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STAFF REPORT 1 TO: Mayor Fischer and Members of the City Council FROM: Eric Seaburg, City Engineer Bill Dircks, Public Works Director DATE: August 14, 2024 RE: 209 Ryan Drive Corrective Driveway Work – Authorize Quote BACKGROUND: The two driveway approaches to 209 Ryan Drive were raised in 2021 as part of a joint project between the City of Little Canada and the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. The driveways and adjacent roadway were raised to accommodate a new and expanded drainage culvert. The design of the project relied on an existing storm sewer system to drain the low land between the two driveway approaches. Since construction was completed in 2021, it has become apparent that the existing storm sewer system is undersized and does not keep up during large storm events. As a result, ponding water overflows onto the parking lot until it can ultimately flow east to the creek. After meeting with the property owner (Roger Stanke) and reviewing several possible remedies, the City Engineer has determined that lowering the eastern driveway is the most cost-effective way to improve the drainage problem. While stormwater will still need to utilize the undersized storm sewer pipe during small rain events, the lowered overflow elevation will reduce the ponding area during heavy rain events. A figure of the proposed driveway improvement is attached for reference. Staff solicited quotes from three local contractors. FPI Paving was the low bidder. City staff has contracted with FPI Paving in the past and they are reputable and do good work. FPI Paving Contractors, Inc. $18,989 Klein Underground, LLC $20,535 Miller Excavating, Inc. $21,565 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Staff recommends that this work be funded through the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund 450. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends authorizing the quote from FPI Paving Contractors, Inc. for the 209 Ryan Drive Corrective Driveway Work.