DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Joint Powers Agreements With Cities And Delegation Of Authority For Contracting And Right Of Way Acquisition To Accomplish 2026 Transportation, Parks, and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Physical Development Administration Department regularly requests County Board approval for actions required to deliver projects in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
WHEREAS, joint powers agreements with Cities and cost-share agreements with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other agencies are standard agreements needed on projects in the CIP that adhere to County policies and have consistent language; and
WHEREAS, awarding construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder is a regular consent action item brought forward to the Board for projects in the CIP; and
WHEREAS, any awards not to the low bidder or require the rejection of bids will be brought to the County Board for action; and
WHEREAS, this resolution does not alter the Board process for adopting projects in the CIP each year or the process for obtaining Board approval for professional services contracts, study recommendations, appraisals, and right of way settlements; and
WHEREAS, quarterly reports on all contracts and project updates would continue to be presented by Finance to the Board; and
WHEREAS, staff will provide the Board with a detailed list of authorized projects, including budget reference information, and provide periodic updates on executed and construction contract awards; and
WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with projects included in the 2026 Transportation CIP; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for right of way acquisition necessary in 2026 for construction to begin in 2027; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of property interests, such as fee title and temporary and permanent easements, from private property parcels identified in Dakota County 2026 Transportation CIP projects by the County is necessary to deliver and construct the projects during the programmed year; and
WHEREAS, all valuations of the property interests to be acquired are based upon independent valuation reports; and
WHEREAS, delegation of authority to approve appraisals of value and all first offers being made to the property owners by the Director of Physical Development or their designee will allow for more time for property owners to review the County’s offers and resolved the acquisitions before eminent domain may be necessary; and
WHEREAS, in the event that timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, staff will seek County Board authorization for the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining unsettled parcels; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners delegates authority to the Director of Physical Development or their designee to enter into joint powers agreements with cities and the appropriate Department Director or designee to award construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, consistent with County Policies, provided sufficient funds are available for the following projects:
Transportation:
County Project (CP) 04-018: CSAH 4 from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 63 to Smith Ave Trail Gap in West St. Paul
CP 05-058: CSAH 5 at Southcross Signal Reconstruction in Burnsville
CP 5-060: CSAH 5 at Kenyon Ave in Lakeville
CP 9-065: CSAH 9 from 208th Street to CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trl) in Lakeville
CP 9-067: CSAH 9 from CSAH 70 (215th St) to South of 210th St in Lakeville
CP 9-069: CSAH 9 at Glacier Way in Lakeville
CP 11-033: CSAH 11 at I-35E Interchange Ramp Improvements in Burnsville and Apple Valley
CP 14-035: CSAH 14 from 20th Ave to 3rd Ave in South St. Paul
CP 23-088: CSAH 23 from CSAH 9 (179th Street) to CSAH 42 (150th Street) in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 26-060: CSAH 26 from Trunk Highway (TH) 3 to CSAH 73 Reconstruction in Inver Grove Heights
CP 26-068: CSAH 26 from CSAH 73 to Cahill Ave Trail Gap and Reclamation in Inver Grove Heights
CP 28-069: CSAH 28 (80th Street) Trail Gap in Inver Grove Heights
CP 31-113: CSAH 31 at CSAH 50 (W Junction) in Farmington
CP 31-115: CSAH 31 from CSAH 74 (Ash St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in Farmington
CP 31-118: CSAH 31 at Upper 147th Street Access Restriction in Apple Valley
CP 31-119: CSAH 31 from 144th Street to Corporate Center Dr in Apple Valley and Eagan
CP 31-124: CSAH 31 at Crestridge Ln in Eagan
CP 31-125: CSAH 31 at CSAH 46 (160th Street) in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 31-126: CSAH 31 at Wescott Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan
CP 32-093: CSAH 32 from Johnny Cake Ridge Road to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) in Eagan
CP 33-019: CSAH 33 from 140th St/Connemara Trl to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) in Apple Valley and Rosemount
CP 38-061: CSAH 38 from CSAH 5 to Aldrich Ave in Burnsville
CP 38-068: CSAH 38 from Garden View Dr to Hanover Ave; W of Diamond Path in Apple Valley
CP 42-161: CSAH 42 from Lock Blvd to Vermillion Street Overlay and Trail Construction in Hastings
CP 42-163: CSAH 42 from Redwood Dr to 147th Street Reconstruction in Apple Valley
CP 42-167: CSAH 42 from CSAH 5 to Nicollet Ave in Burnsville
CP 42-170: CSAH 42 at Trunk Highway 3 in Rosemount
CP 42-172: CSAH 42 from Cedar to Pilot Knob Federal Overlay in Apple Valley
CP 42-173: CSAH 42 from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path) to TH 3 in Apple Valley and Rosemount
CP 42-174: CSAH 42 at TH 52 Interchange Improvements in Rosemount
CP 42-177: CSAH 42 at Garrett Ave and At Pilot Knob Road Signal Replacement in Apple Valley
CP 42-179: CSAH 42 from West of Business Pkwy to Auburn Ave in Rosemount
CP 43-057: CSAH 43 from Keefe St to TH 55 in Eagan
CP 43-059: CSAH 43 at Northview Park Rd in Eagan
CP 47-047: CSAH 47 from North of CSAH 86 to TH 50 Reconstruction in Castle Rock Twp and Hampton Twp
