOT responsibilities for the jurisdictional transfer of University Avenue SE (TH 47) and 4th Street SE (TH 47) to Hennepin County from TH 35W to Central Avenue (TH 65).
Impacts/Outcomes: This project supports the county’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan through the jurisdictional transfer of the identified roadways from MnDOT to Hennepin County. This transfer will allow the county to pursue our long-term vision for these corridors.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval