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Home My WebLink About#06 - Washington County CIP City Comments STAFF REPORT DATE: October 19, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: Approve City Comments on the Washington County DRAFT 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Marty Powers, Public Works Director Sophia Jensen, City Planner 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 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan? BACKGROUND: On October 3rd, City staff received notice from Washington County that the Draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was available for review and that comments must be received by November 3, 2023 for consideration when developing the final CIP. 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 2024 budget. The “out-years” of 2025-2028 reflect projected needs and estimated costs, which may change based on future priorities and funding opportunities. Projects that were budgeted in prior years, and are not yet complete, are not reflected in the draft 2024-2028 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 generally not included in this review, with the exception of comments regarding the Central Greenway Regional Trail. 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 specifically identified within the CIP document. The County is budgeting and average of $620,000 per year for one intersection control project, and has budgeted $34.1M over 5 years for various pavement maintenance and preservation projects. PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Staff has reviewed the County’s Draft 2024-2028 CIP and has the following comment for council consideration: • RB-2674 2025: CSAH 17 & TH 36 Intersection: The CSAH 17 and TH36 Intersection improvements remains a top priority 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 2026-2028: CSAH 13 Phase 3, from CSAH 6 to CSAH 14. Lake Elmo continues to support and encourage the County to initiate preliminary engineering and planning efforts along this corridor to better identify the future improvements that will be needed in conjunction with the development of the City owned property along Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard. The City, however, believes these efforts will need to be completed much sooner than the County’s planned schedule of 2026 to 2028. The City is requesting these planning efforts be initiated as soon as 2024 to promote an efficiently planned infrastructure system to be coordinated with the pending development. • RB-2201 Intersection Control Projects. Under this category description, the County lists a traffic signal at CSAH 15 and Hudson Boulevard to be implemented at some future date. The City supports the importance to have funding earmarked and available for a new signal at this intersection, to be implemented as the area develops. The City is currently working with a developer that will include improvements in 2024 or 2025 to realign the Hudson Boulevard intersection with Manning Avenue/2nd Street N. • RB-2652 2025: 58th Street Extension/CR 15 South Segment. Although this project resides outside of Lake Elmo, the Project includes a connection to be constructed between the new interchange at TH36/CSAH 15 extending through Oak Park Heights to Stillwater Boulevard. The City supports the roadway extension on the condition that the Sanctuary neighborhood access to the new interchange is not degraded. • New Planning and Design Projects. The City acknowledges and appreciates the addition of 4 new Planning and Preliminary Design Projects in the County CIP. The City recognizes the importance of addressing each of these project corridors and is supportive of each of these future planning initiatives. In particular, the City considers the preliminary design work for Projects RB-2702 and RB-2802 to be a high priority that should be initiated as soon as 2026. Adequate pedestrian facilities along each of these corridors should be considered important design elements for each Project. • RB-2701 2027-2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 19 and CSAH 10 Intersection. • RB-2702 2027 Planning/Design: CSAH 14, from Klondike Avenue to 39th Street. • RB-2801 2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 15, 30th Street to CSAH 14. • RB-2802 2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 17, CSAH 14 to 43rd Street. • RB-2684 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. • RB-2204 Pavement Preservation & Rehab. Under this category description, the County lists a potential pavement rehabilitation Project to be completed in the next few years along CSAH 13 (Inwood Ave N) from CSAH 10 to CSAH 6. The City has not comments at this time. • PARK-9005 Central Greenway Regional Trail Feasibility Study. The City supports the continued work efforts to plan and construct the Central Greenway Regional Trail corridor through Lake Elmo, including the proposed Feasibility Study to determine best design for crossing the railroad north of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. 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 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. 2) The City Council can approve the City comments, as amended, to be submitted to Washington County regarding the County’s 2024-2028 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 2024-2028 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 2024- 2028 Capital Improvement Plan with comments to be submitted on or before November 3, 2023.