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CR 2014-021 Approve Professional Services Agreement - Blake Road Corridor StudyFebruary 14, 2014 N0 P K INS Council Report 2014-021 Approve Professional Services Agreement — Blake Road Corridor Study Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council approve the selection of WSB & Associates, Inc. for the Blake Road Corridor Study and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the professional services agreement in the amount of $150,000. Overview The Blake Road corridor will likely be transformed over the course of the next 10 years. Many land use changes are already being planned, including: Hopkins Cold Storage site redevelopment, the Blake Road LRT station development, Cottageville Park expansion and redevelopment and the PPL Oxford Green residential redevelopment. The City is leading the effort to develop a conceptual improvement plan that identifies the specific improvements to be made in the corridor to achieve the land use and transportation vision for the corridor and accommodate the numerous upcoming land use changes and multi -modal transportation needs. A goal is to meet the expected late -2014 deadline for applications for MAP -21 federal 2017 grant funds and position the City and County to implement the Blake Road improvements prior to the projected 2018 start-up of the LRT. There are several partners who will be involved in developing the conceptual plan and who are also helping to fund the study — see attached resolution creating the corridor technical advisory committee. The largest funding partner is Hennepin County who is contributing $100,000 to the effort. Primary Issues to Consider • Corridor Study partners • Study scope and schedule Supporting Information • Professional Services Agreement • Resolution 2013-009 Technical Advisory Committee • Project sch ule Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director Financial Impact: $ $20,000. Budgeted: No Source: MSA funds Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Total cost = $150,000 Notes: Council Report 2014-021 Page 2 Primary Issues to Consider • Corridor Study funding partners Hennepin County: $100,000 City of Edina: $10,000 City of St. Louis Park: $10,000 MCWD: $5,000 Three Rivers Park District: $5,000 • Project Scope The scope of work includes 9 primary tasks, as follows: 1. Project Management 2. Public Involvement 3. Data Collection 4. Document Existing and Future Traffic Conditions 5. Identify Corridor Goals and Objectives 6. Alternatives Development 7. Evaluation and Selection of Preferred Alternative 8. Implementation Plan 9. Prepare Final Report • Project Schedule See attached project schedule WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement is made as of the day of , 2014— by and between City of Hopkins, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as Client, and WSB & Associates, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Engineer, with offices located at 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416. Witnesseth, that the Client and Engineer, for the consideration herein named, agree as follows: SECTION 1 / GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS These provisions shall be as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 2 / SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work to be performed by Engineer is set forth in Exhibit C. The work and services to be performed hereunder and described in Exhibit C shall be referred to herein and in the General Contract Provisions as the Project. SECTION 3 / COMPENSATION Compensation to Engineer for services described in this agreement shall be as designated in the attached Exhibit D and as hereinafter described. SECTION 4 / WORK SCHEDULE The anticipated schedule is set forth in Exhibit C. SECTION 5 / SPECIAL CONDITIONS Special conditions, if any, are as set forth in Exhibit G CLIENT: ADDRESS: BY: SIGNATURE: TITLE: BY: SIGNATURE: TITLE: SECTION 6 / EXHIBITS The following initialed Exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement (check all that apply): X Exhibit A General Contract Provisions X Exhibit B Client Responsibilities X Exhibit C Scope of Work X Exhibit D Compensation X Exhibit E Insurance Schedule X Exhibit F Fee Schedule Exhibit G Special Conditions SECTION 7 / ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT All work and services described in this agreement shall be performed by Engineer only after written acceptance of the Client. The undersigned hereby accept the terms and conditions of this agreement and Engineer is hereby authorized to perform the services described herein. ENGINEER: WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. ADDRESS: 701 XENIA AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 BY: SIGNATURE: TITLE: BY: SIGNATURE: TITLE: Professional Services Agreement Page I of IC:IUsersisjstadlerWppDataVL all MicrosofAN'indow lPemporarylnternet FleslContent.Outlook1OSRY6Q7WSA.doe WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. EXHIBIT A GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS ARTICLE 1— GENERAL These general contract provisions are incorporated in and become a part of the Agreement between WSB & Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Engineer) and the other party to the Agreement (Client) for the provision of engineering and related services, as set out in the Agreement to which this letter is attached. Either party may be hereinafter referred to as party or, collectively, parties. The starting date will commence when authorized by the Client. As used herein the term "Agreement" means: (1) The agreement for engineering, surveying and planning services; (2) These general contract provisions; (3) The attached exhibits; and (4) The supplemental agreement(s), where applicable. The attached exhibits shall govern over these General