DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Agreement No. 1062534 With Minnesota Department Of Transportation For Signal Replacement And Intersection Improvements At County State Aid Highway 14 And Trunk Highway 62 In Inver Grove Heights, County Project 14-034
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of Agreement No. 1062534 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for County Project (CP) 14-034 for replacement of an existing traffic signal and intersection improvements at Trunk Highway (TH) 62 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14 in Inver Grove Heights.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is partnering with MnDOT to replace the traffic signal and make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at the intersection of TH 62 and CSAH 14. The existing traffic signal has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement to ensure safe and efficient traffic movement within the County. MnDOT is leading the project which will be constructed in 2027 (Attachment: Location Map).
The project costs are shared based on MnDOT’s cost share policy for public projects and are primarily based on the jurisdiction of intersection legs. The intersection of CSAH 14 and TH 62 is a three-legged intersection in which MnDOT owns two legs and the County has jurisdiction over one leg. The project includes approximately 200 feet of trail along CSAH 14 between TH 62 and Mendota Road W/50th St E. The trail construction is covered by the State’s share as it falls within their right of way, thus no City cost participation for trail along a County road is required.
The 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget does not include dollars for CP 14-034, as they were planned for 2027 in the amount of $330,000. MnDOT intends to bid the project in fall 2026 and Agreement No. 1062534 includes an agreement from MnDOT to not bill the County for the share of the project costs until January 2, 2027. This will allow adoption and budget establishment through the 2027-2031 CIP process, and staff have included CP 14-034 in the draft for the 2027 budget year.
An agreement is needed with MnDOT to outline costs, define maintenance for the traffic signal, trail, and pavement markings, and outline operation responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing Agreement No. 1062534 with MnDOT for the traffic signal replacement and ADA improvements at the intersection of CSAH 14 and TH 62 in Inver Grove Heights
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2026 Transportation CIP Adopted Budget does not include dollars for CP 14-034. Agreement No. 1062534 includes an agreement from MnDOT to not bill the County for the share in the project costs until January 2, 2027. Budget will be requested in the County Manager’s 2027 Recommended Budget as part of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County (County) is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on County Project (CP) 14-034; and
WHEREAS, CP 14-034 includes the replacement of a MnDOT traffic signal systems at Trunk Highway (TH) 62 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14, including minor geometric and trail updates to incorporate the new signal system, including meeting Americans with Disabilities Act standards for the signal and ramps; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT will lead the design and construction of the project from spring to summer of 2027; and
WHEREAS, County Transportation will cost participate per MnDOT cost participation policy that primarily follows the jurisdiction ownership of intersection legs; and
WHEREAS, Agreement No. 1062534 includes a County cost share estimate of $190,987 for the associated work; however, final shares will be based on actual costs realized during construction; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget does not include dollars for CP 14-034, as they were planned for 2027 in the amount of $330,000; and
WHEREAS, Agreement No. 1062534 includes language from MnDOT to not bill the County for the share in the project costs until January 2, 2027; and
WHEREAS, CP 14-034 is included in the staff working draft 2027-2031 Transportation CIP for budget in 2027 to be adopted with the budget process; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT and the County mutually desire to enter into Agreement No. 1062534 as needed to define the costs and responsibilities associated with the construction, operations, maintenance, and power of the traffic signal at CSAH 14 and TH 62 being replaced as part of MnDOT’s State Project No. 1918-122; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing staff to enter into Agreement No. 1062534 with MnDOT for CP 14-034.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Assistant County Manager: Physical Development Division to execute Agreement No. 1062534 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for County Project 14-034, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
Attachment: MnDOT Agreement No. 1062534
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CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Jake Chapek