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January 3, 1997 do ~ Ny Council Report 97-8
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Public Hearing
11th Avenue South Improvements
Project 96-16
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move that Council adopt
Resolution 97-04 Resolution Orderino Improvement After Public Hearinc
- 11th Avenue South Improvements. Project 96-16
This action continues an assessable improvement project on 11th Avenue
South. Plans and specifications will be developed for Council
approval.
Overview.
Council at its December 17 meeting considered and accepted a
feasibility report concerning widening of 11th Avenue South from the
Soo Line Railroad bridge to the HCRRA trail lying south of the Wendy's
Restaurant site and north of the Cornerstone Office/Warehouse complex.
Council ordered a public hearing for January 7. Notices of this
hearing have been sent to all affected property owners. Public
information meetings were held on December 3 and 26 with affected
property owners for discussion of improvement issues, estimated costs
and assessment policies.
Primarv Issues to Consider.
~ Summary scope of improvements
~ Project costs and proposed assessments
~ Property owner concerns
~ Staff recommendation
Supporting Information.
~ Notice of Hearing of Improvement
~ Affidavit of Mailing and Mailing List
~ Feasibility Report
~ Information meeting minutes
~ Resolution 97-04
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J es Gessele
Engineering Superintendent
Analysis.
o summary scope of improvements
- Widen 11th Avenue from the current 44 foot width to 53.15 feet
(16.2 meters).
- Improve the pavement section strength with a 6 inch (150 mm)
asphalt overlay, with allowances for future overlays at 12 and
20 years to achieve an ultimate 35-year design life.
- Replace existing curb and gutter on both sides.
- Construct a 10 foot (3 meter) multipurpose bituminous trail on
the east side with a 6 foot boulevard.
- Construct a 5 foot concrete sidewalk directly behind the west
curb.
- Realign 11th Avenue to accommodate a 30 foot trail on the east
side along the bridge abutment at 5th Street South.
- Install traffic signals at 5th Street South intersection.
- Eliminate the northernmost driveway access into Reuters
Manufacturing.
- Realign Reuters Manufacturing access to match with Cornerstone
Business Center's drives.
- Line the existing 24-inch and 36-inch corrugated metal storm
sewer pipes under 11th Avenue to ensure they last as long as the
new pavement.
~ Project costs and proposed assessments
The City's assessment policy provides for abutting property owners
to be assessed for new concrete curb and gutter and street
reconstruction. However, when the properties abut a high volume
street such as a Municipal State Aid street, the property owners
are charged only for normal reconstruction costs. For the purposes
of this study and report, the widening of the street and the
overlay in excess of 50 mm (2 inches) has been identified as not
assessable. Those costs are shown in the State Aid column of the
Feasibility Report detailed cost estimate. The other costs
identified in the assessed column of the detailed cost estimate
would then be assessed at 70$ of the estimated cost in accordance
with city assessment policy. This would have the net affect of
increasing the amount of funds necessary to be subsidized by the
Municipal State Aid street fund.
In consideration of the foregoing, cost recovery would be as
follows:
Sanitary sewer fund
Water fund
Storm sewer fund
Direct assessment to Cornerstone Business
Center for trail (per development agreement)
Direct assessment to business park for concrete
driveway aprons (per development agreement)
Direct assessment to Reuter for concrete
driveway aprons
Amount to be assessed for street reconstruction
Amount required from Municipal State aid
street funds
TOTAL
$ 5,428.50
$ 5,908.38
$104,766.00
$ 25,368.75
$ 17,749.32
$ 4,718.18
$119,465.50
5321,539.75
$604,944.38
The total assessment to Cornerstone Business Park would then be:
Trail $ 25,368.75
Concrete driveway aprons $ 17,749.32
Street reconstruction: 920 FF x $69.46 S 63.903.20
TOTAL $107,021.27
The total assessment to Reuter Manufacturing Incorporated would then
be:
Concrete driveway aprons $ 4,718.18
Street reconstruction: 800 FF x $69.46 S 55.568.00
TOTAL $ 60,286.18
~ Property owner concerns
At the December 3 information meeting, a representative from Reuter
Manufacturing voiced concerns about the proposed reduction of
access driveways from 4 to 2 and about existing conditions making
it difficult for Reuter employees to gain north-bound access to
11th Avenue at the end of a business day.
At the December 26 meeting with Dealer Automotive Services, the
consultant discussed project impacts on the property at the
southwest quadrant of 11th Avenue South and 5th Street South. The
owner stressed issues of access at their easterly driveway, loss of
on-street parking on 5th Street, grading impacts on location of a
sign and the existence of a lawn sprinkler system within the
project site. See the attached meeting minutes for more detail.
~ Staff recommendation
Staff recommends that Council order the improvement as outlined in
the feasibility study, that plans and specifications be drawn up,
and that Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. be designated as the
City's consultant engineer on this project.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
NOTICE OF HEARING OF IMPROVEMENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, deems it necessary and expedient that the
improvement hereinafter described be made,
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will
hold a public hearing on said improvement at the following
time and place within the said City.
DATE: January 7, 1997
TIME: 9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY HALL
Council Chambers
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
The general nature of the improvement is street widening,
replacement of curb, installation of bituminous overlay,
installation of sidewalks and a trail, and installation of storm
sewer on 11th Avenue South. The area to be assessed lies along
11th Avenue South between the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority right-of-way and the Soo Line Railroad right-of-way.
THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT IS $604,944.38.
It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land
benefited by said improvement whether abutting thereon or not,
based upon benefits received without regard to cash valuation.
Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed
improvement should be present at this hearing.
This Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by
Chapter 429 MSA.
Dated this 17th day of December, 1996.
BY ORDER OF T ITY COUNCIL
er y aermaier, City C erk
Publish: Hopkins Sailor December 25 and January 1
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SS.
COUNCIL OF HOPKINS )
Terry Obermaier, being first duly sworn, deposed and says:
I am a United States citizen, over 21 years of age, and the City
Clerk of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota.
On December 20, 1996, acting on behalf of the said city, I
deposited in the United States Post Office at the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota, copies of the attached notice of hearing on
proposed assessments, street widening, replacement of curb,
installation of bituminous overlay, installation of sidewalks and
a trail, and installation of storm sewer on 11th Avenue South,
Project 96-16, enclosed in sealed envelopes, with postage thereon
fully prepaid, addressed to the following persons at the
addresses appearing on the attached copy of the mailing list.
There is delivery service by United States mail between the place
of mailing and the places so addressed.
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Si ature
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of December,
1996.
Notary Public
°'^'~ JAMES T. GESSELE
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,' MY COMMISSION IXPIRES
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25-117-22 21 0005
REUTER INC
11TH AVE S
INS, MN 55343
Thomas Beltrand, CPIM
Reuter Manufacturing
410 11th Avenue S
Hopkins, MN 55343
25-117-22 12 0005 25-117-22 24 0001
A & J PARTNERSHIP DEAN M ROSOFF
SUITE #107 ROSALIE F ROSOFF
701 DECATUR AVE N 1102 5TH ST S
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427 HOPRINS, MN 55343
R.L. Johnson Company
Inc. Attn: Jon Finn, Director of Properties
701 Decatur Ave. N, Suite #107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Feasibility Report for 11th Avenue South
Reconstruction
Hopkins
Minnesota
City Project No. 96-16
SAP 132-346-15
SEH No. A-HOPKN9703.00
December 12, 1996
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I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer
under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ,
17'aniel R. Boxrud, P.E.
Date: ~_~ Reg. No.: 12121
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Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
5909 Baker Road Suite 590
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
(612)912-2600
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December 12, 1996
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Hopkins
1010 1st Street
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-7573
Attn: Steven Stadler, Public Works Director
RE: Hopkins, Minnesota
11th Avenue South Reconstruction
City Project No.: 96-14
SAP 132-346-15
SEH No.: A-HOPKN9703.00
The enclosed report is the result of our study of the possible improvements to 11th Avenue South between
the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-of--way southerly to 5th Street South. The study
included consideration of an appropriate four-lane roadway and the need to signalize the intersection of
11th Avenue.South and 5th Street South.
The total estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $604,944.38. Cost recovery is proposed to be
by a combination of assessments and city funding.
We recommend that the City Council review the report and, if accepted, proceed with implementation as
recommended in the report.
Respectfully submitted,
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anie~d> P.E.
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5909 BAKER ROAD, SUITE 590. MINNETONKA, MN86346 612972-2600 FAX 612 931-7 188
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORTATION
SHORT ELLIOTT
HENORICKSON INC. ST. PAUL, MN S7 CLOUD, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS. WI MADISON, WI LAKE COUNTY, IN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER
Table of Contents
Certification Page
Letter of Transmittal
Table of Contents
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1.0 Summary 1
Conclusions 1
Recommendations 2
2.0 Introduction 3
2.1 Authorization 3
2.2 Purpose 3
2.3 Background 3
3.0 Existing Conditions 4
3.1 Soils 4
3.2 Street Pavement 4
3.3 Street Alignment 4
3.4 Traffic Control 5
3.5 Walks and Trails 5
3.6 Utilities 5
3.7 Private Utilities 6
4.0 Criteria for Investigation 7
4.1 Streets 7
4.2 Trails 7
4.3 Storm Sewer 7
5.0 Signal Justification Report 8
5.1 Traffic Counts g
5.2 Lane Configuration at Intersection 8
5.3 Signal Operation 8
6.0 Proposed Improvements 10
6.1 Street Width 10
6.2 Street Alignment 10
6.3 Street and Pavement Section 11
6.4 Traffic Control 12
6.5 Concrete Walk 13
6.6 TrailImprovements 13
6.7 Driveway Aprons 13
6.8 Underground Utility Improvements 14
6.9 Private Utilities 16
7.0 Implementation 17
7.1 Estimated Cost 17
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7.2 Proposed Financing 17
7.3 Preliminary Assessment Roll 18
7.4 Easements 19
7.5 Project Schedule 19
List of Appendices
Signal Justification Report
Detailed Cost Estimate
Drawing No. 1
Drawing No. 2
Drawing No. 3
Drawing No. 4
Drawing No. 5
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Project Schedule
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December 12, 1996
Feasibility Report for 11th Avenue South
Reconstruction
Hopkins, Minnesota
1.0 Summary
Conclusions
As the result of our study and report, it is concluded that:
1. The current width of 11th Avenue South is deficient for four lanes
of traffic.
2. The street pavement thickness is deficient for the current traffic
counts.
3. Construction of traffic signals at the intersection of 11th Avenue
South and 5th Street South is warranted at this time.
4. Public Works staff has indicated that the existing sanitary sewer
and water main systems have been generally adequate. Adjustments
to these systems will only be necessary as a result of construction
of this project. It is proposed that a liner be installed in portions of
the existing storm sewer to ensure that it will last as long as the
proposed street.
5. The lane configuration required to convey the existing traffic
(15,000 vehicles per day) and future traffic (20-year projection
20,200 vehicles per day) requires two northbound lanes, two
southbound lanes with the right lane approaching 5th Street South
becoming a dedicated right turn lane, and one lane southbound
from the intersection with 5th Street South.
6. This required lane configuration in combination with sidewalk and
trail requirements causes the alignment to move to the west
between the proposed Hennepin County project terminating at the
north end of this project and the existing railroad bridge south of
5th Street South.
7. To accommodate current and future needs, the street needs to be
widened mostly to the west, with the entire structure having a
significant overlay applied to meet current and future strength
requirements.
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8. New concrete curb and gutter, traffic signing, and striping will be
required for the project.
9. A recreational trail 3 meters wide can be constructed parallel to and
sepazated from the east curb.
10. A 1.5-meter concrete walk can be constructed immediately abutting
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the west curb.
11. Two of the four Reuter driveways should be closed to minimize
traffic conflicts on 11th Avenue South and within the Reuter site.
12. New concrete driveway aprons are included with the project to
meet property owner requirements.
j 13. The storm drainage system needs to be extended to meet the
j drainage requirements of a wider street.
14. Private utilities (such as telephone) will need to be cazefully
( coordinated with the Ciry due to the significance of their utilities
within the street.
15. It is highly desirable to coordinate construction of this project with
ii;i Hennepin County to minimize disruptions for the adjoining
property owners.
~ 16. The total estimated project cost of the improvements as proposed
is $604,944.38.
17. The total project cost can be recovered by a combination of
assessment, charges to the City's utility funds, and use of
Municipal State Aid street funds as necessary.
18. The project as proposed is feasible.
Recommendations
It is recommended that:
' 1. This report should be reviewed by the Ciry Council, staff, financial
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advisors, the adjoining property owners, and the City's legal
advisors.
2. The City Council should accept this report and order the public
j improvement hearing.
3. The improvements should be constructed as proposed in this report.
~ 4. The improvements should be closely coordinated with the
1 Hennepin County project for Excelsior Boulevazd.
5. The City should program overlay of the project for 12 yeazs and 20
~ yeazs from the date of construction.
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2.0 Introduction
2.1 Authorization
A study of the feasibility of improving 11th Avenue South from the
Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-of--way southerly to 5th
Street South (see Location Map, Drawing No. 1 in the Appendix) was
ordered by the Hopkins Ciry Council on October 15, 1996. The study was
initiated by the Ciry in response to traffic impacts on 11th Avenue South
due to commercial and industrial development in the project azea.
_ 2.2 Purpose
The purpose of the study was to determine how best to widen (and
reconstruct as appropriate) 11th Avenue South to accommodate the
increasing traffic volumes. The existing street is deficient in width and
pavement structure to meet the current demands.
Additionally, the study was to address the perceived need to install traffic
control signals at the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 5th Street
I South to handle the increasing volumes of traffic.
2.3 Background
l The street was originally constructed as atwo-lane street by placement of
~' sand fitI and pavement over peat and other undesirable soils. In 1965, the
street base was widened by excavating poor soils and placing good sand
fill. The current street width is 44 feet between curbs from a point
approximately 60 feet north of 5th Street South northerly to the Hennepin
County Regional Rail Authorityright-of--way. In the vicinity of 5th Street
South, the street was reconstructed to a width of 48 feet in 1988.
Several traffic studies have been performed in the area as a result of
j development proposals. A summary review of these previous studies was
prepazed in 1996 which resulted in the initiation of the study of these
improvements. The basic recommendation was to consider afoot-lane,
i 52-foot wide street to serve current and future needs.
Properties which potentially receive a special benefit as a result of
reconstruction of 11th Avenue South would be all those properties
abutting the project from the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority
right-of--way southerly to 5th Street South. This would include the Reuter
Manufacturing, Incorporated site on the west side of the street and the
new Cornerstone Business Center developed by R.L. Johnson Company
on the east side of the street.
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3.0 Existing Conditions
3.1 Soils
Construction plans for previous projects indicate the presence of peat and
other organic soils in the project azea. This is confirmed by review of old
soils maps. The construction plans indicate the intent to leave certain
organic soils in place during the construction process rather than attempt
complete removal.
Soil borings were obtained during the course of this study by an
independent testing laboratory. The soil borings taken within the existing
right-of--way indicate that the organic soils have been generally removed
during prior construction projects. Soil borings obtained easterly of the
east right-of--way indicate layers of in-place organic soils below existing
fill. The soil borings can only indicate what is present in the locations of
the actual soil borings. It is possible and perhaps probable that there are
pockets of organic soils still in place within the existing right-of--way.
The soil borings indicate that the existing water table is approximately 8
feet below the existing street surface. This water table elevation should
not adversely impact the strength of the soils in the street subgrade.
3.2 Street Pavement
The City's Pavement Management System indicates a relatively sound
pavement for 11th Avenue South in this vicinity. The existing pavement
section is comprised of 4-inches of bituminous-treated aggregate base
with 4r/s inches of bituminous pavement for a total thickness of 8'/z
inches. The amount of traffic currently using the street will begin to
significantly impact the street surface condition.
The existing concrete curb and gutter has settled in certain locations and
has shown other signs of weaz. Design of a widened street section should
not be limited by any desire to save the existing concrete curb and gutter.
3.3 Street Alignment
The street is currently centered in the existing 66-footright-of-way. The
right-of--way follows a straight line in a north/south direction.
There aze two significant factors relative to any potential realignment of
11th Avenue South as part of this project. The railroad bridge just south
of 5th Street South accommodates a minimal concrete walk on each side
of a 48-foot wide street. Based on traffic counts for 1 lth Avenue South,
the street should have four lanes and be about 52 feet wide. Those four
lanes must relate well with the existing railroad bridge. The railroad
bridge is relatively new and will not be improved or rehabilitated at any
time in the neaz future.
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The second factor which affects any potential realignment of 1 I th Avenue
South is the proposed reconstruction of Excelsior Boulevazd by Hennepin
County. The Excelsior Boulevazd reconstruction project extends
southerly along 11th Avenue South in order to develop the number of
through and turn lanes at the intersection of 11th Avenue South and
Excelsior Boulevazd. The County's project will extend southerly of the
Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-of--way to accomplish
both vertical and horizontal transitions. The design of that project is
virtually complete and in the review process. Construction is tentatively
scheduled for 1997.
3.4 Traffic Control
11th Avenue South was recently restriped in the project azea to a four-
lane undivided street. Two northbound lanes were created from 5th Street
South northerly to the north end of the project limits. In the southbound
direction, two lanes were created with the right lane becoming a right turn
only lane at 5th Street South. South of Sth Street South, 11th Avenue
South is currently striped as a two-lane street with a protected shoulder
on the west side. Northbound traffic approaching 5th Street South tends
to form two lanes of traffic.
'~~> A three-way stop sign is in place at 11th Avenue South and 5th Street
South. This allows the opportunity for traffic approaching 11th Avenue
South from 5th Street South to enter 11th Avenue South. 5th Street South
is a 44-foot wide, two-lane street with no dedicated turn lanes.
3.5 Walks and Trails
An existing 5-foot bituminous walk abuts the west curb of 11th Avenue
South along the 44-foot wide section of the street. Neaz 5th Street South,
the walk abutting the west curb is concrete.
On the east side of 11th Avenue South the existing walks have been
temporarily patched with bituminous walk during development of the
Cornerstone Business Center. This was in anticipation of street
reconstruction occurring which would obliterate any walk in the area.
The proposed Hennepin County project which extends southerly from the
Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority trail includes a 5-foot walk
abutting both curbs.
3.6 Utilities
3.6.1 Sanitary Sewer
Public Works staff have indicated that the existing sanitary sewer system
is adequate and is not known to need any repairs now or in the
foreseeable future. Accordingly, no improvements aze proposed to the
sanitary sewer system as part of this project other than as required to
adjust to new pavement grades.
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3.6.2 Water Main
Public Works staff have indicated that the existing water main is adequate
and is not known to need any repairs now or in the foreseeable future.
Accordingly, no improvements aze proposed to the water main as part of
this project other than as required to adjust to the new street.
3.6.3 Storm Sewer
Storm sewer exists only at the south end of the project from just north of
5th Street South southerly past 6th Street South to Nine Mile Creek.
There are no known deficiencies in that system. The only improvements
contemplated would be due to impacts of a street reconstruction project.
3.7 Private Utilities
All of the typical private utilities aze within the current right-of--way of
11th Avenue South, The telephone company, in particular, has significant
utilities in place including a fairly new fiber optics cable. The impact on
these in-place utilities needs to be addressed during any improvement
project.
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~l.0 Criteria for Investigation
4.1 Streets
The standazds of construction for 11th Avenue South include the
requirements of the State Aid office of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) for Municipal State Aid streets. The State Aid
standazds can be applied to street, walk, and all traffic control
improvements.
4.2 Trails
The City's trail plan includes a recreational trail on the east side of 11th
Avenue South from the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-
of-way southerly to Smetana Road. New guidelines published by
Mn/DOT in June of 1996 entitled Minnesota Bicycle Transportation
Planning and Design Guidelines can be used to formulate the proper
design for a joint bicycle/pedestrian facility.
4.3 Storm Sewer
Storm sewer analysis and design should accommodate a 10-yeaz average
frequency storm. This level of protection (the maximum storm occurring
approximately once every ten yeazs) is appropriate for commercial and
~~a industrial areas.
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5.0 Signal Justification Report
5.1 Traffic Counts
Traffic counts were taken at all three legs of [he intersection of 11th
Avenue South and 5th Street South. The detail of those traffic counts aze
contained in a Signal Justification Report which has been submitted to
Mn/DOT for review and approval. A copy of the Signal Justification
Report is included in the Appendix.
The traffic counts indicate that traffic signals are warranted at this
intersection for two different warrant conditions. Other warrants aze close
to being met at this time, The total of the northbound traffic and
southbound traffic for that portion of 11th Avenue South just north of the
intersection with 5th Street South is over 14,000 vehicles per day.
Approximately 5% of the vehicles using this intersection are heavy
trucks.
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At the time of the counts, the Diamond Labs facility between 6th Street
South and the railroad tracks was not complete. Additional traffic will be
using this intersection upon completion of that building. In addition, the
Cornerstone Business Center on the east side of 11th Avenue South
between the railroad and the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority
right-of--way is not yet fully occupied. Accordingly, it is anticipated that
the traffic counts in 1997 are likely to be 15,000 vehicles per day.
5.2 Lane Configuration at Intersection
The lane configurations assumed in the Signal Justification Report
include the following:
• 5th Street South eastbound -dedicated right turn lane and
dedicated left turn lane
• 5th Street South westbound -one thru lane
• 11th Avenue South southbound-from intersection -one thru lane
• 11th Avenue South northbound to intersection - shazed left/thru
lane and a dedicated thru lane
• 11th Avenue South southbound to intersection -dedicated right
turn lane and dedicated thru lane
• I lth Avenue South northbound from intersection -two thru lanes
This is essentially how the current intersection is operating.
5.3 Signal Operation
Traffic northbound on 11th Avenue South as it approaches the
intersection will have available a shared left green arrow and thru green
light first, followed by a common thru green light with southbound
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traffic. This will provide an opportunity for northbound traffic turning left
to 5th Street South to make the tum prior to southbound traffic getting
a green light.
Southbound 11th Avenue South traffic will have a combined green thru
light and a green right turn arrow. The right turn arrow can function when
the left lane is stopped while the 5th Street South traffic has a green light.
The eastbound 5th Street South traffic will be controlled by a simple
green light, as both lanes aze dedicated tum lanes.
A very short period of all red will be provided to create breaks in the
northbound traffic to facilitate turning movements in and out of
driveways north of 5th Street South. It is important to note that the all-red
time period must be held to a minimum because it has been shown that
maintaining anall-red for too long a period of time will teach drivers to
run the red light at the end of a yellow cycle.
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6.0 Proposed Improvements
6.1 Street Width
The current State Aid standazds now express horizontal and vertical
measurements in metric units. Previous discussions of the possible street
width for 11th Avenue South suggest a street width of 52 feet between
curbs, which is about 15.85 meters. State Aid minimum requirements and
recommended widths range from a total of 14.4 meters to 16.8 meters
between curbs. In consideration of the current and future projected traffic
counts, a street width wider than the minimum requirements is strongly
recommended.
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The project the County has in process for Excelsior Boulevazd as it
extends down 11th Avenue South across the Hennepin County Regional
Rail Authority right-of-way provides a street with ahalf-width of 8.1
meters on the west side of centerline as it connects to the remainder of
11th Avenue South. On the east side of the County's project is a taper
into multiple lanes approaching Excelsior Boulevazd. That taper can be
modified as part of this project to provide 8.1 meters for the east two
lanes, for a total 16.2 meters (approximately 53.15 feet). This is not quite
as wide as the recommended width, but suitably above the minimum
required width indicated in State Aid standazds. This is the width
proposed for I lth Avenue South.
No pazking can be allowed at this width with four lanes of traffic.
6.2 Street Alignment
On that portion of 11th Avenue South proposed for reconstruction by
Hennepin County, the new west curb will match the existing west curb.
If the west curb was simply replaced on the remainder of 11th Avenue
South southerly to 5th Street South in the same location, all of the street
widening from 44 feet to 16.2 meters would need to occur on the east side
of the street. Sufficient potential right-of-way was reserved by the
Cornerstone Business Center as part of the site plan approval to
accommodate such a widening.
However, construction of the street in that alignment is impractical due
to two constraints, the railroad bridge south of 5th Street South and the
storm water storage pond retaining wall on the business park site. 1n
consideration of these constraints and the need to accommodate a
recreational trail under the railroad. bridge, a new alignment was
established as shown on Drawing No. 2 in the Appendix.
The proposed alignment angles slightly to the southwest from the portion
of 11th Avenue South that the County plans to reconstruct. The alignment
provides fora 3-meter (10-foot) multi-use trail on the east side of the
street as measured from face-of--curb to the bridge abutment.
Accommodating two northbound lanes will push the centerline of the
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street westerly of the current common centerline of the right-of--way and
existing street. One southbound lane south of the intersection still allows
for the west curb south of 5th Street South to be reconstructed in place,
thereby retaining the sidewalk width on the west side of 11th Avenue
South south of 5th Street South. The resulting lane configurations can be
seen on Drawing No. 3.
The width of 16.2 meters required north of 5th Street South will push the
west curb to the west. With a walk immediately behind the west curb,
property acquisition at the southeast corner of the Reuter Manufacturing,
Incorporated property as shown on Drawing No. 2 would need to be
approximately 12 feet wide. This would taper to 0 feet approximately
two-thirds the way up the east side of the Reuter property.
The proposed alignment and the configuration of the intersection requires
that fairly wide turning radii be provided at the corners of 5th Street
South with 11th Avenue South. This will also require acquisition of
additional right-of--way.
Southbound drivers crossing the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority right-of--way will experience a slight deflection to the right and
i~ then a slight deflection to the left at the intersection of 5th Street South.
There would be an additional deflection to the left south of 5th Street
South as the southbound drivers approaches 6th Street South.
Drivers northbound from 6th Street South will experience a slight
deflection to the left south of the railroad bridge, then a slight deflection
to the right at the intersection of 5th Street South. As the driver
approaches the widening of 11th Avenue South just south of the
Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-of--way an additional
deflection to the right will be experienced.
All deflections aze suitable fora 30 mph design speed.
6.3 Street and Pavement Section
The soils investigations indicate that the fill material under the existing
pavement section is a suitable sand material. Tn consideration of the sandy
subsoil and the current pavement section in its aged condition, a
bituminous overlay totaling 150mm (6 inches) in thickness will be
Yequired to handle the type of traffic present in this azea. This takes into
consideration the projected increase in traffic in Hennepin County of
approximately 1.5% per yeaz, which results in a projected traffic volume
in 20 yeazs of 20,200 vehicles per day. Based on the current and future
projected traffic volumes, a higher quality bituminous mixture is
necessary for the entire 150mm increase in pavement thickness.
The proposed pavement section is shown on Drawing No. 4
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Typical pavement design for lower volume streets would anticipate the
need for amaintenance/strength overlay in 20 yeazs in order to achieve
an ultimate 35-yeaz design Life. On higher volume streets such as this, the
Mn/DOT design procedure anticipates that the volume of traffic will rut
the pavement regardless of bituminous mixture used. Accordingly, the
design procedure anticipates that an overlay for maintenance/strength
reasons will occur in 12 yeazs to restore drive quality, the cross section,
and skid resistance. A subsequent overlay is assumed in the 20th yeaz to
provide a total street surface life of 35 years. These two overlays will
need to be programmed into future street maintenance budgets to protect
and maintain the strength of this pavement as proposed.
Where the proposed street is widened to the west, the existing sand
subgrade, gravel base, and bituminous material needs to be matched prior
to adding the total bituminous overlay thickness of 150mm over the entire
widened street. Some additional soil corrections aze anticipated should
there be any remaining pockets of poor soils within the street widening
area.
The existing concrete curb and gutter would be replaced throughout with
a Design B624 concrete curb and gutter. This is essentially the same type
~~ of concrete curb and gutter in place only it is 6-inches (150mm) wider
than the existing gutter. This is consistent with the County project to the
north and consistent with other high volume streets
6.4 Traffic Control
6.4.1 Traffic Signal Systems
The traffic signal system generally described above under 5.0 and in the
attached Signal Justification Report would also include intersection
lighting and an emergency vehicle preemption system. The intersection
lighting can be added at relatively low cost to the proposed traffic signal
poles.
