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Home My WebLink About#13 - Comments on Wash Co CIP STAFF REPORT DATE: November 1, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: Approve City Comments on the Washington County DRAFT 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Marty Powers, Public Works Director Molly Just, Planning Director Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council approve the City comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s DRAFT 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan? BACKGROUND: On October 4th, City staff received notice from Washington County that the Draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was available for review and that comments must be received by November 4, 2022 for consideration when developing the final CIP. A public hearing will be held on November 15, 2022, prior to adopting the final document on December 13, 2022. As part of the annual budget process, Washington County prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes the county's tentative plans for roads, bridges, parks, land, trails, transit, and public facilities. The first year of this plan is included in the county's proposed 2023 budget. The “out-years” of 2024-2027 reflect projected needs and estimated costs, which may change based on future priorities and funding opportunities. Projects that were budgeted in 2022 (or prior to), and are not yet complete, are not reflected in the draft 2023-2027 CIP; funding for the completion of those projects has been set aside, and therefore aren’t reflected in future years’ CIP documents. A full copy of the draft CIP document is available online at the county website. The attached packet highlights the substantial transportation roadway related projects included within the City of Lake Elmo over the next five years. Parks and Public Facility projects are not included in this review. 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 are not typically identified within the CIP document. The County is budgeting and average of $590,000 per year for one intersection control project, and has budgeted $27.5M over 5 years for various pavement maintenance and preservation projects. The transportation roadway projects identified on the County’s 2023-2027 CIP that are located in Lake Elmo are summarized below: • Year 2023 RB-2201: Intersection Control Projects. $500,000. Traffic Signal Improvement project for the intersection of CSAH 15 and Hudson Boulevard. • Year 2025-2027: RB-2645: CSAH 13, from CSAH 6 to CSAH 14. $1,150,000. This project borders both Lake Elmo and Oakdale and would include safety improvements, including widening for shoulders, pavement improvements, railroad crossing upgrades, turn lane improvements, drainage improvements and pedestrian upgrades. • Year 2025: RB-2674: CSAH 17 & TH 36 Intersection. $38M. The project will include a grade separated interchange and south frontage road improvements, will include Federal funding and approvals, and will be multi-jurisdictional, including Washington County, MnDOT, Grant and Lake Elmo. • Year 2023 & 2025: RB 2684. CSAH 15, from CSAH 10 to 30th Street. $3.05M. The Project scope of the CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) Improvements for a 4-lane divided highway has been scaled down to Traffic Management Projects that include the addition of center left turn lanes at key intersections. • CSAH 19 and CSAH 10 Intersection. This project was removed from the County CIP, having been previously identified for improvement in 2025-2026. PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Staff has reviewed the County’s Draft 2023-2027 CIP and has the following comment for council consideration: • RB-2674 2025: CSAH 17 & TH 36 Intersection: The CSAH 17 and TH36 Intersection improvements is an important project for the City of Lake Elmo to address the safety improvements needed along the TH 36 corridor, while maintaining safe and efficient access for Lake Elmo residents to TH 36. The City therefore continues to support the planning and construction of this project and emphasizes the need to maintain the proposed construction schedule and to maximize outside funding assistance in order to provide a financially viable project for the local communities. • RB-2645 2025-2027: CSAH 13 Phase 3, from CSAH 6 to CSAH 14. As the City moves forward with the sale and development of the City owned property along Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard, improvements to this segment of Ideal Avenue will be required. The City therefore supports this project in the County CIP and encourages that preliminary engineering and planning efforts be completed to better identify the future improvements and alignments that will be needed in order to preserve the necessary right-of-way and to guide the specific intersection improvements that will be undertaken at the time of the development of the adjacent properties. • RB 2201 2023: Intersection Control Projects. Under the category description, the County lists a traffic signal at CSAH 15 and Hudson Boulevard to be implemented in 2023. The City supports the importance to have funding earmarked and available for a new signal at this intersection, but emphasizes that the timing of the new signal will be driven by development. The installation of the new traffic signal project should be ready to go together with any future realignment of the Hudson Boulevard intersection with Manning Avenue. • CSAH 14 and Lake Elmo Avenue. The intersection of CSAH 14 and Lake Elmo Avenue by Lake Elmo Elementary School will experience continued traffic growth, and will likely require intersection and turn lane improvements along with some minor roadway improvements and realignment along both Lake Elmo Avenue and CSAH 14. The need for these improvements will increase quickly as the surrounding property develops. The City supports the planning for this improvement and inclusion in the County CIP in the outer planning years (2026 or 2027). • RB 2684 2023 & 2025: CSAH 15, from CSAH 10 to 30th Street North: Improvements to CSAH 15, south of 30th Street remain on the lower end of the City’s priorities to the extent that these improvements impact Lake Elmo. FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impacts at this time. However, County improvement projects completed within the City of Lake Elmo often contain a cost participation by the City. OPTIONS: 1) The City Council can approve the City comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. 2) The City Council can approve the City comments, as amended, to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the City comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The recommended motion for the action is as follows: “Move to approve City comments to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan with comments to be submitted on or before November 4, 2022.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. County CIP Location Map 2. Summary packet of the Washington County Draft 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. 3. 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CROIX SANCTUARY PARK EDENPARK PILOTPARK HAMMESPARK GOOSE LAKEPARK F Map Date: November 2020010.5 Miles Created By: Planning Department 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota PROJECTS BY CATEGORY 2023 2027thru Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Category Project # Road & Bridge RB-2201 2,950,000520,000 570,000 620,000 620,000 620,000Intersection Control Projects RB-2203 1,000,000200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000Misc. Safety/Traffic Capacity Projects RB-2204 27,520,0004,620,000 6,350,000 5,450,000 6,200,000 4,900,000Pavement Preservation & Rehab RB-2216 1,635,000135,000 250,000 350,000 450,000 450,000Structures & Roadway Stabilization RB-2567 3,400,0003,400,000CSAH 14 & CSAH 24 RB-2609 11,625,000450,000 1,175,000 10,000,000CSAH 32 - CSAH 33 (Everton Ave) to US TH 61 RB-2611 5,425,0005,425,000CSAH 33 - CSAH 32 to CSAH 2 RB-2613 3,250,0003,250,000CSAH 5 - CR 64 to Sycamore Street West RB-2621 9,800,0009,800,000CR 65 - Reconstruction RB-2629 550,000450,000 100,000CSAH 21- I-94 to 40th Street N RB-2639 4,525,000225,000 4,300,000CSAH 5 - Sycamore Street to Trunk Highway 96 RB-2641 3,625,000225,000 3,400,000CSAH 3 - CSAH 7 to CSAH 4 RB-2645 1,150,000550,000 400,000 200,000CSAH 13 - CSAH 6 to CSAH 14 RB-2650 900,000400,000 500,000CSAH 29 - TH 36 to CSAH 12 RB-2651 5,500,000900,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000Construction Engineering, Inspection and Survey RB-2652 10,400,0001,000,000 9,400,00058th Street Extension/County Highway 15 S. Segment RB-2653 100,000100,000Century Avenue Extension Study RB-2658 450,000450,000CSAH 19 - CSAH 22 to Dale Road RB-2660 1,310,0001,310,000CSAH 38 Multi-Use Trail RB-2663 4,975,000475,000 4,500,000CSAH 12 East Avenue/Hallam Avenue to CSAH 9 RB-2667 4,050,000250,000 200,000 3,600,000CSAH 19 and 80th Street Intersection RB-2668 10,400,000300,000 850,000 9,250,000TH 120 - I694 to CSAH 12 RB-2669 2,550,000250,000 2,300,000CSAH 2 Rehabilitation RB-2672 8,350,000300,000 500,000 700,000 6,850,000CSAH 13 - CSAH 20 to Hargis Parkway RB-2673 139,000139,000CSAH 15 Rumble Strips RB-2674 38,000,0001,500,000 36,500,000CSAH 17 at TH 36 Intersection RB-2675 3,100,000400,000 200,000 2,500,000CR 74 - County 38 to Geneva Avenue RB-2678 265,000265,00022nd Street - CSAH 21 to Trunk Highway 95 Study RB-2679 425,800100,000 325,800CSAH 12 Trail Project RB-2680 100,000100,000Scandia City Center Study RB-2681 1,010,0001,010,000CSAH 28 at Trunk Highway 95 Improvements RB-2682 12,800,000300,000 600,000 1,500,000 10,400,000CR 50 - Trunk Highway 61 to CSAH 15 RB-2683 2,340,000200,000 40,000 2,100,000CSAH 11 Improvement Project RB-2684 3,050,000300,000 2,750,000CSAH 15 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street RB-2685 35,050,0002,300,000 32,750,000CR 19A/100th Street Realignment RB-2686 100,000100,000CSAH 20 & Pioneer Drive Study RB-2687 120,000120,000CSAH 19 - US Trunk Highway 61 to Dale Road Study RB-2688 130,000130,000Radio Drive Pedestrian Management Study RB-2689 317,000317,000CR 74 Shared Use Trail RB-2690 300,000300,000CSAH 16 - CSAH 19 to Trunk Hwy. 95 Corridor Study RB-2691 800,000300,000 400,000 100,000CSAH 20 - CSAH 22 to Military RB-2692 400,000400,000CSAH 12 - Kimbro to CSAH 15 RB-2693 1,300,000300,000 500,000 500,000Trunk Highway 96 Turnback Corridor RRA-2297-11 51,263,10051,263,100Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 276,449,90081,154,100 30,845,800 65,080,000 60,950,000 38,420,000Road & Bridge Total 76 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2023 2027thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes an annual program for intersection control upgrades determined to be needed, but not incorporated, as part of a larger roadway improvement project. Projects under this program would typically be individually identified and programmed through the County's Intersection Control Ranking System (ICRS). The project scheduled for 2023 is Signal Installation at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 at Hudson Boulevard. Project #RB-2201 Justification High-level intersection controls (roundabouts and traffic signals) may be constructed at county highway intersections meeting criteria set forth in the County Intersection Control Ranking System. The county proactively plans for the installation of intersection controls to improve the safety and efficiency of traffic flow on the County Highway System. The annual Intersection Control Ranking System determines the priority of these installations. The number of projects programmed varies depending on actual budget funding, the availability of matching funds, unforeseen development, or intersection safety problems. Budget Impact/Other The typical traffic signal costs $1,500 per year to operate and maintain. This cost to the public is off-set by the increased traffic flow efficiency and enhanced safety. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name Intersection Control Projects Category Road & Bridge Type Improvement Location Various Roads District #Multiple Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Expenditures 100,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000Planning / Design 2,850,000500,000 550,000 600,000 600,000 600,000Construction 520,000 570,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 2,950,000Total Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Funding Sources 1,050,000210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000Local Contributions 1,900,000310,000 360,000 410,000 410,000 410,000State Aid 520,000 570,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 2,950,000Total 81 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2023 2027thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Ideal Avenue) located in Oakdale and Lake Elmo: 1) safety improvements including widening for shoulders 2) pavement improvement 3) turn lane and intersection improvements 4) pedestrian and non-motorized upgrades 5) drainage improvements Project #RB-2645 Justification Increased traffic and development drive the need for roadway upgrades, including widening of the road and the railroad crossing. This area is also a nexus for regional surface water drainage, hence the design needs to work toward accommodating and improving regional surface water management in this area. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operation and maintenance costs associated with additional pavement, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 13 - CSAH 6 to CSAH 14 Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Various Total Project Cost:$1,150,000 District #Multiple Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Expenditures 950,000550,000 400,000Planning / Design 200,000200,000Right-of-Way 550,000 400,000 200,000 1,150,000Total Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Funding Sources 300,000300,000County Transportation Sales Tax (Road & Bridge) 300,000100,000 100,000 100,000Local Contributions 550,000450,000 100,000State Aid 550,000 400,000 200,000 1,150,000Total 93 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2023 2027thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 at the intersection with Trunk Highway (TH) 36 in the cities of Lake Elmo and Grant. The work is expected to include: 1) a grade separated crossing of TH 36 2) ramps to provide access between CSAH 17 and TH 36 3) retaining walls 4) stormwater treatment facilities 5) pedestrian facilities 6) intersection controls for frontage roads 7) frontage road extension on south side Project #RB-2674 Justification TH 36 users currently experience congestion (capacity constraints) during both A.M. and P.M. peak hours resulting from the existing signal at CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue). This congestion results in an unacceptable level-of-service during peak hours which is expected to worsen as traffic volumes are forecast to increase. Due to the extended cycle lengths, CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) has long wait times before being served by the signal. The existing closely-spaced frontage road intersection on the north of TH 36 consistently queues traffic through the intersection. The CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) intersection has a crash and severity rate that is significantly higher than the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) statewide system average for similar signalized intersections. Budget Impact/Other This project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. 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 will be postponed until adequate funding is received. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 17 at TH 36 Intersection Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Lake Elmo/Grant Total Project Cost:$40,534,300 District #Multiple Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Expenditures 36,500,00036,500,000Construction 1,500,0001,500,000Right-of-Way 1,500,000 36,500,000 38,000,000Total Prior 2,534,300 Total Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Funding Sources 10,000,00010,000,000Federal Grants 3,750,000750,000 3,000,000Local Contributions 4,250,000750,000 3,500,000State Aid 20,000,00020,000,000State Grants 1,500,000 36,500,000 38,000,000Total Prior 2,534,300 Total 106 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2023 2027thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Manning Avenue) between CSAH 10 (10th Street North) and 30th Street. 1) addition of center left turn lanes at key locations 2) pavement rehabilitation 3) stormwater treatement improvements Project #RB-2684 Justification CSAH 15 is the backbone of the county's transportation system, thus, is an important north-south route connecting Interstate 94 to Lake Elmo, Stillwater, and beyond. These highway improvements are necessary to ensure the ongoing safe and efficient operation of this highway segment. Budget Impact/Other The project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added pavement widths and stormwater infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 15 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Various Total Project Cost:$3,050,000 District #3 Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Expenditures 250,000250,000Planning / Design 2,750,0002,750,000Construction 50,00050,000Right-of-Way 300,000 2,750,000 3,050,000Total Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Funding Sources 275,00025,000 250,000Local Contributions 2,775,000275,000 2,500,000State Aid 300,000 2,750,000 3,050,000Total 114 3800 Laverne Avenue North • Lake Elmo • Minnesota 55042 Phone: (651) 747-3900 • Fax: (651) 747-3901 • www.lakeelmo.org November 2, 2022 Mr. Wayne Sandberg via email: wayne.sandberg@co.washington.mn.us Deputy Director larry.phillips@co.washington.mn.us Washington County Public Works Department 11660 Myeron Road North Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Sandberg: The City of Lake Elmo has reviewed the County’s Draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). After reviewing these projects and in reviewing other potential transportation needs in Lake Elmo, we have the following comments: 1) RB-2674 2025: CSAH 17 & TH 36 Intersection: The CSAH 17 and TH36 Intersection improvements is an important project for the City of Lake Elmo to address the safety improvements needed along the TH 36 corridor, while maintaining safe and efficient access for Lake Elmo residents to TH 36. The City therefore continues to support the planning and construction of this project and emphasizes the need to maintain the proposed construction schedule and to maximize outside funding assistance in order to provide a financially viable project for the local communities. 2) RB-2645 2025-2027: CSAH 13 Phase 3, from CSAH 6 to CSAH 14. As the City moves forward with the sale and development of the City owned property along Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard, improvements to this segment of Ideal Avenue will be required. The City therefore supports this project in the County CIP and encourages that preliminary engineering and planning efforts be completed to better identify the future improvements and alignments that will be needed in order to preserve the necessary right-of-way and to guide the specific intersection improvements that will be undertaken at the time of the development of the adjacent properties. 3) RB 2201 2023: Intersection Control Projects. Under the category description, the County lists a traffic signal at CSAH 15 and Hudson Boulevard to be implemented in 2023. The City supports the importance to have funding earmarked and available for a new signal at this intersection, but emphasizes that the timing of the new signal will be driven by development. The installation of the new traffic signal project should be ready to go together with any future realignment of the Hudson Boulevard intersection with Manning Avenue. 4) The intersection of CSAH 14 and Lake Elmo Avenue by Lake Elmo Elementary School will experience continued traffic growth, and will likely require intersection and turn lane improvements along with some minor roadway improvements and realignment along both Lake Elmo Avenue and CSAH 14. The need for these improvements will increase quickly as the surrounding property develops. The City supports the planning for this improvement and inclusion in the County CIP in the outer planning years (2026 or 2027). 5) RB 2684 2023 & 2025: CSAH 15, from CSAH 10 to 30th Street North: Improvements to CSAH 15, south of 30th Street remain on the lower end of the City’s priorities to the extent that these improvements impact Lake Elmo. Please feel free to contact me at 651.747.3905, or at KHandt@lakeelmo.org, with any questions you may have regarding Lake Elmo’s comments. Sincerely, Kristina Handt City Administrator cc: Marty Powers, Public Works Director Jack Griffin, City Engineer