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. County CIP Location Map. 2. Summary packet of the Washington County Draft 2024-2028 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 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota PROJECTS BY CATEGORY 2024 2028thru Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject # Road & Bridge RB-2201 3,070,000590,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000Intersection Control Projects RB-2203 1,000,000200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000Miscellaneous Safety & Traffic Capacity Projects RB-2204 34,100,0007,050,000 6,300,000 6,350,000 8,050,000 6,350,000Pavement Preservation & Rehab RB-2216 1,905,000205,000 350,000 450,000 450,000 450,000Structures & Roadway Stabilization RB-2401 550,000550,000North Shop Salt Shed RB-2402 600,000600,000North Shop Fuel Vault RB-2403 500,000500,000CSAH 96 Guardrail Improvements RB-2580 500,000200,000 300,000CSAH 18 Trail - La Lake to Woodlane RB-2582 3,690,000830,000 2,860,000Gateway Trail Extension - Scandia RB-2609 11,975,0001,175,000 10,800,000CSAH 32 - CSAH 33 (Everton Ave) to US TH 61 RB-2611 5,500,0005,500,000CSAH 33 - CSAH 32 to CSAH 2 RB-2629 800,000700,000 100,000CSAH 21- I-94 to 40th Street North RB-2639 7,400,0007,400,000CSAH 5 - Sycamore Street to CSAH 96 RB-2641 150,000150,000CSAH 3 - CSAH 7 to CSAH 4 RB-2645 1,700,000600,000 500,000 600,000CSAH 13 - CSAH 6 to CSAH 14 RB-2650 950,000400,000 550,000CSAH 29 - TH 36 to CSAH 12 RB-2651 6,750,0001,350,000 1,350,000 1,350,000 1,350,000 1,350,000Construction Engineering, Inspection and Survey RB-2652 11,000,0001,600,000 9,400,00058th Street Extension/County Highway 15 South Seg RB-2658 450,000450,000CSAH 19 - CSAH 22 to Dale Road RB-2663 7,500,0007,500,000CSAH 12 East Avenue - Hallam Avenue to CSAH 9 RB-2667 4,300,000500,000 200,000 3,600,000CSAH 19 & 80th Street Intersection RB-2668 14,450,000150,000 800,000 13,500,000TH 120 - I-694 to CSAH 12 RB-2669 4,000,0004,000,000CSAH 2 Rehabilitation RB-2672 10,400,000700,000 700,000 9,000,000CSAH 13 - CSAH 20 to Hargis Parkway RB-2674 37,800,0001,000,000 36,800,000CSAH 17 at TH 36 Intersection RB-2675 3,100,000400,000 200,000 2,500,000CR 74 - CR 38 to Geneva Avenue RB-2677 2,000,0002,000,000CSAH 6 Jurisdictional Transfer RB-2679 375,800375,800CSAH 12 Trail Project RB-2682 1,900,000500,000 800,000 600,000CR 50 - TH 61 to CSAH 15 RB-2683 2,400,000200,000 100,000 2,100,000CSAH 11 Improvement Project RB-2684 3,200,00050,000 3,150,000CSAH 15 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street RB-2685 39,600,0004,000,000 3,000,000 32,600,000CR 19A - 100th Street Realignment RB-2686 50,00050,000CSAH 20 & Pioneer Drive Study RB-2687 120,000120,000CSAH 19 - US TH 61 to Dale Road Study RB-2688 130,000130,000Radio Drive Pedestrian Management Study RB-2690 11,201,000401,000 700,000 700,000 600,000 8,800,000CSAH 16 - Interlachen to TH 95 RB-2691 5,850,000350,000 400,000 100,000 5,000,000CSAH 20 - CSAH 22 to Military RB-2692 450,000450,000CSAH 12 - Kimbro to CSAH 15 RB-2693 6,400,000400,000 500,000 500,000 5,000,000CSAH 96 Turnback Corridor RB-2694 4,700,000500,000 200,000 4,000,000CSAH 18 - Settler's Ridge Intersection RB-2695 1,300,000200,000 100,000 1,000,000CSAH 5 Sidewalk - Pine Tree Trail to Owens Street RB-2696 400,000400,000CSAH 16-Interlachen to Settlers Ridge Parkway RB-2697 900,000900,000CSAH 18 @ TH 95 Roundabout RB-2701 600,000400,000 200,000CSAH 19 @ CSAH 10 Intersection RB-2702 300,000300,000CSAH 14 - Klondike Avenue to 39th Street RB-2703 500,000500,000CSAH 22 @ TH 95 Roundabout RB-2801 400,000400,000CSAH 15 - 30th Street to CSAH 14 74 Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject # RB-2802 600,000600,000CSAH 17 - CSAH 14 to 43rd Street RB-2803 350,000150,000 200,000CSAH 14 Trail - TH 120 to Granada Avenue RB-2804 100,000100,000CSAH 16 and Eagle Creek Lane RB-2805 1,400,0001,400,000TH 61 at CSAH 8 RRA-2297-11 60,033,50047,870,200 12,163,300Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) RRA-2297-15 800,000800,000Newport Outlot A Pond Improvements 320,200,30088,217,000 86,683,300 71,260,000 38,970,000 35,070,000Road & Bridge Total GRAND TOTAL 320,200,30088,217,000 86,683,300 71,260,000 38,970,000 35,070,000 75 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru 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 2024 includes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 16 (Valley Creek Road) and Queens Drive. Future projects may include improvements to CSAH 14 (34th Street North) at Hemmingway Avenue North, County Road 50 (202nd Street North) at Trunk Highway 61, CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) 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 (CRS) 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 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 100,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000Planning / Design 2,970,000570,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000Construction 590,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 3,070,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 850,00010,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000Local Contributions 2,220,000580,000 410,000 410,000 410,000 410,000State Aid 590,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 3,070,000Total 80 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes an annual program comprised of pavement preservation projects including: 1) seal coating 2) crack filling 3) pavement