CP 50-033: CSAH 50 at I-35 Interchange in Lakeville
CP 50-038: CSAH 50 at CSAH 60 in Lakeville
CP 54-011: CSAH 54 from 18th Street to CSAH 68 in Hastings and Ravenna Township
CP 56-014: CSAH 56 Corridor Pedestrian Improvements in Inver Grove Heights
CP 60-029: CSAH 60 at Orchard Trail in Lakeville
CP 63-033: CSAH 63 from Marie Ave to TH 149 Reconstruction in Mendota Heights and West St. Paul
CP 64-027: County Road 64 (Flagstaff Ave) from 200th Street to 195th Street in Farmington
CP 74-011: CSAH 74 from CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Ln in Farmington
CP 86-043: CSAH 86 at TH 56 Roundabout in Randolph Township
CP 86-044: CSAH 86 at TH 3 Roundabout in Castle Rock Township
CP 91-030: CSAH 91 from 675’ South of Nicolai Ave to TH 61 Reconstruction in Miesville
Paved Highway Surfaces
Gravel Highway Surface
Gravel Highway Surface - Repairs
Crack Seal
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
Retaining Wall Maintenance
Traffic Safety & Operations - Pavement Markings
Storm Sewer System Maintenance
Signal Revisions/Communications
Traffic Signal - New/Replacement
Trail Gap Setaside
Parks:
2000230: Greenway Preservation
2000236: Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Long-Range Plan Improvements
P00147: Veterans Memorial Greenway
River to River Greenway: TH 149 Crossing and trail improvements south of Marie
Countywide Greenway and Park Wayfinding Installation
Lebanon Hills Greenway: Lebanon Hills Regional Park to Dodd Road
Lake Marion Greenway: Lakeville - Ritter Farm Park to Holyoke
Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Sustainable Trail Improvements
Whitetail Woods Regional Park: Stage and Shade Improvements
Lake Byllesby Regional Park Turbine Exhibit and Road and Trail realignment
Facilities:
Roof Replacement Program
Window Replacement Program
Law Enforcement Center Housing Unit Fixture Replacement
Boiler Replacement Program
Chiller Replacement Program
Air Cooled Condenser Replacement Program
HVAC, Pumps, and Fans Replacement Program
Cabinet Unit Heater Replacement Program
Empire Maintenance Facility Geothermal Heat Pump Replacement
Judicial Service Center and Western Service Center Fire Pump Replacement
Countywide Life Safety Enhancement Program
Generator, ATS, Main Electrical, and MCC Replacement Program
Uninterruptible Power Supply Replacement Program
Miscellaneous Projects
Accessibility Barrier Removal Program
Exterior Building Envelope Maintenance Program
Exterior Door Replacement Program
Water Heater Replacement Program
Sanitary Waste Pump Replacements
Air Handling Unit Replacement Program
Make-Up Air Unit Replacements
HVAC Controls/Automation System Replacements
Electrical Service Gear Replacement Program
Flooring Replacement Program
Parking Lots Pavement Program
Energy Efficiency Program
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Director of Physical Development or their designee to approve appraisals of value and to make initial offers based on appraised value for any right of way acquisitions needed for the following 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program projects:
Real Estate Office Right of Way Acquisitions:
CP 23-088: Mill and overlay CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave) from CSAH 9 (179th St) to CSAH 42 (150th St) in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 28-079: Signal replacement at CSAH 28 (Yankee Doodle Ave) and Denmark Ave in Eagan
CP 31-115: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) from CSAH 74 (220th St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in Farmington
CP 31-124: Intersection improvements at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and Crestridge Ln in Eagan
CP 31-125: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and CSAH 46 (160th St W) in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 31-126: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and Wescott Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan
CP 38-061: Intersection improvements at CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd) and Burnhaven Dr and trail gap study from CSAH 5 to Burnhaven Dr in Burnsville
CP 38-068: Retaining wall replacement along CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd) between Hannover Ave and Gardenview Dr in Apple Valley
CP 42-173: Mill and overlay CSAH 42 (150th St) from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path) to TH 3 in Apple Valley and Rosemount
CP 42-175: Pedestrian underpass of CSAH 42 (145th Street), approximately 900 feet east of County Road (CR) 73 (Akron Avenue) in Rosemount
CP 42-183: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Galaxie Ave in Apple Valley
CP 42-184: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Pennock Ave in Apple Valley
CP 43-057: Construction of a multi‐use trail along the east side of CSAH 43 (Lexington Ave) between Keefe St and TH 55 in Eagan
CP 43-059: Roundabout at CSAH 43 (Lexington Ave) and Northview Park Rd in Eagan
CP 46-064: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Galaxie Ave in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 46-065: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Foliage Ave in Apple Valley and Lakeville
CP 47-048: Roadway reconstruction on CSAH 47 (Northfield Blvd) from TH 3 to south of CSAH 86 (280th St) in Waterford Township, Sciota Township, and Castle Rock Township
CP 50-033: Reconstruction of the interchange at I‐35 and CSAH 50 in Lakeville
CP 50-038: Roundabout at CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trail) and CSAH 60 (185th St) in Lakeville
CP 60-029: New signal system at CSAH 60 (185th St) and Orchard Trail in Lakeville
CP 74-011: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 74 (220th St) from CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Lane in Farmington
CP 99-013: Expansion of CSAH 46 from TH 3 to 1,300 feet east of CR 48 in Rosemount, Coates, and Empire Township from two lanes to a four‐lane divided section
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