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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 4/ 19/04 ITEM NO.: 4,d I� :�p�r�}��1= Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: __ �� Consent _ . _......_. _.. . _ f Item Description: Approve Mn/DOT Traffic Control Signal Agreement for Lydial Snelling intersection improvements Background: We have been working with Northwestern College on a number of different safety concerns in and around the vicinity of the Snelling and Lydia Avenue Intersection. The issues that we have been discussing include �rc�lcr��riar� safetyboth at LincolnDrive and Snelling Avenue as well as signal timing for vehicles at the Lydia/ Snelling intersection. We have installed pedestrian crosswall{ signs as well as a painted crosswalk at the Lincoln Drive intersection. Northwestern has added sidewalk alongside their campus driveway and adjacent to their student apartments and the new KTIS building to provide a separated pedestrian facility. We also have identified a"pedestrian route" for the Snelling intersection. The signage, pedestrianlights, and stripingwill be accomplished with the proposed signal project. Please see the attached drawing for more information. Another issue that was identifiedwas the Snelling intersectionsignal cycling. The Cityhas received complaints regardingthe operation of this intersection from a number of different sources. Currently there is not a left turn arrow on the west and east bound legs of this intersection. During rush hour, the vehicles traveling eastbound on Lydia queue to the west and block the Lincoln Drive and Northwestern College driveway intersection. We contacted the Minnesota Department of Transportationregarding this concern. Mn/DOT has performed an operational analysis on this signal system and has determinedthat additional left turn phasing for Lydiawould improve the operation of this intersection. They also determined that the existing signal system is due for reconstruction. As a result the Mn/DOT has put together plans to reconstruct this signal. Since the City is responsible for Lydia Avenue, we would participatehalf of the proposed signal cost. The project is proposed for construction this July. � Financial Implications: Lydia Avenue is a Municipal State Aid Street and the proposed signal project is eligible for full MSA funding. The estimated total cost for this signal reconstruction project is $219,000 plus 8% engineering and administration. The City's share is 50% of the total cost. This is estimated at $118,260.00. The final City contribution will be based on actual bid pricing. The attached Agency Agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City and State for the proposed constructionproject. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of a resolution approving an agreement between Mn/Dot and the City of Roseville for Lydia/ Snelling intersection improvements Prepared by: Debra Bloom