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11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. County Road 13 Improvements: Hudson Blvd Turnback Washington County had prepared documents for proposed improvements to two roadways in the City: CSAH13 (Inwood Avenue) from I-94 and CSAH10 (10"' Street N.); and Hudson Boulevard, from CSAH13 to CSAH15 (Manning Avenue). The projects consist of a reconstruction/overlay of CSAH 13; improvements and bituminous overlay of Hudson Boulevard; and traffic signal installation at three intersections: CSAH13 and CSAH10; CSAH13 and Hudson Boulevard; and CSAH13 North I-94 ramps. Maintenance Agreement for Traffic Signal at CSAH 13 and CSAH 10• This is Washington County's Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Agreement, that stipulates the City shall provide necessary electrical power for its operation and clean and re -lamp the overhead street lights at the cost of the City. The Council previously adopted Resolution 2001-091 approving the plans and specifications relating to this traffic sign and at that time acknowledged its cost participation. Administrator Kueffner pointed out there is a figure in error on page 3 and should be $1,126,400. Also, the area turn back should be defined in Page 2. Article 1, Section in IA as opposed to what is described in the second Whereas. Administrator Kueffner would like documentation from TKDA that Hudson Blvd meets the 9-ton road specs of the City. M/S/F DeLapp/Dunn — to request Washington County provide a bike path, landscape, and to work with County to get a traffic light at CSA1417 and Hwy 36, and center areas separate roads should be landscaped. (Motion failed 2-2:Hunt, Armstrong did not want to hold this project hostage for a signal light at CSAH17 and Highway36. M/S/P Armstrong/Hunt — to approve the maintenance agreement for traffic signal at CSAH 13 and CSAH 10. (Motion passed 3-1:DeLapp) Dunn commented we do not want a timing problem as with the lights by Imation.). Cooperative Agreement for Improvements on Hudson Boulevard and installation of Traffic Signal: This is an agreement to make improvements to Hudson Boulevard and install the Traffic Control Signal at Hudson Blvd. and CSAH13. The improvements will be paid for with the proceeds from Mn/DOT negotiated for the turn back of Hudson Blvd. to the City. The cost for this project is estimated to be $534,000. Lake Elmo will pay a maximum of $500,000, and the County will absorb the balance. Mayor Hunt thought the turn back of Hudson Blvd. to the City would allow the City to control the development in the area. City Engineer Prew explained the City could receive MSA funds for Hudson Blvd. that can cover 5% allotment for landscape, and the City could assess the maintenance overlay to the residents. Council member Durm wanted a firm date for installation of a signal light at County Road 17 and Highway 36 because it is a safety issue. Mayor Hunt suggested the Council, individually, contact Commissioner Pulkrabek and have the County Admin schedule time LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 19, 2002 5