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. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1993, 4:30 P.M.
4:30 PM 1. . CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL. ,
2. AGENDA ADOPTION.
3. TIF PROJECT - FUNDING DISCUSSIONS.
(THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
REQUEST COUNCIL MEET AT 6;00 P.M. ON 1125193 TO REVIEW THIS
ITEM).
4. REQUEST TO REVIEW ROUND LAKE DEVELOPMENT, PROPOSED
USE - THE EVEREST GROUP. (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR
5:30 P.M. ON 1125/93).
4:30 PM 5. CITY ENGINEER DISCUSSION OF:
A) PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STUDY
. B) T.R. 51 AND SNELLING AVENUE UPDATE.
C) STORM WATER UTILITY UPDATE.
5:00 PM 6. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW AND
CITY NEEDS.
. 5;30 PM 7. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL POLICY REVIEW.
5:45 PM 8. RENTAL OF CITY HALL.
6;00 PM 9. UPDATE OF ARDEN HILLS 2000/1994 BUDGETING PROCESS.
6: 15 PM 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS.
6:30 PM 11. ADJOURN.
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. The above times may be subject to discussion of the issue.
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. CITY OF 1\RDEN HILIS
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ro: Mayor and city CO\mCil
F.Il(H: Dorothy A. Person, city :Administrator W
MTE: January 15, 1993 ,
SUBJECT: city JIdm;n;strator's Info~tion
For CO\mCil Worksession MeetiIYJ of 1/20/93
I. ACl'ION NEEDED BY CITY <X>UNCIL:
No.3. regarding TIF Project - F\lnding Discussions.
This item has been postponed for further discussion.
Request Council meet at 6:00 p.m. on 1/25/92 to review this itein.
No.7. regarding sidewalk Snow Removal Policy Review.
Following the Friday snowfall several weeks ago, it has been
requested by several residents that the City clear the sidewalk on
the Arden Hills side of Lexington Avenue. since the City does not
have the equipment available to properly clean sidewalks, the City
of Shoreview was contacted to assist in this matter on a short-
tenn basis. However, the City of Arden Hills reJOClVed the snow.
. FUrther discussion will be requested during the Worksession
regarding whether the Arden Hills City Council wishes to limit the
service of cleaning sidewalks to the east side of Lexington or
whether further sidewalks will be cleaned or no cleaning at all.
This is in anticipation of additional residents requesting this
service. There will be potential costs of this service available
at that time f= your review and detennination.
No.8. regarding Rental of City Hall.
From time to time, requests are made for use of the city
Hall for different reasons. These requests have been withdrawn
for lack of privacy, lack of space, lighting, etc. The staff
reviewed comparable spaces and potential costs to the city.
As you are aware, one of the major issues is when others
come into City Hall during other than hlsiness hours, security is
a risk due to the numbers files that cannot be locked away.
Another option would be to hire an outside security company
or to use internal staff. If current enployees were used, the.
cost to the City would rarx:Ie from $10-27/hour. The City may
choose to pursue some rei.mJ::urseJnent from the city fl.U1ds. This
would reduce cost to the renter, however, the taxpayer assumes
some of these costs. It must be noted that many of these requests
are not requested by city taxpayers.
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For COUncil WOrksession MeetiDJ of 1/20/93
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No.9. regarding the Update of Arden Hills 2000(1994 Budgeting Process.
1) 1993 Budget doa.nnent is in prcx::ess of being reviewed for
printing. 2) During late February, it is anticipated that there
would be a planning session with all Department Heads,
Councilmembers, and the Administrator. .
If you have any recommendations regarding this, please
advise the Administrator. Tllning and planning for this process
for all involved including an outside facilitator will take a fEM
weeks . We will update the Arden Hills 2000 Plan, with staff input
through Department Heads and Council. The Arden Hills 2000 Plan
will be updated and will identify 5-10 year goals and identify
responsible parties to carry out those goals. This dOCl.nllE!l1t is a
basic and i.nportant dClClUllent for the staff and Council to
integrate 1994 and future plans for Arden Hills City Government
and City goals.
II. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Un::leroroun::i storaqe Tank Update - The underground storage tank has
been relOClVed and disposed of. Approximately 250-300 yards of soil
is onsite for reviEM for =ntamination. lab results have been
finalized at this time. The onsite evaluation of soil showed some
contamination with the final PCA evaluation showing soil
. contamination which exceeded accepted PCA guidelines. The removal
and disposal costs as anticipated:
$ 8.05/yard to haul
42.50 to dispose
50.55
x 300 yards
$ 15,165.00 (not budgeted)
This disposal should take place within the next fEM weeks.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POST-
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1/25/93, 5:30 P.M.
December 29, 1992
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Tom Sather
Mayor
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Re: Arden Hills Development Property located in the Northeast
Quadrant of the Intersection of Interstate Highways 694
and 35W
Dear Tom:
I am writing to follow up on our recent meeting concerning the
potential development of the noted property. At our meeting, I
believe we concluded that the appropriate approach would be to
. schedule a "workshop session" with the full Council, sometime
in January. At that time, we can present our proposal for
development to the Council and engage in a free and open
discussion relative thereto.
In earlier correspondence (copy enclosed for your convenience)
I outlined the fundamental elements of our proposal for
development. Rather than reiterate that entire proposal in
this letter I will simply note the key elements that we feel
are necessary to facilitate effective development of the
property. ~he key elements, are as follows:
1. Development, to be successful in this marketplace, will
need to be in the form of a coordinated mixed use business
park similar to our Mounds View Business Park project.
2. To realize the full development of the parcel, the
cooperation and participation of the city will be
essential. The city's participation will necessarily
include creative use of tax increment financing and other
available incentives.
3. To assure both continuity, coordination and quality of the
development it will be necessary to designate a single and
exclusive developer to plan and implement development of
the entire area.
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At your convenience, please give . call to discuss
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scheduling a "workshop" meeting with you and the Council. Your
cooperation and assistance herein is much appreciated.
Best regards,
THE~~ GROUP, LTD.
C. William Franke
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· THE EVEREST GROUP LTD
June 30, 1992
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Tom Sather
Mayor
city of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Re: Arden Hills Development Property located in the
Northeast Quadrant of the Intersection of Interstat;e
Highways 694 and 35W
Dear Tom:
This letter is written to follow up on, and to pursue more
. formally, our recent discussions concerning the potential
development of the noted property. I have set forth below
our thoughts regarding the development potential of the
site, as well as our proposal with respect thereto.
Development Potential
The subject property has a number of unique positive
characteristics and a number of limiting negative features
which, together, significantly influence the development
potential of the property. The positive characteristics
include a reasonably good location within the metropolitan
area, proximity to an easily identifiable interstate freeway
intersection, good visibility, and sufficient size to permit
planned development. The negative features include
difficult access, potential soils and hazardous waste
problems, proximity to undesirable uses (e.g. antenna,
former rendering plant, etc.) and inflated value
expectations by certain land owners.
While the real estate development market is generally soft,
we feel that limited opportunities currently exist and will
continue to exist in the marketplace. We are confident that
desirable tenants and owner occupants can be attracted to
. development on the property, if the property is positioned
correctly both on a use and on an economic basis.
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. Historically, properties in this area and of this nature,
have successfully supported mixed use business park type
development with uses ranging from light industrial to
office. A good example of this type of development would be
our Mounds View Business Park project. We do not feel,
based upon our experience in and observation of the
marketplace, that the site can support office, hotel, or
other higher intensity forms of development.
Based upon the characteristics of the site and the market
for property in the area, we feel that the highest and best
use, and in practical terms the only feasible use, for the
property will be a mixed use business park similar to our
Mounds View Business Park project. The development site can
accommodate approximately 1,050,000 - 1,200,000 square feet
of developable space depending upon the nature of use and
building layout. A preliminary concept plan is attached
which shows both the level of development as well as an
effective site layout.
citv Participation
A key element in realizing the development potential of the
site will be the cooperation and participation of the city.
At this time, most of the communities surrounding
. Arden Hills are offering tax increment financing and other
incentives to attract and facilitate development.
Additionally, most of the same cities have become proactive
in the development process creating an environment of
cooperation and assistance which acts to facilitate rather
that impede development. Absent such city involvement, the
development potential of the site is diminished
substantially and would not justify expenditure of time or
money for proper marketing.
Prooosed Develooment Aareement
In view of the foregoing, we would propose that the city and
Everest enter into a Development Agreement which would
contemplate cooperation, joint effort, and joint
participation in the planning, marketing,' acquisition and
development of the property. The basic elements of
agreement would be, as follows:
1. If not already in place, the city will create or agree
to create a redevelopment district or an economic
development district, as permitted by applicable law,
for the purpose of making tax increment financing
available to assist and facilitate development.
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. 2. The City will grant Everest the exclusive TIF supported
development rights with respect to the property for a
period of five years. Depending upon achievement of
certain reasonable performance levels, Everest would
have an option to extend the term of agreement for an
additional five years.
3. Everest, with the input, participation and approval of
the City, will undertake and complete preliminary
planning for development of the property. The goal of
this preliminary planning will be to achieve a
comprehensive plan encompassing the entire site.
Obviously, the plan will need to be established in a
manner that satisfies the objectives of the city, while
at the same time meeting the demands of the
marketplace. The preliminary plan included with this
correspondence is, in our opinion, a workable plan
given the various competing considerations.
4. Everest will actively and aggressively warket the
property to desirable prospects, including potential
tenants and build to suit users. When appropriate, and
where the mutual goals of Everest and the City can be
achieved, Everest will proceed with acquisition of
necessary land and development thereof, all consistent
with the agreed preliminary plan.
. 5. The incremental taxes generated by the new development
created on the property, would be paid to Everest for a
period equal to the full term of the development
district or, until Everest was fully reimbursed for
qualifying development costs (including land write
down), whichever first occurred.
6. After payment of incremental taxes to Everest, any
future increment would be paid to the city for
application or distribution in such manner as the City
deems appropriate.
The foregoing represents a bare bones outline of the
respective rights and obligations of the parties under the
proposed Development Agreement. Obviously, more specif ic
terms will need to be discussed. Nevertheless, the above
outline does address what we deem to be the key elements of
agreement, and should form an adequate basis for further
discussion. In our view, it is only with this form of
agreement, that the property can be effectively developed in
the foreseeable future.
After you have had an opportunity to review and consider the
foregoing, please contact me to share your thoughts and
. comments. We are most interested in proceeding on the
foregoing as quickly and efficiently as possible, and we
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. anticipate presenting this proposal to the full Council at
its next agenda session. I look forward to hearing from you
at your convenience. Thank you for your continuing
cooperation and assistance herein.
Best regards, .
TH~~T GROUP, LTD.
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C. William Franke
President
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. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Maier Stewart & Associates Inc.
MEMO TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator
FROM: Terry Maurer & Mark Graham
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DATE: January 15, 1993
RE: Council Worksession Update
520-039-10 520-030-70
520-042-70 520-043-70
As per your request of January 14, 1993, the following information is provided for discussion
at the January 20, 1993 Council Worksession.
A. 1993 Pavement Management Program (520-039-10)
The feasibility study will be presented at the January 25, 1993 Council meeting. The
study discusses the seal coat and overlay improvements for streets discussed at the last
. workshop. Two resolutions will be presented for review and consideration by the
Council. The first resolution will accept the feasibility study and order a public
hearing. The second resolution will order preparation of plans and specifications.
This is a similar procedure as followed in previous year's projects.
B. Snelling Avenue Median Closure (520-030-70)
An eleven page letter, dated January 14, 1993, is attached. This letter details two
alternatives in providing an outlet for Snelling Avenue to Trunk Highway No. 51
(T.H.51). The first alternate would realign Snelling Avenue to match the intersection
of T.R. 51 and Hamline Avenue, at an estimated project cost of approximately
$428,000. The second alternate would provide a frontage road from Snelling Avenue
to the south to Lydia Avenue, at an estimated project cost of $393,700 plus wetland
mitigation and right-of-way acquisition. Should the Council chose to move forward
with this project, we would recommend the first alternate.
We have received a number of phone calls and copies of correspondence regarding this
matter, with opinion split between providing a new opening and leaving the intersection
closed. We anticipate a large turn out at the January 25, 1993 council meeting
regarding this matter.
. The options we see that the City Council has following discussion at the January 25,
1993 Council meeting are:
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1. Vote to set a date for an informational hearing to solicit further public input.
Given the number of concerned residents, the Council may want to consider a
meeting date with this issue as the only item.
2. Choose one of the alternates, pass a resolution to pursue the opening and direct
City staff to proceed with the next step in the MnDOT process, which would
be to order a feasibility study.
3. Pass a resolution to leave the median closed and conclude discussion on the
matter.
C. Storm Water Utility (520-042-70)
City Planner Bergly has provided an updated summary of land uses and areas within
the City, which are necessary to estimate the quarterly revenues generated by a storm
. water utili ty. It is our understanding that the Council has discussed rates of $4.95 per
residential unit and $49.50 per acre for commercial or industrial properties. A draft
ordinance to Chapter 28 of the City Code will be provided at the January 25, 1993
Council meeting, along with two resolutions for review and consideration. The first
resolution establishes a City policy for operation of a storm water utility and second
resolution establishes the 1993 rates to be levied per quarter.
As discussed at the last workshop, the City Council should set a date for a public
informational hearing in early March. City staff should also be directed to place an
announcement of the hearing date and an informational article in the next City
newsletter in mid to late February. It is anticipated that the storm water utility
ordinance will be adopted to allow fees to be collected in the second quarter of 1993.
D. Ramsey County Roadway Turnback Issues (520-053-70)
A letter dated January 5, 1993 was provided which briefly outlined the consolidation
proposal for roadways by Ramsey County. A copy of this letter is attached. We are
prepared to discuss this matter at the January 20, 1993 work session.
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January 5, 1993
File: 520-043-70
Ms. Dorothy Person
City Administrator
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
RE: RAMSEY COUNTY ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CONSOLIDATION PROPOSAL
Dear Ms. Person:
As requested, we have recently met with Jim Tolaas and Dan Solar of the Ramsey County
Public Works Department to further discuss the effects on the City of Arden Hills of the
proposed functional consolidation of roadways in Ramsey County. Basically, the proposal
. calls for the City of Arden Hills to take over 1.19 miles of County roads and 2.61 miles of
County State Aid Highways for a total of 3.80 miles. In turn, the County would take over
1.48 miles of City roads. Therefore, there is a net gain in mileage for the City of2.32 miles.
The following table lists the roadways in Arden Hills involved in the proposed turnbacks:
PROPOSED COUNTY ROAD TURNBACKS TO CITY:
Lgth Designation
RD# Road Name Mile.point Section Termini !Mil Exist :enm
12 Co. Road F .6-1.52 NBt AH-Snelling 0.92 CSAH City
132 Harnline Av 3.56-3.88 Hamline Av- 0.32 County City
Ingerson Rd
101 Ingerson Rd 0-.49 Hamline Av- 0.49 County City
Lexington A v
49 Lake Johanna Blvd 0-0.83 Co Rd D-Co Rd E 0.83 CSAH City
76 Snelling Av 0-.86 TH 51-Co Rd E 0.86 CSAH City
163 Stowe Av 0-.25 Cleveland Av- 0.13 County City
New Brighton Rd
163 Stowe Av .25- .5 New Brighton Rd 0.25 County City
Lk Johanna Blvd
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PROPOSED CITY ROAD TURNBACKS TO COUNTY:
Lgth Designation
RD# Road Name Mileooint Section Termini !Mil Exist fmII
NR County Road F 1-694 to Lexington 0.44 City IC
NR Hamline Ave 1-694 to TH 96 1.04 City IC
To enact the entire turnback proposal requires legislative action. It will likely not occur unless
the MnDOT Office of State Aid allows the Cities receiving excess mileage to place it on the
State Aid system without penalty. This should increase the City's annual allotment thus
providing some funding source to maintain the turnbacked sections.
In our discussion with Jim Tolaas and Dan Solar, they indicated the County is interested in
proceeding with a couple of the turnbacks immediately. They would like County Road F
turned back to them and would take Hamline Avenue, a total of 1.48 miles. In exchange, they
. would like the City to take back Old Snelling Avenue and possibly some other segment.
Along with the turnback, the County is proposing a one-time lump sum payment of
approximately $8.00 per square yard. This is about the cost of an overlay.
These are several issues we should discuss with the City Council regarding this proposal. We
will be available to discuss this with the City Council at their upcoming workshop.
Sincerely,
MAIER STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Maier Stewart & Associates Inc.
January 14, 1993
File: 520-030-70
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Dear Council Members:
The purpose of this letter is to investigate possible access improvements at TH 51 and Old
Snelling Avenue. According to Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnD0T)
representatives, the improvements are eligible to be partially funded through MnDOT's
Cooperative Agreements process.
. INTRODUCTION
In December of 1991, MnDOT closed the TH 511Snelling Avenue median opening due to
safety issues. Since the median closure, the Arden Hills City Council and concerned citizens
have met with MnDOT to discuss alternatives for the intersection. At an informational meeting
held on November 23, 1992, Tom O'Keefe from MnDOT presented the following alternatives:
1. Realignment of the Old Snelling Avenue, Hamline Avenue, and TH 51 intersection,
including signalization.
2. Construction of a frontage road from Old Snelling Avenue to Lydia Avenue.
3. Widening the County Road E bridge.
4. Continue with permanent closure of the median by removing the bituminous surfacing
and establishment of a boulevard.
As the bridge widening does not address the Old Snelling Avenue access, this letter discusses
the feasibility of both the intersection realignment and frontage road.
EXISTING CONDmONS
At the Old Snelling Avenue intersection, TH 51 is a four-lane divided highway with a posted
speed limit of 55 miles per hour. The median opening had allowed left turn access from
northbound TH 51 to Old Snelling Avenue. The Hamline Avenue and Old Snelling Avenue
. (CSAH 76) intersections with TH 51 are offset a distance of approximately 500 feet. Both Old
Snelling and Hamline Avenues are currently under Ramsey County jurisdiction.
