Discussion:
In accordance with the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan, city staff are prepared to advance Project No. CIF-18-003, 2018 Street Reconstruction Project (see attached). This project consists of reconstructing the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain and roadways for the following locations (see attached project area map):
- Shakopee Avenue from Market Street to Marschall Road
- Dakota Street from 10th Avenue to Shakopee Avenue
- Minnesota Street from 10th Avenue to Shakopee Avenue
Additionally as part of this project, the street lighting system within this area is planned to be upgraded as needed including new underground cabling, new poles, and new fixtures with LED luminaires.
Proceeding now prior to the 2018 fiscal year with the preliminary evaluation, coordination and design of the utilities and roadways is necessary in order to meet the timeline for the 2018 construction season. It should also be noted that a portion of funding includes special assessments. In accordance with past practice and the current city assessment policy, 30 percent of the street improvements would be assessed to benefitting properties.
Upon council approval, city staff will proceed with the project planning and design.