Contract Provisions and the Supplemental Agreement(s), where applicable, shall govern over attached exhibits and these general provisions. The Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Engineer and Client. The Agreement supersedes all prior written or oral understanding and may only be amended, supplemented, modified or cancelled by a duly executed written instrument. ARTICLE 2 — STANDARD OF CARE The standard of care for all professional engineering and related services performed or furnished by Engineer under this Agreement will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of Engineer's profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. Engineer makes no warranties, express or implied, under this Agreement or otherwise, in connection with its services. ARTICLE 3 — ADDITIONAL SERVICES If the Engineer determines that any services it has been directed or requested to perform are beyond the scope as set forth in the Agreement or that, due to changed conditions or changes in the method or manner of administration of the Project, the Engineer's effort required to perform its services under this Agreement exceeds the estimate which formed the basis for the Engineer's compensation, Engineer shall promptly notify the Client of that fact. Upon notification, Engineer shall be entitled to additional compensation for same, and an extension of time for completion of work absent written objection by Client. ARTICLE 4 — LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS The Engineer and/or his or her authorized subconsultant will conduct the research that in his or her professional opinion is necessary and will prepare a plan indicating the locations intended for subsurface penetrations with respect to assumed locations of underground improvements. Such services by the Engineer or his or her subconsultant will be performed in a manner consistent with the ordinary standard of care. The Client recognizes that the research may not identify all underground improvements and that the information upon which the Engineer relies may contain errors or may not be completed. The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to waive all claims and causes of action against the Engineer and anyone for whom the Engineer may be legally liable, for claims by Client or its contractors of delay or additional compensation relating to the identification, removal, relocation, or restoration of utilities, or damages to underground improvements resulting from subsurface penetration locations established by the Engineer. ARTICLE 5 — CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION If requested by Client, Engineer shall visit the project during construction to become familiar with the progress and quality of the contractors' work and to determine if the work is proceeding, in general, in accordance with plans, specifications or other contract documents prepared by Engineer for the Client. The Client has not retained the Engineer to make detailed inspections or to provide exhaustive or continuous project review and observation services. Engineer does not guarantee the performance of, and shall have no responsibility for, the acts, errors or omissions of any contractor, subcontractor, supplier or any other entity furnishing materials or performing any work on the project. Client acknowledges Engineer will not direct, supervise or control the work of contractors or their subcontractors, nor shall Engineer have authority over or responsibility for the contractors means, methods, or procedures of construction. Engineer's services do not include review or evaluation of the Client's, contractor's or subcontractor's safety measures, or job site safety. Exhibit A— General Contract Provisions Page 1 of4c:wws\sjstaai�'AppDataU«aiv i� fk\wuidows\rmpmuymt�Files\Cm, Lotw�.losRY6Q7uAExn A.d. For Client -observed projects, the Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon and accept representations of the Client's observer. If the Client desires more extensive project observation or full-time project representation, the Client shall request such services be provided by the Engineer as an Additional Service Engineer and Client shall then enter into a Supplemental Agreement detailing the terms and conditions of the requested project observation. ARTICLE 6—OPINIONS OF PROBABLE COST Opinions, if any, of probable cost, construction cost, financial evaluations, feasibility studies, economic analyses of alternate solutions and utilitarian considerations of operations and maintenance costs provided for are made or to be made on the basis of the Engineer's experience and qualifications and represent the Engineer's best judgment as an experienced and qualified professional design firm. The parties acknowledge, however, that the Engineer does not have control over the cost of labor, material, equipment or services furnished by others or over market conditions or contractor's methods of determining their prices, and any evaluation of any facility to be constructed or acquired, or work of necessity must be speculative until completion of construction or acquisition. Accordingly, the Engineer does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual costs will not vary from opinions, evaluations or studies submitted by the Engineer and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of opinions of Probable Construction Costs. If Client wishes greater assurance as to probable Construction Cost, Client shall employ an independent cost estimator as part of its Project responsibilities. ARTICLE 7 —REUSE AND DISPOSITION OF INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE All documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, CADD materials, computers software or hardware or other work product prepared by Engineer pursuant to this Agreement are Engineer's Instruments of Service and Engineer retains all ownership interests in Instruments of Service, including copyrights. The Instruments of Service are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the Client or others on extensions of the Project or on any other project. Copies of documents that may be relied upon by Client are limited to the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are signed or sealed by Engineer. Files in electronic format furnished to Client are only for convenience of Client. Any conclusion or information obtained or derived from such electronic files will be at the user's sole risk. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic files and the hard copies, the hard copies govern. Engineer makes no representations as to long term compatibility, usability or readability of electronic files. If requested, at the time of completion or termination of the work, the Engineer may make available to the Client the Instruments of Service upon (i) payment of amounts due and owing for work performed and expenses incurred to the date and time of termination, and (ii) fulfillment of the Client's obligations under this Agreement. Any use or re -use of such Instruments of Service by the Client or others without written consent, verification or adaptation by the Engineer except for the specific purpose intended will be at the Client's risk and full legal responsibility. The Client will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Engineer harmless from any claim, liability or cost (including reasonable attorneys' fees, and defense costs) arising or allegedly arising out of any unauthorized reuse or modification of these Instruments of Service by the Client or any person or entity that acquires or obtains the reports, plans and specifications from or through the Client Without the written authorization of the Engineer. Under no circumstances shall transfer of Instruments of Service be deemed a sale by Engineer, and Engineer makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. Engineer shall be entitled to compensation for any consent, verification or adaptation of the Instruments of Service for extensions of the Project or any other project. ARTICLE 8 — PAYMENTS Payment to Engineer shall be on a lump sum or hourly basis as set out in the Agreement. Engineer is entitled to payment of amounts due plus reimbursable expenses. Client will pay the balance stated on the invoice unless Client notifies Engineer in writing of any disputed items within 15 days from the date of invoice. In the event of any dispute, Client will pay all undisputed amounts in the ordinary course, and the Parties will endeavor to resolve all disputed items. All accounts unpaid after 30 days from the date of original invoice shall be subject to a service charge of 1-1 /2% per month, or the maximum amount authorized by law, whichever is less. Engineer shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in connection with collecting amounts owed by Client. In addition, Engineer may, after giving seven days' written notice to Client, suspend services under this Agreement until it receives full payment for all amounts then due for services, expenses and charges. Exhibit A— General Contract Provisions 11aee2of4u.o,. .i „n.tin,,a.,a.,krM nu a,,,,,»1�, ,,»,-,,,I &A,,»en0u1 W,0.1zYnQ71J1Fb kd- ARTICLE 9 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Notwithstanding the Scope of Services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that Engineer is not a user, handler, generator, operator, treater, storer, transporter or disposer of hazardous or toxic substances, pollutants or contaminants as any of the foregoing items are defined by Federal, State and/or local law, rules or regulations, now existing or hereafter amended, and which may be found or identified on any Project which is undertaken by Engineer. The Client agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend Engineer and its officers, subconsultant(s), employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liability and costs, including but not limited to costs of defense, arising out of or in any way connected with, the presence, discharge, release, or escape of hazardous or toxic substances, pollutants or contaminants of any kind, except that this clause shall not apply to such liability as may arise out of Engineer's sole negligence in the performance of services under this Agreement arising from or relating to hazardous or toxic substances, pollutants, or contaminants specifically identified by the Client and included within Engineer's services to be provided under this Agreement. ARTICLE 10 — INSURANCE Engineer has procured general and professional liability insurance. On request, Engineer will furnish client with a certificate of insurance detailing the precise nature and type of insurance, along with applicable policy limits. ARTICLE 11— TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty days' written notice without cause. In the event of termination, copies of plans, reports, specifications, electronic drawing/data files (CADD), field data, notes, and other documents whether written, printed or recorded on any medium whatsoever, finished or unfinished, prepared by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement and pertaining to the work or to the Project, (hereinafter "Instruments of Service"), shall be made available to the Client pursuant to Article 7. All provisions of this Agreement allocating responsibility or liability between the Client and Engineer shall survive the completion of the services hereunder and/or the termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 12 — INDEMNIFICATION The Engineer agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold the Client harmless from any damage, liability or cost (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense) to the extent caused by the Engineer's