September 28, 2017 Wentworth Avenue (CR 8) Sidewalk Improvements Open House

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1 TIME Anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM LOCATION City Hall Council Chambers Learn about the project Speak with project representatives Provide input YOU RE INVITED! September 28, 2017 Wentworth Avenue (CR 8) Sidewalk Improvements Open House The City of South St. Paul and Dakota County are proposing the construction of a sidewalk in on the south side of Wentworth Avenue (CR 8) between 15th Avenue North and US 52 (Lafayette Freeway). The project will improve the pedestrian experience and provide important connections to the neighborhoods, local schools, and area parks. CONTACTS Chris Hartzell City Engineer chartzell@ southstpaul.org Jake Rezac Dakota County jacob.rezac@ co.dakota.mn.us An open house has been scheduled on Thursday, September 28th in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 125 3rd Ave North. Check out the back of this flyer for more information about the project location. City of South St. Paul 125 Third Avenue North South St. Paul, MN

2 Lafayette Fwy Legend ll L Proposed sidewalk location Jew e n PROJECT LOCATION MAP 21st Ave WENTWORTH AVENUE (CR 8) SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 400ft VETERANS FIELD Wentworth Ave (CR 8) 15th Ave 16th Ave 17th Ave 18th Ave 19th Ave 20th Ave

3 Project Purpose, History, and Goals Project purpose: Improve the pedestrian experience and provide important connections to area neighborhoods, local schools, and parks Project History Metropolitan Council regional solicitation application submitted in July City was notified that the project was selected for 2 Surface Transportation Eliminate a high priority gap in the non-motorized transportation system Facilitate access to nearby transit facilities and destinations 3 Invest in multimodal transportation facilities to promote attractiveness of biking and walking funding in January 2017 North and south sides of Wentworth were evaluated for sidewalk construction South side was chosen due to greater available right-of-way, flatter terrain, and lower construction cost

4 Project Schedule FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER OPEN HOUSE #1 OPEN HOUSE #2 Provide introduction to the project and obtain public input Individual Property Owner Meetings Provide update to project design and proposed sidewalk layout OPEN HOUSE #3 Construction Preliminary Design Prepare preliminary design plans and understand impacts to adjacent property owners Discuss impacts to individual properties and design alternatives Final Design and Temporary Easement Acquisition Prepare final design plans, obtain agency approvals, and acquire necessary easements from area property owners Provide information regarding construction

5 Sidewalk Improvements Existing Right-of-Way 60 Right-of-Way Existing Right-of-Way Center Line of Wentworth Avenue (CR 8) (MIN) LANE SHOULDER BLVD SIDEWALK Wentworth Avenue Sidewalk (CR 8) LOOKING EAST Existing Curb and Gutter to Remain 5-foot (min) sidewalk on the south side of Wentworth Avenue with a grass boulevard Driveways to be reconstructed as needed

6 Project Funding and Easement Acquisition Project Funding Combination of City, County, and Federal Funds No assessments to private property owners are proposed* Easement Acquisition Temporary easements may be needed for construction of the sidewalk Typical wall section Retaining wall construction within City right-of-way may be necessary, depending on further design review and discussion Fall protection will be provided on top of new retaining walls Private landscaping impacted by construction will be replaced at the limits of disturbance Tree s removed will be eligible for the City s tree replacement program *Property owners will be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk following construction including clearing the sidewalk of snow in the winter Example landscape area along project