DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute New Design Contract With KLJ Engineering LLC For Preliminary Design Services For North Creek Greenway, Vermillion Highlands Greenway, And Vermillion River Greenway In Cities Of Farmington, Rosemount, And Empire, County Project 2000233
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to replace expired contract (DCA22148) and extend design services into 2029 for County Project (CP) 2000233.
SUMMARY
The original contract had an expiration date of December 31, 2025, and due to staff oversight the contract was inadvertently allowed to expire while scope and work required of KLJ Engineering LLC, is still needed to complete the CP 2000233 preliminary design project. This request creates a new contract to continue the scope of services while extending the date, but the budget does not change.
Dakota County is continuing with preliminary engineering design services for multiple sections of greenway, including:
North Creek Greenway (3 Segments)
• 189th Street West to CSAH 64 -30 percent preliminary design
• County State Aid Highway 64 to Rambling River Park - Two or three alignment options with 30 percent preliminary design of one preferred option.
• Rambling River Park to Denmark (County State Aid Highway 31) -30 percent preliminary design
Vermillion Highlands Greenway (3 segments)
• Trunk Highway 3 to Barcardi Ave- Alignment study/landowner discussion
• Barcardi Ave to McMenomy property -30 percent preliminary design through Schmitz (North 20 Brewery) and Dakota County conservation easement.
• Whitetail Woods Regional Park to Vermillion River - 30 percent Preliminary Design, which includes alignment study/discussion with Metro Council and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Vermillion River Greenway: (2 segments)
• Rambling River Park to Trunk Highway 3.
• Railroad crossing evaluation/concept design and discussion with Union Pacific Railroad.
• Trunk Highway 3 to Biscayne. Two alignment alternatives, 30 percent Preliminary Design on one.
Final design is desired for Vermillion River Greenway in Rambling River Park. Pending outcomes of conversations with private landowners, additional final design work may be needed between Rambling River Park and the City of Empire.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends executing a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC for the professional design services for portions of the North Creek Greenway, Vermillion Highlands Greenway, and Vermillion River Greenway project (2000233) for actual costs not to exceed $641,108.16, including a 10 percent contingency.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Parks and Greenways Capital Improvement Program includes $2,276,416 for CP 2000233, the Vermillion Highlands Greenway and the North Creek Greenway. There is sufficient project budget available to fund a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to replace expired contract DCA22148, which extends design services into 2029 for CP 2000233.
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Parks Fund Balance |
$45,364 |
$0 |
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Environmental Legacy Fund Balance |
$96,224 |
$0 |
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Sales & Use Tax |
$1,076,691 |
$1,076,691 |
|
Regional Rail Authority Fund Balance |
$150,000 |
$100,000 |
|
TAA Parks Transportation Advance Acct |
$908,137 |
$363,195 |
|
Total |
$2,276,416 |
$1,539,886 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a great place to live, Dakota County is proceeding with portions of the North Creek Greenway, Vermillion Highlands Greenway, and Vermillion River Greenway County Project 2000233 for preliminary design consulting services; and
WHEREAS, the County Parks Director recommends executing a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC for engineering consulting services for CP 2000233 for actual costs not to exceed $641,108.16; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-496 (October 08, 2024), the County Board authorized a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to perform preliminary engineering design consulting services for CP 2000233; and
WHEREAS, the original contract expired on December 31, 2025, and additional design services remain to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends executing a new contract with KLJ Engineering LLC to complete the remaining design service in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Park’s Capital Improvement Program Budget has sufficient funds to accommodate the design contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to execute a contract with KLJ Engineering LLC, to perform preliminary engineering design consulting services for the North Creek Greenway, Vermillion Highlands Greenway, and Vermillion River Greenway, County Project 2000233 in an amount not to exceed $641,108.16, which includes a 10 percent contingency, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-496; 10/08/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
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: Niki Geisler
Author: Mike Adams