negligent acts, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services under this Agreement and those of his or her subconsultants or anyone for whom the Engineer is legally liable. The Client agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold the Engineer harmless from any damage, liability or cost (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense) to the extent caused by the Client's negligent acts, errors or omissions and those of his or her contractors, subcontractors or consultants or anyone for whom the Client is legally liable, and arising from the project that is the subject of this Agreement. ARTICLE 13 — ASSIGNMENT Neither Party to this Agreement shall assign its interest in this agreement, any proceeds due under the Agreement nor any claims that may arise from services or payments due under the Agreement without the written consent of the other Party. Any assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. ARTICLE 14 — CONTROLLING LAW This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. ARTICLE 15 — CONFLICT RESOLUTION In an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction of the project or following the completion of the project, the Client and Engineer agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation as a precondition to any formal legal proceedings. ARTICLE 16 — CONFIDENTIALITY The Engineer agrees to keep confidential and not to disclose to any person or entity, other than the Engineer's employees, subconsultants and the general contractor and subcontractors, if appropriate, any data and information furnished to the Engineer and marked CONFIDENTIAL by the Client. These provisions shall not apply to information in whatever form that comes into the public domain, nor shall it restrict the Engineer from giving notices required by law or complying with an order to provide information or data when such order is issued by a court, administrative agency or other authority with proper jurisdiction, or if it is reasonably necessary for the Engineer to complete services under the Agreement or defend itself from any suit or claim. Exhibit A — General Contract Provisions Page 3 of 4c:\UwmsjstadlerwPPDataU=aiwh�a\w s\rmporarym«„etFaes\confent.wumk\osxrcQnU\Exh n d- ARTICLE 17 —DATA PRACTICES COMPLIANCE Engineer will have access to data collected or maintained by the Client to the extent necessary to perform Engineer's obligation under this contract. Engineer acknowledges that, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.05, subdivision 11, all of the data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained or disseminated by Contract in performing the contract are subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (the Act), Minnesota Statutes chapter 13. Engineer is required to comply with the requirements of the Act as if it were a government entity. Engineer acknowledges that the remedies provided in Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to Engineer with respect to such data. Engineer will notify the Client of all requests for data that Engineer receives. Engineer agrees to defend and indemnify the Client from any claim, liability, or damage that result from Engineer's violation of the Act or this section of the contract. Upon termination of this contract, Engineer agrees to return data to the Client as requested by the Client. The obligations of this section of the contract, including the obligation to defend and indemnify the Client, shall survive the termination of this Contract and shall continue so long as the data exists. Exhibit A — General Contract Provisions Paee 4 of 4c << ri c, .i (h J, k1u,uti, Q7ua:a, A.d. WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. EXHIBIT B CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Client's responsibilities related to the services to be provided by Engineer are generally as set out below. These responsibilities can be modified through Supplemental Agreements. In order to permit the Engineer to perform the services required under this Agreement, the Client shall, in proper time and sequence and where appropriate to the Project, at no expense to the Engineer: 1. Provide available information as to its requirements for the Project, including copies of any design and construction standards and comprehensive plans which the Client desires Engineer to follow or incorporate into its work. 2. Guarantee access to and make all provisions for the Engineer to enter upon public and private lands to enable the Engineer to perform its work under this Agreement. 3. Provide such legal, accounting and insurance counseling services as may be required for this Project. 4. Notify the Engineer whenever the Client observes or otherwise becomes aware of any defect in the Project construction or design. 5. Designate a Client Representative with authority to transmit and receive instructions and information, interpret and define the Client's policies with respect to services rendered by the Engineer, and authority to make decisions as required for Engineer to complete services required under this Agreement. 6. Act promptly to approve all pay requests, Supplemental Agreements, or request for information by Engineer as set out below. 7. Furnish data (and professional interpretations thereof) prepared by or services performed by others, including where applicable, but not limited to, previous reports, core borings, sub -surface explorations, hydrographic and hydrogeologic surveys, laboratory tests and inspection of samples, materials and equipment; appropriate professional interpretations of the foregoing data; environmental assessment and impact statements; property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, topographic and utility surveys; property description; zoning, deed and other land use restrictions; and other special data. 8. Review all reports, sketches, drawings, specifications and other documents prepared and presented by the Engineer, obtain advice of legal, accounting and insurance counselors or others as Client deems necessary for such examinations and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto. Exhibit B — Client Responsibilities Page I of 2C:\Users\sjstadler\AppDataUL al\h&cwwft\Windows\Temporary Intemet Files\Content.Oudook\OSRY6Q7U\Exh B.doc 9. Provide the foregoing in a manner sufficiently timely so as not to delay the performance by the Engineer of the services in accordance with the Contract Documents. 