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City Of "NEW BRIGHTON the city that works for you Report Number: Agenda Section: Report Date February 19, 2015 Council Meeting Date February 24, 2015 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ARDEN HILLS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE 10TH STREET NW BRIDGE OVER TRUNK HIGHWAY 35W (S.P. 6284-171) DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report Comments attached Recommendation: To authorize and approve the attached Resolution to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and to enter a Cooperative Agreement for the replacement of the 10th Street NW Bridge over 35W. Legislative History: MnDOT is currently planning the replacement of four bridges along I -35W within the next three years. In 2015, they are proposing to replace the 10th St NW/Lake Valentine Rd (sometimes referred to as County Road F) and County Road 96 Bridges. In 2016, they are proposing to replace the County Road E2 and County Road H bridges. On October 28, 2014 the City hired Kimley Horn to create an aesthetic guideline document for each of the bridges to be replaced. Financial Impact: The cooperative agreement with MnDOT includes a lump sum obligation from New Brighton in the amount of $69,000. Explanation: In the past year we were faced with an exciting opportunity to take part in the planning process of four major I -35W bridges that are gateways to our community. We were able to provide input on the number of traffic lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, roadway lighting, urban streetscape, and entrance monuments into our community. Also, we provided input into the overall aesthetics of these bridges. MnDOT has prepared plans and specifications for the replacement of the County Road F (aka 10th Street NW) bridge over 35W. The plans include a wider bridge to accommodate a multi -use trail, conduit for bridge lighting and aesthetic design elements (as determined by the City Council for the I -35W bridges at the July 8, 2014 work session). The Cooperative Agreement identifies future maintenance obligations, including sidewalk/shared use pathways, lighting, ornamental railings, and the multi -color surface finishes. Additionally, to accommodate a larger multi- use trail the Cities of Arden Hills and New Brighton have determined the need for a wider bridge. This addition requires each City to participate/contribute to the increased cost for the wider bridge. Costs and Funding: The lump sum payment of $69,000 will be funded from Fund 422. Craig G. Schlichting Director of Community Assets and Development Attachments Resolution Cooperative Agreement (MnDOT Contract No. 07080)