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Neg Agmt PW 56-84-25 with BNSF for new railroad crossing surface on Zachary Lane (CSAH 61) in Maple Grove (CP 2201016, a subproject of CP 2201000), (est county cost: $95,000 State Aid)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 56-84-25 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on County State Aid Highway 61 (also known as Zachary Lane) between 91st Avenue N and County State Aid Highway 81 (County Road 81) in the city of Maple Grove (County Project 2201016, a subproject of Capital Project 2201000/State Aid Project 027-661-061), at an estimated county cost of $95,000; 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 agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. BNSF's tracks cross County State Aid Highway 61 between 91st Avenue N and County Road 81 in the city of Maple Grove (DOT #095645-W). The crossing surface has deteriorated and has been identified as needing replacement.
BNSF will install a new concrete crossing surface on Zachary Lane during the 2026 construction season. The new crossing surface will cover all vehicle driving lanes and sidewalks.
Funding for the project is available in the CP 2201000 - Safety and Asset Management 2024-2028, with expenses tracked under its associated subproject CP 2201016/State Aid Project 027-661-061.
Current Request: Authorize the County Administrator to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 56-84-25 with BNSF for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on Zachary Lane between 91st Avenue N and County Road 81 in the city of Maple Grove, at...
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