10. Engineer shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of information or services furnished by the Client or others employed by the Client. Engineer shall endeavor to verify the information provided and shall promptly notify the Client if the Engineer discovers that any information or services furnished by the Client is in error or is inadequate for its purpose. 11. Client shall bear all costs incidental to compliance with the requirements of this article. Exhibit B — Client Responsibilities Page 2 of ZC:\users\sjsladleMppDala\Loml\Micm ft\Windows\TcmpoFay Intemet FiI sTontrnLOudwk\OSRY6Q7U\Exh B.doc Exhibit C Scope of Work Blake Road Corridor Study (From Interlachen Boulevard to W. 36 th Street) February 5, 2014 I. Background The Blake Road Corridor between Interlachen Boulevard and W. 36th Street is expected to undergo significant change over the next 20 years. A major catalyst for this change will be the implementation of LRT in the Southwest corridor and construction of a station at Blake Road which is expected to open by 2018. In recognition of this change the City of Hopkins Comprehensive Plan calls for improvements to Blake Road that include signing, paving, lighting, landscaping, sidewalks, and trails. The goals of improving the Blake Road Corridor include: 1) Better accommodate all transportation modes including bicycles, pedestrians and transit; 2) facilitating access to the future LRT station near Blake Road and 2nd Street; 3) facilitate future redevelopment in the corridor; and 4) provide better connections to the adjacent neighborhoods and parks. The City and County have already conducted a number of studies to help identify potential redevelopment and roadway changes in the corridor. These include: East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study -July 24, 2003 1 This study provided a redevelopment concept for the area generally west of Blake Road and east of Jackson Avenue between Excelsior Boulevard and 2nd Street. The boundary of this study is shown on the attached Project Map. Blake Road Small Area Plan—May 2009 This study developed a land use plan, design guidelines and potential streetscape improvements for Blake R-oald beti'A=p the Southwest Light Rail Transit Corridor and the Hopkins City boundmyjust South 04 - Highway 7. The study was based on a LRT Station and park and ride site north of the Southwest LRT corridor and west of Blake Road. (see Project Map) Southwest Transitway Station Area Planning – December 2009 This study developed a vision for a Blake Road LRT Station and park and ride located north of the Southwest LRT Corridor and west of Blake Road that addressed land use, access and circulation, potential redevelopment and pedestrian and bicycle access. It incorporated some of the information and recommendations from the Blake Road Small Area Plan. Hennepin County is currently conducting a county wide pedestrian study and the City of Hopkins is preparing a comprehensive pedestrian plan for the City that will provide some direction for development of pedestrian facilities in and adjacent to the Blake Road corridor. Hennepin County is also completing the Southwest LRT Transitional Station Area Action Plan (TSAAP) that will evaluate the land use, transportation and infrastructure around proposed LRT stations. The TSAAP study will make specific recommendations on station location, potential land use and redevelopment, and the infrastructure needed to support the vision for the corridor and its transition to transit and the station at Blake Road. The TSAAP study will help inform the Blake Road Corridor Study and provide information on station location alternatives, park and ride facilities and the need for other infrastructure to support the Blake Road Transit Station. Finally, the Preliminary Engineering for the Southwest LRT line is also being completed and in conjunction with the TSAAP recommendations will have recommendations for station location and the supporting infrastructure required for the station at Blake Road. Some redevelopment has already started in the corridor including: Cold Storage Site As part of its larger Minnehaha Creek Restoration Project, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) has purchased a 16.9 acre piece of property adjacent to Minnehaha Creek in Hopkins, as shown on the Project Map. At the Blake Road property, the MCWD plans to restore about 1,000 feet of shoreline in one of the most degraded sections of the creek. The area will become a natural buffer to help clean and slow run-off water before it enters the creek, provide reasonable public access and improve water quality. The rest of the property will be sold for re -development, which is consistent with the City's comprehensive land use plan. Cottageville Park The City of Hopkins, in concert with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Met Council, is in the process of expanding and improving Cottageville Park. The Watershed District purchased and demolished a number of buildings in order to add park land which will also serve to help filter storm run off before it gets to Minnehaha Creek. The City is just beginning the process of planning how the enlarged Cottageville Park will look and what amenities it will contain. Knollwood Mall The City of St. Louis