The emergency vehicle preemption system is now being commonly used
throughout Hennepin County and the Ciry of Hopkins.
The traffic signal controller is proposed to be installed just west of the
intersection on the north side of 5th Street South with its source of power
being the power pole west of the intersection.
6.4.2 Signing
Complete signing has been reviewed as required by State Aid and City
standards. The detail of such a signing plan is beyond the scope of the
report drawings enclosed. However, the detailed cost estimate enclosed
with this report includes sufficient budget for complete signing including
no pazking signs.
6.4.3 Striping
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Complete lane striping will be required as part of this project. The
striping plan is shown on Drawing No. 4. It would extend southerly to 6th
Street South and westerly on 5th Street South until appropriate tapers can
be accomplished.
6.5 Concrete Walk
It is proposed to construct a concrete walk immediately abutting the west
curb for the entire length of the project. It would be 1.5 meters (5 feet)
wide as measured from the face of curb. It would extend to the walk
proposed by Hennepin County.
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6.6 Trail Improvements
A 3-meter (10-foot) trail is grogosed in the east boulevazd of 11th Avenue
South at a point 1.9 meters from the face-of--curb. It will extend to the
trail in the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority right-of-way. The
1.5-meter walk planned by Hennepin County abutting the east curb could
be eliminated south of the trail in the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority right-of-way. This will require the acquisition of additional
right-of--way from the Cornerstone Business Center. It is proposed to
construct the trail approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot) above the proposed
curb.
The location of the proposed trail extends beyond the easterly right-of-
way of 11th Avenue South and into an area where soil borings show that
not all of the organic soils have been removed. Setting the trai10.3 meters
above the curb will allow for some settlement of the subsoils without
causing the trail to be lower than the top of curb.
In consideration of the possibly weak soils below the trail, and to avoid
significant grading cost to construct the trail, the trail is proposed to be
constructed of a SOmm (2-inch) bituminous wearing course over a
200mm (8-inch) gravel base. This will allow for Public Works personnel
to remove snow without damage to the trail.
The alignment of the trail as previously mentioned would abut the back
of the curb as it passes under the railroad bridge. At the south end of the
bridge, the trail would butt into the existing 6-foot concrete walk.
Widening of the 6-foot walk to the desired width of 3 meters is not
included in the scope of this project..
6.7 Driveway Aprons
Concrete driveway aprons are proposed for both businesses. They would
be extended from the new concrete curb location to the new right-of--way
line. The driveway aprons would then be connected to the existing
driveways or packing lots with bituminous patch material.
The driveway aprons on the east side of the street would be matched to
the widths of the new driveways serving the Comerstone Business
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Center. For the Reuter Manufacturing Incorporated driveways, the
proposed width is 11.6 meters (38 feet) to allow for two outbound Lanes
of traffic and one inbound lane of traffic. The outbound lanes would be
3.35 meters wide (11 feet) and the inbound lane would be 4.9 meters (16
feet).
The northerly of the four existing Reuter driveways is mutually agreed
between Reuter and city staff to be closed.
It is also desirable that the middle driveway of the remaining three
driveways be closed. This is for the following reasons:
1. There is no vehicle stacking distance available in this location due
to the presence of only a narrow driving aisle and head-in parking
adjacent to the building, so the internal circulation within the site
will be blocked.
2. Most of the problems exiting employees aze having entering onto
11th Avenue South relate to outbound left turns. Leaving the
middle driveway open will allow people to exit that driveway
making a left turn to northbound 11th Avenue South, thereby using
up any break in the traffic that might have been used by someone
exiting the northerly driveway. The northerly driveway has access
to the larger of the pazking lots. There will be fewer conflicts for
users of the Reuter parking lot if the middle driveway is closed.
Relocation of the southerly Reuter driveway was contemplated so it
would be in alignment with the southerly driveway of the Cornerstone
Business Center. Aligning driveways across a street from businesses
minimizes left turning conflicts out of the sites. However, moving
Renter's southerly driveway northerly to be aligned with the Cornerstone
Business Center driveway would align it also with a small amount of
pazking adjacent to the Reuter building. Inbound trucks would need to
immediately angle to the left, then to the right, then head south to prepare
to back up to the loading dock near the southeast comer of the Reuter
building. Although this may be physically possible, it would be a slow,
cumbersome movement potentially restricting traffic on 11th Avenue
South and within the Reuter site. The problems created by aligning the
driveway with the southerly driveway to the Cornerstone Business Center
would be greater than the potential problems alleviated within 11th
Avenue South for outbound left turns. Only widening of the driveway is
proposed.
6.8 Underground Utility Improvements
6.8.1 Sanitary Sewer
Raising the elevation of the street surface in the vicinity of the sanitary
sewer manholes for the second time will require that the top portion of
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the sanitary sewer manholes be removed, the manhole barrel increased in
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' height, and the top of the manholes be replaced and adjusted to the new
finish grades. Other changes to the sanitary sewer system aze not
proposed nor anticipated.
6.8.2 Water Main
Two existing hydrants in conflict with the proposed curb and trail aze
anticipated to be removed and replaced with new hydrants. Water main
gate valve boxes will also need to be adjusted in the street azeas to the
new grades. No other water main improvements aze anticipated.
6.8.3 Storm Sewer
The existing street was designed as a two-lane street with pazking lanes.
Accordingly, the parking lane could be allowed to carry a significant
amount of water during a 10-yeaz average frequency storm. With the
change in the street to a four-lane street, the amount of water flowing in
the gutter needs to be controlled so that the right lane is usable as a
driving lane. To accomplish this, additional storm sewer is necessazy.
Analysis shows that the existing storm sewer from approximately the
southerly driveway of the business pazk southerly to the railroad bridge
is adequate in size. The overlay of the 11th Avenue South pavement will
cause the low point at the west leg of the intersection with 5th Street
South to be moved further to the west. Accordingly, new catch basins aze
~ proposed on 5th Street South which would connect to the existing system
at the northwest corner of 5th Street South at 11th Avenue South.