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Information provided by MnDOT shows that between January 1986 and December 1991 when
the median was open, 28 accidents occurred at the intersection. Eleven of the accidents
involved vehicles using the median opening. All accidents caused personal injuries, including
three fatalities. In a letter dated November 26, 1991, to the City of Arden Hills, MnDOT
indicated that, after a review of all data, the median closure was warranted.
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - ALTERNATIVE 1
The proposed TH 51 and Snelling Avenue intersection realignment is shown on Exhibit 1.
This alternative turns the Hamline Avenue/Old Snelling Avenue/TH 51 area into one
intersection with the streets at right angles. The intersection would also be signalized.
The estimated construction and project costs are shown in Table 1. The total project cost is
estimated at $428,007.50. The estimated overhead items have been calculated at 32 % of the
construction cost, as outlined in the City's Assessment Manual.
. It appears that existing right-of-way is sufficient to construct the intersection improvements.
Therefore, no additional land acquisition costs, which would be loo% City funded, would be
incurred with this alternative.
Old Snelling Avenue is currently a Ramsey County roadway. The County is planning to turn
back Old Snelling Avenue to the City of Arden Hills. The intersection alternative would
require coordination of the turnback with the County.
Mounds View School District offices are located at Hamline and Lydia Avenue. Mr. John
Ostlund, the District's Assistant Director of Support Services, was contacted regarding their
position relative to the median closure. He stated that the schools had stopped routing buses
through the TH 5110ld Snelling Avenue intersection for safety reasons three years prior to the
median closure. Mr. Ostlund indicated that if the intersection were sig,,~li7P1l, the School
District would utilize it for bus routes.
As shown on Exhibit 1, there is a wetland to the south of Old Snelling Avenue. The wetland
appears on the US. Fish and Wildlife National Wetland Inventory Map. Construction affecting
a wetland area requires permitting from both the Corps of Engineers and Rice Creek Watershed
District (RCWD). Wetland mitigation is required by RCWD at a minimum ratio of 1:1 to a
maximum of 2: 1. Construction of the proposed intersection may affect a portion of the
wetland. In this case, the area north of the proposed intersection would be proposed as an area
for mitigation.
. It is our understanding that funding for the proposed intersection alternative would be 50%
State costs, 25 % County costs, and 25 % City costs. The State costs would include normal
roadway improvements on TH 51 at the intersection and one-half of the signal costs. Mr.
O'Keefe indicated that additional MnDOT funding may be available if the median openings at
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INTERSECTION MODIFICATION
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ESTIAIA TED COSTS - AL TERNA TIVE 1
T.H. 51/SNEWNG AVE. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PROJECT NO. 520-030-70
ITEM UNIT
NO. ITEM UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL
1 REMOVE BIT. SURFACE SY 6000 1.25 $7,500.00
2 REMOVE PIPE LF 370 5.00 $1,850.00
3 REMOVE CONCRETE MEDIAN SY 325 7.50 $2,437.50
4 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 SOOOO.OO $50,000.00
5 COMMON EXCAVATION CY 2000 8.00 $16,000.00
6 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CY 2100 5.00 $10,500.00
7 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CY 2100 7.00 $14.700.00
8 SUB GRADE PREPARATION STA 15 100.00 $1,500.00
9 CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE TON 2015 6.50 $13,097.50
10 TYPE 31 BASE COURSE TON 1050 22.00 $23,100.00
11 TYPE 41 WEAR COURSE TON 1050 25.00 $26,250.00
12 TACK COAT GAL 450 1.25 $562.50
13 CONCRETE CURB & GUITER LF 1000 6.00 $6,000.00
14 CONCRETE MEDIAN SF 100 30.00 $3,000.00
15 SIGNAL SYSTEM LS 1 100000.00 $100,000.00
16 STORM SEWER SYSTEM LS 1 40000.00 $40,000.00
17 SODDING SY 3S00 2.00 $7,000.00
18 SEEDING AC 0.5 1500.00 $750.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $324,247.50
OVERHEAD (32%) - includes administralion, mgincering. fiscal & $103.760.00
legal costs per Arden Hills assessment manual.
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Glen Hill Road and Asbury Avenue could be closed. The County's share of costs would
include normal geometric improvements on the Hamline Avenue leg of the intersection and
one-fourth of the signalization. The City would be responsible for funding the Old Snelling
Avenue improvements and one-fourth of the signal. Any additional features, such as sidewalk,
would be 100% City funded.
Alternative 1 could be expanded to include construction of a frontage road along the west side
ofTH 51 between Old Snelling Avenue and Glen Hill Road. This alternative would allow for
closure of the entrance/exit on TH 51 at Glen Hill Road. Further investigation would be
necessary to determine the need for additional right-<>f-way. The impacts on surrounding
properties, for example, the northwest corner of Glen Hill and TH 51 and the wetland area
south of Old Snelling Avenue, could make the frontage road option costly. Mr. O'Keefe
indicated that MnDOT would most likely participate in roadway costs for this option.
FRONTAGE ROAD - ALTERNATIVE 2
. The proposed frontage road improvement consists of construction of a 32-foot wide road along
the west side of TH Sl between Old Snelling Avenue and Lydia Avenue. The proposed
location is shown on Exhibit 2. The frontage road alignment would require additional right-of-
way acquisition, a portion of which is in the City of Roseville.
The estimated construction and project costs for the proposed frontage road are shown in Table
2. The total project cost, including overhead, is $393,730. The construction cost of $298,280
is based on a typical 32-foot roadway. Although this cost appears to be less than that of
Alternative 1, the cost would increase significantly with right-<>f-way acquisition. If it is
possible to acquire sufficient right-of-way to construct the frontage road, the City would be
responsible for 100% of the right-of-way costs. Another City cost that would involve
additional land acquisition is wetland mitigation. Other items not included in the estimate are
the impact on Northwestern College entrance roads and utility relocation. The costs for right-
of-way and these additional items could easily exceed the frontage road construction cost and
would be funded by the City.