Park is reviewing plans for redevelopment of the Knollwood Mall north of TH 7 that has potential implications for traffic at TH 7 and Aquila and is expected to make changes in the pedestrian circulation within this area. II. Purpose of Blake Road Corridor Study The purpose of Blake Road Corridor Study is to develop a "conceptual improvement plan" for Blake Road from Interlachen Boulevard in the City of Edina to W. 36`h Street in the City of St. Louis Park that identifies the specific improvements that will be made in the corridor to achieve the land use and transportation vision for the corridor and accommodate the numerous plans for change adjacent to it. These improvements must be acceptable to Hennepin County, businesses and residents in the corridor, K MnDOT, the Watershed District, Metro Transit, Edina, St. Louis Park and other affected agencies. The conceptual improvement plan for Blake Road will address: • The overall cross-section for Blake Road including number of lanes, turn lanes, lane widths, bicycle accommodations, median locations and median widths, boulevards, sidewalks, overall cross-section width, construction limits and right-of-way needs. • Location of sidewalks and trails and proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossings of Blake Road, TH 7 and Excelsior Boulevard. • Location of vehicular access to and from Blake Road • Blake Road improvements needed to provide access to the Southwest LRT Blake Road Station • Potential intersection improvements needed at the Blake Road intersections with Excelsior Boulevard, 2nd Street, Lake Street, Cambridge Street, TH 7 and any other recommended access locations in the corridor. The feasibility of an interchange at Blake Road and TH 7 will be addressed as part of this study. • Recommendations for landscaping and lighting in the corridor. The conceptual plan will be developed in coordination with the planning and preliminary design that is being completed for the Southwest LRT corridor and consistent with the current redevelopment planning in the corridor. It will also meet the guidelines and standards of the agencies with jurisdiction, approval or permitting authority in the corridor. An implementation plan will be developed that addresses potential project phasing and timelines along with potential costs and funding sources for the proposed improvements. The City of Hopkins would like to implement the Blake Road improvements prior to the implementation of LRT in the Southwest Corridor in 2018. III.Potential Issues and Alternatives Specific issues that will be addressed in the corridor include: • Future traffic volume levels that can be expected on Blake Road and cross streets with future redevelopment and development of a LRT station and park and ride facility at Blake Road. The traffic forecasts for this corridor will be coordinated with the work that is being completed for the TSAAP study and take into account other potential redevelopment in the corridor. • Future traffic volumes on Excelsior Boulevard and TH 7 at Blake Road • Location of Blake Road Station and Park and Ride Site and the access to it. Several sites have been discussed and will impact traffic levels and access to existing and future land use in the corridor. • Access locations on Blake Road between Excelsior Boulevard and Southwest LRT Corridor that could accommodate pedestrian access across Blake Road between existing residential uses on the east side of Make Rmad and a a e Road ERT station wes of 13t5ke Road. • Need for widening or replacement of bridge over Minnehaha Creek north of Lake Street to accommodate Blake Road Improvements • Need for on -street bicycle lanes on Blake Road and widths to accommodate lanes if they are needed. • Definition of access for existing businesses and access plan to accommodate future redevelopment 3 • Cross-section and number of lanes on Blake Road south of Excelsior Boulevard to Interlachen Boulevard • The feasibility of an interchange at TH 7 and Blake Road including the potential for access changes at Texas Avenue and TH 7 • Number and width of traffic lanes • Need for and location of turn lanes • Need for medians and median treatments • Boulevard widths and treatments • Location of sidewalks and trails in the corridor • Pedestrian and bicycle crossing locations • Feasibility of grade separation of regional trail IV. Scope of Work The following tasks will be completed as part of the Blake Road Corridor Study 1. Project Management The project management task includes the project administration and coordination of the project team to ensure that the project is completed on schedule within budget and is of high quality. The specific tasks include: • Prepare monthly invoices and progress reports • Maintain a project log documenting decisions and discussion of issues affecting plan • Monitor project budget and schedule and determine adjustments needed if tasks overrun.budget or schedule changes • Conduct internal team meetings to keep team members informed of project issues, budgets or schedules • Coordination and meetings with permitting or approval agencies • Quality management • Coordination with the consultant for the proposed Blake Station Master Development Strategy Study 2. Public Involvement An important part of this study will be involvement of all the key stakeholders in the study process to be able to develop a plan that they will all approve at the conclusion of the study. Stakeholder/Public Involvement Plan—A specific plan will be developed that identifies how to communicate with each of the key stakeholder groups during the study process in order to obtain their input, understand their issues, communicate the alternatives and evaluation and gain their consent in selecting a preferred alternative for the corridor. A Technical Advisory Committee will be formed to help provide direction for the