'i Due to the depth of flow in the gutters in 11th Avenue South north of 5th
Street South during the design storm, the storm sewer would be extended
z northerly to pick up storm drainage on both sides of the street as shown
on Drawing No. 5.
With the increased surface level of the proposed street, the driveways into
the Reuter Manufacturing Incorporated pazking lot will continue to not
s drain into the street. At the southerly driveway, drainage currently travels
southerly across the driveway opening to two existing private catch basins
which aze connected to the city storm sewer system. As part of this
~ project, it is proposed to construct a new catch basin in the edge of the
Reuter parking lot northerly of the reconstructed southerly driveway. This
i will intercept the water before it goes across the driveway to avoid a
~ potential icing condition.
Although there aze not any known structural problems with the existing
storm sewer within the project limits, nor is the storm sewer expected to
be exceeded in capacity, it is proposed to Iine the existing 24-inch and 36-
inch storm sewer from its current northerly end southerly to the manhole
l under the railroad bridge. This will provide some assurance that the
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storm sewer will last as long as the new pavement. The other storm
sewers in the project azea are constructed of concrete and not of
significant concern at this time.
6.9 Private Utilities
A widening of the street to the west neaz the intersection of 5th Street
South may have a significant impact on private utilities. However, the
street elevation is being increased due to the significant overlay, thereby
minimizing what could have been a very significant impact on private
utilities. The exact extent of the impact is not known at this time and will
need to be worked out with the private utilities prior to construction of the
City's project. There aze at least six telephone company manholes within
the pavement, all of which will need to be adjusted.
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7.0 Implementation
7.1 Estimated Cost
A detailed cost estimate is included in the Appendix which indicates a
total estimated project cost of $604,944.38. The cost is based on recent
prices obtained for similar work. This cost may be recovered through a
variety of means, including chazges to the City's utility funds, assessment
to the benefiting property frontage, assessment of specific benefits to the
adjoining properties, and use of Municipal State Aid street funds.
7.2 Proposed Financing
The detailed cost estimate enclosed in the Appendix identifies that the
estimated cost of the improvements necessary to adjust the sanitary sewer
system is $5,428.50. This cost is typically borne by the sanitary sewer
utility in accordance with the City's assessment policy.
Similarly, water main adjustments totaling $5,908.35 would be recovered
by a chazge to the City's water utility.
Finally, the storm sewer costs identified at $104,786.00 would be
recovered from the storm sewer fund.
The conditional use permit for the Cornerstone Business Center included
a provision that the developer of the site would be required to pay for or
construct a 6-foot concrete walk along the entire frontage. The cost of a
6-foot concrete walk is comparable to the cost of a 3-meter bituminous
walk as proposed for this project. Accordingly, it is proposed to recover
the cost of the 3-meter bituminous walk by direct special assessment to the
owner of the Cornerstone Business Center.
z Similarly, the conditional use permit required that the business park
z construct concrete driveway aprons to serve their site. It was mutually
~' agreed between the developer and the City that the aprons could be
temporarily constructed with bituminous paving during development of the
site in light of the fact that the street would be reconstructed in the neaz
future. Accordingly, the cost of the concrete driveway aprons, including
the curb returns and the gravel base under the concrete driveway aprons,
1 would be directly charged to the abutting property owner.
Reuter Manufacturing Incorporated has also indicated a desire to have
l concrete driveway aprons. In accordance with city policy, these
,~ improvements would also be charged duectly to the property owner as a
special direct benefit.
The City's assessment policy provides for abutting property owners to, be
assessed for new concrete curb and gutter and street reconstruction.
However, when the properties abut a high volume street such as a
Municipal State Aid street, the property owners are charged only for
3 normal reconstruction costs. For the purposes of this study and report, the
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widening of the street and the overlay in excess of SOmm (2 inches) has
been identified as not assessable. Those costs aze shown in the State Aid
column of the detailed cost estimate. The other costs identified in the
j assessed column of the detailed cost estimate would then be assessed at
f 70% of the estimated cost in accordance with city assessment policy. This
would have the net affect of increasing the amount of funds necessary to
be subsidized by the Municipal State Aid street fund.
In consideration of the foregoing, cost recovery would be as follows:
• Sanitary sewer fund $5,428.50
~ Water fund $5,908.38
• Storm sewer fund $104,766.00
• Direct assessment to Cornerstone Business Center
for trail $25,368.75
i Direct assessment to business pazk for concrete
driveway aprons $17,749.32
i Direct assessment to Reuter for concrete
driveway aprons $4,718.18
• Amount to be assessed for street reconstruction $119,465.50
j Amount required from Municipal State Aid
street funds $321.539.75
Total $604,944.38
7.3 Preliminary Assessment Roll
~ The abutting properties (Cornerstone Business Center and Reuter
.. Manufacturing) have approximately 920 feet and 800 feet of frontage
respectively. This frontage when divided into the proposed total street
assessment would result in an assessment rate of $69.46 per front foot.
The total assessment to Comerstone Business Center would then be:
'~ Trail $25,368.75
• Concrete driveway aprons $17,749.32
;~ Street reconstruction: 920 FF x $69.46 $63,903.20
Total $107,021.27
The total assessment to Reuter Manufacturing Incorporated wouid then be:
• Concrete driveway aprons $4,718.18
• Street reconstruction: 800 FF x $69.46 $55,568.00
'~ Total $60,286.18
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7.4 Easements
The development agreement for the Cornerstone Business Center site
required that the developer dedicate to the City any necessary right-of-way
up to approximately 25 feet in width at a cost of $2.50 per squaze foot.
