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Home My WebLink About#15 Washington County 2017-2021 CIP AGENDA ITEM MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION -- page 1 -- DATE: November 15, 2016 CONSENT ITEM # 15 AGENDA ITEM: Washington County DRAFT 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan – City Comments for Consideration SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer THROUGH: Kristina Handt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Stephen Wensman, Planning Director SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS if removed from the Consent Agenda): - Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates - Public Input, if Appropriate………………………………….Mayor Facilitates - Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council - Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council - Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECOMMENDER: City Staff. FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time. However County improvement projects completed within the City of Lake Elmo often contain a cost participation by the City. SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to consider approving, as part of the Consent Agenda, staff comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s DRAFT 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 11, 2016 City staff received notice from Washington County that the DRAFT 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan was available for review and comment with comments due by November 21, 2016. The County will be holding a public hearing on its DRAFT 2017-2021 CIP on December 13th, 2016 prior to adopting the final document. Following is the notice from the County for accepting public comments: As part of its annual budget process, Washington County prepares a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP includes the county’s tentative plans for roads, bridges, parks, land, trails, and public facilities. The first year of this plan is included in the county’s proposed 2017 budget. The “out-years” of City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item X] November 15, 2016 -- page 2 -- 2018-2021 reflect projected needs and estimated costs, which may change based on future priorities and funding opportunities. For instance, while there are projects included within the CIP reflecting bond proceeds as a possible funding source, the County Board has not yet determined a formal bonding plan. Projects will be reevaluated at the appropriate time, and may change based on the outcomes of an approved bonding plan. Projects that were budgeted in 2016 (or prior to), and are not yet completed, are not reflected in the draft 2017-2021 CIP; funding sources for those projects have been set aside, and therefore, aren’t reflected in future years’ CIP documents. To review this year’s CIP document, please visit the county’s website, or click on this link: https://www.co.washington.mn.us/1257/Capital-Improvement- Plans. A hardcopy version will also be made available for review at each of the county’s branch libraries later this week. We invite you to send your comments on the proposed projects to Melinda.Kirk@co.washington.mn.us or to Wayne.Sandberg@co.washington.mn.us. Comments must be received by November 21st, 2016 to be considered when developing the final CIP. A public hearing will also be held on December 13th, 2016 prior to adopting the final document. As always, thank you for your continued interest in the capital planning process of Washington County. Staff has reviewed the County’s DRAFT 2017-2021 CIP. The attached packet highlights the substantial projects included within the City of Lake Elmo, however this summary does not attempt to itemize the Park and Public Facilities projects with the exception of a proposed trail connection in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve to Inwood Avenue. It should also be noted that the County completes intersection control projects and pavement preservation projects each year but the specific work related to these improvements is not identified within the CIP document. Staff contacted the County with specific questions related to this annual work and has confirmed that the County is still proposing to install a signalized intersection at CSAH 14 and 50th Street in 2017. The pavement preservation projects includes Lake Elmo Avenue, CR17B, from Hudson Boulevard to 10th Street North in 2018. Finally, the CSAH 15 Phase 2 Improvements that includes the CSAH 15 and CSAH 14 intersection realignment is still proposed for construction in 2018 but is not listed in the CIP document because the funding has already been secured and the project design is in progress. The city local cost participation amount for this project has not yet been provided. The CSAH 15 Phase 2 Improvements has been recently expanded to include center left turn lanes at 30th Street and at Manning Trail since this segment of the Manning Avenue (Phase 3) is not likely to occur until the year 2023. In addition the County is still reviewing whether or not to install a traffic signal at the CSAH 15 and Old Highway 5 intersection to accommodate the Holiday station and Fields of St. Croix neighborhood. City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item X] November 15, 2016 -- page 3 -- Notable road projects that are missing from the County’s 2017-2021 CIP include Lake Elmo Avenue (Phase 3) improvements from 30th Street to 10th Street, and CSAH 13 (Ideal/Inwood) Phase 2 improvements from CSAH 14 to 44th Street. Staff has prepared the following comments to be resubmitted to the County prior to the end of the comment period on November 21st. This comment was submitted last year and remains applicable to the City’s request. 