DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization And City Of Lakeville, For Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project, County Project 50-19
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) and the City of Lakeville for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project.
SUMMARY
To promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County, in cooperation with the City of Lakeville, proceeded with County Project (CP) 50-19, expanding County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 (Kenwood Trail) to a four-lane highway from CSAH 60 (185th Street) to CSAH 9 (Dodd Boulevard) in Lakeville. The project improved safety and operations by reducing conflict points and allowed for additional capacity. The project also included a stormwater basin (Jaguar Pond) located at the intersection of Kenwood Trail and Jaguar Avenue (Attachment: Jaguar Pond Vicinity Map). Construction of the project and the pond was essentially complete by October 2018.
The Jaguar Pond did not function as designed due to continuous groundwater seepage, and base flow conditions resulted in capacity reduction and ultimate failure of the stormwater basin. The City of Lakeville, in partnership with VRWJPO and Dakota County, took the lead in designing and constructing improvements to the pond. Improvements to the pond were made to remove phosphorus prior to water entering Lake Marion.
A JPA was drafted to allow all three agencies to jointly cooperate in completing the Jaguar Pond improvements for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project. Under the terms of the JPA, Dakota County, VRWJPO, and the City share equally in the design costs of the pond of $5,800 for each agency. Estimated construction costs of $90,609 are also equally shared between Dakota County, VRWJPO, and the City of Lakeville. Project responsibilities and project cost sharing obligations are identified in the Attachment: Jaguar Pond Draft JPA.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing execution of the JPA with VRWJPO and the City of Lakeville for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2026-2030 Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes adequate funding in the Storm Sewer System Set-aside for the design and construction of the Jaguar Pond estimated at $36,003.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) received Watershed Based Implementation Funding (Grant) for the 4th and Willow Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Reduction Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County, in cooperation with the City of Lakeville, proceeded with County Project (CP) 50-19, expanding County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 (Kenwood Trail) to a four-lane highway from CSAH 60 (185th Street) to CSAH 9 (Dodd Boulevard); and
WHEREAS, the project also included a stormwater basin (Jaguar Pond) located at the intersection of Kenwood Trail and Jaguar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Jaguar Pond did not function as designed due to continuous groundwater seepage, and base flow conditions resulted in capacity reduction and ultimate failure of the stormwater basin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville, in partnership with VRWJPO and Dakota County, took the lead in designing and constructing improvements to the pond; and
WHEREAS, improvements to the pond were made to remove phosphorus prior to water entering Lake Marion; and
WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement (JPA) was drafted to allow all three agencies to jointly cooperate in completing the Jaguar Pond improvements for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing execution of the JPA with VRWJPO and the City of Lakeville for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and the City of Lakeville for the Lake Marion Phosphorus Treatment Project, subject to approval by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Jaguar Pond Vicinity Map
Attachment: Jaguar Pond Draft JPA
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☒ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Todd Howard