#12 - Hudson Blvd Segment A Improvements

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STAFF REPORT DATE: June 18, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM: Public Improvement Hearing; Approve Resolution Ordering the Improvement, Accept Bids and Award a Contract for the Hudson Boulevard Improvements, Segment A SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director Marty Powers, Public Works Director Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: The City Council is respectfully requested to conduct a Public Improvement Hearing for the Hudson Boulevard Improvements Segment A, from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to 1,400 feet east of Jade Trail. Following the hearing, should the City Council Order the Improvements, Accept Bids and Award a Construction Contract for the project? BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111, a Public Improvement Hearing was noticed for June 18, 2024, to consider making the improvements along Hudson Boulevard, from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to 1,400 feet east of Jade Trail. The attached notice was published in the official newspaper and individual notifications were sent to each address that will be wholly or partially assessed for the improvements. A feasibility report was adopted by the City Council on May 7, 2024 in order to ready the improvements for 2024 construction. The report identifies the necessary improvements, the estimated project costs, the assessment methodology and preliminary assessment amounts to be levied against benefitting properties. The City Council also approved the Project plans and specifications on May 7, 2024 and authorized staff to advertise the Project for bids. The Project was advertised on QuestCDN.com and in the Stillwater Gazette in accordance with the Minnesota Competitive Bidding requirements. PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: A Feasibility Report has been prepared to address the pavement rehabilitation improvements programmed for construction in 2024. The report serves to identify the necessary improvements, the estimated project costs, and to consider the assessment of a portion of the project costs to properties adjacent to and benefitting from the improvements. The improvements include pavement rehabilitation of Hudon Boulevard North, from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to approximately 1,400 feet east of Jade Trail, including approximately 4,340 feet (0.82 miles) of commercial access frontage road and consisting of a Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR). From Jade Trail to the east property line of 9242 Hudson Boulevard, the roadway will be widened to accommodate successive short left turn lanes to accommodate the existing commercial driveway access spacing. The areas consisting of roadway widening and new turn lanes will include a full reconstruction consistent with the city standard pavement section for collector streets. The north side of Hudson Boulevard will be urbanized with new concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and a new 8-ft. wide bituminous trail to create a continuous trail from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to Keats Avenue (CSAH 19).