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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-32 • RESOLUTION NO. 12 -08 -32 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS APPROVING THE SUBMITTED CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING AND ITS APPROACHES, FINDING SAME TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANS AS GRANTED MUNICIPAL CONSENT FORTHE 1995 LAYOUT WHEREAS, in 1995 the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights (hereafter referred to as the "City ") approved a particular layout for the construction of the various roadway and layout approaches for the St. Croix Crossing Project, and; WHEREAS, in 1995 the City and the Minnesota Department of • Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding that documents actions related to a specific layout, the execution of the project, including costs, timelines and statutory provisions, and; WHEREAS, the Department has continually worked towards the resurrection of the Project ultimately leading to a July 2nd, 2012 submission of construction plans to the City as required by Minnesota Statutes 161.177( 1995), and; WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the MNDOT submitted construction plans from July 2, 2012 relative to the 1995 layout plan approved by the City on August 14 1995, and has had the input of their City Engineer, and; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the changes existing between Layout Plans as approved by the City in 1995 and the construction plans are insignificant or otherwise beneficial to the city at large, and; • WHEREAS, the City has received and acknowledges the commitment from • the Minnesota Department of Transportation as set forth within correspondence signed by the Commissioner of Transportation Thomas Sorel dated August 23, 2012, and this City approves of same, and; WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have benefitted from the input and participation and the resolution of various issues by the intervention of the Honorable Mark Dayton, Governor of the State of Minnesota, and acknowledges and is grateful for his input and commitments as outlined in his correspondence to the City dated August 23, 2012, and the City approves of same, and; WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has previously been benefitted by the assistance of the Honorable Kathy Lohmer, member of the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota in securing additional funds for the City in this project to address financial needs as presented, and is grateful for her input; and, WHEREAS, the City has been benefitted also on the federal level by the participation of the Honorable Michele Bachmann member of the United State Congress and her staff in addressing Federal funding issues relative to this project, • and is grateful for her input and continuing assistance; WHEREAS, the City has been benefitted also on the federal level by the participation of the Honorable Amy Klobuchar member of the United States Senate and her staff in addressing Federal funding issues relative to this project, and is grateful for her input and continuing assistance; WHEREAS, the City has been benefitted by the diligent work of its City staff, together with MNDOT staff, and Project Director Jon Chiglo in working to find solutions to the various issues that have been presented relative to this project and the various renditions and changes that have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That the City Council approves the construction plans submitted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the City on July 2, 2012 as being in accordance with the 1995 Layout Plans as approved by the City on August 14, • 1995 in Resolution 95- 08 -39. 2 • 2. The City of Oak Park Heights approves of all work associated with the St. Croix Crossing Project as the City finds the plans as submitted benefit and are in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Oak Park Heights. 3. That the City of Oak Park Heights waves or releases any claim of statutory non - compliance by the Minnesota Department of Transportation with the submission of the construction plans on July 2, 2012. 4. That the City Council authorizes its staff to begin work with the staff of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to negotiate and formalize Cooperative Construction and Utility Agreements consistent with the commitments and financial projections agreed to between State and City staff. 5. The City of Oak Park Heights is committed to working with MnDOT as an active partner through the development and implementation of the St. Croix Crossing Project. Passed by the City Council for City Oak ark eights this 23 day of August, 2012. 4 er, Mayor TE is J son ity ministrator 3 � A STATE OF MINNESOTA Office of Governor Mark Dayton • 130 State Capitol • 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55155 a August 23, 2012 Mayor David Beaudet Councilmember Les Abrahamson Councilmember Mary McComber Councilmember Mike Runk Councilmember Mark Swenson Oak Park Heights City Hall 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mayor Beaudet and City Councihnembers: Over the last six months, my Administration has worked closely with the City of Oak Park Heights to advance the critically important and time - sensitive construction of the St. Croix River Crossing between Wisconsin and Minnesota. A crucial next step in this process is the passage by the City on August 23, 2012, of a resolution expressing unconditional municipal consent to, and approval of, all work associated with the St. Croix River Crossing project. • Working together, the City of Oak Park Heights and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have successfully resolved many issues associated with this project. These agreements are outlined by MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel in the attached letter. In addition, the City has asked for help covering the cost of utility betterments associated with the project amounting to $2,871,997.90. In the 2012 session, the Legislature appropriated $1 million in state General Obligation bonds from resources provided in the Local Road Improvement Fund (Minnesota Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 16, subdivision 3). The City of Oak Park )=Heights has agreed to take responsibility for $351,828 of these costs, leaving a gap of $1,520,170. With this letter, I personally pledge to requesting approval from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary LaHood for the federal government to commit $1,520,170 for these project costs. If Secretary LaHood informs me that the U.S. Department of Transportation is unable to provide these funds, I will request and do my utmost to secure an additional State General Obligation bond appropriation equal to $1,520,170 during the 2013 legislative session. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will work with the City to ensure that cash flow and local payment timing provides sufficient time for the 2013 Legislature to take action, if necessary. I understand that, with these commitments, no issues remain that would prohibit the City of Oak Park Heights from passing, on August 23, 2012, a resolution expressing its unconditional municipal consent to, and approval of, all work associated with the St. Croix Crossing Project. In addition, the resolution will state that the city fmds the construction plans provided to it by the Department of Transportation on July 2, 2012, to be fully in accordance with the layout plan it • approved in City of Oak Park Heights Resolution No. 95 -08 -39 on August 14, 1995. Voice: (651) 201 -3400 or (800) 657 -3717 Fax: (651) 797 -1850 MN Relay (800) 627 -3529 Website: hU: / / governor.state.mn.us An Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on recycled paper containing 15% post consumer material and state government printed Mayor David Beaudet and City Councilmembers • August 23, 2012 Page 2 This agreement allows us to move forward with building a bridge that will support the economic development of communities on both sides of the river. I thank you for your diligent work on this project and your continued service to the people of Oak Park Heights. lYI Mark Dayton Governor Attachment: Letter from Commissioner Sorel cc: Senator Amy Klobuchar Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Chairman Mike Beard Chairman Joe Gimse Senator Ted Lillie • Representative Kathy Lohmer o �NNESOT 4 M inn e sota Department of Transportation V , 395 John Ireland Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 -1899 August 23, 2012 Mayor David Beaudet Councilmember Les Abrahamson Councilmember Mary McComber Councihnember Mike Runk Councilmember Mark Swenson PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Beaudet and City Councilmembers: This letter reflects and further documents the agreements reached between the City of Oak Park Heights and the Minnesota Department of Transportation related to the St. Croix Crossing Project between Wisconsin and Minnesota. 1. Final design for Lookout Trail at TH 95 will provide for a right - in/right -out configuration. 2. Lookout Trail: The pedestrian and bike accommodations will run up Lookout Trail and be continuous between Beech Road and TH 95. This work will be incorporated into a turn-back proposal by MnDOT to the city of Oak Park Heights. The turn back agreement will include funding for the city to design and reconstruct Lookout Trail. The turn- around in the current plan will be eliminated from the St. Croix Crossing project. If a turn back agreement cannot be reached this work will not be done. 3. The Omaha Avenue right- inhight -out at grade intersection with eastbound TH 36 shall be reconstructed as part of the St. Croix Crossing Design -Build project. 4. North and south frontage roads within the city of Oak Park Heights jurisdiction remain under MnDOT ownership. 5. As provided in Minnesota Statutes Section 161.45 the relocation of construction impacted utilities will need to comply with any applicable city ordinance, unless waived by the city. MnDOT is committed to working with the City to relocate utilities to a point as close to the right of way line as possible to minimi potential impact to these facilities in the future. 6. Work on Oakgreen Avenue shall be extended to the south from the proposed southern termini of work depicted on the construction plans to approximately the northern termini of Oakgreen Avenue at 58' Street. A southbound right -turn lane will be constructed at Oakgreen Avenue and 58 Street to facilitate right turns from Oakgreen Avenue onto 58 Street. All work upon Oakgreen Avenue will consist of an urban roadway section, with concrete curb and gutter and construction stay within the existing right of way. An equal opportunity employer 7. All MnDOT trails constructed as a part of the St. Croix Crossing project and within the City of Oak Park Heights shall be owned by MnDOT, with the city having minor maintenance responsibilities thereon. Any trail reconstruction shall remain a MnDOT responsibility. Closure of the trails by the City of Oak Park Heights will be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and City Ordinances and Park policies. 8. The layout for Oakgreen Avenue will be adjusted to provide a pull back of the frontage road from the Pine Grove Gardens development. MnDOT will increase the distance between the townhomes and the south frontage road by approximately 30 feet. This provides a total distance between the townhomes and frontage road of approximately 50 feet. 9. MnDOT will implement and complete reasonable maintenance to the Scenic Overlook as committed to under the Section 106 mitigation requirements. 10. MnDOT will install appropriate TH 36 at grade pedestrian crossing elements at Osgood Avenue and Oakgreen Avenue /Greeley per MnDOT standards. 11. Western project limits for the St. Croix Crossing project will be established to ensure reconstruction of TH 36 mainline not constructed since the 1990s and ensure the project begins where the previous phase of construction ended. 12. The Holiday gas station shall retain its access point on Osgood Avenue. 13. A reasonable access for the Home for Me Townhomes ( Oakgreen and South Frontage Road) shall be maintained. 14. The storm water design will meet the volume, rate and water quality requirements for the project. MnDOT will coordinate the St. Croix Crossing storm water design with the Browns Creek Watershed District and the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization. MnDOT will be responsible for pond maintenance and any future reconstruction. 15. The total cost to the city of Oak Park Heights is $2,871,997.00. This is computed by adding city defined betterments, city share of construction impacted utilities, Grey Area utilities and city responsibility of traffic signal costs. After applying the $1,000,000 from the Local Road Improvement Fund and the City responsibility for Utility Betterments MnDOT commits that the total City of Oak Park Heights financial obligation as a result of the St. Croix Crossing Project will not exceed $1,520,169.00. This total obligation does not include the cost of the "Moelter Site" utility relocation which if elected by the City will increase the total obligation to the City. This figure does assume the relocation of City utilities between Oakgreen and Osgood as part of the project 16. MnDOT and the City will review a list of new driveways or streets and determine which will be classified as a public facility or private facility. As you are aware, in March of 2012 I appointed Jon Chiglo as the St. Croix Crossing Project Director. With this appointment, Mr. Chiglo has full authority to negotiate on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding all elements of this project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation looks forward to enhancing our partnership with Oak Park Heights by working together to successfully complete and open the new St. Croix Bridge. Sincerely, Thomas K. Sorel Commissioner Minnesota Department of Transportation I