HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.hDate: 1 December 2014
Item No.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
THE KENSINGTON BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve a resolution
authorizing the preparation of an engineering feasibility report for the Kensington Boulevard
Project that includes that portion of Kensington Boulevard between 205" Street and a point
approximately 265 -feet south of the intersection with 210'h Street.
These street improvements constitute City Improvement Project 15-04.
Overview
This segment of Kensington Boulevard has shown significant surface distresses and failures in
the asphalt, and a severe pavement tenting issue develops each winter season. The
estimated project cost is $1,224,083.
On November 6, 2014, staff mailed a letter to those four businesses along Kensington
Boulevard that would be specially assessed for the proposed improvements, inviting them to
contact City Staff with questions and concerns regarding the project. No calls were received
from any of these businesses regarding the project.
Proposed project financing is through bonds issued under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
for local improvements. A portion of the total project cost will be assessed to the property
owners abutting the identified streets. The feasibility report is required under Chapter 429
prior to adopting a resolution ordering the improvement.
Primary Issues to Consider
Could some property owners oppose the proposed assessments for the Kensington
Boulevard Improvement Project and question the need for the proposed improvements?
Yes, and City staff has reached out to those property owners in an effort to inform them
of the timing and the need for the project.
Supporting Information
• Attached is a copy of the letter mailed out to affected property owners dated November
6, 2014.
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Monica Heil, PE
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Financial Impact: $1,224,053 Budgeted: Yes Source: 429 Bonds
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Capital Improvement Plan
Notes: A portion of the cost is planned to be assessed to the property owners.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY
REPORT FOR THE KENSINGTON BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the pavement along Kensington Boulevard between 205`h Street and a point
approximately 265 -feet south of the intersection with 2101h Street has reached the end of
its lifespan and is programmed to be reconstructed in the City's 2015-2019 Capital
Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville wishes to finance a portion of the project
through special assessments; and
WHEREAS, a feasibility report is required under MN Stat. Chapter 429 for this
local improvement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Lakeville, that staff is hereby authorized to prepare an engineering feasibility report for
the Kensington Boulevard Improvement Project, City Improvement Project 15-04.
ADOPTED this 1" day of December 2014, by the City Council of the City of
Lakeville.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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November 6, 2014
RE: 2015 Kensington Boulevard Improvement Project
Dear Property Owner:
The City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies that Kensington Boulevard, from 205"
Street to a point just south of 2101' Street, is recommended for improvement in 2015 based on the
City's recently completed pavement management program. The Kensington Boulevard
Improvement Project Location Map is enclosed.
Over the course of the next several weeks, the City will be gathering information and evaluating
conditions along Kensington Boulevard to assist with finalizing the scope of the recommended
improvements. Property owners will be notified via mail early next year about the Public
Hearing to discuss the project.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 952-985-4545 with any
questions or concerns you may have about the project.
Sincerely,
City of Lakeville
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Monica Heil, PE
Operation and Maintenance Engineer
20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-4400. 952-985-4499 fax
www.lakevifemn.gov
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