G-1. Bluff Creek Dr and Mayapple Pass Intersection ImprCITY of
CHANAASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM �/
TO: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /City Engineer`; /�
FROM: Stephanie Smith, Project Engineer'T,�
DATE: September 28, 2015 Olk
SUBJ: Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple Pass Intersection Improvement:
Award Construction Contract
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council awards a construction contract for the Bluff Creek
Drive/Mayapple Pass Intersection Improvement to DayCo Concrete Company
in the amount of $23,000.00."
City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council
present.
Pioneer Pass Park is on the west side of
Bluff Creek Drive. The main pedestrian
crossing to enter the park from the east is
at the intersection of Bluff Creek Drive
and Mayapple Pass. Traffic on Bluff
Creek Drive is not required to stop at this
intersection unless a pedestrian is using
the crosswalk on the north leg of the
intersection. In order for a pedestrian
from the Pioneer Pass neighborhood to
cross Bluff Creek Drive to go to the
park, he or she must travel across two
lanes of traffic, totaling 41 feet of
pavement to reach the other side of the
street.
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City staff has received feedback from the Pioneer Pass neighborhood (on the east side
of Bluff Creek Drive), that they felt discomfort crossing at this location. Bluff Creek
Drive is identified as a minor collector road so it carries more traffic then a local
street. As this region of town continues to develop, traffic is likely to increase on
Bluff Creek Drive. Staff took traffic counts and the data was inconclusive there is
much cut through traffic.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Todayand Planning for Tomorrow
Paul Oehme
Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple Pass Intersection Improvement
September 28, 2015
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DISCUSSION
To increase crossing awareness for the traveling public, the proposed project would construct a
concrete median at the north leg of the Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple Pass intersection. This median
will provide a six -foot wide refuge for pedestrians to wait while making a crossing. The refuge will
permit pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time, allowing them to focus on one lane
rather than having to anticipate traffic for the entire width of the road. Also additional pedestrian
signage would be installed.
The pedestrian refuge median could be placed on either the north leg of the intersection or the south
leg. Staff evaluated both options, looking at several factors, and chose the north leg as the preferred
location. The north leg would be able to be constructed to higher ADA standards, whereas the
southern leg of the intersection is constrained by two nearby catchbasins requiring the pedestrian
ramps to be constructed as retrofitted ramps. The north leg of the intersection is the location of the
existing painted crossing so pedestrians are familiar with crossing at this location. Furthermore,
most of the population density on the east side of Bluff Creek Drive is north of the intersection.
From a perspective of looking at pedestrians who want to enter Pioneer Pass Park, the north crossing
leads straight on to a trail that internally circuits around the park leading to many of the park's
ammenities. The south side of the intersection abuts the parking lot for Pioneer Pass Park and
constructing an enhanced crossing on the south leg may inadvertantly encourage pedestrians to enter
the park by walking through the parking lot. This could create additional conflict with vehicles. The
north leg is the preferred crossing location.
On September 17, 2015, quotes were received. The quotes are shown below:
Bidder
Base Bid
DayCo Concrete Company
$23,000.00*
Universal Services, Inc.
$24,567.50
*Notes recommended quote to be awarded.
The lowest quote received for this project was from DayCo Concrete Company. This contractor is a
local business and has completed work for the City in the past.
Attachments: 1. Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple Pass Median Plan Sheet
2. Resolution
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MAYAPPLE PASS AT BLUFF CREEK DRIVE
OPTION 2 - MEDIAN ISLAND
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: September 28, 2015 RESOLUTION NO: 2015 -XX
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTES AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR THE BLUFF CREEK DRIVE/MAYAPLE PASS
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to a request for quotes for the Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple Pass
Intersection Improvement project, two quotes were received and opened. The quotes are as follows:
Bidder
Total Bid
1. DayCo Concrete Company $23,000.00
2. Universal Services, Inc. $24,567.50
AND WHEREAS, DayCo Concrete Company is the lowest responsible quoter with a total
quote amount of $23,000.00.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council:
1. The mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with DayCo
Concrete Company in the name of the City of Chanhassen for the Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple
Pass Intersection Improvement Project according to the plans and specifications therefore
approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the city clerk.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 28th day of September, 2015.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Denny Laufenburger, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT