DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Discussion And Direction On Transportation Cost Policy Updates And County Gravel Roads Within Municipal Boundaries
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss and provide direction on staff proposed adjustments to the 2040 Transportation Plan Cost Share Policy and county gravel roads within municipal boundaries.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County utilizes cost share policies that define each agency’s percentage for transportation project costs. The Dakota County 2040 Transportation Plan was adopted in July 2021 and included an updated cost share policy that County staff coordinated with local city partners throughout 2018. These updated policies further defined project elements and overall reduced the cities cost shares. Prior to the update, the cost shares were largely 55 percent County and 45 percent city for projects on the County highway system.
As staff has utilized these policies, there have been instances where further clarification of the policy language would be beneficial to both City and County staff to interpret the policy accurately. Several key changes review policy cost shares for independent roundabout and signal projects as well as 10 ton and 6 ½ mile spacing expansion projects. The advanced funding policy will be discussed to determine the impacts to the Cities if an interest rate is required.
Additionally, staff is seeking direction from the County Board on County Road 73 (Akron Ave) from the Rosemount/Inver Grove Heights city boundary to County State Aid Highway 32. This segment of County Road 73 is the last remaining segment of County gravel road within a municipal boundary that requires a 15 percent city cost share to modernize to a paved surface. The traffic volumes on this segment of County road have exceeded the threshold a gravel road can sustain, and it is challenging to maintain a safe and efficient system. The City of Inver Grove Heights has not incorporated the project into their budgeting plans and staff is seeking direction on how the Board would prefer the project to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Adopted 2040 Transportation Plan Cost Share Policies
Attachment: Project Location Map
Attachment: Presentation Slides
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: Jake Chapek