milling 4) overlays 5) hot and cold-in-place recycling 6) pavement reclamation 7) full-depth reclamation 8) minor subgrade corrections 9) right-of-way 2024 may include: 1) CSAH 5 (Stillwater Boulevard) - TH 36 to Croixwood 2) CSAH 13 (Inwood Avenue North) - CSAH 10 to CSAH 6 3) CSAH 2 (West Broadway Avenue) - county line to 19th Street 4) CSAH 13 (Hadley Avenue North/50th Street North) - 55th Street to Olson Lake Trail 5) CSAH 29 (Hilton Trail) - TH 36 to CSAH 12 6) CSAH 16 (Valley Creek Drive) trail pavement improvement 7) CSAH 19 (Keats Avenue South) - Central Greenway Trail Project #RB-2204 Justification These projects are scheduled to interrupt the normal deterioration of highways to extend the pavement life. Pavement condition is measured/calculated annually and reported as the system-wide Pavement Condition Index (PCI) that assigns a value to each roadway segment on a scale of 1-100, with higher numbers equating to better pavement condition. Public Works Performance Measures set two goals: 1) system-wide average PCI = 72 or greater, and 2) no roadway PCI should be lower than 40. Budget Impact/Other Projects completed under the Pavement Preservation Program reduce operation and maintenance costs. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name Pavement Preservation & Rehab Category Road & Bridge Type Improvement Location Various Roads District #Multiple Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 33,800,0007,050,000 6,000,000 6,350,000 8,050,000 6,350,000 300,000300,000 Construction Planning/Design 7,050,000 6,300,000 6,350,000 8,050,000 6,350,000 34,100,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 600,000600,000Planned Use of Fund Balance 3,150,000600,000 50,000 1,750,000 750,000State Aid 15,575,0001,900,000 3,425,000 3,650,000 3,650,000 2,950,000TAA - Preservation 1,475,0001,400,000 75,000TAA - Safety & Trails 13,300,0002,550,000 2,750,000 2,700,000 2,650,000 2,650,000Wheelage Tax 7,050,000 6,300,000 6,350,000 8,050,000 6,350,000 34,100,000Total 82 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Ideal Avenue) 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:$1,700,000 District #Multiple Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 1,100,000600,000 500,000Planning / Design 600,000600,000Right-of-Way 600,000 500,000 600,000 1,700,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 400,000400,000County Transportation Sales Tax (Road & Bridge) 400,000100,000 100,000 200,000Local Contributions 900,000500,000 400,000State Aid 600,000 500,000 600,000 1,700,000Total 94 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Manning Avenue): 1) new CSAH 15 highway segment south of Trunk Highway (TH) 36 which ties into the proposed interchange at Manning and TH 36 2) all necessary drainage and surface water management improvements 3) new regional trail and pedestrian ramp facilities 4) new access locations for proposed developments This project addresses many regional traffic and safety goals. From a county standpoint, this proposed south segment of CSAH 15 connects Manning Avenue to Stillwater Boulevard, which currently requires access to TH 36. From a Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) standpoint, this project reduces local trips on TH 36, where traffic volumes have increased due to the St. Croix River Crossing project. This project also aids in development potential south of TH 36. Project #RB-2652 Justification Coordination with MnDOT, local partners, and developers strengthened the county's goal to complete this gap on the CSAH 15 corridor. Budget Impact/Other This project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name 58th Street Extension/County Highway 15 South Seg Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Various Total Project Cost:$12,820,300 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 600,000600,000Planning / Design 9,400,0009,400,000Construction 1,000,0001,000,000Right-of-Way 1,600,000 9,400,000 11,000,000Total Prior 1,820,300 Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 10,450,0001,550,000 8,900,000County Transportation Sales Tax (Road & Bridge) 550,00050,000 500,000Local Contributions 1,600,000 9,400,000 11,000,000Total Prior 1,820,300 Total 97 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru 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) storm water 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 forecasted to increase. Due to the extended cycle lengths, CSAH 17 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. This CSAH 17 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. To date, $10 million in federal grants, and $20 million in state grants have been secured for the construction of this project. 