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CITY OF ANDOVER
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tour 8:30 a.m. /Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Andover Public Works Conference/Training Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. CIP Road Improvements
3. Discuss Gravel Road Assessment Policy
4. Water Rates
5. Municipal State Aid Needs Changes
6. Public Works Equipment Needs
7. Public Works Master Plan /Layout
8. Crosstown Blvd. (congestion related to Andover High School)
9. Update of All -Way Stop Signs
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment
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TO:
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SUBJECT:
DATE:
Public Works Committee
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
CIP Road Improvements
June 13, 2012
0
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss the proposed roadway improvements that
are identified in the draft 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
DISCUSSION
Attached is the draft copy of roadway improvements for the 2013 -2017 CIP. This will be
discussed in detail at the meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for information and discussion and no action is required.
Respectfully submitted,
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David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Draft CIP (Roadway Improvements)
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
staining the City's storm sewer system improves water quality and public safety, and reduces the need for costly repairs in the future.
firing and maintaining these systems also allows public works to focus on and comply with requirements of the NPDES program, such as
cleaning, inspections, and sweeping.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Improvement 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 225,000
Total 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 225,000
Funding Sources 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Storm Sewer Fund 35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
225,000
Total 35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
225,000
areas in the storm sewer system will reduce the yearly maintenance needs placed on
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
oating will extend the useful life of roads by protecting the bituminous from oxidation due to adverse weather conditions (sun, rain,
snow, etc.). The prevention of oxidation will prolong the useful life of the pavement and defer the need for a costly reconstruction. Seal
g also improves the skid resistance of the roadway surface by increasing the friction between vehicle tires and the roadway.
Expenditures
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Construction
442,000
387,000
765,000
740,000
750,000
3,084,000
Total
Funding Sources
442,000
2013
387,000
2014
765,000
2015
740,000
2016
750,000
2017
3,084,000
Total
Construction Seal Coat Fund
Road & Bridge Funds
442,000
387,000
10,000
755,000
20,000
720,000
30,000
720,000
60,000
3,024,000
Total
442,000
387,000
765,000
740,000
750,000
3,084,000
Budget Impact/Other
Extending the life of the street will reduce routine maintenance (Crack sealing, pot hole patching, overlays, etc.) and extend the overall design
life of the pavement.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
The sealing of street cracks will significantly extend the useful life of the streets. This will extend the time frame when a costly street
reconstruction project will be necessary. The sealing of cracks in the street surface reduces /eliminates water from entering the road base and
subgrade. This process reduces the freeze/thaw cycles of the subgrade, maintaining the integrity of the road. Crack sealing is completed in a
particular zone one year prior to seal coating. This allows the crack sealing material to cure and minimize bleed through once seal coated.
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developments and reconstructed areas requiring crack seal are not shown on the attached maps. These areas are typically crack sealed
Expenditures 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Construction 103,000
191,000
167,000
205,000
210,000
876,000
Total 103,000
191,000
167,000
205,000
210,000
876,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Construction Seal Coat Fund 1,000 1,000 3,000 10,000 15,000
Road & Bridge Funds 103,000 190,000 166,000 202,000 200,000 861,000
Total 103,000 191,000 167,000 205,000 210,000 876,000
Budget Impact/Other
iealing the street cracks will reduce routine maintenance by eliminating the source of degradation resulting from moisture in the road subgrade.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project # 13- 43100 -03
Project Name Annual Street Reconstruction
Type Improvement
Useful Life 20 Years
Category Streets4fighways
Description
2013 thru 2017
Department Streets/ Highways
Contact DPW / City Engineer
Priority 1 -High
The Street Reconstruction projects will consist of milling the existing street surface and constructing a new asphalt surface. Minor shouldering
and restoration work will be included with the project. In developments that have existing bituminous curb or no curb or ditch, concrete curb
and gutter will be constructed. 25% of the total project costs are assessed to the benefiting properties in each development. This program helps
to maintain the integrity and value of the community's street infrastructure.
