1d. Audubon Road/Bluff Creek Blvd. Signal Agreement
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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Paul Oehme, P.E., Dir. of Public Works/City Engineer"7 '
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FROM:
DATE:
August 27, 2007
SUBJ:
Approve Signal Agreement with Carver County for Audubon
RoadIBluff Creek Boulevard - Project No. 06-05
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Signal Agreement with Carver County for Audubon RoadIBluff Creek
Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
The signal at Audubon RoadIBluff Creek Boulevard was installed in conjunction
with the Bluff Creek Boulevard improvements for the 2005 MUSA area. Since
the signal is on a county road, Carver County will take ownership of the signal
after the Bluff Creek Boulevard project has been finalized. The agreement is
consistent with Carver County's cost sharing policy. The County will be
responsible for the minor maintenance (relamping, painting, etc.) of the signal and
the City of Chanhassen will pay for the power. Major maintenance will be the
County's responsibility and any potential future upgrades will be split between
the Chanhassen, Chaska and Carver County consistent with Carver County's cost
sharing policy.
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and finds it acceptable.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends approval of the signal agreement.
Attachment
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The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a chamning downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CARVER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN AND
THE CITY OF CHASKA
FOR
DESIGN, RECONSTRUCTION, AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
OFTHE
INTERSECTION AT CSAH 15 (AUDUBON RD) AND BLUFF CREEK
BLVD./BUTTERNUT DRIVE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and among the City of Chanhassen, a municipal
corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota, party of the first part,
hereinafter referred to as "Chanhassen", the City of Chaska, a municipal corporation, organized
under the laws of the State of Minnesota, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as
"Chaska" and the County of Carver, Minnesota, a municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Minnesota, party of the third part, hereinafter referred to as "County";
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The County and Chanhassen and Chaska have been involved in discussions relating
to the design, reconstruction and traffic signal installation and maintenance of the intersection
at CSAH 15 (Audubon Rd) and proposed Bluff Creek Blvd.jButternut Drive, and
WHEREAS, CSAH 15 is under the jurisdiction of the County for purposes of maintenance and
improvements, and
WHEREAS, Proposed Bluff Creek Blvd. will be under the jurisdiction of Chanhassen for purposes
of maintenance and improvements, and
WHEREAS, Existing Butternut Drive is under the jurisdiction of Chaska for purposes of
maintenance and improvements, and
WHEREAS, Chanhassen will be entering into agreements with engineering consultants and
developers for the design, construction and construction engineering on this project, and
WHEREAS, The County has adopted a Policy for the division of costs for improvements to
County State Aid Highways within a municipality, said Policy being adopted by the Carver
County Board of Commissioners on February 17, 1998, and amended February 13, 2007, a copy
of which is attached hereto (Exhibit A) and made a part hereof for reference, and
WHEREAS, Provisions of this agreement shall supersede provisions of said cost sharing policy
on items identified in this agreement, and
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CSAH 15 Agreement
Carver County and City of Chanhassen & Chaska
WHEREAS, It is the desire of all of the parties hereto to enter into a written document regarding
the design, reconstruction, and traffic signal installation and maintenance at said intersection,
NOW, THEREFORE, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59 and in consideration of the mutual
covenants and promises hereinafter contained, it is agreed by and among Chanhassen, Chaska,
and the County as follows:
A. That this agreement shall apply only to the improvement of the following described
portion of County State Aid Highway in the City:
The intersection at Carver County State Aid Highway 15 (Audubon Rd) at Bluff
Creek Blvd,fButternut Drive.
B. Prosecution of work will be performed on the following basis. Chanhassen will:
1) Prepare, through its City Engineer, construction plans and specifications with an
estimate of cost for the construction project.
2) Acquire at its expense, if any, all necessary permanent and temporary right-of-
way, drainage easements and slope easements for the construction of said
project and assign any and all interest to said permanent right-of-way therein to
the County.
3) Act as the contracting agency for the construction project in accordance with the
competitive bidding requirements of Minnesota Statutes 471.345 and 375.21.
4) Provide the necessary surveying and construction inspection engineering services
for the project:
5) Provide a registered professional engineer to prepare the construction plans and
specifications and to supervise the construction of the project. Said supervision
shall include keeping adequate records to document the quality of construction
and the substantiation of pay quantities.
6) Obtain written approval of the construction plans, specification and special
provisions from the County Engineer prior to advertising the project for bids.
7) Obtain written approval of the construction plans from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Office of State Aid, prior to advertising the project
for bids.
8) Obtain concurrence from the County in the award of a construction contract for
the project. Chanhassen shall not award the construction contract until the
County advises Chanhassen in writing of its concurrence therein.
9) Maintain the project open to inspection by the County Engineer or their duly
authorized representatives.
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CSAH 15 Agreement
Carver County and City of Chanhassen & Chaska
10) Obtain the written approval of the County Engineer for any change in orders or
supplemental agreements to the contractor involving work in which the County is
cost participating, prior to the performance of such work.
C. Chanhassen agrees to do all things necessary for the construction of said project except
as set forth in this agreement. Said project on CSAH 15 is to be constructed, consistent
with current State Aid Standards, as an undivided urban street section with concrete
curb and gutter and an adequate width to accommodate two future driving lanes in each
direction with dedicated left turn lanes, with traffic signals located at the CSAH 15 and
Bluff Creek Blvd.jButternut Drive intersection.
D. Chanhassen agrees that the County shall be the sole owner of all accompanying
documents and that upon completion of project construction, the City shall provide the
County with original construction plans Cas-built''), specifications, and other project
documents as requested.
E. It is agreed by and among the parties hereto that Chanhassen shall, as soon as
'practicable after the ordering of the project, or a portion thereof, institute negotiations
and diligently pursue the acquisition of said right-of-way.
F. It is further agreed, that in applying its subdivision regulations to future development
proposals abutting the portions of road included in this agreement, Chanhassen and
Chaska will require direct access to CSAH 15 only via public street intersections unless
otherwise approved by the County.
G. The method of financing the improvement project shall be the prerogative of the County
and Chanhassen and Chaska. Funding of the project is subject to the following
provisions:
1) CONSTRUCTION COSTS:
a. Chanhassen at its expense, if any, shall be responsible for the relocation
of "local" utilities with the exception of storm sewer improvements.
b. Chanhassen at its expense, if any, shall be responsible for the relocation
of "private" utilities.
c. Chanhassen will pay one hundred (100) percent of the final costs for
landscaping.
d. Chanhassen will pay one hundred (100) percent of costs for roadway
improvements.
e. Chanhassen will pay one hundred (100) percent of the final construction
costs for storm sewer improvements.
f. Chanhassen will pay one hundred (100) percent of the final construction
costs for traffic signal improvements.
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CSAH 15 Agreement
Carver County and City of Chanhassen & Chaska
g. For work on CSAH 15, Chanhassen will pay all other expenses included in
the construction contract such as subgrade preparation, dust control,
traffic control and mobilization.
2) ENGINEERING COSTS:
The County will reimburse Chanhassen a total amount of 0.0% of the County's
portion of the project construction costs as payment for work performed by
Chanhassen, pursuant to Section B of this agreement.
3) REIMBURSEMENTS:
a. During each month of the term of the construction project, the City of
Chanhassen will bill Carver County for its share of the construction and
engineering costs. Carver County will reimburse the City of Chanhassen
within thirty (30) days for any balance due.
b. Upon completion and final acceptance of the project, receipt of a detailed
listing of the final actual construction and engineering costs, and receipt
of accompanying documents pursuant to Section D, Carver County will
reimburse the City of Chanhassen within thirty (30) days for any balance
due. In the event the Carver County deposit exceeds the actual final
costs of the Carver County share, the City of Chanhassen will refund
within thirty (30) days such overpayment.
H. INDEMNIFICATION. Chanhassen agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Chaska and the County against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, or expense
arising under the provisions of this Agreement and caused by or resulting from negligent
acts or omissions of Chanhassen and/or those of Chanhassen employees or agents.
Chaska agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chanhassen and the County
against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, or expense arising under the provisions
of this Agreement for which Chaska is responsible and/or those of Chaska employees or
agents. County agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chanhassen and Chaska
against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, or expense arising under the provisions
of this Agreement and caused by or resulting from negligent acts or omissions of County
and/or those of County employees or agents All parties to this agreement recognize that
liability for any claims arising under this agreement are subject to the provisions of the
Minnesota Municipal Tort Claims Law; Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. In the event of
any claims or actions filed against any party, nothing in this agreement shall be
construed to allow a claimant to obtain separate judgments or separate liability caps
from the individual parties.
It is hereby understood and agreed that any and all employees of the County and all
other persons employed by the County in the performance of the provisions of services
hereunder shall not be considered employees of Chanhassen and Chaska and that any
and all claims that mayor might arise under the Worker's Compensation Act of the State
of Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so engaged and any and all claims made
by third parties as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of said County
employees while so engaged in the performance of any of the provisions of services
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CSAH 15 Agreement
Carver County and City of Chanhassen & Chaska
hereunder shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the Chanhassen and
Chaska.
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 16C.05, Subd. 5, Chanhassen and Chaska agree that the
County, the State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time
during normal business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary,
shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books,
documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and
procedures of Chanhassen and Chaska and involve transactions relating to this
Agreement.
Chanhassen and Chaska agree to maintain these records for a period of six years from
the date of termination of this Agreement.
J. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 16C.05, Subd. 5, the County agrees that Chanhassen or
Chaska, the State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time
during normal business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary,
shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books,
documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and
procedures of the County and involve transactions relating to this Agreement.
County agrees to maintain these records for a period of six years from the date of
termination of this Agreement.
K. During the performance of this Agreement, Chanhassen, Chaska, and the County agree
to the following:
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital
status, public assistance status, criminal record, creed or national origin be excluded
from full employment right in, participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any and all applicable Federal and State laws against
discrimination.
L. Each party to this agreement reserves the right to withdraw from and cancel this
agreement within 30 days from the opening of bids for the project in the event either or
both parties consider any or all bids unsatisfactory; the withdrawal from or cancellation
of the agreement to be accomplished by either or both parties within 30 days of opening
of bids by serving a written notice thereof upon the other, unless this right is waived by
both parties in writing.
M. Each party agrees that any modification of this agreement will be in writing and will be
signed by the parties hereto.
N. Each party understands the contract for this project will be awarded in 2006. In the
event the contract for this project is not awarded in 2006, this contract shall be subject
to renegotiation.
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CSAH 15 Agreement
Carver County and City of Chanhassen & Chaska
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, The parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Mayor, City of Chanhassen
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EXHIBIT "A"
CARVER COUNTY
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
COST PARTICIPATION POLICIES
APPLICABLE
TO
COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY PROJECTS
BETWEEN
CARVER COUNTY AND OTHER AGENCIES
Adopted by the Carver County Board of Commissioners on February 17,1998 ,
Amended by the Carver County Board of Commissioners on February 13, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paqe
PURPOSE ... ..... ....... ............................. ......... ............................. ..................... ..... .............. ........... ........ 1
SCOPE .................................................................................................................................. ................ 1
G EN ERAL POLIC I ES ............................................................................................................................. 1
DEFINITIONS ............................. ....................................................................................................... 2
ROADW A YS
RIGHT-OF-WAy.............................................. ............................................................... 3
CLEARING AND GRUBBING ............................................. ............................................ 3
GRADING ..................................................................................................... .................. 3
BASE AND SURFACING ............................................................................ ................... 3
STORM SEWER ................................................................................................... ......... 3
CONCRETE SIDEWALK ... .................. ............................ ...... ..... ........................... ........ 4
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER .................................................................................... 4
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER AND SIDEWALK FOR MEDIANS .............................. 4
CONCRETE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES ................................................................. ...... 4
MUNICIPAL UTILITY RELOCATION OR RECONSTRUCTION .................................. 4
PRIVATE UTILITY RELOCATION OR RECONSTRUCTION ...................................... 5
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS
PERMANENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ..........................................................5
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION .......................................................... 7
B RIDG ES ...................................................................................................................................... ........ 9
STREET LIG HTI NG ...........................................................................................;.................................. 9
BIKEWAYS ... ...... ............................ ...... ....... .......................... ....... ........... ........ ................ .......... ....... .... 9
LANDSCAPI NG ................................................................................................................................... . 9
EN G IN EERI NG .................................................................................................................................... 1 0
LUMP SU M, PRO-RATA ITEMS .................... .................................. ....................................... .............10
INVOICE AMOUNT COMPUTATION ..... ........................ ................. .......... ......... ............ ..................... 1 0
MAINTENANCE .. ........ ...... ........ ...... ...... ..... ........ ....... ... ........ .......... ... ....... .... ........... ...... ............. ... ... ....10
CARVER COUNTY
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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COST PARTICIPATION POLICIES
APPLICABLE
TO
COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY PROJECTS
BETWEEN
CARVER COUNTY AND OTHER AGENCIES
I. PURPOSE
To establish policies for determining appropriate division of cost participation to be used by Carver
County in funding cooperative roadway, traffic signal and bridge construction projects with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, municipalities and other agencies.
II. SCOPE
The establishment of cost policy is consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 162.17, 373.01, 471.59
and Amendments.
III. GENERAL POLICIES
A. The basic premise is that the County pays for costs peculiar to County needs and municipalities
pay for costs peculiar to municipal or local needs.
B. The County may limit its participation to items eligible for reimbursement with County State Aid
Highway (CSAH) funds, notwithstanding the specific policies contained in this document.
However, the County will not request CSAH funds for project costs assigned to the municipality
as a result of the approved cooperative construction agreement, in order not to preclude the
municipality from using its Municipal State Aid funds for those project costs.
C. A greater degree of County participation is afforded municipalities having a population of less
than 5,000 because of the function of the County roadways in these areas. It is generally true
that these roadways are of greater benefit to County-wide users and of less benefit to local users
than is the case for roadways in more urbanized areas. In addition, this would be a form of
compensation for the absence of direct State Aid allocations to these municipalities.
D. It is recognized that there may be occasional differences between these policies and written
participation policies of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In those cases,
participation will be negotiated by the County Engineer.
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IV. DEFINITIONS
Bikeway: A bicycle route, bicycle path, or bicycle lane.
1. Bicycle Route: A roadway or shoulder signed to encourage bicycle use.
2. Bicycle Path: A bicycle facility designed for exclusive or preferential use by persons using
bicycles and constructed or developed separately from the roadway or shoulder.
3. Bicycle Lane: A portion of a roadway or shoulder designed for exclusive or preferential use by
persons using bicycles. Bicycle lanes are to be distinguished from the portion of the roadway or
shoulder used for motor vehicle traffic by physical barrier, striping, marking, or other similar
device.
Contributinq Flow: A storm sewer procedure that considers that each agency participates in proportion to
its share of the design discharge for each section of sewer between inflow points. This method is used by
the Minnesota Office of State Aid on all projects except where federal participation is anticipated.
County: Carver County.
County Enqineer: The County Engineer of Carver County or his designated representative.
Municipality: Any municipality or township within Carver County.
Over 5.000: A municipality of 5,000 population or more.
Peak Discharqe: A storm sewer method that considers that each agency's share is the ratio of its peak
discharge through each section of sewer between inflow points to the summation of peak discharge for all
agencies participating in the section of sewer between inflow points.
Permanent Traffic Siqnal: A traffic control signal system normally consisting of metal signal poles with
mast arms and underground electrical systems with conduit, cable and hand hole installations.
Storm Sewer: A drainage system usually consisting of one or more pipes connecting two or more drop
inlets. The purpose is to convey surface runoff water from the inlets to an acceptable outlet.
Street Liqhtinq: All components normally installed by a municipality for the purpose of street illumination.
Standard Specifications: Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specification for
Construction, latest edition and/or supplement thereto.
State Aid Manual: Manual published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation outlining State Aid
policies and procedures.
State Hiqhway: A highway under jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota.
Temporary Traffic Siqnal: A traffic control signal system normally consisting of wood poles with signal
indications suspended on span wires and overhead electrical systems.
Trunk Line: Main conveyor of storm sewer system.
Under 5.000: A municipality under 5,000 population.
Utilities: Water, heating, electric, storm sewer, gas, sanitary, telephone, cable TV, telegraph, street
lighting, fiber optics, etc.
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V. ROADWAYS
The County's participation in roadway projects will be as follows:
A. RIGHT-OF-WAY-
1. Right-of-way, permanent roadway easement, slope easement, drainage easement and
temporary construction easement for existing County highway.
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
Negotiation by County Engineer
Negotiation by County Engineer
2. Right-of-way, permanent roadway easement, slope easement, drainage easement and
temporary construction easement for any newly established or dedicated County
highway.
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
Negotiation by County Engineer
Negotiation by County Engineer
3. The County's percentage of participation in retaining walls constructed in lieu of right-of-
way will be the same as for right-of-way.
4. Right-of-way required for wetland mitigation and for surface water retention basins will be
at the same participation ratio as the remainder of the project even if the locations of
these facilities are not contiguous to the project.
B. CLEARING AND GRUBBING -
Under/Over 5,000
100%
C. GRADING -
Under/Over 5,000
100%
D. BASE AND SURFACING -
1. County participation for a 4-lane street or a 2-lane street with parking
Under/Over 5,000
100%
2. County participation in base and surfacing of parking lanes requested by a municipality
on a 4-lane street.
Under/Over 5,000
0%
E. STORM SEWER -
. The County's participation is based on the State Aid formula as defined in State Aid Manual No.
5-892.600-605 which uses the ratio of contributing flows except on federally funded projects
where the peak discharge formula is used to arrive at the percentage of allowable state Aid funds.
The construction of retention basins for surface water and storm sewer runoff will be considered
part of the trunk storm sewer system and will be at the same participation ratio as the trunk storm
sewer lines. Participation on County Roads will be determined by using the State Aid formula
using the ratio of contributing flows.
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1. Trunk lines.
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
100% of County's Contributing Flow
100% of County's Contributing Flow
2. Catch basins and leads within the County highways and at the curb returns of side
roadway entrances that drain onto the County highways.
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
100% of County's Contributing Flow
100% of County's Contributing Flow
No credit is allowed to a municipality for an in place storm sewer system.
F. CONCRETE SIDEWALK CONCURRENT WITH COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
New - Under/Over 5,000
Replacement - Under/Over 5,000
*
0%
100%
*
Except when County Engineer determines existing to be worn out. Worn out sidewalk to
be treated as new sidewalk.
G. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (NEW OR RECONSTRUCTED) AND CONCRETE
PEDESTRIAN RAMPS (NEW OR RECONSTRUCTED) CONCURRENT WITH COUNTY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT -
New - Under 5,000
New - Over 5,000
Replacement - Under/Over 5,000
*
50%
0%
100%
*
Except when County. Engineer determines existing to be worn out. Worn out concrete
curb and gutter to be treated as new concrete curb and gutter.
H. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK FOR MEDIANS (NEW OR
RECONSTRUCTED) CONCURRENT WITH COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT -
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
100%
100%
I. CONCRETE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES (NEW OR RECONSTRUCTED) CONCURRENT WITH
COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT-
Under 5,000
Over 5,000
100%
100%
J. MUNICIPAL UTILITY RELOCATION OR RECONSTRUCTION-
1. Initial installation performed without a permit or not in compliance with a County permit.
Under/Over 5,000
0%
2. Relocation, reconstruction, improvement, or replacement of unserviceable existing
facilities (County Engineer shall determine if existing facility is serviceable or
unserviceable).
Under/Over 5,000
0%
3. Relocation necessitated because of addition of parking lane requested by the
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municipality.
Under/Over 5,000
0%
4. In-kind relocation required solely because of County construction procedures.
Under/Over 5,000
100%
5. Adjustment of existing utility structures to accommodate elevation changes at the street
surface. This includes items such as adjusting manhole castings and valve boxes.
Lateral extension of utility appurtenances such as hydrants, water service valves, etc.
required by the road construction are not included in this category unless they are
required solely due to the addition of a parking lane requested by a municipality.
Under/Over 5,000
0%
K. PRIVATE UTILITY RELOCATION OR RECONSTRUCTION-
1. Initial installation was within County right-of-way.
Under/Over 5,000
0%
VI. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM
The County's participation in traffic signal system projects will be as follows:
A. PERMANENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS-
Intersection of County Hiqhwav with City Street and/or Township Road (Citv or Township
Location)
1. County cost participation in the installation of a traffic signal to be proportional to the
number of legs that are County highways (Le. 2 of 4 entering legs are County highways,
participation equals 50%). The County will own the traffic signal, the control equipment
and electrical wiring, including conduit and bases.
2. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
City. The City will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights.
3. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
Township. The Township will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and
maintaining electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights.
4. County cost participation in the maintenance of a traffic signal to be 100%, unless
otherwise stipulated by special agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation or other agency.
The County will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all
county highway intersections. Major maintenance includes the signal controller,
hardware, and other associated items.
The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all county highway intersections with city streets and/or township roads. Minor
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maintenance includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint,
relamping of a signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for
all the signal heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are
responsible for 100% of maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
5. County cost participation in any subsequent revisions, modifications, or updatings of a
traffic signal originally installed in accordance with the provisions of this cost participation
policy, even to the extent of complete reconstruction, to be borne in the same manner as
the initial installation.
Intersection of County Hiqhway with State Hiqhway (City or Township Location)
1. County cost participation in the installation of a traffic signal to be generally consistent
with Minnesota Department of Transportation policies.
2. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
City. The City will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights.
3. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
Township and there are one or more Township Road legs to the intersection. The
Township will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights. If there are no
Township Road legs to the intersection, then the County will be responsible for 100% of
the costs of furnishing and maintaining electrical power.
4. County cost participation in the maintenance of a traffic signal to be generally consistent
with Minnesota Department of Transportation policies.
Mn/DOT will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all trunk
highway intersections. Major maintenance includes the signal controller, hardware, and
other associated items.
The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all trunk highway intersections with County highways. Minor maintenance
includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint, relamping of a
signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for all the signal
heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are responsible for 100% of
maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
5. County cost participation in any subsequent revisions, modifications, or updatings of a
traffic signal originally installed in accordance with the provisions of this cost participation
policy, even to the extent of complete reconstruction, to be borne in the same manner as
the initial installation.
Intersection of County Hiqhway with a Private Access (City or Township Location)
1. County cost participation in the installation of a traffic signal to be 0%. The County will
own the traffic signal, the control equipment and electrical wiring, including conduit and
bases.
2. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0%. The local unit of government (City
and/or Township) will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for all lighting systems.
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3. County cost participation in the maintenance of a traffic signal to be 100%, unless
otherwise stipulated by special agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation or other agency.
The County will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all
county highway intersections. Major maintenance includes the signal controller,
hardware, and other associated items.
The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all county highway intersections with city streets and/or township roads. Minor
maintenance includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint,
relamping of a signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for
all the signal heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are
responsible for 100% of maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
4. County cost participation in any subsequent revisions, modifications, or updatings of a
traffic signal originally installed in accordance with the provisions of this cost participation
policy, even to the extent of complete reconstruction, to be borne in the same manner as
the initial installation.
B. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION-
Intersection of County Hiqhwav with City Street and/or Township Road (Citv or Township
Location)
1. County cost participation in the installation of a temporary traffic signal to be proportional
to the number of legs that are County highways (Le. 2 or 4 entering legs are County
highways, participation equals 50%) if, by cooperative agreement, it is the plan of the
County, the City and/or the Township to install a permanent traffic signal at the same
location in the future. Full credit for the City's and/or Township/s investment in the
installation of a temporary traffic signal will be applied toward the City's and/or
Township's participation in a permanent traffic signal at the same location if it is installed
within the time limits set forth in the cooperative agreement. This credit may be extended
should circumstances beyond the control of the City and/or Township delay the
installation of the permanent signal beyond the time limits set forth in the cooperative
agreement. The County will own the traffic signal, the control equipment and electrical
wiring, including conduit and bases.
2. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a
temporary traffic signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is
located within a City. The City will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and
maintaining electrical power for the traffic signal and the ~ttached street lights.
3. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
Township. The Township will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and
maintaining electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights.
4. County cost participation in the maintenance of a temporary traffic signal to be 100%,
unless otherwise stipulated by special agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation or other agency.
The County will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all
county highway intersections. Major maintenance includes the signal controller,
hardware, and other associated items.
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The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all county highway intersections with city streets and/or township roads. Minor
maintenance includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint,
relamping of a signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for
all the signal heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are
responsible for 100% of maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
Intersection of Countv Hiqhway with State Hiqhway (City or Township Location)
1. County cost participation in the installation of a temporary traffic signal to be proportional
to the number of legs that are County highways if, by cooperative agreement, it is the
plan of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to install a permanent traffic signal at
the same location in the future. Said cooperative agreement is to include a provision
whereby full credit for the County's investment in the installation of a temporary traffic
signal will be applied toward the County's participation in a permanent traffic signal at the
same location.
2. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
City. The City will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights.
3. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a traffic
signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0% if the traffic signal is located within a
Township and there are one or more Township Road legs to the intersection. The
Township will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing and maintaining
electrical power for the traffic signal and the attached street lights. If there are no
Township Road legs to the intersection, then the County will be responsible for 100% of
the costs of furnishing and maintaining electrical power.
4. County cost participation in the maintenance of a temporary traffic signal to be generally
consistent with Minnesota Department of Transportation policies.
Mn/DOT will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all trunk
highway intersections. Major maintenance includes the signal controller, hardware, and
other associated items.
The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all trunk highway intersections with County highways. Minor maintenance
includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint, relamping of a
signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for all the signal
heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are responsible for 100% of
maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
Intersection of County Hiohway with a Private Access (City or Township Location)
1. The installation of a temporary traffic signal at an intersection of a County Highway with a
Private Access will only be permitted if, by written agreement, it is the plan to install a
permanent traffic signal at the same location by a specific date.
2. County cost participation in the installation of a temporary traffic signal to be 0%. The
County will own the traffic signal, the control equipment and electrical wiring, including
conduit and bases.
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3. County cost participation in the furnishing and maintenance of electrical power to a
temporary traffic signal (including the attached street lights) to be 0%. The local unit of
government (City and/or Township) will be responsible for 100% of the costs of furnishing
and maintaining electrical power for all lighting systems.
4. County cost participation in the maintenance of a temporary traffic signal to be 100%,
unless otherwise stipulated by special agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation or other agency or party.
The County will provide traffic signal major maintenance and system operation for all
county highway intersections with a private access. Major maintenance includes the
signal controller, hardware, and other associated items.
The County will provide traffic signal minor maintenance (not including the attached street
lights) at all county highway intersections with a private access. Minor maintenance
includes cleaning, painting using a Mn/DOT acceptable color of paint, relamping of a
signal system (replacing the lamp and cleaning the reflector and lens for all the signal
heads), and other associated items. Cities and/or Townships are responsible for 100% of
maintenance associated with street lights on a traffic signal.
VII. BRIDGES
The County's participation in bridge projects will be as follows:
Under/Over 5,000
Negotiation by County Engineer
VIII. STREET LIGHTING
The County will not participate in the installation of new street lighting with the exception of those street
lights attached to traffic signals on County highways. Those lights will be financed on the same basis as
the installation of traffic signals. Participation in the relocation or reconstruction of existing street lighting
will be on the same basis as for municipal utility relocation or reconstruction (see Paragraph J of Section
No. V).
IX. BIKEWAYS
Carver County recognizes the increasing use of bicycles as a means of transportation. Garver County will
consider incorporating bicycle lanes or routes within the roadway design when the route is part of an
overall community bicycle system plan, when economically feasible to construct, and when judged to be
in the best interest of the public. Bicycle paths separate from the roadway itself will normally not be
constructed unless it is part of an overall community plan for a bicycle trail system. The County's
participation in bicycle routes, paths, and lanes will be as follows:
Under/Over 5,000
0%
X. LANDSCAPING
The County will participate in State Aid eligible landscaping items with total participation not to exceed
25% of the maximum permitted by State Aid rules.
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XI. ENGINEERING
The County's participation in engineering includes design costs which are cost incurred prior to the award
of the contract and contract administration costs which are costs incurred subsequent to the award of
contract.
A. The municipality will reimburse the County an agreed (negotiated) percentage of the
municipality's share of the contract construction cost for the Design and/or Contract
Administration performed by the County.
Under/Over 5,000
Negotiation by County Engineer
B. The County will reimburse the municipality an agreed (negotiated) percentage of the County's
share of the contract construction cost for the Design and/or Contract Administration performed
by the municipality.
Under/Over 5,000
Negotiation by County Engineer
XII. LUMP SUM, PRO-RATA ITEMS
Proposal forms carry lump sum bidding requirements for the items of Mobilization (2021), Maintenance
and Restoration of Haul Roads (2051) and Traffic Control (0563). Field Office and Field Laboratory
(2031) are not, strictly speaking, lump sum pay items. However, their general characteristics are such as
to require that they be handled the same as Mobilization. A municipality shall be charged a pro-rata
share of the above items. Proration shall be based on a percentage factor applied to the cost amounts
chargeable to the County and the municipality for other construction items. Mobilization; Maintenance
and Restoration of Haul Roads, Field Office and Field Laboratory, and Traffic Control are construction
items and shall be subject to the negotiated percentage charge for engineering.
XIII. INVOICE AMOUNT COMPUTATION
After bids have been received and a contract awarded, and also upon completion of construction, the unit
prices shall be substituted for the estimated unit prices/quantities and the percentage ratio established
originally shall be recomputed.
XIV. MAINTENANCE
The County is responsible for maintaining the County highway between curbs or between outside edge of
shoulders. It may enter into agreement with the municipality to perform this work on a reimbursable
basis.
The County is responsible for maintenance of bridges and culverts on the County route.
The municipality is responsible for maintenance of its utilities including any storm sewer within the County
highway right-of-way. .
The municipality is responsible for maintaining bicycle paths and walking trails within the County highway
right-of-way.
The municipality is responsible for maintaining boulevard or. ditch areas, landscaped median areas,
irrigation systems, sidewalk, retaining walls, steps and other related items within the right-of-way on an
urban design section.
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