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:$41,834,300 District #Multiple Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 36,800,00036,800,000Construction 1,000,0001,000,000Right-of-Way 1,000,000 36,800,000 37,800,000Total Prior 4,034,300 Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 10,000,00010,000,000Federal Grants 3,500,000500,000 3,000,000Local Contributions 4,300,000500,000 3,800,000State Aid 20,000,00020,000,000State Grants 1,000,000 36,800,000 37,800,000Total Prior 4,034,300 Total 104 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru 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) storm water treatment 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 storm water infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 15 - CSAH 10 to 30th Street Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Various Total Project Cost:$3,450,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 3,150,0003,150,000Construction 50,00050,000Right-of-Way 50,000 3,150,000 3,200,000Total Prior 250,000 Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 275,00025,000 250,000Local Contributions 2,925,00025,000 2,900,000State Aid 50,000 3,150,000 3,200,000Total Prior 250,000 Total 110 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Keats Avenue) and CSAH 10 (10th Street North): 1) evaluation for roundabout construction 2) park entrance improvements 3) roadway drainage and surface water management 4) pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements Preliminary design along with public engagement will determine the final project scope, right-of-way acquisition required, and cost estimates which will be included in a future capital improvement plan. Project #RB-2701 Justification Traffic growth and ongoing development in the region has increased volumes around this intersection.The current all-way stop control can be confusing during peak traffic times and does not adequately service the demand. Delays are common and backups more than 1,000 feet occur frequently. This intersection is ranked near the top of the County's Intersection Control Ranking System. It is well suited for a roundabout, but will need significant reconstruction to address other needs. Budget Impact/Other This project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 19 @ CSAH 10 Intersection Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Lake Elmo Total Project Cost:$600,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 400,000400,000Planning / Design 200,000200,000Right-of-Way 400,000 200,000 600,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 200,000100,000 100,000Local Contributions 400,000300,000 100,000State Aid 400,000 200,000 600,000Total 123 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope will include an analysis of the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14 corridor between Klondike Avenue and 39th Street. The analysis will be looking at current and future needs to provide a vision that helps guide improvement opportunities in this growing residential and business corridor. This study will look at future needs regarding highway capacity, intersections, access, right-of-way, drainage, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, utilities, etc. Project #RB-2702 Justification This section of highway suffers from a deteriorating pavement section, lack of pedestrian facilities, lack of shoulders, and poor vehicular operations. Budget Impact/Other This project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 14 - Klondike Avenue to 39th Street Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Lake Elmo Total Project Cost:$300,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 300,000300,000Planning / Design 300,000 300,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 300,000300,000State Aid 300,000 300,000Total 124 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Manning Avenue) from 30th Street to CSAH 14 (Stillwater Boulevard/40th Street South): 1) highway expansion from two-lane undivided to four-lane divided highway 2) construction of trails on both east and west side of highway 3) drainage improvements, including storm water treatment facilities 4) railroad crossing review Preliminary design, along with public engagement, will determine the final project scope, right-of-way acquisition required, and cost estimates. The estimated cost is based on past per mile costs of similar improvements. Project #RB-2801 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 storm water infrastructure. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name CSAH 15 - 30th Street to CSAH 14 Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Various Total Project Cost:$400,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 400,000400,000Planning / Design 400,000 400,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 100,000100,000Local Contributions 300,000300,000State Aid 400,000 400,000Total 126 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Road & Bridge Project Description The project scope includes the following improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) from CSAH 14 (Stillwater Boulevard) to 43rd Street: 1) highway expansion from two-lane undivided to four-lane divided highway 2) construction of trails on both east and west side of highway 3) drainage improvements, including storm water treatment facilities 4) intersection control improvement at CSAH 17 at CSAH 14 Preliminary design, along with public engagement, will determine the final project scope, right-of-way acquisition required, and cost estimates. The estimated cost is based on past per mile costs of similar improvements. Project #RB-2802 Justification This portion of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 is a north-south minor arterial serving regional traffic from Lake Elmo to north of Highway 36. Land development in the area continues, including the Schiltgen Farms development. Improvements to CSAH 17 will provide increased capacity and improved pedestrian opportunities, and allow for appropriate access for this regional growth. 