Areas to be reconstructed are listed below. The timing of reconstruction of developments more than two years out may be revised as street
conditions and ratings are reviewed on an annual basis. Additional developments may be added to the schedule or projects moved up if it is
advantageous to reconstruct them in conjunction with other nearby projects.
2013 - Stenquist Addition, 159th Ave (7th Ave to Marystone Blvd.)
2014 - Makah Street
2015 - Lakeview Terrace, Lundgren Cakridge, Kemps Addition, Country Estates, Howard - Temple Addition
2016 - Prairie Meadows, Langseth - Thrane 1 st and 2nd Additions
2017 - TBD
Justification
streets in these neighborhoods are generally in excess of 25 years old and are in need of rehabilitation. The intent of this program is to
ide the community with a high quality transportation system and maintain a constant upkeep of the City's street infrastructure.
Expenditures 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Construction 1,050,000
465,000
856,000
850,000
875,000
4,096,000
Total 1,050,000
465,000
856,000
850,000
875,000
4,096,000
Funding Sources 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Assessments 200,000
Road & Bridge Funds 850,000
115,000
350,000
214,000
642,000
215,000
635,000
225,000
650,000
969,000
3,127,000
Total 1,050,000
465,000
856,000
850,000
875,000
4,096,000
ion of the streets will reduce the routine maintenance (crack sealing, pot hole patching, etc..) in the area. Long term, this
will prolong the structural stability of the roadway making for a longer serviceable life.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
is required through the local and state agencies. A reflective standard is required. Restriping annually maintains the pavement
to the required standards.
Expenditures
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Improvement
26,000
27,000
29,000
31,000
33,000
146,000
29,000
Total 26,000
27,000
29,000
31,000
33,000
146,000
Funding Sources 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Road & Bridge Funds 26,000
27,000
29,000
31,000
33,000
146,000
Total 26,000
27,000
29,000
31,000
33,000
146,000
pavement markings are contracted out each year adding virtually no operational impact.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
majority of the concrete curb and gutter throughout the City is in relatively good condition. However, there are isolated areas that need
bilititation every year. Failing or damaged sections of concrete curb and gutter are removed and replaced. Replacing damaged sections of
rete curb and gutter maintains the integrity of and prolongs the life of the City's street infrastructure.
Expenditures
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Improvement
43,000
44,000
45,000
46,000
47,000
225,000
Total 43,000
44,000
45,000
46,000
47,000
225,000
Funding Sources
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Road & Bridge Funds
43,000
44,000
45,000
46,000
47,000
225,000
Total 43,000
44,000
45,000
46,000
47,000
225,000
failing or damaged sections of curb and gutter reduces the routine maintenance required by the public works department.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project # 13- 43100 -06
Project Name Municipal State Aid Routes / New & Reconstruct
Type Improvement
Useful Life 20 Years
Category Streets/Highways
2013 thru 2017
Department Streets/ Highways
Contact DPW / City Engineer
Priority 1 -High
e following projects are proposed to be constructed and/or rehabilitated to meet State Aid Standards. The rehabilitation projects will consist
milling the existing street surface, replacing bituminous curb with concrete curb and gutter, repairing storm sewer systems, and improving
trm drainage.
Nightingale Street (Crosstown Blvd - 161st Ave) $1,000,000
Prairie Road (Andover Blvd - Crosstown Blvd) $433,000
Station Parkwav (Crosstown Blvd - Hanson Blvd) $637.000
Justification
needed to maintain the integrity of the City's State Aid roadway infrastructure.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Construction 1,000,000 1,110,000 0 0 0 2,110,000
Total 1,000,000 1,110,000 0 0 0 2,110,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Assessments 100,000 100,000
Municipal State Aid Funds 900,000 1,110,000 0 0 2,010,000
Total 1,000,000 1,110,000 0 0 2,110,000
the roads will reduce the amount of routine maintenance along these sections of roadway and provide a
system.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 13- 43100 -07
Project Name Intersection Upgrades
2013 thru 2017
Type Improvement Department Streets /Highways
Useful Life 25 Years Contact DPW / City Engineer
Category Improvements Priority 1 -High
2013 - Intersection improvements at Crosstown Boulevard / Crosstown Drive ($250,000) if warrants are met.
