HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.A.2. Approve Plans and Order Bids for Project No. 2002-4-Res. No. 5911
IS-. A. L,
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum CONSENT
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Order
Advertisement for Bids on Vierling Drive Improvements, from
County Road 15 to Orchard Park West, Project No. 2002-4
DATE: July 15, 2003
INTRODUCTION:
Attached to this memorandum is Resolution No. 5911, a resolution approving the plans
and specifications for Vierling Drive improvements, from County Road (C.R.) 15 to
Orchard Park West, Project No. 2002-4, and order advertisement for bids for this project.
BACKGROUND:
On October 15, 2002, City Council adopted Resolution No. 5796, a resolution ordering
the improvement and the preparation of plans and specifications for improvements for
Vierling Drive, from C.R. 15 to Orchard Park West. The plans have been completed by
City staff and final completion of the plans by WSB & Associates, Inc., and are ready for
approval by the City Council.
This project is for the completion of Vierling Drive, which is a City collector and will
make a transportation connection from the west end of the City on Taylor Street to C.R.
16 on the east side of the City by Canterbury Park. This particular collector will be a four
lane, undivided roadway with sidewalk, trail, collector street lighting, storm sewer,
watermain, extension of sanitary sewer and installation of a box culvert crossing on the
Upper Valley Drainageway.
Also included in this project are improvements to C.R. 15, as requested by Scott County
Highway Department, and attached is a letter from Scott County agreeing to pay the extra
costs associated with these improvements. The Cooperative Agreement will be prepared
upon finalization of costs and bids received by the City for the work to be done on C.R.
15.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5911, a resolution approving plans and specifications and
ordering advertisement for bids for Vierling Drive improvements, from C.R. 15 to
Orchard Park West, Project No. 2002-4.
2. Deny Resolution No. 5911.
3. Table for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative No.1, in order to proceed with the project for construction
in 2003. Staff is also recommending to bid Vierling Drive extension with the Valley
View Road extension project for volume pricing and more efficient utilization of
excavation materials between the proj ects.
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Offer Resolution No. 5911, A Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications
and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Vierling Drive, from County Road 15 to
Orchard Park West, Project No. 2002-4, and move its adoption.
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Bruce Loney
Public Works irector
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MEM5911
Bruce Loney
From: Sorenson, Brian [BSorenson@co.scott.mn.us]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 20032:46 PM
To: 'Bruce Loney'
Cc: 'Scott Smith'
Subject: CSAH 15 @ Vierling
Bruce-
As discussed, we will participate in the cost of the CSAH 15 & Vierling
Drive intersection construction in the amount that can be attributed to the
northbound right turn lane (construction and design costs) .
Please send us an estimate for this work when you get a chance. Thanks for
the City's willingness to work with us on these improvements.
Brian K. Sorenson P. E., P.T.O.E.
Transportation Engineer
Scott County Public Works
600 Country Trail East
Jordan, MN 55352
Phone: 952-496-8060
Fax: 952-496-8365
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RESOLUTION NO. 5911
A Resolution Approving Plans And Specifications
And Ordering Advertisement For Bids
For Vierling Drive, From County Road 15
To Orchard Park West
Project No. 2002-4
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 5796 adopted by City Council on October 15,
2002, Bruce Loney, Public Works Director has prepared plans and specifications for the
installation of street, bituminous paving, curb & gutter, sidewalk, bituminous trail, sanitary sewer,
watermain, storm sewer, box culvert, street lighting and all appurtenant work and has presented
such plans and specifications to the Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is on file and of record in the Office
ofthe City Engineer, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the
Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such
approved plans and specifications. The Advertisement for Bids shall be published as required by
law.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shako pee,
Minnesota, held this day of ,2003.
Mayor ofthe City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attomey