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 17 - CSAH 14 to 43rd Street Category Road & Bridge Type Construction Location Lake Elmo Total Project Cost:$600,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 600,000600,000Planning / Design 600,000 600,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 100,000100,000Local Contributions 500,000500,000State Aid 600,000 600,000Total 127 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Washington County, Minnesota Contact PWD 2024 2028thru Department Capital Parks Projects Description The project scope includes a feasibility study to determine best design for crossing the railroad north of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Project #PARK-9005 Justification As areas of central Washington County continue to develop, demand for trail facilities increase. This project will build off of the 13 miles of trail south of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The proposed segment within Lake Elmo is the next segment needed to continue the implementation of the full vision of this regional trail. A feasibility study will determine best methods for connecting to a future trail along County Road 14. Budget Impact/Other This project will increase operation and maintenance costs because of the added infrastructure. Cost estimate details will be a product of the 2027 design process. Additional funding is expected to be needed for construction. Useful Life 5+ yearsProject Name Central Greenway Regional Trail Feasibility Study Category Parks & Land Type Improvement Location Lake Elmo Total Project Cost:$100,000 District #3 Total20242025202620272028Expenditures 100,000100,000Planning / Design 100,000 100,000Total Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources 100,000100,000State Sales Tax 100,000 100,000Total 53 3880 Laverne Avenue North • Lake Elmo • Minnesota 55042 Phone: (651) 747-3900 • Fax: (651) 747-3901 • www.lakeelmo.org October 18, 2023 Mr. Xai Thao via email: xai.thao@co.washington.mn.us County Budget/Financial Analyst Washington County Office of Administration 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Mr. Thao: The City of Lake Elmo has reviewed the County’s Draft 2024-2028 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 remains a top priority 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 2026-2028: CSAH 13 Phase 3, from CSAH 6 to CSAH 14. Lake Elmo continues to support and encourage the County to initiate preliminary engineering and planning efforts along this corridor to better identify the future improvements that will be needed in conjunction with the development of the City owned property along Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard. The City, however, believes these efforts will need to be completed much sooner than the County’s planned schedule of 2026 to 2028. The City is requesting these planning efforts be initiated as soon as 2024 to promote an efficiently planned infrastructure system to be coordinated with the pending development. 3) RB-2201 Intersection Control Projects. Under this category description, the County lists a traffic signal at CSAH 15 and Hudson Boulevard to be implemented at some future date. The City supports the importance to have funding earmarked and available for a new signal at this intersection, to be implemented as the area develops. The City is currently working with a developer that will include improvements in 2024 or 2025 to realign the Hudson Boulevard intersection with Manning Avenue/2nd Street N. 4) RB-2652 2025: 58th Street Extension/CR 15 South Segment. Although this project resides outside of Lake Elmo, the Project includes a connection to be constructed between the new interchange at TH36/CSAH 15 extending through Oak Park Heights to Stillwater Boulevard. The City supports the roadway extension on the condition that the Sanctuary neighborhood access to the new interchange is not degraded. 5) New Planning and Design Projects. The City acknowledges and appreciates the addition of 4 new Planning and Preliminary Design Projects in the County CIP. The City recognizes the importance of addressing each of these project corridors and is supportive of each of these future planning initiatives. In particular, the City considers the preliminary design work for Projects RB-2702 and RB- 2802 to be a high priority that should be initiated as soon as 2026. Adequate pedestrian facilities along each of these corridors should be considered important design elements for each Project. • RB-2701 2027-2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 19 and CSAH 10 Intersection. • RB-2702 2027 Planning/Design: CSAH 14, from Klondike Avenue to 39th Street. • RB-2801 2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 15, 30th Street to CSAH 14. • RB-2802 2028 Planning/Design: CSAH 17, CSAH 14 to 43rd Street. 6) RB-2684 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. 7) RB-2204 Pavement Preservation & Rehab. Under this category description, the County lists a potential pavement rehabilitation Project to be completed in the next few years along CSAH 13 (Inwood Ave N) from CSAH 10 to CSAH 6. The City has not comments at this time. 8) PARK-9005 Central Greenway Regional Trail Feasibility Study. The City supports the continued work efforts to plan and construct the Central Greenway Regional Trail corridor through Lake Elmo, including the proposed Feasibility Study to determine best design for crossing the railroad north of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. 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: Frank Ticknor, Washinton County Deputy Director Marty Powers, Public Works Director Jack Griffin, PE, City Engineer