2014 - Construction of a traffic signal at Hanson Boulevard and 161st Avenue. Anoka County Highway Department received a Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for the majority of this project. The City will pay for our proportionate share of costs exceeding the grant
amount ($65,000).
7 - Construction of a traffic signal at South Coon Creek Drive and Round Lake Blvd ($285.000) if
Justification
Intersection upgrades are necessary due to the increased development and demands on the transportation system, the need for safety
improvements, and to comply with Anoka County Highway Department requirements.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Construction 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000
Total 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000
Funding Sources
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Municipal State Aid Funds
125,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
625,000
Total
125,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
625,000
will improve the flow of traffic and will improve the safety of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 13- 43100 -08
Project Name 173rd Ln / Heather St / 174th Ave Improvements
Type Improvement
Useful Life 30 Years+
Category Street&/Highways
2013 thru 2017
Department Streets/ Highways
Contact DPW / City Engineer
Priority I -High
Description
173rd Lane / Heather Street / 174th Avenue are currently gavel roads. The residents in this area have petitioned the City to have these roads
paved. The City Council has initiated the project to have the roads paved in the spring of 2013.
Justification
ng gravel roads have maintenance costs associated with them for the City, and also cause inconveniences for the residents that live on
The neighbors in this area desire to have their streets paved.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Improvement 305,000 305,000
Total 305,000 305,000
Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Assessments 152,500 152,500
Road & Bridge Funds 152,500 152,500
Total 305,000 305,000
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: Public Works Committee
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: Discuss Gravel Road Assessment Policy
DATE: June 13, 2012
0
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss the current gravel road assessment policy.
DISCUSSION
Attached is the current assessment policy for the paving of gravel roads. This will be discussed
in detail at the meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for discussion and no action is
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Assessment policy for Paving Gravel Roads
2. Roadway costs for County road improvement projects shall not be
assessed. Utility improvements (such as sanitary sewer, water main and
storm sewer, if the storm sewer cost exceeds M.S.A. funding) shall be
assessed to the benefitting properties. The City Council has the
discretion to defer these assessments. Refer to the Deferred
Assessments Section.
Improvements to Existing Gravel Roads
Improvements to existing gravel roads may be initiated by the City Council or
upon petition of all property owners abutting the existing gravel road.
1. If the City Council proposes to improve the existing gravel road, all
properties benefitting from said improvement shall be assessed for 50% of
the project costs under Methods of Assessment.
2. If improvements are initiated by neighborhood petition, the City Council will
determine whether the City will participate in a 50% cost share of the
project with the neighborhood. Said determination shall be based upon
consideration of the following:
• Role street serves to the surrounding area /community.
• Budget impact to the Road & Bridge Fund.
• No more than one mile of improvement for any given year.
• Other similar projects are planned in the general vicinity of such project
for that construction season.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO:
CC:
FROM:
Public Works Committee
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: Water Rates
DATE: June 13, 2012
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INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to consider modifications to the City's current water
rate tiers.
DISCUSSION
The City's current water rate structure has 12 tiers. Staff recommends that the tiers be reduced to
4 with emphasis on charging a higher rate for those that use a very high amount of water. The
DNR recommends a rate structure that deters users from excessive use and promotes water
conservation.
Attached is an analysis put together by the Brain Kraabel (Utilities Manager) that identifies the
difference in the proposed rate and tier modification. This analysis will be discussed in detail at
the meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Public Works Committee is requested to recommend to the City Council keeping the water
rate tiers as is or modifying the tier rates as presented and recommended by staff.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Rate /Tier Analysis `�
Residential Water Usage Breakdown 3rd Quarter 2011
563 of 6031 meter reads were 100,000 + gallons 9.3%
93 of 6031 meter reads were 150,000 + gallons 1.5%
11 of 6031 meter reads were 200,000 + gallons 0.18%
Residential Water Sold 3rd Quarter 2011
278,848,000 gallons / Quarterly Reads Only / August & September Monthly Reads Not Included
Top 9.3% used 71,271,000 gallons or 25.6% of water sold
Top 5: 349,000(estimated usage) / 269,000 / 239,000 / 236,000 / 218,000
Existing 2012 Water Rates vs Proposed 2013 Water Rates
200,000 and up would see an increase of $56.80 in their quarterly water bill
150,000 gallon users would see an increase of $32.32 in their quarterly water bill
100,000 gallon users would see an increase of $8.32 in their quarterly water bill
Range of Increases
200,000 gallons:
Existing Rate
$466.47
New Rate
$522.79
Qtr. Increase
$56.32
150,000 gallons:
$342.97
$375.29
$32.32
100,000 gallons:
$219.47
$227.79
$8.32
90 - 99,000 gallons:
$196.93 - $217.00
$203.69 - $224.84
$6.67 - $7.84
80 - 89,000 gallons:
$174.63 - $194.70
$180.19 - $201.34
$5.56 - $6.64
70 - 79,000 gallons:
$152.33 - $172.40
$156.69 - $177.84
$4.36 - $5.44
60 - 69,000 gallons:
$130.03 - $150.10
$133.19 - $154.34
$3.16 - $4.24
50 - 59,000 gallons:
$109.33 - $127.96
$109.69 - $130.84
$0.36 - $2.88
40 - 49,000 gallons:
$88.63 - $107.26
$89.49 - $107.67
$0.86 - $0.41
30 - 39,000 gallons:
$68.59 - $86.56
$69.29 - $87.47
$0.70 - $0.91
20 - 29,000 gallons:
$49.06 - $66.63
$49.09 - $67.27
$0.03 - $0.64
10 - 19,000 gallons:
$30.16 - $47.17
$30.49 - $47.23
$0.33 - $0.06
Below 10,000 gallons:
$28.27
$28.63
$0.36
100,000+
User's = 9.3%
71,271,000
gallons
25.6% of total water sold
90-99,000
User's = 3.4%
19,371,000
gallons
6.9% of total water sold
80-89,000
User's = 4.7%
24,099,000
gallons
8.6% of total water sold
70-79,000
User's = 8.0%
35,516,000
gallons
12.7% of total water sold
60-69,000
User's = 6.3%
24,477,000
gallons
8.8% of total water sold
50-59,000
User's = 7.9%
26,022,000
gallons
9.3% of total water sold
40-49,000
User's = 10.3%
20,119,000
gallons
7.2% of total water sold
30-39,000
User's = 13.2%
21,586,000
gallons
7.7% of total water sold
20-29,000
User's = 15.2%
19,224,000
gallons
6.9% of total water sold
10-19,000
User's = 14.3%
13,405,000
gallons
4.8% of total water sold
Below 10,000 User's = 17.5%
3,758,000
gallons
1.3% of total water sold
Average Residential Increase Based on 2011 Water Sold by Quarter
Existing Rate Proposed Rate Increase
Total
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Quarter Average Water Sold 14,746
gallons:
$39.13
$39.32
$.19
$1146.08
2 "d
Quarter Average Water Sold 39,931
gallons:
$88.49
$89.35
$.86
$5187.52
3`d
Quarter Average Water Sold 55,548
gallons:
$120.81
$122.73
$1.92
$11581.44
4t'
Quarter Average Water Sold 16,880
gallons:
$43.16
$43.29
$.13
$784.16
Average Yearly Increase
Total
$18699.20
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Rate
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Rate
Gallons
Amount
1.82;
9,000
16.38
1.86
20,000
37.20
1.89
12,000
22.68
2.02
9,000
18.18
1.96
8,000
15.68
2.35
0.00
2.07
I 73,000
0.00
2.95
0.00
2.23
26,000
0.00
$61.21
0.00
2.47
0.00
0.00
2.95
0.00
0.00
Total
299000
1 54.741
Total
299000
55.38
Base Fee
11.89
Base Fee
11.89
TOTAL
66.631
TOTAL
67.27
1.82
9,000
1.86
20,000
1.89
21,000
2.02
50,000
1.96
36,000
2.35
99,000
2.07
60,000
2.95
99001 & Up
2.23
99,000
2.47
201,000
2.95
201001 & Up
Highest User
Gallons
2012
2013
1st Quarter
332,000
$855.39
$912.19
2nd Quarter
401,000
$1,058.94
$1,115.74
3rd Quarter
349,000
$905.54
$962.34
4th Quarter
253,000
$622.34
$679.14
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20000
$466.47
$522.79
150,000
$342.97
$375.29
100,000
$219.47
$227.79
99,000
$217.00
$224.84
50,000
$109.33
$109.69
30,000
$68.59
$69.29
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20,000
$49.06
$49.09
10,000
$30.16
$30.49
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1st Quarter
1 12,000
$33.94
$34.21
2nd Quarter
80,000
$174.63
$180.19
3rd Quarter
I 73,000
$159.02
$163.74
4th Quarter
26,000
$60.75
$61.21
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TO:
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Public Works Committee
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
Municipal State Aid Needs Changes
June 13, 2012
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INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss the Municipal State Aid proposed changes
and how the proposed changes could affect the City's annual allocation.
DISCUSSION
A committee has been working for several months to determine a fair way to define "Needs" for
Municipal State Aid funding. The "Needs" determination will be explained at the meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for information and discussion. No action is required at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
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David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Proposed Allocation Changes'
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232,520
302,037
69,517
29.897
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135,626
115,285
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241,307
321,327
80,020
33.161
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166,792
167,979
1,187
0.712
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610,203
941,406
331,203
54.278
Bloomington
1,895,190
1,852,501
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357,996
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7,334
2.049
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267,225
467,769
200,544
75.047
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675,216
1,204,272
529,056
78.354
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385,050
318,215
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1,072,417
1,005,668
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72,693
91,585
18,892
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163,670
295,743
132,073
80.695
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294,265
374,397
80,132
27.231
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305,395
421,166
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197,541
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214,978
300,404
85,426
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107,605
125,450
17,845
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167,042
81,437
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264,865
389,134
124,269
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3,216,515
2,437,124
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1,258,013
1,155,393
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385,819
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974,033
137,334
16.414
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885,484
146,919
19.892
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459.897
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484,265
91,774
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498,709
349,419
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29.935
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441,895
414,019
27,876
6.308
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154,241
130,963
23,278
15.092
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353,685
404,639
50,954
14.407
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569,974
432,820
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FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: Public Works Committee
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Works Equipment Needs
DATE: June 13, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss Public Works Equipment needs.
DISCUSSION
Attached is the draft 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Plan for equipment needs. This will be
reviewed in detail at the meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for information and discussion and no action is required at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Draft 2013 -2017 CIP (Equipment)
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
To assist mechanics with jobs outside the shop such as parts runs, vehicle repair and moving equipment around, a larger and roomier vehicle
is needed.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Vehicles 40,000 40,000
Total 40,000 40,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 40,000 40,000
Total 40,000 40,000
Budget hnpact/Other
k bigger vehicle would increase operating costs - fuel and maintenance, but would have many more uses.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 15- 44300 -02
Project Name Replacement - Ice Edger
Type Equipment
Useful Life 15 Years
Category Equipment
Description
2013 thru 2017
Department Community Center
Contact Comm Cn Manager
Priority 1 -High
new battery powered ice edger would replace our present gas powered ice edger.
