1a. Powers Blvd. (CR 17)-Reinitiate Feasibility Studyu
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
DATE: November 22 1994
SUB J: Reinitiate Feasibility Study for Powers Boulevard (CSAH 17) Improvement Project No. 93 -29
(Career County Cooperative Project)
A few of the City Council members may recall that the last time this project came before them was in April of
1992. At the time, a feasibility study had been completed and was presented to the Council for improving a section
of Powers Boulevard (CSAH 17) from Trunk Highway 5 to approximately 2,200 feet south. Following q rather
peaceful public hearing and a great deal of debate amongst the City Council' the project was voted down) This
action was not the result of any objections received concerning the project, but rather, a lack of comfortable
understanding as to what or who was the underlying impetus for the project at that time and even more so, that fact
that there was going to be no County funding participation with the project
It is now 2'/ years later and this project is once again coming before the City Council but with a totally new look.
The size of the project has more than doubled with the project limits now extending from Trunk Highway 5 south
to Lvman Boulevard. In addition,tthe City has since entered into a joint powers agreement wit Carver County to
design, construct and finance this proposed Powers Boulevard (CSAH 17) improvement project
One element that does remain the same from the previous project is the proposal to assess the abutting business park
Properties along the project. Therefore, the City is required to take the necessary steps including preparing a
feasibility study which identifies the primary project elements, project costs, and proposed special assessments, and
hold a formal public hearing on the project.
The project engineer has provided a tentative project schedule as forecasted at this time (see attachment). If
authorized, the feasibility study would be submitted to the City Council at its regular meeting on December 12, 1994
with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for January 9, 1995. During the interim, Carver County has schedule
a neighborhood informational meeting for December 8, 1994.
It is therefore recommended that the City Council authorize the reinitiation of the feasibility study for the Powers
Boulevard (CSAH 17) Improvement Project No. 93 -29 (Carver County Cooperative Project).
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Attachments: Letter from BRW dated November 21, 1994.
Dave Hempel. Assistant City Engineer
Jon Horn, BRW
Bill Weckman, Carver County
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November 21, 1994
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Mr. Charles Folch, PE
Director of Public 'Works .
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PEE: CSAH 17 (Powers Boulevard) Improvements
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Engineering
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Thresher Square
A public hearing was held on April 27, 1992, for the above - referenced
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project, which included the reconstruction. of CSAH 17 (Powers Boulevard)
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from Highway 5 t o approximately 2,200 feet south. At that time, the
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Council elected to reject the project due to concerns associated with the
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lack of any County funding.
Fax 612/370.1378
The City has since entered into a Cooperative Agreement with Carver
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County to .upgrade a number of County roadways within the City,
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inc luding CSAH 17. As a result of this agreement, CSAH 17 is scheduled
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for reconstruction in 1995. The project scope has also been extended to
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include the reconstruction of CSAH 17 an additional 5,600 lineal feet to the
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Portland
south to L y man Boulevard.
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An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA.W) was completed and
approved in September, 1994 for the project. The preparation of the EAW
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was mandatory as a result of the nature and length of the project. The
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Richard P. Wolsfeld
FA W' did not identify any environmental issues that warranted the
Thomas F. Carroll
preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or would result in a
Craig A. Amundsen
delay in the project construction.
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Donald E. Hunt
John B. McNamara
A project is currently underway to construct a surcharge embankment
Richard D. Pilgrim
along a portion of the roadway to enable it to be widened along an area
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Dale N Seetmarm
of poor s oils. The surcharge was required to be constructed in 1994 and
Jeffery L. Benson
Ralph c. Blum
remain inplace over the winter months to consolidate the poor soils for
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Cary Erickson
roadway construction in 1995.
John C. Lynch
Paul N. B ay
In order for the project to further proceed, the City Council must authorize
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the preparation of a feasibility study to detail the scope, estimated costs
Car A. Shret
and proposed assessments for the project. It is my understanding that the
Anthony Heppelmann
businesses along the north end of the project are to be assessed as
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proposed in 1992, but the residential properties along the southern portion
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of the project will not be assessed.
Howard P. Preston
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Pending City Council authorization, we are prepared to proceed based
upon the schedule detailed above. Please let me know if you have any
questions or we can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
BRW, INC.
J B. orn, PE
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oje Manager
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cc: Bill Weckman/Carver County
File 2396AGO
Mr. Charles Folch
November 21, 1994
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If the City Council wishes to proceed with the project the following is a
tentative project $chedule:
Authorize Preparation of F6isibifity'Study. November 28, 1994
Neighborhood Meeting December 8, 1994
Accept Feasibility Study December 12, 1994 .
Public Hearing and Authorize Preparation
of Plahs and 'Spedfications January 9. 1
Approve Plans and Specifications
(Carver County) March 21, 1995
Concur with Plan and Specification Approval
(Chanhassen) March 27, 1995
Bid Opening April 25, 1995
Award Contract (Carver County) May 2, 1995
Concur with. Contract Award (Chanhassen) May 8, 1995
Begin Construction May 22, 1993
Since the roadway is designated as a State Aid route, we will be required
to submit the plans and specifications to MnDOT State Aid for their review
and approval. We propose to submit the plans and specifications for their
review in early March, 1995. Any delays in the State Aid review process
could result in some delays in the project schedule.
Pending City Council authorization, we are prepared to proceed based
upon the schedule detailed above. Please let me know if you have any
questions or we can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
BRW, INC.
J B. orn, PE
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oje Manager
JBH/lab
cc: Bill Weckman/Carver County
File 2396AGO