12-14-2022 Improvement Hearing (Twin Lake Blvd)

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2 • Storm Sewer Improvements The low point between Bankers Drive and Mayfair Road has catch basins and storm sewer that are deteriorated and in need of replacement. • Trail Improvements An asphalt pedestrian trail is proposed along the entire length of the roadway. The trail is proposed on the north side of the road and will ultimately connect to a future trail along Vadnais Boulevard. Substantial tree clearing is anticipated to facilitate trail construction, but care will be given during final design to minimize or mitigate tree impacts to the extent possible. This will likely include new tree plantings at the conclusion of construction. • Stormwater Management The trail improvements will trigger stormwater management permitting through the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). Project staff will implement necessary stormwater management features to control rate, quality, and volume. This is consistent with RWMWD regulations imposed on developers on project in Little Canada. NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATIONAL MEETING An informational meeting was held with affected property owners on September 26, 2022. There, the proposed project scope, costs, and funding sources were discussed with the opportunity for property owners to comment on the project and ask questions. Five residents were in attendance representing four households. Additional residents reached out after the meeting to ask questions. Additional meetings were held with Reuter Walton and Five Star Estates to discuss the proposed improvements relative to their sites. Generally, the following feedback has been received: • Residents feel the sight lines at either end of the road are poor and need attention • Residents feel the road is in very poor condition and needs rehabilitation • Residents are concerned with tree removal and want to see efforts to re-establish vegetation • Residents on the north side of Twin Lake Blvd are concerned with what the trail will look like as it crosses their property PROJECT COSTS, FUNDING AND ASSESSMENTS The estimated overall project cost for Twin Lake Boulevard is shown below: Item Total Estimated Cost City of Little Canada City of Vadnais Heights Street Improvements $1,360,681 $667,033 $693,647 Sanitary Sewer Improvements $28,290 $20,079 $8,211 Water Main Improvements $66,654 $36,570 $30,084 Storm Sewer Improvements $126,684 $63,342 $63,342 Trail Improvements $801,991 $400,996 $400,996 Total $2,384,300 $1,188,020 $1,196,280