Discussion:
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIF-22-002 (see attached CIP project summary). Wood Duck Trail is identified and included as part of this future project; however, a segment of the Wood Duck Trail pavement between Hohenstein Court and Maple Trail has failed to a point where immediate and full reconstruction is warranted.
A project outline of the key steps to deliver a project of this nature typically consists of a feasibility study, public improvement and assessment hearings, design and plan preparation, public bidding for the construction of the improvements, and construction. With the Council's authorization, city staff is prepared to immediately proceed with the project with a goal of delivering and completing this portion of the project by mid-November 2019.
Of notable importance, the reconstruction of this portion of Wood Duck Trail was presented to City Council in June 2011 for subsequent consideration in the CIP. However, the rehabilitation was apparently tabled at the time, delaying the project a substantial amount of time beyond the actual need, resulting in the current need for immediate advancement. While it is not immediately clear as to why such an extensive delay occurred for the rehabilitation of this segment of roadway, City Council meeting minutes indicate that the assessment portion of the project was substantial based on an individual lot basis (e.g. estimated to be approximately $8,666 per lot). While this assessment amount is high compared to most typical reconstruction projects in Shakopee, it should be noted that the adjacent seven single family properties that would be responsible for assessments are large lots greater than 2.5 acres with greater than 300-feet of frontage. Similarly high assessment rates should be expected (computed per the city's Special Assessment Policy) as the project progresses.