City Council Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider Approval of Detour Agreement with Rice County for Highway 19 Detour related to Mill Towns State Trail - Woodley Street to Waterford Bridge Project.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves Detour Agreement with Rice County for Highway 19 Detour related to Mill Towns State Trail - Woodley Street to Waterford Bridge Project.
Summary Report:
As part of the Mill Towns State Trail - Woodley Street to Waterford Bridge Project, it will be necessary to detour traffic from the State Highway onto County roads during the installation of the pedestrian underpass under State Highway 19.
When state highway traffic is detoured onto County roads, a detour agreement is required with the local agency to pay for the wear and tear on County roads. MnDOT has a formula to calculate the amount based on the length and the time the detour is set-up. The detour route is CSAH 42, CR 79, and CSAH 28, a map is attached to the detour agreement (Attachment 1).
For the installation of the pedestrian underpass, it is anticipated that Highway 19 will be closed for one month and traffic will be detoured. The detour costs are eligible for reimbursement as part of the project cost with the state bond for the project.
Alternative Options:
NA
Financial Impacts:
$5,998.20
Tentative Timelines:
County will approve the agreement at the May 13 County Board Meeting.