Justification
i the new concerns and law regarding internal combustion engines running indoors, this would eliminate a lot of those concerns. It would
requires less costly monitoring equipment and reduce the amount of paper work that needs to be filed to the State of Minnesota. It is also
for all of the people in the Community Center.
Budget
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 8,000 8,000
Total 8,000 8,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Comm Ctr Operations 8,000 8,000
Total 8,000 8,000
id money by cutting down on monitoring equipment and time filing the paper work. It is also safer for all people using
Center. The old machine could be used on the outside rinks or sold.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project # 17- 44300 -01
Project Name Replacement - Zamboni Battery Pack
2013 thru 2017
Type Equipment Department Community Center
Useful Life 7 Years Contact Comm Ctr Manager
Category Equipment Priority 1 -High
Description
Replacement battery pack for the electric zamboni.
Justification
[be battery pack that drives the zamboni should be replaced every 5 -7 years. Over time, the batteries will hold less of a charge and eventually
Lave to be replaced.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Vehicles 12,000 12,000
Total 12,000 12,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Comm Ctr Operations 12,000 12,000
Total 12,000 12,000
The zamboni is a necessary part of the operations of the ice arena, and without it we would not be able to keep the facility open.. The plan is
that with the preventative maintenance program that is in place, we can achieve the maximum amount of time available on the battery pack
before it has to be replaced. None of the 36 individual cells have been replaced as of yet but the battery track will be 6 years old in 2017.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
is the main trailer for the Parks Department. It was the first and only trailer that was designed for hauling mowers and it has worked out
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
10,000 10,000
Total 10,000 10,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 10,000 10,000
Total 10,000 10,000
Budget Impact/Other
vlore parks can only mean moving more equipment to them.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 13- 45000 -04
Project Name Replacement - One Ton Truck w/ Plow #599
2013 thru 2017
Justification
> truck is used everyday, hauling material, equipment, people and also plowing snow in the winter. The snow plowing puts a lot of wear
tear on the engine, transmission and other drive line components.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Vehicles 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
g that this is a front line unit, we need to know that we can count on it everyday. Cost to operate it have only gone up $.05 per mile last
but those costs will continue to rise in the coming years. With preventative maintenance, we might be able to extend its useful life.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 14- 45000 -01
Project Name Replacement - One Ton Truck w/ Plow #503
Type Equipment
Useful Life 10 Years
Category Equipment
Description
teplace Unit #503, a 2001 Ford
Justification
2013 thru 2017
Department Park & Roe - Operations
Contact DPW/ City Engineer
Priority 2- Medium
a 9' Fisher snow plow with 84,526 miles on it.
