File #: 23-0245    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 5/22/2023 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/27/2023
Title: Neg Agmts PW 40-85-23 and PW 39-85-23 with Canadian Pacific Railway for replacement of the railroad crossing surfaces on Douglas Drive in Crystal (CP 2183500) and Arrowhead Drive (CR 118) in Medina (CP 2183500), (est county cost: $55,000 State Aid, $65,000 County Bonds)
Attachments: 1. Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) railroad crossing in Crystal, 2. County Road 118 railroad crossing in Medina, 3. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Neg Agmts PW 40-85-23 and PW 39-85-23 with Canadian Pacific Railway for replacement of the railroad crossing surfaces on Douglas Drive in Crystal (CP 2183500) and Arrowhead Drive (CR 118) in Medina (CP 2183500), (est county cost: $55,000 State Aid, $65,000 County Bonds)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following agreements with Canadian Pacific Railway for two railroad crossing projects within the county:
* PW 40-85-23 for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on County State Aid Highway102 (Douglas Drive) between 51st Place North and 52nd Avenue North in the city of Crystal (Capital Project 2183558), at an estimated county cost of $55,000.
* PW 39-85-23 for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on County Road 118 (Arrowhead Drive) south of Trunk Highway 55 in the city of Medina (Capital Project 2183559), at an estimated county cost of $65,000; 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 agreements on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Canadian Pacific Railway operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The railway's tracks cross the county highways at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 102 (Douglas Drive) between 51st Pl N and 52nd Ave N in the city of Crystal, and at County Road (CR) 118 (Arrowhead Drive) south of Trunk Highway 55 in the city of Medina. Both crossing surfaces have deteriorated, have been identified as needing replacement.

The railway will install a new concrete crossing surface on Douglas Drive in 2023. The new crossing surface will adequately cover all vehicular driving lanes and sidewalks.

The railway will install a new concrete crossing surface on Arrowhead Drive in 2023. The new...

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