The alignment affects two wetland areas. The larger of the two wetlands is just south of Old
Snelling. The second area is north of Lydia Avenue on Northwestern College property. The
permitting requirements for this alternative are the same as discussed with the intersection
alternative. There does not appear to be a location in or near the proposed site that would
accommodate additional wetland areas.
. The frontage road intersection with Lydia Avenue would impact the Northwestern College
entrance. The existing brick pillar entryway, wrought-iron fence, and an established grove of
trees would be affected by the proposed alignment.
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T.H. 51 FRONTAGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PROJECT NO. 520-03~70
ITEM UNIT
NO. ITEM UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL
1 COMMON EXCAVATION CY 4200 8.00 $33.600.00
2 SUBGRADEEXCAVATION CY 6300 5.00 $31,500.OQ
3 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CY 6300 7.00 $44.100.00
4 SUBGRADEPREPARATION STA 32 100.00 $3.200.00
5 CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE TON 4200 6.50 $27.300.00
6 TYPE 31 BASE COURSE TON 1540 22.00 $33.880.00
7 TYPE 41 WEAR COURSE TON 1540 25.00 $38,500.00
8 TACK COAT GAL 520 1.25 $650.00
9 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER. LF 6400 6.00 $38.400.00
10 CATCHBASrns EA 14 1000.00 $14.000.00
11 IS'RCP LF 400 30.00 $12,000.00
12 15"RCP FLARED END SECTION EA 7 550.00 $3.850.00
13 SODDrnG SY 6400 200 $12,800.00
14 SEEDrnG AC 3 1500.00 $4 500.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $298.280.00
OVERHEAD (32%) - includes adminia1ration, engineering, fiscaJ. & $95.450.00
legal costs per Arden Hills a~"""""'ent manual
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
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January 9, 1993
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The frontage road is the preferred MnDOT alternative as it would eliminate three
entrances/exits on TH 51 at Old Snelling Avenue, Glen Hill Road, and Asbury Avenue.
Funding would be available for roadway costs through MnDOT's Cooperative Agreement
process. The Cities of Arden Hills and Roseville would be responsible for the cost of all right-
of-way acquisition and any utility relocations, making this the more costly alternative.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Exhibit 3 shows MnDOT's local initiative project development process. A proposed project
schedule corresponding to this process is as follows:
Planning Process
Idea or Need Identified March 1991
Meet with MnDOT Project Coordinator November 1992
Coordinate with MnDOT Counterparts December 1992
Advise Locals Next Step December 1992
. Develop "Right" Picture (FeasibilitylLayout) January 1993
Develop Cost Estimates February 1993
Desie-n Process
City Develop Plans & Specifications February 1993
City Submit 3 Copies for Review March 1993
Revise/Resubmit April 1993
MnDOT Approval June 1993
City Advertise for Bids June 1993
City Signs Cooperative Agreement and Receive Reimbursement August 1993
Eligible Costs
City Awards Contract August 1993
Complete Construction November 1993
This schedule would be delayed if MnDOT funding is not programmed for 1993.
CONCLUSION
Both alternatives are feasible from an engineering standpoint. The cost of right-of-way for the
frontage road would increase the estimated cost for Alternative 2. Alternative 2 would also
require extensive coordination with the City of Roseville and Northwestern College. Of the
two alternatives, the proposed intersection realignment would provide the least cost to the City.
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January 9, 1993
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Therefore, if the City desires to pursue the median opening, the next step as outlined in the
proposed project schedule is for the City Council to order a Feasibility Study for the
intersection realignment.
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FRQ(: Dorothy A. Person, City ]ldminiRtrator t:fJ
DM'E: January 15, 1993
BtlIl.1ECl': City organizational Review - Update and Reccmnendation
'!he following is a synopsis of the reorganization of internal duties of City
Hall staff of Arden Hills. As you will find, the primary focus of
reorganization is on centralized purchasing 1.U1der Finance and the revision of
priorities under the =ent Planning and Zoning l\dministrator/Deputy Clerk.
'!his reorganization focus to provide time to priorities to address community
concerns . '!hese have been identified through Arden Hills 2000, the City
survey, the League of Minnesota cities and state legislature priorities.
'!he Deparbnent Heads will be proactive and involved in overall planning of
their responsibilities, review and recommend any items in work relating to
legislative change, to area-wide changes by Council, by Met Council and the
. state/legislative actions, by consolidation and cooperation issues. The
result will be addressing community needs through a proactive rather than a
reactive stance. Deparbnent Heads will be required to operate in a higher
management level.
'!herefore, Deparbnent Heads will act in an overall view and long-term planning
JOOde versus putting out fires. One exanple of the change is Deparbnent Heads
will be to manage contractors rather than si1nply be responding. This puts the
City in a leadership role to address long term needs and requirements of the
city. This higher level of expectation of management will have an effect on
their view and follow through of daily work activities required of cu=ent
line staff. '!his outcome is expected with only miniInal staff increase - 1
clerical.
As a new l\dministrator, you will see initially a more involved hands-on
approach to governing of the city. For this purpose, the l\dministrator will
be involved in the reviewing of more detail of each cleparbnent within the
city.
The enclosed organizational chart shows that the City l\dministrator will be
more hands-on in overall administrative duties. PreviOUSly, these duties may
have been done on a limited basis, such as personnel or risk management.
'!hese duties include MIS, Records and Data Practices, Personnel, Elections,
Risk Management, and Short and IDng Tenn Planning. Each of these areas are
not a full-time job in the city of Arden Hills. However, I believe that each
of these areas need a serious review by the Administrator.
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Based on a review of best use of city funds, the position of the city
Aa::ountant needs to be provide:i time for a centralized purchasing function to
be active and effective in the best use of taxpayer's funds. '!his was
previously in the A=untant's job description and would continue. However.,
the Aa::ountant has needed to have the time provide:i for this purpose.
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More involvement of the City Administrator eliminates the need for a Deputy
Clerk role: the Planning and Zoning Administrator will be adopting additional
and more indepth duties. However, other technical areas are needed to be
actively managed. '!hese areas have consistently been seen as major areas of
need previously, however, the staffing level has been lllnited.
