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Over the last 4 months, staff inet with individual property owners who requested site visits to discuss drainage concerns, tree impacts, or other questions on the proj ect. Preliminary storm sewer design is completed and will improve drainage throughout the corridor; structures and pipe are proposed to alleviate flooding in problem areas. Some of these areas will also be utilized to construct storm water practices such as infiltration trenches and swales that will be required to meet the permit requirements of the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District. Staff will continue to work with property owners during final design to ensure questions are addressed. Trees will be protected to the fullest extent possible. City staff has reviewed some trees that may be impacted in the project corridor, and has indicated that the trees are in poor health and should be removed. City staff will work will all property owners affected by any tree removal to develop a replacement plan during the final design process. County Involvement City staff has met with Ramsey County staff to discuss the proposed project, as both County Road B-2 and Victoria Street are county roads. We have asked Ramsey County to participate financially in the project based on their recently updated cost-participation policy, but to date have not received an affirmative response. We also discussed the possibility of narrowing Victoria Street south of the bridge to County Road B, as this is the only segment of Victoria currently striped as a four-lane roadway. This work could potentially occur in 2015 in conjunction with the City's planned reconstruction of Victoria south of County Road B and a maintenance project on the Ramsey County segment. Signal improvements at the Victoria and County Road B intersection would also likely be completed at this time. City staff will continue to work with County staff during final design of the proposed sidewalk project to coordinate funding and project phasing as appropriate. Proposed Project Schedule The following is the proposed project schedule, if the City Council authorizes staff to move forward: Complete final plans and specifications October, 2013 —January, 2014 • Work with utility companies on necessary utility relocation. • Submit and work through Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District permit requirements. • Continue to work with individual property owners on final design detail as needed (retaining walls, drainage issues, tree replacement and other landscaping etc.) Advertise for bids Award bids Construct project January-February, 2014 March, 2014 June-September, 2014 �� • Key dates that will affect construction schedules are the last day of school, first � day of school, Rosefest, and the State Fair. POLICY OBJECTIVE � Roseville, with its current pathway system and the proposed additions to that system, strives to �� address the transportation needs of the pedestrian and cyclist. Through the development of these Page 3 of 5