study. Members of the TAC may include: o Hennepin County Transportation Department o Hennepin County Transit and Community Works o St. Louis Park 4 o Edina o Hopkins 0 3 Rivers Park District o SWLRT Project Office o Minnehaha Creek WD o MnDOT • Prepare TAC meeting agendas and minutes and attend and present at the TAC meetings • Arrange and prepare for three Public Meetings for study area residents and businesses to obtain their input on issues and alternatives and to communicate alternatives considered and evaluation results • Provide information for city website that is up to date with study progress. • Present at 3 City Council Work Sessions/Council Meetings to inform City Council on study progress and agency and public feedback. • Present at 1 SWLRT Community Works Steering Committee meeting 3. Data Collection Most of the data needed will be available from the previous studies including the Blake Station Transitional Station Area Action Plan. Specific data needed for this study include: • Current and future (2030) land use • Daily and peak hour traffic volumes on Blake Road • AM and PM peak hour turning movement data at the intersections of Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard, 2nd Street, Lake Street, Cambridge Street, and TH 7 • Crash data for the last three years • Base Aerial and topographic mapping for the corridor • Previous studies for the corridor • Existing utility (underground and overhead) and storm water facilities in corridor • Existing Right-of-way limits in corridor 4. Document Existing and Future Traffic Conditions The following subtasks will be completed to document the traffic and safety conditions in the corridor Develop and show 2030 peak hour turning movements for key intersections which include the following intersections on Blake Road. o Excelsior Boulevard 0 2nd Street o Lake Street o Cambridge Street o TH 7 • Conduct traffic operations analysis using Synchro/Simtraffic for existing and forecast traffic and document delays and levels of service in the corridor for key intersections • Conduct crash analysis for corridor based on data for last 3 years and document type and frequency of crashes relative to metro area statistics for similar facilities 5. Identify Corridor Goals and Objectives • Develop a list of needs in the corridor and document the goals and objectives for the corridor relative to land use/economic development, pedestrians, bicycles, transit, business access, LRT 5 station and park and ride access, mobility, aesthetics (lighting and landscaping), connections to trails and parks, and safety. The goals and objectives should take into account that Blake Road is a collector roadway under Hennepin County jurisdiction. 6. Alternatives Development This task includes the identification and illustration of potential alternatives for the corridor that reflect current and future land uses. The alternative cross-section south of Excelsior Boulevard to Interlachen Boulevard will be different than the cross-section considered north of Excelsior Boulevard. Subtasks that will be completed include: • Document potential alternatives relative to number of lanes, lane widths, bike lanes, medians, boulevards, sidewalk locations and widths, trail locations and widths, locations for partial and full access, LRT station and park and ride access, transit stops and transit related facilities, and traffic control. • Prepare typical sections for the corridor combining above alternative elements into logical potential cross-sections for the corridor. This could vary by location in the corridor. • If widening is required determine whether it is appropriate to widen equally on both sides or to choose one side or the other for widening. • Develop horizontal layouts for the corridor based on typical sections and potential access locations. Up to 5 alternative layouts will be developed. • Review profile for the roadway to determine if there are any grade or sight distance concerns within the corridor. • Identify the intersection geometrics at the five key intersections that would be required to accommodate the forecast traffic volumes for the corridor and show on horizontal layout. Intersection geometrics should also define the accommodations for pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the key intersections. • Develop concept interchanges for the intersection of TH 7 and Blake Road/Aquila. Estimate cost and impacts associated with an interchange to determine long term feasibility of an interchange. • Prepare additional illustrations of specific locations, concepts for landscape or aesthetic treatments, or adjacent facilities that will assist in the alternative evaluation. • Prepare layout and profile for grade separation of regional trail. 7. Evaluation and Selection of Preferred Alternative The purpose of this task is to develop a framework for evaluating the alternatives and conduct the evaluation to select a preferred alternative for the corridor. The analysis would include evaluation of interchange options at TH 7 and Blake Road and result in specific recommendations for Blake Road between Interlachen Boulevard and TH 7. • Develop an evaluation framework to evaluate and select a preferred alternative for the corridor. The evaluation framework would be based on the goals and objectives for the corridor and would consider land use/economic development, costs (construction, right-of-way, and engineering), environmental impacts, access impacts, and potential phasing. • Identify preliminary construction limits and right-of-way needs for each alternative • Develop Cost estimates for construction and right-of-way for each alternative. • Identify potential environmental impacts for each alternative • Compare business and LRT access for each alternative Develop an evaluation matrix (numeric, or subjective, or a combination of both) comparing alternatives to assist in the evaluation and selection of a preferred alternative. Prepare memorandum documenting evaluation process and recommendation of a preferred alternative. • How well roadway integrates with and supports future economic development. 