DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of West St. Paul For County Road 4 Improvements In West St. Paul, County Project 04-017
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of West St. Paul (City) for County Project (CP) 04-017 for final design, right of way acquisition, and construction for multiuse trail, intersection safety improvements, and pavement overlay on County Road (CR) 4 (Butler Avenue) between Trunk Highway (TH) 52 and TH 3 in West St. Paul.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is in the process of delivering CP 04-017, which constructs 0.75 miles of multiuse trail on CR 4 between Robert Street and TH 52 in West St. Paul (Attachment: Project Map). The project includes a mill and overlay of pavement and intersection safety improvements at the intersection of CR 4, Sperl Street, and Stassen Lane.
Construction of CP 04-017 began in May 2025 after a delay related to coordination with concurrent water utility work in the project area. A majority of CP 04-017 was completed in 2025, but several project elements, including construction of a one-block section of trail and completion of a retaining wall, remain for spring 2026. The JPA for the project, authorized by Resolution No. 23-080 (February 28, 2023), expired on December 31, 2025. Execution of the new JPA is required to govern the projects through the remaining tasks.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends executing a new JPA with West St. Paul to formalize cost contributions and responsibilities for the construction of CP 04-017.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $3,409,690.98 for project 1000759 CP 04-017 Multiuse Trail on Butler. There is sufficient project budget available to cover all remaining construction and administrative expenses for the project.
1000759 Multiuse Trail on Butler
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Transportation Fund Balance |
$491,871 |
$23,876 |
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City of West St. Paul |
$417,871 |
$328,837 |
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Transportation Advance Account |
$700,000 |
$700,000 |
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Wheelage Tax |
$1,800,000 |
$366,054 |
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Total |
$3,409,691 |
$1,418,767 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout Dakota County, the County is partnering with the City of West St. Paul on County Project (CP) 04-017; and
WHEREAS, CP 04-017 will design and construct a multiuse trail on County Road (CR) 4 (Butler Avenue) between Robert Street and Trunk Highway (TH) 52; perform a mill and overlay of pavement on CR 4 between Robert Street and TH 52 and design and construct intersection safety improvements at the intersection of CR 4 at Sperl Street in the City of West St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City of West St. Paul is the lead agency for the design and construction of CP 04-017; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead for the acquisition of right of way and construction of the project; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-080 (February 28, 2023), a joint powers agreement was approved and executed with the City of West St. Paul to identify costs and responsibilities for the design, right of way acquisition and construction of CP 04-017; and
WHEREAS, construction of CP 04-017 began in spring 2025, but will require additional work in spring 2026 to complete all improvements; and
WHEREAS, the joint powers agreement for County Project 04-017 expired in December 2025; and
WHEREAS, a new joint powers agreement is required to govern the remaining tasks for CP 04-017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager or designee to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of West St. Paul to identify costs and responsibilities for the design, right of way acquisition, and construction of County Project 04-017 in the City of West St. Paul, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
21-094; 2/16/21
22-020; 1/4/22
23-080; 2/28/23
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project 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: Erin Laberee
Author: Joe Morneau