DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Lakeville For City Utility Improvement Incorporation Into 2026 Preservation Projects On County State Aid Highway 46, County Project 46-068
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Lakeville to establish roles, responsibilities, and cost share for the incorporation of City of Lakeville utility improvements as part of the County's 2026 preservation activity occurring on County State Aid Highway 46 from County State Aid Highway 5 to Interstate Highway 35, County Project (CP) 46-068 (Attachment: Location Map).
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the 2026 preservation of paved highway surface and miscellaneous projects. The 2026 preservation work includes pavement mill and overlay of County roadways, replacement of pedestrian curb ramps at intersections to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, application of pavement markings, and necessary repairs to city utilities. As part of the County's preservation process, coordination occurs with the city partners to determine if any utility improvements are necessary on the segments of roadways being improved that would be advantageous to include with the preservation work. Incorporating these improvements saves the stakeholders time and money and reduces the burden on the traveling public as the traffic impacts are consolidated into one project versus multiple. These improvements often include repairs to the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or water main facilities.
Coordination with the City of Lakeville resulted in their desire to include utility improvements with the bid package for CP 46-068. As seen in the Location Map attachment, CP 46-068 is on County State Aid Highway 46 from the County State Aid Highway 5 to Interstate Highway 35. In order to facil...
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