Based on the project proposed, approximately 7,400 squaze feet of right-
of-way would be required from the Cornerstone Business Center.
In addition, approximately 3,830 square feet of permanent right-of--way
will need to be acquired from Reuter Manufacturing. At the southwest
corner of 5th Street South and 11th Avenue South, the triangle which
needs to be acquired for purposes of constructing the larger radius curb
return is 645 squaze feet. For budgeting purposes, the detail cost estimate
anticipates that all three of these pazcels will be acquired at a cost of $2.50
per square foot, or $26.91 per squaze meter. The cost ofthisright-of--way
acquisition is included in the total estimated project cost.
Temporary easements as shown on the drawings are needed to shape
lawns and driveways to better blend the project into the existing
topography. It is anticipated, since much of this work is being done to the
benefit of the adjoining property owners, that these temporary easements
will be provided at no cost to the City.
7.5 Project Schedule
A detailed project schedule follows which anticipates a need to assess the
project after receipt of bids and prior to award of bids. This causes the
project to begin construction in the middle of the summer. If easement
acquisition and project costs can be amicably agreed to with the adjoining
properties, it may be possible to significantly advance the schedule of the
project.
It would be highly desirable to coordinate the construction of this project
with construction of the Excelsior Boulevazd reconstruction project. This
would be a requirement of the constmction contractor.
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Regarding: 11th Avenue South Date of Meeting: December 26, 1996
Improvements
Hopkins, Minnesota Time: 2:00 p.m.
Project Manager: Daniel R. Boxrud, P.E.
City Project No.: 96-14
SEH No.: A-FIOPKN9703.00
Location: Dealer Automotive Services
1102 S 5th Street
Hopkins IvIN
In Attendance: Dean Rosoff, President and $uilding Owner
Steve Rosoff
Russ Shonyo
Vern Nelson
The following items were discussed at the above referenced meeting:
I. Dan $oxtud briehly reviewed the nature of the project, the improvements included, and the reason for
the alignment shift. The key issue affecting Dealer Automotive Services is the need for a large radius
at the southwest comet of I Ith Avenue South and 5th Street South. The second most important issue
is the need m create two eastbound lanes on 5th Street South.
II. There is contently an access problem to their main (easterly} driveway. There are times when a vehicle
southbound on 11th Avenue maldttg a right turn onto 5th Street South has difficulty maldr4g a left turn
into their parting lot due to the eastbound 5th Street traffic being backed up at the stop sign. Dan
Boxrud indicated that there would betimes that the situation would probably be worse than existing
conditions when the proposed stop light is red. At other times, when the light is green, the situation
would be better. Dan indicated there aren't any fittn solutions to this situation. Hopefully the employees
would get into the habit of using the westerly driveway and drive around the building to their main
parking lot.
I33. It was stressed that they have quite a bit of drive-by business, so access is important to them. It was
suggested that a sign be put up on 5th Street South with the legend "do not block driveway"' as is
sometimes used where frontage roads direcHy parallel a highway.
IV. They also have concern about the potential loss of on-street,parlang. Dan Boxmd indicated that 5th
Street would be posted for no parlang where the additional Iane is being developed. There are occasions
when atractor-trailer combiaation will arrive ai the business and drop the tzakIer in the street while the
air~nditioning system is serviced. Dan indicated that if this continues, it will need to occur westerly
of the turn lanes where the parting restrictions would end.
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V. The impact of the grading necessary to accommodate the raised street grade and the larger radius at the
wrner was reviewed. Dealer Automotive Services has a render board sign along the 11th Avenue South
boulevard which is the source of much of their driv~by business. They need to maintain that sign. The
sign is hardwired but simply set in the grass. They would prefer a short retaining wall and'minimal
right-of--way acquisition over the current design proposal. Dan indicated he would discuss that with
Steve Stadler.
VI. It was indicated that there is a ]awn sprinkler system 3n place which would need to be adjusted. Dan
Boxrud indicated that this would be done as part of the project at the project's cost.
VII. Much of their business comes from servicing air conditioners; that business peaks in May and June.
They would prefer that the project be constructed is August or September. They are concerned about
the loss of driverby business. In discussions of the project, it was recognized that it may be as beneficial
for them to get the project coordinated with the County project so that the access down 11th Avenue
South is not minimized for the entire summer. Dan indicated that SEH and the City would work with
the City and County contractor(s) to minimize disruption to the property owners along 11th Avenue
South. It was also indicated that there would be regular status reports to the abutting property owners,
probably in the form of weekly newsletters dropped off at each business.
VIII. At the conclusion of the meeting, the owners were more comfortable with the project relative to access
and disruption of business. however, before they could support the project, they felt it would be good
to see certain things located in the field. It was suggested that additional surveys be obtained to tie in
their current reader board sign, the parking lot edges, and their easterly driveway to supplement the
surveys already obtained. It would also be desirable to stake the proposed curb location and traffic
signal pole with wood lath so they could better detemvne what the impact on their property would be.
Dau Boxrud indicated that he would need to have Steve Stadler's approval to do this. If authorized, it
would be desirable to have it staked by January 3 so they could review the situation prior to the
January 7 City Council meeting.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 97-04
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
11TH AVENUE SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT 96-16
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 17th day of
December, 1996, fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed
improvement of street widening, curb replacement, Sidewalk and
trail installation, traffic light installation, and storm sewer
installation on 11th Avenue South between the Hennepin County
Regional Rail Authority right-of-way and the Soo Line Railroad
right-of-way, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it appropriate and expedient to
reconstruct the alley with concrete pavement, and
WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the
hearing was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 7th day of
January, 1997 at which all persons desiring to be heard were given
an opportunity to be heard thereon,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Hopkins,
Minnesota:
1. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council
resolution adopted the 17th day of December, 1996.
2. Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. is hereby designated to
prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 7th day of
January, 1997.
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk