6. North frontage road construction with Hwy 5 I , 6
C ITY OF _____---
I if
r . CaliNHASSEN
bk\ ..-- 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
I (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
1 MEMORANDUM /vo4* — A i .4 . /�'" Y' I
TO: Housing and Redevelopment Authority i " " "S g^ A kr /�
I 0. 9j t .-e 40- -c
FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager � 4.
Qcc CL pc, ..--s. 6 T4s. C -rC1 /, f
r DATE: October 30, 1992 T ,fc,►, is 6t • y V C.A. o4 of
rig ).1 yaQC/AA -
r SUBS: North Frontage Road Construction in Conjunction with Highway 5
Reconstruction Project
I Staff has attempted to keep both the HRA and City Council informed as to negotiations in
regards to having the Highway Department carry out the north frontage road construction from
State Highway 41 to County Road 17. The previous approval recognized that the state would
I have difficulty carrying out the construction of the frontage road through the Lake Ann property
(property was acquired by the federal government as a part of the original grant application for
Lake Ann and displacing park property so obtained appeared to be so restrictive so as to slow
r down the mainline construction). Since that date, Barton Aschman has completed the 30%
engineering analysis whereby it was shown that a major portion of the mini- storage property
would have to be taken as well as Prince's parking lot. The state considered these to be major
1 potential cost implications and, accordingly, revisited the Lake Ann issue. By the state acquiring
the existing house at Lake Ann and rededicating that land to the city, no net acreage would be
taken from the park property. Accordingly, they are in agreement that they would carry out the
1 frontage road construction from Highway 41 to County Road 17. This decision was significant
for the city in that our costs were reduced from approximately $21/2 million to $1.5 million
(estimate if we had to build the frontage road from 17 to A udubon) to $500,000 (current
1 estimate).
The HRA was supportive of the revised project and a letter, - similar to that attached, was
authorized to be sent to MNDOT. In presenting this item to the City Council, questions came
out as to the costs of right -of -way which staff was not prepared to respond to. Since that date,
I we have met with MNDOT and Barton Aschman and have confirmed that right -of -way
acquisition is not a permissible cost item within the ISTEA Funding categories. Current cost
estimates for the right -of -way would be approximately $700,000 to $900,000 with the state being
I responsible for approximately 20% of those costs. In essence, this would bring the total cost to
the city at approximately $1.2 million. Although I have stressed with the HRA/City Council that
a major portion of the project could not be assessed because of a lack of benefit to adjoining
r ,s,
tit: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
r
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Mayor and City Council/HRA
Y h'
October 30, 1992
1 Page 2
properties, I sincerely believe that at least 33% of the project could be assessed. Accordingly,
1 I believe that we would be in a position to assess the project costs at a level equal to our
participation in the project, i.e. $1.2 million. It should also be remembered that any deficit costs
for this project were proposed to be shared on a 1/3 each basis to each of the tax increment
1 districts (including one district which is yet to be created) lying between Hwy. 41 and CR 17.
Approval to submit a letter similar to that as attached is recommended. (Note: Our meeting with
' MNDOT included agreement by MNDOT that, if a park and ride lot is included within the
project, that such would be an eligible cost under ISTEA.)
1 Paralleling and supporting the frontage road project is the Highway 5 Corridor Study contract.
Payment of costs to develop a specific plan for this corridor including official mapping, overlay
districts, and ordinances is critical if we are to assure that the plan presented by Bill Morrish
becomes a reality. Similar to the frontage road construction costs, costs associated with
developing the corridor study are proposed to be shared equally between the three districts,
' existing or proposed to exist between Hwy. 41 and CR 17. This office supports the
recommendations being made by our Planning Director, Paul Krauss (see attached
report/recommendations). Approval of that report is also recommended.
bcit
(
•
1
1
1
•
1
October 29, 1992
Mr, William M. Crawford 1
Division Engineer
MnDOT Metropolitan Division
120 Transportation Building
395 John Irelaand Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155 1
Re: Trunk Highway 5 (TH 5) Reconstruction Project, S.P. 1002 -61
Dear Mr. Crawford:
During the pas: several months numerous meetings have been held between MnDOT 1
staff, Barton- Aschman staff, and City of Chanhassen staff concerning the referenced 1
project. Many subjects were discussed and verbal agreement was reached between the
various participants. The purpose of this correspondence is to initiate a letter of 1
understanding between MnDOT and the City of Chanhassen so that all parties are aware 1
of agreements reached. Items discussed to date include the following:
•
1. Revisions to TH 5 in the vicinity of Lake Ann Park. To avoid excessive right -of- 1
way cost on the south side of TH 5 between CSAH 17 and Audubon Road,
widening of TH 5 mainline will be switched to the north side. MnDOT will pay
the city for Lake Ann Park land required to accommodate this mainline 1
relocation. This taking would be in addition to the Notermann farm property. It 1
is our understanding that the net acreage that MnDOT will pay for is 1.75 acres.
1
1
1
1 2. Incorporation of a continuous north frontage road into the TH 5 design project
which is programmed for fiscal year 1996 construction (CSAH 17 to TH 41). It is
the city's understanding that the frontage road will be a two -lane facility with turn
1 lanes as necessary at major intersections. The City of Chanhassen has agreed to
' prepare and pay for the necessary preliminary engineering, environmental
assessment, and 4(1) and 6(f) statements (due to Lake Ann Park) at a total cost of
1 approximately 5135,000. The city will also pay for the final design cost for the
north frontage road ($120,000). MnDOT will provide the necessary design
mapping, project overview, and sponsorship of the environmental and design
' documen:s. They will also support the project for federal participation in the
1 construction cost of the north frontage road. This will provide 80 percent of the
construction cost of the north frontage road. Of the remaining 20 percent of
r
construction cost, MnDOT will contribute one -fifth based on the original
1 proposed frontage road length (approximately 2,300 feet) versus the new frontage
1 road length (approximately 11,600 feet). MriDOT will act as agent in the
acquisition of all frontage road right-of-way. The city will reimburse MnDOT for
' all frontage road right -of -way cost over and above that cost which would have
1 been incurred by MnDOT if the original plan (approximately 2,300 feet) had been
built. Geotechnical surveys were not discussed at our meetings, therefore we are
herein requesting that MnDOT incorporate the frontage road geotechnical
1 inventory with the mainline geotechnical work at no cost to the city.
1
1
1
3. Incorporation of a pedestrian underpass within the TH 5 design project adjacent 1
to Bluff Creek. This pedestrian underpass will be an arch -type of culvert and the
city will rovide 50 percent of the local share cost for this improvement.
P P P
1
4. A new public school has been proposed within the southeast quadrant of the
intersection of CR 117 and TH 5. To provide the greatest opportunity for use of
the site. MnDOT staff will review and attempt to hold right -of -way takings 1
adjacent to the school site to a minimum. 1
Based on verbal discussions with your staff, we have directed Barton - Aschman to initiate
work on the necessary environmental documents, and to initiate preliminary design of
the north frontage road. We would appreciate confirmation of our understanding
through a letter of understanding between MnDOT and the City of Chanhassen Should
you have any questions concerning this request we would be pleased to meet with you 1
and your staff. 1
Sincerely yours,
1
1
Don Ashworth, City Administrator 1
City of Chanhassen 1
1
1
1
1 ..
•
1
•
' TABLE 1 (Revised 10/27 /92)
NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD COSTS* TO CHANHASSEN •
WITH MnDOT Assistance WITHOUT MnDOT Assistance 1
EA (FONSI) $100 - S120* EAW $50 - $60*
I 4(f) 64 6(f) Statements $15 4(f) & 6(0 Statements $15 '
Design (6%)**
$120 Design (6%)$* $15
Construction*** $320 Constructions * * $2,000
1 Corstruction Inspection -0- Construction Inspection (6°4) $120
TOTAL $555 - S575 TOTAL $2,345 - $2,355 0
1
I * All costs in thousands.
** Design costs without MnDOT assistance include geotechnical and possibly
1 basemappng.
' Construction cost provides for grading, base, surfacing, and storm sewer. City
1 utilities such as water, underground storm, and sanitary sewer would be at
additional cost. Pedestrian crossings would also involve additional city costs.
1 Note: Frontage road right -of -way costs will be shared per the city's letter to Crawford.
MnDOT will purchase all right -of -way for TH 5 mainline construction.
1
1
1
1
1 •
1
1
EARTON- ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
111 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 350,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55401, USA
TELEPHONE: (612) 332 -0421 FAX (612) 332 -6180
DATE: //Z9/Z- TIME: 2=a A.M aP-
NO. OF PAGES: 1
TO: AM A.5 a'07 (INCLUDING THIS)
CLIENT: f /71 ar/a6alr�af `4SUBJECT: /7Z76
CITY FROM: c 4 f /X.teA
1
FAX NO.: ,.% 7 ,C73,9 ,/ , JOB NO.:
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS: 1
HARD COPY WILL WILL NO ' FOLLOW IN MAIL (Circle One) 1
4 " - fi . a 1 4511 7‘' Az ,/ / / /1-010-%- l wi
.2 ye- er-/- /7740-07/ -
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
J— c c. / > -► ,-�..
•
Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc. 5 fi"
111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Phone: (612) 332 -0421
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 w r ���. Fax: (612) 332 -6180
USAc, i.•1:.4 t.•
SF 7 i! ¶' 199:'
September 8, 1992
1
Mr. Don Ashworth
' City of Chanhassen
City Hall
P.O. Box 147
1 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Ashworth:
You undoubtedly have been briefed, or will be briefed shortly, about the recent meeting
between MnDOTs Golden Valley staff, Chanhassen city staff, and Barton-Aschman staff.
1 This meeting was held to explore revisions to the TH 5 mainline as well as potential
TH 5 north frontage road improvements.
1 After reviewing the proposed alignment of TH 5 in the vicinity of the storage facility,
child care center, and Prince's studio, MnDOT has suggested that the mainline alignment
of TH 5 be relocated 62 feet to the north just east of CR 17, for a distance of
' approximately one mile, to avoid expensive right -of -way taking. MnDOTs request came
after they were approached about MnDOT support for the north frontage road which
' will encroach on park land.
MnDOTs i
s feeling is that if the city is prepared to build the frontage road within the
park, an additional 62 feet to accommodate the mainline TH 5 design, would have a
marginal impact.
The 4(1) and 6(f) statements would have to be prepared for this alignment due to federal
guidelines. However, the o s p iti impact for the city is that the entire frontage road
between CR 17 and TH 41 will now be eligible for federal funding. This would result in
a considerable savings for the City of Chanhassen.
1
1
1
1
Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
•
September 8, 1992
Page 2 i
In addition to the savings for the frontage road construction, MnDOT would reimburse 1
the City of Chanhassen the appraised value of the approximately 1.75 acres of right -of-
way required within park boundary to accommodate the realigned TH 5 mainline.
According to federal regulations, this money would have to be used to purchase 1
additional park land within the City of Chanhassen because of the use of LAWCON
funds. Land purchased does not necessarily have to be adjacent to the existing park
although Paul Krauss, City Planner, suggested that that is part of the city's long -range 1
plan.
It was the consensus of those at the meeting that, if the frontage road continues to be 1
pursued, all efforts should be made to incorporate construction of the frontage road in
with the 1996 construction of mainline TH 5. As a result of this consensus, it is critical
that all environmental as well as the 4(f) and 6(f) work begin as soon as possible. 1
Based on this meeting with MnDOT we have revised Table 1 from our July 14, 1992,
letter to you indicating potential cost to the City of Chanhassen with MnDOT assistance 1
and without MnDOT assistance. When you have had time to review this new
information, along with the information provided in our July 14, 1992, letter, I feel it I
would be beneficial to sit down and to discuss future actions necessary to implement this
critical improvement for the City of Chanhassen.
Sincerely yours, 1
1
John C. Mullan, P.E.
Vice President
I
JCM:kro
cc: Paul Krauss - City Planner 1
Charles Folch - City Engineer
Ron Erickson - MnDOT 1
Barry Warner - Barton - Aschman
1
1
1
1
•
1. .
Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc.
1
1 -
II
TABLE 1 (Revised 9/8/92)
I NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD COSTS* TO CHANHASSEN
WITH MnDOT Assistance WITHOUT MnDOT Assistance
1 EA FONSI $100 - S120* EAW $50 - S60*
4(0 & 6(0 Statements $15 4(0 & 6(0 Statements $15
I Design (6 %) 5120 Design (6 %) S120
Construction* * $320 Construction** $2,000
I Construction Inspection -0- Construction Inspection (6 %) $120
5555 - $575 TOTAL $2,30 - $2,3
T OTAL 15
1
* All costs in thousands.
1 * * Construction cost provides for grading, base, surfacing, and storm sewer. City
utilities such as water and sanitary sewer would be at additional cost. Pedestrian
1 crossings would also involve additional city costs.
Note: All frontage road right -of -way costs will be at city expense. MnDOT will purchase
1 all right -of -way for TH 5 mainline construction.
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
5 - tow k -
Mvs
�
1
Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Phone: (612) 332 -0421 1
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Fax: (612) 332 -6180
USA
1
MEMORANDUM TO: TH 5 File - S.P. 1002 -61 1
COPIES TO: John Mullan, Barton- Aschman
Jaul Krause, Chanhassen
Ron Erickson, MnDOT
FROM: James Unruh
DATE: September 2, 1992 1
SUBJECT: TH 5 /Bluff Creek Crossing Alternatives
A study of alternative crossings of TH 5 over Bluff Creek in Chanhassen has been 1
conducted. Three alternatives were developed which provide for both pedestrian and
hydraulic crossings of TH 5 at Bluff Creek. These alternatives are illustrated in the
attached sketches and are described below:
Alternative 1, Bridge Crossing - Two standard roadway bridges would be utilized for TH 5
as it crosses Bluff Creek. Based on the cost for the TH 5 bridge over the railroad tracks
in Chanhassen, the cost for the proposed bridges would be approximately $700,000.
Alternative 2, Separate Pedestrian and Drainage Crossings - A 25 -foot wide precast 1
concrete arch structure would cross TH 5 at a right angle for pedestrian use and a
48 -inch reinforced concrete pipe culvert would be utilized for the Bluff Creek crossing.
A 20 -foot wide opening in the arch structure is proposed in the roadway median.
Hancock Concrete reviewed this design and estimated the construction cost to be
$190,000 with a spread footing foundation and $225,000 with a piled foundation. Both
costs include the 48 -inch concrete .culvert crossing.
Alternative 3, Common Pedestrian and Drainage Crossing - The pedestrian and drainage
crossings would be accommodated within a single 44 -foot wide precast concrete arch
structure which crosses TH 5 at the skewed angle of existing Bluff Creek. The estimated
cost for this alternative (from Hancock Concrete) would be $370,000 with a spread
footing foundation and $420,000 with a piled foundation. These costs also include the
short 48 -inch concrete arch culvert under the pedestrian trail.
RECEIVED 1
C
SEP 0 3 1992 1
� �T HASSE,
(._: YOFCHAN N
1
. •
1
1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
I The costs listed for each of the alternatives do not include items such as the pedestrian
trail, guardrail, etc. which would be approximately the same for each of the alternatives.
I It should be noted that soil borings should be taken in the vicinity of the Bluff Creek
crossing when MnDOT conducts the geotechnical investigation for the project. This
information would allow for refinement of the estimated costs of the alternatives.
I kro
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.•
1
1 •
1
1
1
2
I
1
1 _ _ • + .' C3 , Vim' .
Ms _--- Gam- 1'.�ot -�-a.� 0 BRUSH
X1,5 ow J, •
■•■•••••• ..........:April
. _ --- ----- ING ..---- -
-- ,t
71170041MUNVNIS . r
ip, `. I I . 1 , ,.,,I eN-- j_•_,.. _5o
.N..,. il
__
I.. ,..(„„... ....._ \___, I . II. • 2k"1.."'''..'.....\
SO' 4Or2 v (�64&t.) y5' ± , dn , C' •a ' AiJ w-) eipp 40 . :14
4.t fo. 6 • • + . 25' /.
.tix ...t`., •a.+ eog,I ^ ,'u+ e.40 swl. au.r.•1 ',r.lt,o,"9,w i. A. . fi t 11 r.. +r.�a ,. . r ' ; .
. .. I.�.r'R' ;J w••wnw .+._. w•. +.n:.w •.M1�., P^`.2". Sew. A ,w "� al 7 r
;,:.4...,.. ,. «wbw►. ,: Wow..'. s,. rvYnwe .w+- n,,...,H:...raW.ubrrrm. •.•raiHill+rMlfid'. I
. 4---2„,....
104 (5ta4. - / 7 1 1 "I
/ i fir Add i didoteLftd.
Colt ,eRr.+ vout, • y' •■` -41(4 4 • / "' _ /e '
WI/ 444A A it NSL : MO , c'.' 'l''o-t�rw 1 % qyo
�$$/ _ - r 6S1, IWO L� , t
l' °v TH 5 /BLUFF . CREEK CROSSING ANALYSIS
12I Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
■NIM B! — — r • — — —1 Gam- A 44 BF: jOS as Bo A
A 1 10%1 1VT •n♦ a.►I-
MIN MN IIIIIIII RR MI INN MI MI MI IIIIMI WIN • MIN MN • MI MIR Mawr arm
cm N
O
allii1.6u"i4"1111.° 0 B • ii /Mb Ataeb elide AAA
r 7 4141411114 k'
11.111"hkAk)‘ 1111 ----. ..."---.... , a .7 - 4
,„--_-_,,......_ .11.1.0111111111MIll ....,........,, 1 • e '
iii \�\ rl�� • .. „... ..74 t" • ol
.�.�Tii o -- r ' I I� 1 k-- --- N Ada ,1
. 20 . _____ y8 "RAP
I Wa r ;
LEGEND �) I •
�J , 933 ' - / .., /o
, \, N PROPOSED ROADWAY ...6 agar ` ' ` �//
/ 4 PROPOSED SHOULDER /CJ ^ _ ,
•
1*-t..t4. RAJ 1 W6„�r P l.' " ,
f -1404.0 I s F.844.4...
I.s' pc/44;d trip;eAls0
-950 •��, .. ,
q y� ` J r81 �8F'�+ i ALUM* •.6 :1'•4`b, ✓' ?! R : - .. . A"w.oi tifi ` i
F t- 5i8' k_ y8� e _ _
9 30 1.A4c tof !' die-h ,dtfactrt k ('BE80 •J / -� - " ._ _ _ . 9.7 /94,000 r�'/ `Y"�vG� _ "• _ _ _
`
oat
9 /5+00
•
41YZZ se/ * TH 5 /BLUFF CREEK CROS
• ■
SING ANALYSIS
16811 ! vuw- A -A I ALT. 2 SEPARATE PED. & DRAINAGE
I
C'
t
J t
2 I
,P
c
v
1
1
1
. 4