DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Saint Paul Board Of Water Commissioners For City Utility Improvement Incorporation Into 2026 Preservation Projects On County State Aid Highway 73 In City Of West St. Paul, County Projects 73-044 And 73-045
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners to establish roles, responsibilities, and cost share for the incorporation of City utility improvements as part of the County's 2026 preservation activity occurring on County State Aid Highway 73 in the city of West St. Paul from 980' north of County State Aid Highway 14 to County State Aid Highway 8, County Project (CP) 73-044, and from County Road 4 to Annapolis Street East, County Project (CP) 73-045 (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 seen in the Location Map attachment, CP 73-044 is on County State Aid Highway 73 from 980' north of County State Aid Highway 14 to County State Aid Highway 8, and CP 73-045 is on County State 73 from County Road 4 to Annapolis Street East.
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 impa...
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