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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.A.4. Consider Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Project No. 2004-3-Res. No. 6240 IS: f). 1. CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT Memorandum ';"...." '"".. -,- TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Jeff Weyandt, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Consider Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for V alley View Road Improvements, from the East Plat Line of the Greenfield Addition to c.R. 83, Project No. 2004-3 DATE: May 17, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Attached is Resolution No. 6240, which approves the plans and specifications and authorizes staff to advertise for bids for the Valley View Road Improvements, from the East Plat Line of the Greenfield Additi()n to C.R. 83, Project No. 2004-3. . BACKGROUND: On December 16, 2003, City Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report for improvements to Valley View Road, from the East Plat Line of the Greenfield Addition to C.R. 83. On March 16, 2004, Council adopted Resolution No. 6025, a resolution receiving a feasibility report and calling for a public hearing on the Valley View Road Improvements. On April 20, 2004, a public hearing was held and at that meeting, City Council did adopt Resolution No. 6039, a resolution ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specifications for this project. Staff anticipates receiving a roadway easement from Pulte Homes for Valley View Road, adjacent to the Park Meadows East plat, prior to final plat submittal. By receiving the roadway easement early, the City can move ahead with the Valley View Road improvements, prior to final plat approval of Park Meadows East. WSB & Associates, Inc., the City's consultant engineer on this project, has completed the plans for the proposed improvements and would request that City Council approve the plans and authorize advertisement for bids, with the intent to have the bids be considered at the June 21,2005 Council meeting for the work to be done yet this summer. Due to Chapter 429 requirements, the City must advertise the project for 21 days. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2005. As a result staffwill have a memo on the table for Council to consider at the June 21,2005 Council meeting. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 6240, A Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Valley View Road Improvements, from the East Plat Line ofthe Greenfield Addition to C.R. 83, Project No. 2004-3. 2. Deny Resolution No. 6240. 3. Table for additional information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No.1, to approve plans and specifications in order to proceed with this project, as outlined in this memo. ACTION REQUESTED: Offer Resolution No. 6240, A. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Valley View Road Improvements, from the East Plat Line of the Greenfield Addition to C.R. 83, Project No. 2004-3, and move its adoption. ge#(}J~ Jeff Weyandt Assistant City Engineer JW/pmp ENGRl2004PROJECTNVROAD/WORDIMEM06240 RESOLUTION NO. 6240 A Resolution Approving Plans And Specifications And Ordering Advertisement For Bids For The Valley View Road Improvements, From The East Plat Line Of The Greenfield Addition To County Road 83 Project No. 2004-3 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 6039 adopted by City Council on April 20, 2004, Bruce Loney, Public Works Director has prepared plans and specifications for improvements for the Valley View Road Improvements, from the East Plat Line of the Greenfield Addition to C.R. 83 which includes the installation of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, street reconstruction, aggregat6 base, bituminous paving, curb & gutter, bituminous trail and any 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 of the 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 Shakopee, Minnesota, held this day of , 2005. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk ENGRI2004PROJECTIVVROADIWORDIRES6240