(CP 26-54) Dakota County Board of Commissioners September 12, 2017
Purpose of Request Award Design Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates Approve Joint Powers Agreements with the Cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights Amend the 2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
Project Location
Project History In 2010, the Regional Roadway System Visioning Study (RRSVS) was adopted for the northeast area of Eagan and the northwest area of Inver Grove Heights. The RRSVS recommended the expansion of Lone Oak Road/ 70 th Street West to 4 lanes from TH 55 in Eagan to Athena Way (just west of Babcock Trail (CR 73)) in Inver Grove Heights.
Current RRSVS Projects: 1. CP 63-25 (Argenta Trail Realignment) Project realigned and expanded Argenta Trail from south of Trunk Highway (TH) 55 to Amana Trail to a 4 lane roadway 2. CP 26-47 (70 th Street West & TH 3 Roundabout) Project will construct a roundabout at the intersection of 70 th Street West and South Robert Trail (TH 3)
Factors To Consider 1. Residential development in Inver Grove Heights 2. Redevelopment in Eagan 3. Vikings Development 4. Existing peak hour delays at Argenta intersection 5. Future alignment of County 63 6. Multi-use trails and connections to the County s greenway system
Determine the alignment for a divided 4 lane roadway. Evaluate possible options for the existing and future 70 th Street West and Argenta Trail intersection Design regional basins and ponding areas to meet City Standards Implement an effective public engagement plan Open Houses, Stakeholder meetings, newsletters Determine the necessary right of way limits Roadway Regional basins and ponding areas
Project Corridor
70 th St. W. & Argenta Trail Intersection
Consultant Selection Request for proposals (RFP) was sent to 4 consulting firms. Three firms proposed on the project: SRF Consulting, Inc., Bolton and Menk and Kimley-Horn and Associates. Kimley-Horn was selected as the best value consultant
Consultant Selection The Kimley-Horn Team proposal included: Project area familiarity Effective public engagement plan Design team with storm water design experience. Additional option for the 70 th Street West and Argenta Trail intersection Additional preliminary design hours
CP 26-54 Project Schedule Award Consultant Contract: September 12, 2017 Begin Design Work: October 2017 Open House #1: Late Oct./ Early Nov. 2017 Open House #2: March 2018 Design Complete: May 31, 2018 Draft 2018-2022 CIP R/W Acquisition: 2018-2019 Planned Construction: 2020
Project Budget Project Cost: $395,090 Project Revenue: $326,559 Budget Amendment*: $ 68,531 *Sufficient funds of $68,531 are available in the 2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for an amendment to the CP 26-54 budget.
Recommended County Board Actions: 1. Award consultant contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates 2. Approve Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights for Preliminary Design. 3. Amend the 2015-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget