Res 2008-67 Authorize RFP for Ped Imp @ 110/DoodCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 08- 67
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR COMPLETION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT ON PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS AT HIGHWAY 110 & DODD ROAD
WHEREAS, the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of State Highway 110 and Dodd
Road (State Highway 149) is of major concern to the City of Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, ongoing and proposed developments located at the intersection are likely to
greatly increase pedestrian traffic at the intersection; and
WHEREAS, City and County trail system utilizes this area as a major confluence of area
trails; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed that a Feasibility Study be completed for
improvements to pedestrian connectivity at the intersection to include analysis of a pedestrian
bridge, pedestrian trail tunnel, and intersection improvements; and
WHEREAS, funding assistance may be available through Dakota County, Metropolitan
Council, and/or State Aid from the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the completion of a Feasibility Report on improving the pedestrian
connectivity at the intersection is likely to assist the City in obtaining funding assistance for the
design and construction of the project:
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1. That City Staff is authorized to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be sent
to a minimum of three (3) consultants with experience in developing municipal
Feasibility Reports.
2. That proposals submitted form selected consultants will be due to City Staff not
later than close of business on October 24th, 2008.
3. That a selection committee consisting of two (2) members of the City Council and
one (1) member of City Staff will be established to select the preferred consultant.
4. That the maximum amount authorized for City expenditure relating to completion
of the Feasibility Report is $30,000.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 7t` day of October, 2008.
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K leers M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
ohn ayor