HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-030 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 03-30
REQUESTING DESIGN ELEMENT VARIANCE
FOR ELM STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota proposes to reconstruct Elm Street from Sunset Road (Anoka
County No. 53) to Grey Heron Drive utilizing monies from its Municipal State Aid account. The total project
is approximately 0.96 miles in roadway centerline length with stationing starting at the west end of the
project at Sunset Road. See attached location/design map marked as Exhibit "A ". The State Aid Project
Number is 210 - 102 -02 for the proposed Elm Street Reconstruction.
The variance request involves two curves that do not meet the minimum horizontal alignment requirements
from the Minnesota State Aid Operation Rules - Table 8820.9936 for Geometric Design Standards; New or
Reconstruction Projects. The requirement states that a minimum of 30 mph in design speed must be
maintained for collector roadways with ADT < 10,000. However, due to the existing conditions, such as an
elevated connecting county road that crosses over I -35W and existing home locations, the City is requesting
that a seventy-five (75) centerline horizontal radius curve posted for 15 mph be approved. Currently, these
two curves are posted for 15 mph. The proposed and current posted speed limit for the remainder of Elm
Street to the east of the curves will be 35 mph. There will be no street parking allowed on Elm Street.
The two variance roadway curves are located starting at Sunset Road:
(1) PC = 0+15.05 to PT = 1 +16.91 and (2) PC = 4+21.40 to PT =5 +37.12.
See attached Exhibit "A ".
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State of
Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising
out of or by reason of the granting of the variance. It shall defend at its sole cost and expense any action or
proceeding begun asserting any claim of whatever character arising as a result of the granting of the variance.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
The City of Lino Lakes requests that the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and
the Variance Advisory Committee allow a variance on its proposed Elm Street Reconstruction project for
two (2) horizontal curves located just to the east of Sunset Road. The curves will be posted for 15 mph versus
the 30 mph as stipulated by the State Aid Operations Rules: 8820.9936.
This resolution was passed this 24th day of February, 2003, by the City of Lino Lakes in Anoka County,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Ann Blai r' ity Clerk
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Joh,f Ber(-son, ' ayor
Attachment: Exhibit "A"
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EXHIBIT "A"
DESIGN ELEMENT
VARIANCE REQUEST
Location/Deaign Map
CITY OF LINO LAKES,
MINNESOTA
S.A.P. 210 - 102 -02
DATE: 02/18/03
CONSTRUCTION
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Commission No. 12390 -03
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AGENDA ITEM 7E
STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2003
TOPIC: Resolution No. 03 -30, Requesting Design Element Variance for
Elm Street Reconstruction.
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple majority
BACKGROUND:
State Aid requires that a minimum of 30 -mph in design speed must be
maintained for collector roads with ADT < 10,000 which is the case for the Elm
Street Reconstruction project. However, due to the existing conditions, such as
an elevated connecting county road that crosses over I -35W and existing home
locations, the design speed can not be achieved at the west end of the project.
A Design Element Variance is therefore necessary for this project. Staff is
recommending that a 75 -foot centerline radius curve posted for 15 -mph be
requested for the two westerly curves of Elm Street at Sunset Road. Staff has
addressed this with State Aid staff and approval by their board is required for the
variance. As part of the variance request, State Aid must receive a resolution
from the City requesting the variance, which includes a statement that the City of
Lino Lakes hold harmless the State of Minnesota in granting the variance.
A copy of the request is attached.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt Resolution 03 -30, Requesting Design Element Variance for the Elm
Street Reconstruction Project.
2. Retum to staff for further review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Option No. 1 - Staff recommends that Resolution No. 03 -30 be adopted.