'!hese areas include direct and active supervision of inspection, co:ie
enforcement, more indepth review and more participation in planning and zoning
administration from a staff perspective, licensing and pennits, and an:i1na1
control. New areas have been identified as highly il11perative include
envirornnental issues, econcmri.c development, COI1Ul1UI1ity cammunications through
Cable and news releases, and an:i1na1 control. '!he proposal for this position
title is Community Planning Coordinator with planning and zoning.
'!his revised position is a =itical and highly professional position. It
includes technical areas that have not previously been identified as a
specific piece of any individual's job. '!his position is also a very visible
. position within the Community. '!he planning and zoning, and the economic
development are very c::onpatible and lerrl themselves to a good Im<:Mledge of
sllnilar issues and is very involved in working with businesses in Arden Hills.
'!his position will be needing to be aware of the business activities and
potential businesses for econcmri.c development purposes as they occur.
'!he Administrator and the Community Planning Coordinator will be working
closely together to develop these programs in the next year or two. Much of
the time needed for economic development will depend on the future of the
Arsenal site and the land that mayor may not be available from that property.
Each of these changes have been reviewed in order to make best use of City
funds and efficient use of activities required of each Department and for each
service to the citizens. It is recommended that a General Clerk position be
added to the city staff. '!his position would provide assistance in detailed
and administrative activities of the Community Planning Coordinator, Parks and
Recreation Director, and Public Works SUperintendent.
'!he General Clerk will be expected to pick. up the day-to-day phone answering,
information gathering, typing, and preparation for meetings. In addition, the
General Clerk would be expected to be able to be prepared to give citizens
information on straight-fOrward information, such as dates of snowplowing,
snowplowing rules, and signup in addition to general information on zoning
issues, Planning CoJmti.ssion activities, and meeting dates. '!his will provide
each of these 3 Department Heads additional time to carry out other management
activities expected of a Deparbnent Head.
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The danino result of these management expectations in the most cost-effective
position for tax dollars. This position would IMke use of current staff
through a job change of the current Receptionist. One additional clerical
person would need to be hired. However, this would require additional
staffing at the Receptionist level. .
'Ihis should increase the efficiency of Department Heads management
capabilities . It is believed that this small change will result in the City
preventative services giving a proactive service to the citizens, provide for
long-term planning, and provide for a more cost efficient delivery system of
services.
CPNCLUSIONS:
It is recamnended that the City Council approve the addition of one
receptionist position. Funds to be taken from the 1993 budget (approx:in>ately
$18,283 plus benefits): increased income in Licensing and Fees, savings in
less independent contractor costs (Le., Planner, Engineer), staff support
time, IOClre timely typing, more complete records, inproved services to planning
and zoning issues, Building Inspector and more ordinance enforcement,
increased activities in Community Developnent and tax base timely responses to
public regarding Recreation, Public Works, and Parks. This does not increase
the 1993 Budget but anticipates savings in receipts to the City through
. licensing activities, service in the recreation activity, and in service to
the citizens through the planning, zoning, economic development/redevelopment
activities in the Community/Zoning Coordinator.
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TO COUNCIL
JANUARY 19, 1993
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. SUCCESS??
Clementine Paddelford's Father -
Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone
ought to be. .
1. Set aside time each day to review what you've done.
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2. Measure success in terms of what you gain not what
you lose.
. 3. 80% of achievement is having the guts to try.
. COMMUNITY REVIEW AND RAMSEY
COUNTY LEAGUE RESULTS
I. What changes are expected in Arden Hills?
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County and state funding changes - consolidation and
cooperation moves:
a. Roads policing
b. Parks
c. Recycling and environment
II. Why are changes necessary?
To respond to previous actions and studies of outside
forces and to anticipate and be ready for our future.
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III. CITY SURVEY 1991 RESULTS OF SERVICES
GREATEST NEEDS:
1. Department Heads are expected to Manage
Proactively:
a. Increased interaction with associations and
organizations.
b. Watch legislation.
c. Stay informed of trends and changes.
d. Identify more effective ways of service
delivery .
e. Actively watch dollars by each department
f. Liabilities, purchasing, income sources.
. g. Future economic development involved in
high loss potential, i.e.; environment we're in.
h. Proactive management.
. COMMUNITY REVIEW AND RAMSEY
COUNTY LEAGUE RESULTS
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I. Direct the City's contractqrs rather than only
being responsive.
J. Increase positive public contact and relations.
k. Skills building of self and employees.
2. Staff responsibilities -
a. In all areas of each job, synergism is
synchronization of energies.
b. Proactive in public information and
communications.
c. Be proactive and advisory to Departments
Heads.
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3. RECREATION:
a. 61% prefer outdoor leisure (men) and more
youth activities are needed. Move towards
self- funding.
4. PARKS:
a. Spring maintenance is seen as better than
winter. Over half the people are okay with
spending tax dollars for Parks & Recreation.
b. Increase parks costs to improve maintenance
of parks but want open space.
5. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
. Low rating or services - This should include stray
animals.
. COMMUNITY REVIEW AND RAMSEY
COUNTY LEAGUE RESULTS
Page Three
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
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a. Potholes, City street maintenance needed.
b. Snowplowing response needs improvement.
c. Street lighting improvement needed.
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT: (Highly Important)
a. Response of 3-1 to mandate the City be
more aggressive for a mix - residential,
commercial and light industrial.
b. Homes - single family type (high priority),
then townhouses, senior housing.
. c. Discourage retail shopping centers.
d. Encourage office space.
8. COMMUNICATIONS/CABI B/NEWSLETTER
AND NEWSPAPERS:
a. Best communications source for citizens -
newspaper.
b. City needs improved variety programming
and Cable; 46% of citizens have access to
Cable.
c. Suggest City use newspapers for regular
columns of City information and press
releases.
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. ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF SEPTEMBER, 1992
EMPLOYEE MEETINGS:
Basically, the City has a:
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. Stable environment.
. Variety of duties is enjoyed.
. Employees generally like their jobs at Arden Hills.
. Employees enjoy co-workers.
