City Council Meeting Date: June 4, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean Simonson, Engineering Manager
David Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jacob Ives, Graduate Engineer (EIT)
Title
Consideration of Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for the 2026 Mill & Overlay and Mill Towns Trail Improvements Project.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached Resolution ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for the 2026 Mill & Overlay and Mill Towns Trail Improvements Project, STRT2026-A83.
Summary Report:
The approval of the attached resolution (Attachment 1) is the initial step in moving the 2026 Mill & Overlay and Mill Towns Trail Improvements Project, STRT2026-A83. By this resolution, the City Council orders the preparation of a feasibility report. See Attachment 2 for a detailed project process.
The proposed scope of the Mill and Overlay Project includes the following street segments: (Attachment 3)
* Jefferson Parkway (Division Street to Spring Creek Road)
* Maple Street (Meadow View Drive to Jefferson Parkway)
* Maple Court (Maple Street to Cul-de-sac)
* Prairie Street (Meadow View Drive to Jefferson Parkway)
The streets listed above are identified in the approved 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The proposed Mill and Overlay work on the identified streets would improve streets that are currently in a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Range of 90 - 41. The existing utilities in each of these areas are expected to be in good condition and only require minor spot repairs.
With the development of the Feasibility Report, Staff will reference the Northfield Pedestrian, Bike, and Trail System Plan and the Pedestrian + Bikeway Analyzation for any proposed Sidewalk, On-Street Bikeways, or Off-Street Trail/Path recommended in the plan. Staff is recommending inclusion of the following Walking and Biking/Pedestrian Improvements segments in the Feasibility Re...
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