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and would require grading work on the adjoining roadway back slopes and ditches. Estimates to widen the roadway have been included; however, staff will need to work with MNDOT staff to determine if this would still be characterized as a reconditioning project or a reconstruction project. The differentiation is outlined below: Reconditioning Project — "Reconditioning" includes resurfacing, replacement, or rehabilitation of the pavement structure to extend the life of the roadway and effectively address critical safety and operations needs through minor improvements to the existing facility. Reconditioning projects generally utilize the existing horizontal and vertical alignment, may entail minor widening or geometric improvement, and normally require little or no additional right-of-way. Reconditioning may include changes in vertical or horizontal alignment involving no more than 20 percent of the length of the project. Reconditioning may include curb replacement along no more than 20 percent of the length of the project, not including curb replacement for purposes of meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Work does not normally extend beyond the existing ditch bottom. Reconstruction Project — "Reconstruction" means the replacement of an existing roadway on a similar alignment. Minimum design standard for Goodview Avenue would be 32-ft wide. This would have significant impacts on wetlands, drainage ditches, and costs. Typical roadway sections are included in Figure 2 in Appendix A. Both options will consider improvements at the intersection of Goodview Avenue and 125"' Street to address vehicular accidents resulting from 1251h Street westbound vehicles sliding through the intersection during slippery conditions. With speeds being such a concern on this roadway, staff have included driver feedback signs in the cost estimate to help change driver's behavior on the roadway. 4.1.2 Trails The City of Hugo's Comprehensive Plan identifies a trail along the west side of Goodview Avenue. Installation of a trail with this project would not qualify as a "reconditioning project" which is the recommended type of improvement project for Goodview Avenue. This trail improvement would also require additional right of way and may be better suited to be constructed at the time the properties along the west side of Goodview Avenue are developed with municipal services. Trail improvements are not recommended with the Goodview Avenue Improvement Project. 4.2 Drainage Improvements The existing drainage systems will be maintained, and culverts replaced as needed with only minor drainage improvements to accommodate the proposed roadway alignment. Existing vertical and horizontal alignments will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. 4.3 Utility Improvements The City of Hugo's Comprehensive Plan does include both sanitary sewer and watermain along Goodview Avenue to service parcels within the municipal urban service area which is predominantly along the west side of Goodview Avenue. The extension of municipal services will be driven by development and will likely be extended outside of Goodview Avenue through developments where feasible. Feasibility Report 2020 Goodview Avenue Improvement Project City of Hugo, MN WSB Project No. R-014873-000 Page 4