. Friendly atmosphere with citizens.
. Good support of Council, employees know what
. happens day to day.
. Working conditions need improvement.
. Some frustrations with:
Lack of funding to meet needs they see.
Lack of proper staffing.
Lack of direction.
Lack of cohesiveness and teamwork.
Feeling that Council does not support staff.
Lack of training.
Lack of openness to new ideas, i.e.; "We've always
done it this way. We don't need to keep up with
the world."
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. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO US/HOW DO WE
ACHIEVE THIS?
1. Department head changes - proactive mode.
a. Planning
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2. 1991 Citizens Survey review - Comments from
Citizens:
a. 70% excellent staff and 12% disapprove.
b. Service is rated higher than suburban norm.
c. Personal attention - good experience.
d. Services generally can improve.
e. 54% of citizens had contact regarding general
information - but complaints lodged and lacked
parks information.
f. (1) 13% dissatisfied with personal contact
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(2) Dissatisfaction was with content of response
not process.
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1. . Achieving 80/20 rule - Be 80% effective by
achieving 20% of goals. Conc~ntrate on most
important items first.
. Choosing the right goals from a set of alternatives
and reaching them.
. More an art than a science.
2. . Focus on results - results are from doing less
. better - invest your work to get out what you
want.
. Communication - grow antennae, not horns.
3. . Distinguish between urgent problems and
important problems. Urgent things seldom are
important and important things are seldom
urgent.
. 4. . Invest the work to set goals and accept the
responsibility for them.
. Solve problems in a simple, rational way.
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DATE : February 8, 1993
TO: Dorothy Person, City .l\dmini.strator
FRa!: Dan Winkel, Public works superintendent
stlBJEC'l': 1\qenda Item for February and March OOImCil worksessions
I would like to add to the February Council worksession, the final report on
the rust problem pertaining to the water tower on Fernwood st. I do have the
photos that are referenced in this report. It would be ideal to do any of the
required repair work clearly this Spring. We do have $J?'" - 00 in the 1993
hld.get to repair the :rust problems. The report T~ ~ineering
suggests other repairs and modification" ~ Water Works
Association standards. The esH--' :he work listed
in the report would be ar
I would also request tilne atus of the
Arden Hills water loss pre jt_V m, I would
. like to discuss up:lating a. ills. I have
been =llecting infonnatior, lOlogy that
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.. ELEVATED WATER TANK INSPECTION REPORT
500,000 GALLON CAPACITY
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AEC PROJECT NO. MN 1410
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511 ELEVENTH A VENUE SOUTH
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
TELEPHONE: 612-332-8905
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511 Eleventh Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
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Fax: 16121334-3101
ELEVATED WATER TANK INSPECTION
II No. MN 1410
II Client: City of Arden Hills, MN.
Contact Person: Dan Winkle
" Telephone: 612/633-4443
Tank Description: 500 MG Hydropillar
Tank Location: Fernwood Avenue
. Type of coating: Interior: Aluminum Phenolic/Epoxy
Exterior: Alkyd type
II Inspected by: Jack R. Kollmer
Date of Inspection: October 6, 1992
.. 1.0 SUMMARY
. The tank requires a complete new interior wet coating above
it the high water level (HWL) and exterior dry coating within
1 to 2 years. The interior wet coating below the HWL and
the interior dry coating need spot repair and limited area
. replacement within 1 to 2 years. It appears that the tank
was last coated in the interior wet in 1981 (below the HWL)
~ and 1968 (above the HWL). In the interior wet area, above
the HWL, the coating is failing apparently due to age and
. deterioration. In the wet area below the HWL the coating is
failing in random spots due to poor surface preparation and
. application at weld seams and erection scab marks, and
requires spot repair. It is unknown when the interior and
exterior dry areas were last coated, but they appear to be
. original coatings. See photos in Appendix A for examples of
,. current conditions.
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. Structurally, the tank is sound. However, various
structural modifications such as additional vents, manways
. and miscellaneous repairs are recommended.
II We recommend epoxy caulking or seal welding of critical
internal seams above the high water line (HWL) which are not
II welded. Although this is not required by AWWA (American
Water Works Association) this will prevent rust streaking
and extend the life of the coating. Also, we recommend the
. seal welding of all internal seams below the HWL Which are
not Welded, as required by AWWA. Refer to sections 2.1 and
. 2.3 for specific recommendations.
.. We have done a total lead content analysis on the exterior
and interior coatings. The results indicated a 4.6 percent
II lead content for the exterior dry and a 6.6 percent lead
content for the interior wet area above the HWL. (See
. Appendix D) . Per current Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
interpretations, the paint in these two (2) areas is
.. classified as lead based paint. Removal of lead based paint
must be performed in accordance with applicable Federal
(RCRA, EPA) and State (MPCA) regulations. Reconditioning
II specifications must be designed to include full containment
and provisions to eliminate generating hazardous waste.
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We' have done a total lead content analysis on the interior
. wet coatings below the HWL. The results indicate a
0.2 percent lead content. Per current Minnesota Pollution
I Control Agency interpretations, the interior wet area below
the HWL is not classified as lead based paint.
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. It is estimated that the complete recoating plus the
recommended modifications and repairs will cost
. approximately $253,000.00 and take 7 weeks to complete.
This cost estimate includes the cost for exterior
* containment and provisions to eliminate generating hazardous
waste.
I These cost estimates represent the current pricing
structure. If you plan to proceed with the reconditioning
I of this tank, in order to obtain more competitive bids, the
project should be bid at least nine months prior to the
. start date.
.. The tank painting should be first inspected within the
warranty period, and every three years thereafter.
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In our opinion, if all the recommendations are followed and
, the tank is inspected regularly, the new coating should last
15 to 20 years with only minor repairs. With proper
, maintenance, the tank will provide many years of service.
I 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
, The photographs referred to in this section are in
Appendix A. All drawings are found in Appendix B. The
I surface preparation requirements for all repairs or neT"
welding are described in Appendix C. The exterior and
I interior paint chip lead test results are in Appendix D. I
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. 2.1 Interior structural
. 2.1.1 On the interior of the tank, weld the roof
manway, the vent and the dollar plate butt-joint
. seams. See photo 2.
