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� Department Approval: , �---�- � ; r �� _ � �- � REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Manager Reviewed: �� DATE: 3/27/06 IT��VI NO.: 7. AgendaSection: Item Description: Public Improvement Hearings for County Road C Phase [E Background: The County Road C reconstruction proj ect was split into two phases. The first phase, between Long Lake Road and Snelling Avenue, started construction in 2005 and is nearly finished. The second phase of construction between Snelling Avenue and Oxford Street is proposed to start this summer. On March 13,2005, the City Council received the feasibility report for the Phase �I reconstructionof County Road C and ordered the public hearing. Prior to opening the hearing, staff will present general information regarding construction, standards, and assessments that apply for this project. The two projects described in the feasibility report are closely related, the first is the proposed Ramsey County roadway reconstruction project and the second is the work described as the Roseville's Streetscape project, both project limits are from Snelling Avenue to Oxford Street. We have held a number of information meetings with property owners regarding County Road C over the last 5 years. Special Considerations: County Road C Reconstruction project and Streetscape project, while closly related do have different funding sources and schedules. Reconstruction praiect: County Road C is a 4 lane bituminous roadway that is deficient in pavement quality, the existing pavement and base need to be replaced. County Road C is deficient in turn lanes at numerous access points along the route. All left and right turns off of the road are currently made out of through lanes with the exception of the intersection at Hamlin.e Avenue which has been striped as one through lane in each direction with opposing left turn lanes. There are no right turn lanes at Hamline Ave. There are currently no left or right turn lanes at the intersection with Lexington Avenue. The lack of left turn lanes at Lexington Ave has resulted in a higher than normal number of accidents. The overall design of this road was discussed at a Council work session in 2003. The proposed width is wide enough to accommodate 5-lanes if in the future the additional capacity is needed. The project is proposing to replace the deficient pavement and widen the roadway to accommodate current and future traffic volumes. A two-way center turn lane or median will be constructed along the entire length to facilitate left turn movements and improve safety. Right turn lanes will be added