1. Last year, the Lake Elmo Parks commission requested that a proposed east-west trail route connecting Oakdale to Stillwater through Lake Elmo along County State Aid Highway 14 be added to the 2016-2020 Washington County CIP. The City of Lake Elmo continues to encourage Washington County to consider this improvement a priority trail connection and is hereby making this request again for the 2017-2021 CIP. We understand from communications with the County that it is unlikely for this trail to be placed within their CIP this year due to the funding source, however, staff believes it remains important for the City to keep this trail route present to encourage the County to begin planning for this trail route as soon as possible. This trail has been programmed in the City’s CIP for 2020-2021 construction. 2. The City of Lake Elmo supports the CSAH 13 (Ideal/Inwood Avenue) Phase 2 Improvements and would request this project to be included in the 2017-2021 CIP in order to complete an important trail connection between CSAH 14 and 50th Street along Olson Lake. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council approve, as part of the Consent Agenda, staff comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. If removed from the consent agenda, the recommended motion for the action is as follows: “Move to approve staff comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan with comments to be submitted on or before November 21, 2016.” ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Summary packet of the Washington County DRAFT 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan to highlight Lake Elmo projects. MINNESOTA Capital Improvement Plan 2017-2021 ***Draft*** October 2016 Washington County, Minnesota Capital Plan PROJECTS BY CATEGORY 2017 2021thru Total20172018201920202021CategoryProject# Parks & Land HC-1048-023 50,00050,000Dome Flag Renovation HC-1048-025 30,00030,000Basement Window Replacement HC-1048-026 50,00050,000Retaining Wall Cap Repair PARK-1003 1,250,000250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000Park Facilities/Infrastructure Improvement Program PARK-2011 30,00030,000Northern Parks Maintenance Shop Feasibility Study PARK-3005 413,000413,000Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Area - Phase II PARK-3006 900,000900,000Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Eagle Point Lake Trail PARK-4003 793,000793,000Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Renovation PARK-8011 100,000100,000St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park - Boat Launch PARK-9000 400,000400,000Point Douglas Regional Trail 4,016,0002,116,000 1,150,000 250,000 250,000 250,000Parks & Land Total Public Facilities BSD-1002-012 450,000450,000Gov Ctr South/North Exterior Envelope Repair BSD-1005-023 400,000400,000Law Enforcement Center Ramp/Deck Waterproofing BSD-CW-1601 750,000250,000 250,000 250,000Carpet Replacement/Wall Repairs BSD-CW-2001 1,800,000900,000 900,000Facility Condition Improvement Projects BSD-GC-2101 300,000300,000Government Center - Heating and Cooling Plant BSD-LC-1601 400,000400,000License Center Modifications BSD-ODL-1701 110,000110,000Oakdale Library Building Automation Replacement BSD-ODL-1702 60,00060,000Oakdale Library Exterior Envelope Repairs BSD-WSC-1701 30,00030,000Woodbury Service Center Scoping Study HC-1048-027 25,00025,000Interior Renovations HC-1048-028 25,00025,000Exterior Renovations PARK-1002 157,000157,000Campground Improvements PARK-2013 200,000200,000Big Marine Park Reserve Playground PARK-3007 450,000150,000 300,000Lake Elmo Park Reserve Playground Improvements PARK-3008 1,788,1001,788,100Lake Elmo Park Improvements PARK-3009 1,150,0001,150,000Lake Elmo Park Maintenance Facility PARK-4004 1,250,0001,250,000Ravine Regional Park Improvements - Phase II PARK-8012 800,000800,000St. Croix Bluffs Improvements PARK-8013 300,000300,000St. Croix Bluffs Playground Improvements PARK-8014 500,000500,000St. Croix Bluffs Pavement and Trails 10,945,100680,000 1,777,000 2,963,100 2,775,000 2,750,000Public Facilities Total Road & Bridge BOND-2019 30,000,00030,000,000Proposed Bond Sale - 2019 RAIL-2297-09 100,00050,000 50,000Red Rock Corridor Development RAIL-2297-11 21,500,0002,500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 15,000,000Gateway Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) RB-2201 2,100,000420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000Intersection Control Projects RB-2203 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Misc. Safety/Traffic Capacity Projects RB-2204 26,808,5004,881,700 5,481,700 5,481,700 5,481,700 5,481,700Pavement Preservation & Rehab RB-2216 1,750,000350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000Structures RB-2512 6,300,000200,000 100,000 6,000,000CSAH 18 - CSAH 13 to CSAH 38 Page 14Washington County, MN Total20172018201920202021CategoryProject# RB-2541 2,680,000250,000 2,430,000 RB-2564 4,500,0004,500,000 RB-2567 3,600,0003,600,000 RB-2570 4,200,0004,200,000 RB-2576 500,000500,000 RB-2577 3,500,000500,000 3,000,000 RB-2578 500,000500,000 RB-2581 6,700,000200,000 2,500,000 4,000,000 RB-2587 3,417,40050,000 3,367,400 RB-2588 20,500,000500,000 1,000,000 19,000,000 RB-2589 17,991,7001,664,200 3,681,000 12,646,500 RB-2590 125,00025,000 100,000 RB-2591 200,000200,000 RB-2592 385,00035,000 350,000 RB-2593 1,019,400184,700 834,700 RB-2596 2,700,0002,000,000 700,000 RB-2599 1,050,00050,000 1,000,000 RB-2601 500,000500,000 RB-2603 350,000350,000 RB-2607 1,320,000220,000 1,100,000 RB-2609 500,000500,000 RB-2611 500,000500,000 RB-2613 2,400,000400,000 2,000,000 RB-2615 3,150,000200,000 400,000 2,550,000 RB-2619 2,150,0002,150,000 RB-2621 5,750,000450,000 300,000 5,000,000 CSAH 24 - N/S of TH 36 CSAH 22 - TH 61 to TH 95 CSAH 14, CSAH 21 & CSAH 24 CSAH 13 - TH 5 to CSAH 35 CR 75 - Crossing CSAH 21 - I-94 to CSAH 14 St. Croix Valley Jurisdictional Study CSAH 12 - TH 244 to CSAH 9 CSAH 13 - I-94 Pedestrian Bridge CSAH 15 & TH 36 Interchange CSAH 35 & TH 36 Interchange CSAH 13 - Central Park Pl to Afton Rd/Pioneer Dr CSAH 9 - Gateway Trail Crossing CSAH 18 - I-494 Crossing CSAH 19 - CSAH 18 to Ravine Park CSAH 19 - TH 61 North Frontage Road CSAH 23 - E Walnut St to E Chestnut St CSAH 19 - Tamarack to I-94 CSAH 18 - I-94 to Downtown Afton CSAH 5 - Croixwood Blvd to Brick St CSAH 32 CSAH 33 CSAH 5 - Brick St to TH 96 CSAH 13 & CSAH 22 Intersection CSAH 17 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street CR 65 - CSAH 10 to CSAH 14 179,247,00023,785,900 25,557,400 64,100,300 20,401,700 45,401,700Road & Bridge Total GRAND TOTAL 194,208,10026,581,900 28,484,400 67,313,400 23,426,700 48,401,700 Page 15Washington County, MN Description The project scope includes a new trail connection between Inwood Avenue and the recently redeveloped trailhead in Lake Elmo Park Reserve. This project will build upon investments being made along Inwood Avenue, trail planning efforts in the area, and the improved trailheads in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. A separate capital improvement project for a paved trail along Inwood Avenue (RB-2561) will be constructed in 2018. Project #PARK-3006 Justification Recent planning efforts in and around Lake Elmo Park Reserve have involved connecting communities with the park reserve. The West Side Access Plan identifies a trail access point along Inwood Avenue, and project RB-2561 brings a paved trail to this location. This project would build on these efforts by providing an ADA accessible trail from Inwood Avenue, past Eagle Point Lake, to existing paved trails and trailhead facilities. This project would effectively connect local communties to the park with a paved trail. In addition to making an important community connection, the trail along Eagle Point Lake provides views of some of the most scenic natural areas in the park. The trail also offers viewing blinds for watching and learning about wildlife. This trail would make these views more accessible to people with mobility impairments and people with strollers. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Funding originates from state bonds. Funding will come in the form of a grant from the Metroplitan Council. Useful Life 5+ years Project Name Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Eagle Point Lake Trail Category Parks & Land Type Construction Contact PWD Department Capital Parks Projects Location Lake Elmo Total20172018201920202021Expenditures 130,000130,000Planning / Design 770,000770,000Construction 900,000 900,000Total Total20172018201920202021Funding Sources 900,000900,000State Bonds 900,000 900,000Total Page 32Washington County, MN Description The project scope includes the following improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Ideal Avenue) from Old Trunk Highway (TH) 5 to CSAH 35 (50th Street North): 1. Pavement improvements 2. Drainage improvements 3. Pedestrian improvements The total estimated cost for this project is $4,700,000. Funds were also budgeted in a prior CIP for this project. Project #RB-2570 Justification CSAH 13 is a north-south minor arterial serving the cities of Oakdale and Lake Elmo. The roadway has poor pavement condition. The number of street intersections and the desire to improve pedestrian and cycling opportunities in the corridor justifies this project. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operations and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ years Project Name CSAH 13 - TH 5 to CSAH 35 Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Contact PWD Department Capital Road & Bridge Projects Location Oakdale Total20172018201920202021Expenditures 4,200,0004,200,000Construction 4,200,000 4,200,000Total Total20172018201920202021Funding Sources 700,000700,000State Aid 3,500,0003,500,000State Grants 4,200,000 4,200,000Total Page 70Washington County, MN Description The project scope includes a pedestrian bridge over Interstate (I) I-94, adjacent to the County State Aid Highway (CSAH 13) (Inwood Avenue/Radio Drive) bridge in the cities of Woodbury, Lake Elmo, and Oakdale. The total estimated cost for this project is $4,084,900. Funds were budgeted in prior years for this project. Project #RB-2587 Justification Currently, pedestrians and cyclists cross I-94 in this area via a narrow section of the existing CSAH 13 bridge. This section does not meet current design standards for two- way trail traffic, and the approaches do not meet Americans with Disablities Act standards. A new pedestrian bridge will accommodate all trail users, and will also provide the ability to repurpose the space on the bridge to allow for a third southbound travel lane. Traffic studies indicate this third lane will be needed in the near future. Repurposing of the existing space on the I-94 bridge to accommodate three southbound lanes, will thereby provide additional roadway capacity. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operations and mainteance costs because of the added infrastructure. This project requires Federal funds. If Federal funding is not available, this project may be delayed or deferred. Useful Life 5+ years Project Name CSAH 13 - I-94 Pedestrian Bridge Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Contact PWD Department Capital Road & Bridge Projects Location Various Roads Total20172018201920202021Expenditures 50,00050,000Land Acquisition 3,367,4003,367,400Construction 50,000 3,367,400 3,417,400Total Total20172018201920202021Funding Sources 2,847,8002,847,800Federal Grants 569,60050,000 519,600State Aid 50,000 3,367,400 3,417,400Total Page 75Washington County, MN Description The project scope includes a grade separated interchange on County State Aid Highway 15 (Manning Avenue N) at the intersection with Trunk Highway (TH) 36. Project #RB-2588 Justification This intersection currently operates an at-grade intersection controlled by a fully actuated traffic control signal. Growing traffic demands on both TH 36 and CSAH 15 require a grade separated interchange. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of added infrastructure associated with the interchange. It is expected that local agencies, the State of Minnesota, and Federal Aid will provide funding for this project. If this funding is not obtained, this project would be delayed. Useful Life 5+ years Project Name CSAH 15 & TH 36 Interchange Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Contact PWD Department Capital Road & Bridge Projects Location Various Total20172018201920202021Expenditures 1,500,000500,000 1,000,000Planning / Design 18,000,00018,000,000Construction 1,000,0001,000,000Right-of-Way 500,000 1,000,000 19,000,000 20,500,000Total Total20172018201920202021Funding Sources 7,000,0007,000,000Federal Grants 5,000,0005,000,000Local Contributions 1,500,000500,000 1,000,000State Aid 7,000,0007,000,000State Grants 500,000 1,000,000 19,000,000 20,500,000Total Page 76Washington County, MN Description The project scope includes the following improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) from CSAH 10 (10th Street North) to 30th Street North: 1) New pavement 2) Improved surface water management 3) Evaluation of improved pedestrian accomodations Project #RB-2619 Justification The current pavement along this corridor is in poor condition. Additionally, the presence of numerous utility cuts and patches has created a roadway surface that is uneven and does not provide adequate ride quality. This project is also an opportunity to evaluate and address concerns related to surface water management. The road is adjacent to Lake Elmo, so improved water management will help maintain high water quality in the lake. Additional concerns have been raised relating to pedestrian safety and accessibility in this area. The roadway is a popular cycling and pedestrian route. This project will evaluate options to improve pedestrian accomodations. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ years Project Name CSAH 17 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Contact PWD Department Capital Road & Bridge Projects Location Lake Elmo Total20172018201920202021Expenditures 150,000150,000Planning / Design 2,000,0002,000,000Construction 2,150,000 2,150,000Total Total20172018201920202021Funding Sources 2,150,0002,150,000State Aid 2,150,000 2,150,000Total Page 90Washington County, MN