I 2.1.2 Seal weld all bolted roof framing connections of
the roof rafters at the center compression ring,
. including the compression ring connections.
After welding, remove all nuts and bolts. See
II photos 3 and 4.
Ie 2.1.3 At present the roof rafters are not connected to
the tank shell. Install 24 gusset plates to
connect the roof rafters to the shell to bring
II the roof snow load capacity into conformance
with current AWWA D-100 codes. See photos
. 5 through 7, and AEC drawing SC#l.
. 2.1. 4 In order to prevent rust streaks and corrosion,
epoxy caulk the seam between the roof plate and
~ the shell stiffener angle. See photos
5 through 8.
. 2.1.5 Remove all erection bracket scab marks below the
. High Water Level (HWL) by air arc gouging,
cutting torch, or grinding. There are
I approximately 230 erection bracket scab marks.
Repair the tank surface by welding or grinding.
.. Grind off all weld spatter below the High Water
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. Level (HWL) . See photos 9 through 15. This
work will require approximately 60 man hours.
. 2.1.6 Remove the interior ladder on the dry well tube.
- It has been ice damaged and is severely corroded
in several critical locations. See photos 16,
" 17 and 18.
. 2.1. 7 Replace the two (2) , 20 and 24 inch round
manhole gaskets. One is in the tank bowl area
(20 inch diameter in the drywell access tube)
. and the other is in the bottom of the wet riser.
.. See photos 19 and 20.
2.1.8 Seal weld approximately three (3) lapped seams
. on the interior of the wet riser. This is
required by the AWWA DI00 Standard.
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2.1.9 Install two (2) vapor-proof lights in the tower
. dry well tube interior. Place the wiring in
code approved conduit. The current lighting
. system does not illuminate the interior of the
dry well access tube. See photo 19.
Consideration should be given to upgrading the
. current 60 amp electric service to 100 amp
service and adding sufficient circuits and
. outlets to provide power for maintenance and
reconditioning.
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. 2.2 Interior Wet Coatina
. 2.2.1 The interior coating above the HWL is in poor
condition, because of age and deterioration and
.. should be replaced within 1 to 2 years. See
photos 2 through 7 and 21.
. 2.2.2 The interior coating below the HWL is in good to
. very good condition and requires only spot
repair at visible coating failures within
1 to 2 years. See photos 9 through 18 and
. 25 through 27.
.. 2.2.3 After structural repairs are completed, the
reservoir surfaces should be abrasive blasted
. and the coating replaced or spot repaired with a
light-colored polyamide epoxy system, similar to
., the Tnemec Series 20 Pota-pox Epoxy.
. 2.3 Interior Drv coatina
~ 2.3.1 The interior coating on the non-sweating surface
. areas is in good condition and requires only
spot repair. After the recommended repairs,
. this area should continue to provide service for
an additional 8 to 10 years.
~ 2.3.2 The coating on the sweating areas of the
.. interior dry (dry well tube, exterior of bowl
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. and exterior of the wet riser) are in only fair
condition and are not repairable. The coating
. in this area should be replaced concurrently
with the interior wet.
II 2.3.3 After structural repairs completed, the
are
. appropriate areas should be spot or completely
abrasive blasted and the coating repaired with a
. compatible alkyd coating and replaced with an
epoxy coating similar to Tnemec Series 66.
. 2.4 Exterior structural
. 2.4.1 Replace the tank vent/finial with a 24-inch
diameter, removable top, mushroom vent, similar
. to the one shown on AEC drawing 6. See
photo 26. The new vent and vent screen design
. should meet AWWA 0100 .and local Health
Department Regulations. The removable top will
. improve ventilation and provide access to the
tank interior during reconditioning.
. 2.4.2 Install two (2) , 24-inch diameter, hinged roof
. manways, approximately 180 degrees apart and
located within 3 feet of the roof edge. This
will provide conformance with OSHA Confined
. Space Entry Requirements and additional
ventilation during the interior surface
. preparation and coating. See AEC drawing 7.
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. 2.4.3 Install a separate aircraft warning obstruction
light bracket next to the new roof vent and move
. the light and conduit from the existing vent.
See photo 27 and AEC drawing 8.
.. 2.4.4 Install a new overflow pipe screen meeting
. Health Department regulations. Use a corrosion
resistant, heavy-gauge screen with a mesh size
no smaller than #4 mesh. See photo 28.
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2.5 ExterIor coatinq
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2.5.1 Due to age, chalking, deterioration and lack of
.. inter-coat adhesion the entire exterior coating
should be removed and replaced within 1 to 2
. years with an epoxy/urethane coating system,
similar to those manufactured by the Tnemec
II company. See photos land 26 through 28.
. 2.5.2 The exterior coating contains a low level of
lead compounds, but is classified as lead based
~ paint. Removing it using conventional open air
dry abrasive blasting methods may cause
. environmental problems. Reconditioning
specifications must be designed to comply with
current environmental regulations including full
. containment and provisions to eliminate
generating hazardous waste.
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I 2.6 Cathodic Protection System
2.6.1 The tower is not equipped with a cathodic
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Protection system.
2.6.2 The Owner may wish to consider the installation
r of a submerged C.P. system which is less
susceptible to ice damage and easier to maintain
! than a conventional roof suspended system.
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.. 3.0 ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATES
3.1 Interior structural repairs $ 15.250.00
II 3.2 Interior wet coating
Type of coating - epoxy system $ 38.125.00
.. 3.3 Interior dry coating
Type of coating - epoxy system $ 30.100.00
, 3.4 Exterior structural repairs $ 5.100.00
3.5 Exterior coating *
, Type of coating - epoxy/urethane system $ 139.925.00
3.6 Engineering specifications and
inspection fee $ 24.500.00
. 3.7 Estimated Total Cost $ 253.000.00
~ 3.8 Estimated job duration 7 weeks.
* Includes the cost of exterior containment.
, Report submitted by:
, AEC ENGINEERING, INC.
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. Enclosures - Field Inspection Report
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
I - Appendix C
- Appendix 0
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