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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE:02/14/00 ITEM NO.: C- ; Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Consent Item Description: Approval of Signal Plans and Agreement -- South Owasso Boulevard and Rice Street Background: On January 24,2000, the City Council passed a resolution concurring with the turnback of Rice Street from Mn/Dot to Ramsey County. This resolution allows the County to proceed with the final turnback and to implement public improvements on Rice Street previously stalled by the pending turnback. One project of interest to Roseville is the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of South Owasso Boulevard and Rice Street. For many years, the City and County have heard complaints from motorists concerning the difficulty accessing Rice Street from South Owasso Boulevard. With the development of the Owasso Hills residential development in Roseville and ongoing commercial development in the City of Little Canada, traffic volumes on South Owasso Boulevard have increased enough to justify the installation of a traffic signal at Rice Street. This signal was programmed by Mn/Dot for installation some years ago but was delayed pending the turnback of Rice Street to Ramsey County. Now that the turnback is nearing completion, Ramsey County has prepared plans and specifications in anticipation of constructing the needed signal in 2000. The County is asking for City approval of the plan and cost participation agreement. The project includes the installation of a new traffic signal with left turn arrows on Rice Street and minor roadway improvements to facilitate the new signal. Road improvements include new right turn lanes on both north and southbound Rice Street and minor intersection widening. The additional right-of-way necessary to construct this project will be acquired by Ramsey County. The total cost of the project, $268,352, is to be distributed as follows: Roseville $3 8,605 Little Canada $380 Ramsey County $191,142 Total $268,352 South Owasso Boulevard was turned back to Roseville from Ramsey County and is part of Roseville's Municipal State Aid system (MSA). Roseville's share of this project will be paid with MSA dollars. Ongoing maintenance will be the same as other similar signals. Roseville and Little Canada are responsible for electric costs Ramsey County is responsible for ongoing signal maintenance Roseville and Little Canada are responsible for the cost to maintain the Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP)