05-12-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 6D STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: May 12, 2025 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-62 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the Reconstruction of CSAH 21, CSAH 54 and County Road 84 as part of the County J and 1-35E Interchange Project VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting approval of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County to facilitate the reconstruction of the Hodgson Road and County Road J intersection. BACKGROUND Ramsey County is preparing to solicit bids and award a contract for the improvements for I- 35E/CR J interchange improvements. The overall project cost is estimated at $23,761,410.60. Federal funds are available for the Project and are capped at $19,000,000.00. The City's share of the proposed improvements is $318,509.60. This includes pro rata share of right-of-way, drainage, utility and roadway improvements. The City's share is funded primarily from Municipal State Aid Street funds with a small portion of funding from the Area and Unit Trunk Utility funds. Area and Unit funds will be reimbursed from developer fees charged with development of the northwest quadrant of the Centerville Road/CRJ intersection. The City will be entering into the agreement with Anoka County. Anoka County and Ramsey County will have a master agreement in place covering the overall project costs. Under the terms of the agreement the City is responsible for maintenance of the storm water pond in the NE quadrant of Centerville Road/CRJ intersection, the cost of which is split between City and Ramsey County based on contributing area. Lino Lakes will also be responsible for the trail on the west side of Centerville Road along with the crosswalk pavement markings on City streets, if applicable. The City will be responsible for maintenance of Centerville Road/CRJ roundabout