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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8219 RESOLUTION 8219 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A SIDEWALK TO THE NON-STANDARD STREET DESIGN FOR ARDAN AVENUE IN AREA G OF THE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 7176 on October 22, 2007 establishing the Street and Utility Improvement Program (Program), which includes nine Street and Utility Improvement Projects identified as Areas A through I; and WHEREAS, Ardan Avenue is a non-standard street in Area G of the Program due to its Municipal State Aid status and has proposed pedestrian/bicycle accommodations in accordance with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, City staff developed design recommendations for Ardan Avenue and reviewed these recommendations with the Streets and Utilities Committee and adjacent property owners in Area G and H on October 21, 2013, including soliciting resident feedback; and WHEREAS, Engineering staff and the Street and Utilities Committee recommended that Ardan Avenue in Area G be reconstructed to 32-feet wide with two 11-foot traffic lanes, one 2- foot reaction zone/shoulder adjacent to the westbound traffic lane (north side), and one 8-foot wide parallel parking outside the eastbound traffic lane (south side), which the City Council approved on October 28, 2013 (Res. 8168); and WHEREAS, in response to Ardan Avenue property owner inquiries and staff re- evaluation, Engineering staff recommends the addition of a 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk in the north boulevard adjacent to the curb to the adopted non-standard street design for Ardan Avenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1. The addition of a 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk located immediately behind the north curb to the non-standard street design of Ardan Avenue between Red Oak Drive and Long Lake Road is hereby approved and will be reconstructed as a 32-foot wide street, measured at the face of curb, with two 11-foot traffic lanes, one 8-foot wide parallel parking on the south (eastbound) side, a 2-foot reaction zone/shoulder adjacent to the north (westbound) side, and a 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk immediately behind the north curb. 2. Stantec is authorized to revise the bidding documents for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project -Area G to include the above said sidewalk addition to Ardan Avenue and issue addendums to plan holders. Adopted this 24th day of February, 2014. '1 Jge'Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: - - Y'1-e.o • James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL) MOUNDS ViEw PUBLIC WORKS 2401 HIGHWAY 10• MOUNDS VIEW,MN 55112 (763)717-4050•FAX(763)717-4019 www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks IMPORTANT NOTICE ARDAN AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE Your property is located on a street that the City of Mounds View plans to reconstruct this summer as part of the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project—Area G. Public Works Engineering is finalizing the design phase of the project and would like to provide you an update on the proposed changes planned for Ardan Avenue. There is no direct cost or special assessment to you for these planned improvements. Background: Ardan Avenue is a designated roadway on the Municipal State Aid System (MSAS). This designation allows the City to receive funding from the State of Minnesota for its maintenance and construction costs. The City receives approximately $450,000 annually from this funding source. MSAS streets are required to meet State-Aid standards which require minimum lane widths,centerline striping,and designated parking lanes. Ardan Avenue is also designated to be a pedestrian/bicycle corridor in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the City's "master plan" to guide future development through the year 2030. The pedestrian/bicycle corridors will create a citywide trail and sidewalk system when complete, connecting neighborhoods to parks,schools, library,civic centers,transit,shopping,and other neighboring city and regional trails and sidewalks. A public information meeting was held on October 21,2013 to present street design options and solicit public input. Planned Improvements: Ardan Avenue will be fully reconstructed with a new asphalt pavement section and vertical concrete barrier curbs like other recent street projects. A map showing the planned improvements is attached to this notice. Parking: Due to low traffic counts and infrequent use of on-street parking, a parking lane is planned on the south side only next to the eastbound traffic lane. On-street parking on north side will be prohibited. Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations: A 6-foot wide, off-street, concrete sidewalk is planned on the north side. The sidewalk will be located immediately behind the curb eliminating a turf boulevard strip. This sidewalk will be maintained by Public Works including snow removal. No dedicated bike lanes are planned, however,the parking lane on the south can serve as a shared-use lane for bicyclists,joggers,and others. A typical section of the planned roadway improvements is shown below. NORTH SOUTH R W R W 60' 6' 2'3 11' 11' 8' DRIVE LANE DRIVE LANE SHARED-USE z� PARKING LANE O' Q 1 NEW CURB O� }.T� O O O NEW CURB CONCRETE SIDEWALK (CITY MAINTAINED) STANDARD TYPICAL PAVEMENT SECTION If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Public Works at(763)717-4050 or publicworksPci.mounds-view.mn.us. Thank you.