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• AGENDA ITEM 6C <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING DATE: <br />TOPIC: <br />Michael Grochala <br />June 14, 2010 <br />Consider Resolution No. 10 -51, Authorizing <br />Report on Improvements, Lake Drive /Main <br />Street Intersection Traffic Signals <br />ii. Consider Resolution No. 10 -52, Authorizing <br />Report on Improvements, Birch St./Ware Road <br />Intersection Traffic Signals <br />ACTION REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />BACKGROUND <br />On April 12, 2010 the City Council authorized the preparation of Signal Justification <br />Reports for the intersection of Lake Drive and Main Street and the intersection of Birch <br />Street and Ware Road. The draft reports have been forwarded to the Anoka County <br />Highway Department for review. Anoka County is the roadway authority responsible for <br />the approval of proposed signal systems. No final decision on the signal projects has <br />been made. However, in preparation for a potential election on the proposed <br />improvements, it is necessary to develop a project layout and cost estimates. <br />TKDA, the city's consulting engineer, has provided a proposal for professional services <br />to prepare a Concept Layout and Construction Estimate for both intersections. The <br />estimated cost for the reports are as follows: <br />LakeDrive /Main Street: Not to exceed $6,300 , billed on an hourly basis. <br />Birch Street/Ware Road: Not to exceed $8,100, billed on an hourly basis. <br />The cost difference between the two projects reflects Anoka County's design assistance <br />for the Lake and Main Street intersection. The total estimated cost for both reports is <br />$14,400. <br />No funding was programmed in the 2010 budget for the preparation of these reports. <br />The City Council will need to determine a funding source, such as the contingency fund. <br />If the projects proceed to construction and a permanent funding source is determined <br />the costs can then be reimbursed. With the approval of these reports the total cost <br />authorized to date is $24,400. <br />Preparation of the reports will be terminated immediately in the event that one or both <br />of the SJR's are not approved by Anoka County. Results of the reports will be shared <br />with the City's Bond Counsel and Financial Consultants to begin preparation of a ballot <br />question for the 2010 General Election. The Council will also need to begin discussion <br />