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DRAFT INTRODUCTION This report consists of an investigation of the reconstruction of Roselawn Avenue from Snelling Avenue to Hamline Avenue. This street is located along the south border of Roseville and is shared with the City of Falcon Heights. Our two cities are partnering in the design and construction of this street improvement project. Engineering services are being provided by the Roseville Engineering staff. This report will be presented to both the Roseville and Falcon Heights City Councils. 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 2004, Roselawn Avenue changed jurisdiction from Ramsey County to the Cities of Rose vi lie and Falcon Heights 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. If MSA 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 CUlTent 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 24 and 42, which means it falls into the problem category. As such, it ranks relatively high on both City's' priority system. The public process began with a Neighborhood Open House in June 2005. We presented the proposed project and discussed design alternatives. Since then we have held 4 additional public infOlmation meetings regarding the street reconstruction project. Existing storm sewer serves a pOliion of Roselawn Avenue. However, most of the stOlm water is conveyed by ditches into the existing catch basins. All streets detailed in this repOli are proposed to be reconstructed with bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, and appropriate storm Project P-ST-SW-06-02 Roselawn Avenue Reconstruction Feasibility Report 5