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< . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 1986 Page 2 Zak explained that it costs more to widen a bridge than to build a new bridge; referred to the cost analysis of replacement widening; explained that the project life of a new bridge is 60 years; widened bridge is 30 years; explained that, based on the analysis as outlined, the complete replacement is considered a cost effective measure and should be implemented. Zak was asked what was done to the bridge when Lexington was improved a few years ago. Zak said the bridge was not part of the improvement; an overlay of bituminous, to tie the roadway together, was the extent of work on the bridge. Hicks asked the interest rate used in the calculations. Answer was 4.5%. Hicks noted that the 90% federal funding is not "free money". Zak was asked about the anticipated plans for future improvement of 1-694. Zak said they anticipate a 6-lane roadway (3 in each direction). Zak was asked if . all the bridge improvements get local support from the municipalities. Zak said some are, and some are not; understands all those in Ramsey County will have local support from cities. Zak was asked if the proposed bridge project will be adequate for the anticipated 1-694 project. Zak said when the highway project is done, the bridge, as proposed. will not have to be re-done. It was noted that it appears the County is paying very little of the cost of the project, especially if it is using State Aid funds. In discussion of traffic volumes, Zak said it is anticipated to increase.from 12,000 vehiCles/day to 20,000 vehicles/day (similar to the current volumes on Silver Lake Road). Zak was asked if the semaphores will be replaced. Zak said the signals will remain. It was explained by Woodburn that Council's objection has been the continual passdown of costs to the cities. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council adopt Resolution No. 86-13. REQUESTING MODIFICATION OF RAMSEY COUNTY COST SHARING POLICY BY MUNICIPALITIES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ARDEN HILLS' SHARE OF I-694/LEXINGTON BRIDGE/PATHWAY. Motion carried (Hansen, Sather, Peck, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion, Hicks voting in opposition). (4-1) Woodburn welcomed Ramsey County Commissioner Duane McCarty. McCarty said he will relay Council's concerns to the Ramsey County Public Works Department and to the Board of Commissioners; said that the subject of bridge, roads and the traffic system is of major interest to him. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Petition for City to Install Streets and Utilities Council was referred to letter/petition from Opus Corporation (1/20/86) petitioning the City to prepare a feasibility report for the installation of sanitary sewer. storm sewer, water and street (Northwoods Drive) in Northwoods plat. (Opus representative not present.) \ It was noted in discussion that a public hearing is not held if 100% of the property owners petition the improvements. Lynden recommended adoption of the resolution, with the understanding that there will be no public hearing, and that Opus execute the Development Agreement. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 86-15. ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-P-ST 86-1, subject to: (a) Both property owners (Opus/Reiling) not requesting a public hearing, and (b) Both property owners (Opus/Reiling) executing the Development Agreement. - Motion carried unanimously. (5-0)