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INTRODUCTION This report consists of an investigation of the reconstruction of S. Owasso Boulevard from Dale Street to Rice Street. This street is located just south of Lake Owasso in the northeastern portion of the City. In 1991, following direction from the Minnesota Legislature, Ramsey County completed a study that reviewed the jurisdiction of all roadways within Ramsey County. Upon completion of this study, Ramsey County began a program whereby a number of roadways switched jurisdiction between State, County and local municipalities. In 1996, S. Owasso Blvd changed jurisdiction from Ramsey County to the City of Roseville. As with other County turnback roads, these roadways have been added to the City's Municipal State Aid system (MSA) and are eligible for funding through the City's portion of state gas tax revenues. IfMSA dollars are to be used, the roadways must be constructed in accordance with MSA roadway standards. When the roadway was under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County, it consistently ranked low among their priorities since the traffic volume is very small when compared to other County roads. For many years, this roadway only received minor maintenance. As a result, the current pavement condition is poor when compared to other roadways in the community. As part of the City's ongoing Pavement Management Program, the City has rated these street segments. Street condition ratings are divided into three categories: "adequate" (56-100), "marginal" (36 to 55) and "problem" (0 to 35). The rating of this street range between 0 and 48, which falls into the problem category. As such, it ranks relatively high on the City's priority system. The public process began with a Neighborhood Open House in March 2004. We presented the proposed project and discussed design alternatives. Since then we have held 6 additional public information meetings regarding the street reconstruction project as well as Ladyslipper Park. Existing storm sewer serves a portion of S. Owasso Boulevard. However, most of the storm water discharges directly into Lake Owasso. Grass Lake WMO and the City of Roseville have placed a high priority on improving the water quality of Lake Owasso. Modifications will be made to the existing storm sewers to provide water quality treatment for storm water runoff wherever feasible. All streets detailed in this report are proposed to be reconstructed with bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, and appropriate storm sewer. It is expected that if this improvement is approved, the work will be start in the fall of2005, Project P-ST-SW-05-06 S. Owasso Boulevard Reconstruction Feasibility Report 5