HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.c. Armory / Community Center Highway 3 UpgradeCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 1, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: Armory/Community Center Highway 3
AGENDA SECTION:
Upgrade, City Project #239
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PREPARED BY: Bud Osmundson
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Attached is a memo explaining the two alternatives, which were
investigated by the consulting firm of OSM Engineering, and Staff
recommendation on these alternatives.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: A MOTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROJECT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 3 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARMORY/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT, CITY PROJECT #239.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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MAYOR McMENOMY
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
KLASSEN
STAATS
WILLCOX
WIPPERMANN
CITY ENGINEER OSMUNDSON
AUGUST 27, 1992
ARMORY/COMMUNITY CENTER HIGHWAY 3 UPGRADE
CITY PROJECT #239
This item is on the agenda to discuss the options for the upgrade of Highway 3
which was requested by Minnesota Department of Transportation due to the traffic
generation at the Armory/Community Center.
Report investigated two alternatives.
Alternative A: The first alternative investigated was a improvement
including a continuous left turn lane from 142nd Street,
(high school driveway) through Connemara Trail This also
would include right turn lanes at major intersections and
driveways on both sides of T.H. #3.
Alternative B: The second alternative investigated was a bypass lane
that MNDOT required as a minimum improvement to
Highway 3; it would be similar to the bypass lane
northbound near the high school driveway.
The bypass lane cost (Alternative B) is approximately $91,000 and the continuous
left turn lane option (Alternative A) is estimated at approximately $309,000. The
MNDOT Cooperative Agreement would include approximately $190,000 of funding
by MNDOT (for Alternate A), making Rosemount's cost approximately $119,000 for
this option. MNDOT considers the left turn lane option an enhancement, especially
in the safety area for the properties on both sides of T.H.#3 and therefore will
participate in funding. Right turn lanes and a bypass lane (Alternate B) only would
serve the Armory/Community Center site and therefore, would not be eligible for
MNDOT funding.
Both the Consultant and Staff recommend the construction of a continuous left turn
lane and right turn lanes which is Alternative A in the report. This alternative
provides the most efficient and safe improvement for the project area.
Funding for this project would be through a Cooperative Agreement between the
City of Rosemount and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It would fund
the difference between the two alternatives.
For further information please review the Executive Summary in the attached report.
Staff and a representative from OSM Engineering will be at the meeting for your
questions and comments.
Recommended action at this time would be for Council to pass a resolution
approving Alternative "A" and directing Staff to pursue a Cooperative Agreement
with MNDOT and proceed with Alternative A. A projected schedule for the project
is found on Page 7 of the Report.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 1992 -
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROJECT
WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS
ON STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO.3 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ARM ORYJCOMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
CITY PROJECT #239
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemount has determined that safety
improvements are required on State Trunk Highway No. 3 (TH3) from 143rd Street
to Connemara Trail, and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has discussed the need for safety improvements
on TH 3 because of increased traffic volumes and left turn movements, and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has had a feasibility report prepared by Orr-
Schelen-Mayeron and Associates which determined the improvements and estimated
costs of the preferred alternative which provides benefit to the City and Minnesota
Department of Transportation on TH 3, and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to be the owner of a contract which will provide
substantial benefit to the traveling public with the construction of a center left turn
lane and right turn lanes.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Rosemount requests that Minnesota
Department of Transportation participate in the contract owned by the City for the
safety improvements on TH 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Rosemount, Minnesota is willing to
participate in a Cooperative Agreement project with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and share the costs of the needed improvements.
ADOPTED this 1st day of September, 1992
E. B. McMenomy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
Motion by: Second by:
Voted in favor:
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