8. Implementation Plan The implementation plan will identify the next steps that should be taken to facilitate eventual construction of the identified improvements and identify potential funding sources for different elements of the plan. Specific subtasks that will be completed include: • Document the construction and right-of-way costs for the preferred alternative. • Identify the next steps for implementation of the recommended plan. • Identify potential staging or phasing of implementation if appropriate. • Address feasibility and potential timing for an interchange at TH 7 and Blake Road. • Identify possible funding sources for the right-of-way and construction costs. 9. Prepare Final Report A final report will be prepared that documents the information and results from the completion of the above tasks. A draft report will be prepared for the city's review. The draft will be revised based on the city's input and provided to the TAC for their review. A final report will be prepared that incorporates and addresses comments received from the TAC. V. Schedule The proposed schedule is shown in the attached figure. 4r 4 A d� S :4 :4 vl.�e t, KEYISSUES - Traffic Forecasts - Cross Section for Blake Road , Pedestrian and Bicycle Needs - Trail and Pedestrian Crossing locations - Landscaping Design - Lighting Design - Feasibility of Highway 7 Interchange Blake Road Small Area Plan East End Land Use Study Evaluate Access Requirements F ---i Study Limits _ ƒ � � � c : G 2 « \ 0- to m , k s � � 3 ¢ ^ I � % � % Q) � 7 � ( � E ® ƒ V) \ �� ƒ &--/ { / _ - % \ \ \ = 3 E- 0 » 3 S o w% O e: m o-- i t 8 E % / E e = Lo c / \ tao \ \ \ \ \ \ U / S_ M O / % $ / /_ ® / / [ c / F>®_ 3> 2\( E ± 2 u 2 u s > e©a \® 9 7\ / 2 \ / - / { \ _@ o f g 0 = c 2<\ o-± e s m# z z w= e m 4� N O 72 O 4J U 4� CCB m C O � N W Y 4" cv V) O . 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EXHIBIT E INSURANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL LIABILITY Carrier: The Travelers Indemnity Company Type of Insurance: Commercial General Liability Coverage: General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products-Comp/Ops Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Carrier: The Travelers Indemnity Company Type of Insurance: Hired Autos Non -Owned Autos Coverage: Combined Single Limit WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Carrier: Travelers Coverage Statutory Each Accident Disease -Policy Limit Disease -Each Employee PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (ERRORS AND OMISSIONS) Carrier: XL Specialty Insurance Company Coverage: $5,000,000 each claim/$ 10,000,000 annual aggregate Certificates of Insurance will be provided upon request. $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Exhibit E Page I Of IC:\U—e \ljstadlttWppData\Lacal\Microsoft\Widows\T-mpo.ylnt=eF .\ContwtOWlook\OSRY6Q7U\Exh EIAoc ■■ WSB 2014 Rate Schedule ME O EXHIBIT F Billing Rate/Hour Principal $147 m Associate $138 N [1 Senior Project Manager $1281$1381$147 2 0 Project Manager $1131$1191$128 C r Project Engineer $961$1041$1131$1191$128 T Graduate Engineer $761$821$871$92 Sr Landscape Architect / Sr Planner / Sr GIS Specialist $1041$1121$1181$1271$136 Landscape Architect / Planner / GIS Specialist $631$701$781$831$931$98 Engineering Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist $861$931$981$1041$1131$122 Engineering Technician / Environmental Scientist $501$571$641$711$771$82 Construction Observer $851$901$951$1001$106 Coring Crew One -Person Crew $155 Two -Person Crew $230 Survey Crew One -Person Crew $125 Two -Person Crew $155 Three -Person Crew $175 Underwater Inspection Dive Team $450 Office Technician $401$621$721$81 Costs associated with word processing, cell phones, reproduction of common correspondence and mailing are included in the above hourly rates. Vehicle mileage is normally included in our billing rates, but can be charged separately if specifically outlined by contract. Reimbursable expenses include costs associated with plan, specification and report reproduction, permit fee, delivery cost, etc. Rate Schedule is adjusted annually. Each staff person is assigned one billing rate that is commensurate with their experience and expertise. Multiple rates illustrate the varying levels of experience within each category. �� Engineering ■ Planning ■ Environmental ■ Construction ME wsbeng.com CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2013-009 RESOLUTION CREATING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BLAKE ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins wishes to improve Blake Road; and WHEREAS, many stakeholders have an interest in the improvement of this County Road; and WHEREAS, a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides a process for input and collaboration between the many stakeholders; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, that City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to create a Technical Advisory Committee for the improvement of Blake Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership of the TAC shall include representatives from: • City of Hopkins • City of St. Louis Park • Hennepin County Transportation • Hennepin County Housing, Community Works, and Transit • MnDot • Southwest LRT Project Office • Metropolitan Council • Three Rivers Park District • Minnehaha Creek Watershed District • Transit Station Alternative Action Plan (TSAAP); and BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to negotiate an agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services to support this effort. 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