Staff_Report - Resolution No.2014-156

Sep 3, 2026

Resolution No.2014-156 orders and authorizes the engineering and construction steps for the Arden Park D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No.BA-412, subject to the City Council’s determination that the project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible. The report background links the work to the Living Streets Policy and a shift toward pedestrian-centric, balanced multi-modal transportation. It outlines roadway reconstruction, planned sidewalks, parking restrictions, utility infrastructure upgrades, and total estimated cost of $8,235,000 with multi-source funding.

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RESOLUTION NO.2014-156

ORDERING IMPROVEMENT FOR ARDEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION

IMPROVEMENT NO.BA-412

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT NO.BA-412

ARDEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION

To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: Chad A.Millner,PE,Director of Engineering Date: December 9,2014 Subject:Public Hearing-Arden Park D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction, Improvement No.BA-412,Resolution No.2014-156 Action Requested: If the Council determines the project to be necessary,cost-effective,and feasible,Council shall adoptResolution No.2014-156 accepting the engineering study and approving Arden Park D NeighborhoodRoadway Reconstruction,No.BA-412,authorize plans and specifications to be completed and bidstaken. Information /Background: City staff initiated this project.This project implements principles of the Living Streets Policy and draft LivingStreets Plan.It continues our change of thinking about the use of our streets from primarily auto-centric tothe incorporation of pedestrian-centric elements and what is required for a balanced,multi-modaltransportation system. The project involves reconstruction of the roadways including bituminous pavement and concrete curb andgutter.Sidewalks are planned for Arden Avenue,West 52nd Street,and Minnehaha Boulevard adjacent to a24-ft curb-to-curb street width.Parking is proposed to be restricted to one side of all the roadways.Theproject also includes upgrading existing utility infrastructure systems including storm sewer,water,sanitarysewer,and City owned lights. The overall project cost is estimated at $8,235,000 which includes City owned utility repairs andreplacement.Funding for the project will be from a combination of special assessments,respective utilityfunds,Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety(PACS)funds,and some of the storm water improvements will befunded in part by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Staff has analyzed the project and feels that the project is necessary,cost-effective,and feasible from anengineering standpoint. Attachments: Resolution No.2014-156Certificate of Mailing NoticeCorrespondence Agenda Item\#:IV.A. Action区 Discussion □ Information □ # RESOLUTION NO.2014-156ORDERING IMPROVEMENT FORARDEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAYRECONSTRUCTIONIMPROVEMENT NO.BA-412 WHEREAS,a resolution of the City Council,adopted the 2|st day of October,2014,fixed a datefor a council hearing on Improvement No.BA-412,the proposed improvement of Arden Park DNeighborhood Roadway Reconstruction;and WHEREAS,ten days'mailed notice and two weeks'published notice of the hearing was given,andthe hearing was held thereon on the 9th day of December,2014,at which all persons desiring to be heardwere given an opportunity to be heard thereon; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,MINNESOTA: I.Such improvement is necessary,cost-effective,and feasible to update aginginfrastructure. 2.Such improvement is hereby ordered. 3.The city engineer is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.Theengineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such improvement. 4.The city council declares its official intent to reimburse itself for the costs of theimprovement from the proceeds of tax exempt bonds. Dated:December 9,2014 Attest:_ Debra A.Mangen,City Clerk James B.Hovland,Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA )COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SSCITY OF EDINA ) # CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK l,the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that theattached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting ofDecember 9,2014,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of ,20_ City Clerk I,the undersigned,being the duly qualified acting City Clerk of the City of Edina,Minnesota,hereby certify that on the following dates Nov.20,2014,acting on behalf ofsaid City,I deposited in the United States mail copies of the attached Notice of PublicHearing for Arden Park D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction,ImprovementNo.BA-412(Exhibit A),enclosed in sealed envelop

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How will the project cost and funding be handled?

The overall estimated project cost is $8,235,000, funded through a combination of special assessments, utility funds, Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) funds, and partial funding for certain storm water improvements via the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.

Sep 3, 2026

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