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STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Keis and Members of the City Council FROM: Mark D. Kasma, P.E., City Engineer Bill Dircks, Public Works Director DATE: February 10, 2021 RE: Country Drive Improvements – LRIP (Local Road Improvement Program) Grant Application ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: The City Council is asked to pass a Resolution Supporting Pursuit of 2020 Local Road Improvement Program Funding from MnDOT for the Country Drive Improvements Project. BACKGROUND: City staff met with Bolton & Menk representatives in December to discuss possible grant funding options for local projects. The Local Road Improvement Program was established by the Minnesota legislature in 2002 and provides funding assistance to local agencies for constructing and reconstructing local roads. A fact sheet for the program is attached to this report and a link to the website is here: LRIP Website. The recent State Bonding Bill funded the LRIP program with $75 million dollars available to cities, townships and counties throughout the State. The maximum award per project is $1.25 million; street and drainage construction items are eligible. Sewer/water and project delivery costs are not eligible. Country Drive between the railroad tracks near Ryan Drive and Little Canada Road East is in the City’s CIP for reconstruction in 2024/2025. The scope of work includes minor watermain and storm sewer repairs, minor concrete curb and gutter replacement, new pavement and restriping. Bolton & Menk has identified this segment of roadway as a good candidate for the program; and with these funds, construction may be advanced ahead of schedule. SOURCE OF FUNDS: Should LRIP funds be awarded, the remainder of improvements costs will be funded through assessments and the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council pass Resolution Supporting Pursuit of 2020 Local Road Improvement Program Funding from MnDOT for the Country Drive Improvements Project.