unit will be 13 years old and will have approximately 90,000 miles on it. The maintenance costs have risen to $.46 a mile and will be
tored to determine when this vehicle should be replaced.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
cost per mile to operate and less break downs.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
.'his unit is run all year and maintenance costs are starting to accumulate.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 23,000 23,000
Total 23,000 23,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 23,000 23,000
Total 23,000 23,000
Higher maintenance cost, possibly more break downs and lower trade -in value.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
s unit is primary used in the Andover Parks Department to put in and take out play ground equipment. It is also used by other departments
loading trucks, stump grinding, building new hockey rinks, site preparations and moving material around at public works. It puts on over
hours a year.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 36,000 36,000
Total 36,000 36,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 36,000 36,000
Total 36,000 36,000
Budget Impact/Other
This unit is 3 years old and was on an annual trade -in program through Bobcat but that program is no longer available. The machine is
running well but at around 1,200 hours the track system starts needing repairs. These repair costs can run from $4,000 to $6,000. Currently,
the machine is worth about $21,000 on a trade -in, a new machine would cost about $36.000.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
This truck is used for pulling a large trailer around the city with mowing equipment in the spring, summer and fall along with the summer part-
time help. In the winter months, it is pulling equipment that is used to clear the ice skating rinks. A crew cab that can transport a mowing
crew and all their equipment is an ideal situation.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
cost per mile to operate and fewer break downs. The cost to operate this vehicle has increased $.43 per mile. We will continue to
for it.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project# 13- 48200 -01
Project Name Replacement - 3/4 Ton Truck w/ Plow #90
2013 thru 2017
Justification
truck will be monitored over the next couple of years to determine the appropriate time for replacement but at this time cost are holding
y. It will be replaced with a one ton truck and modern snow removal equipment to make snow removal faster and more efficient.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Sanitary Sewer Fund 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
new truck will have decreased maintenance issues and the modem snow equipment will make snow removal faster and more efficient.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
Vehicle operational costs have been increasing and the truck is now 12 years old. The plow has multiple holes in it and all of the pivoting
points are in need of replacement. The shift linkage has also gotten very sloppy with all of the forward and reverse shifting done during the
snowplow seasons. These repairs are just a few that we are going to need to address in the near future.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Sanitary Sewer Fund 32,500 32,500
Storm Sewer Fund 32,500 32,500
Total 65,000 65,000
more reliable truck would cost less to operate and maintain. The total cost of this vehicle will be split between Sanitary Sewer and Storm
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
Approximately 13 miles or 15% of the sanitary sewer system is trunk mains with diameters of 12" - 36 ". These trunk mains are flowing near
capacity in some areas at the present time. By removing the sedimentation in these pipes, the flow line will drop giving more room for
additional flows. In turn, this could put a hold on the addition of the designated lift station to by pass certain areas for a year or more. This
type of unit can also clean flared end sections in back yards and sedimentation ponds within a reasonable distance. This would allow some
areas to be cleaned without having to enter properties. At the present time, most of the department's efforts are geared towards the storm
sewer system because of the many failures and neglect that has taken place in the past. There are thirty six square miles of storm sewer
systems and ninety miles of sanitary systems. The storm sewers are maintained from the spring of the year and ending in the fall. The sanitary
system is then maintained during the winter months when conditions are less than favorable.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 357,000 357,000
Total 357,000 357,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Sanitary Sewer Fund 178,500 178,500
Sewer Trunk Fund 178,500 178,500
Total 357,000 357,000
[get Impact/Other
truck will help save time with cleaning of the system. It will also allow the system to be cleaned under heavy flows which cannot be done
the machine currently being used. This type of VAC truck will allow the operators to clean more of the system without having to stop
ise the truck cannot handle the flows. It would save time by not having to plug mains and risk backups into basements because of some
Capital Plan 2013 rhru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
maintenance cost of this machine has risen $6,000 in the last two years. Maintenance costs continue to rise and it will need to be
itored as to the timing of replacement.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Vehicles 150,000 150,000
Total 150,000 150,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 150,000 150,000
Total 150,000 150,000
Budget hnpact/Other
We will need to monitor the costs closely over the next few years and make a decision at that time. This machine only runs about a month and
i half a year.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
tractor will be 19 years old in 2013 and maintenance costs have been steadily going up. The maintenance cost per hour is now $24.71.
metal on the mowers is getting thinnner and we have had to patch holes in 2009 and 2010.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 90,000 90,000
Total 90,900 90,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 90,000 90,000
Total 90,000 90,000
Lower maintenance cost and a more productive machine.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
Project # 13- 43100 -11
Project Name Replacement -One Ton Truck w/ Plow #132
2013 thru 2017
Type Equipment Department Streets / Highways
Useful Life 10 Years Contact DPW / City Engineer
Category Equipment Priority 1 -High
Replace Unit #132, a 2001 Ford F450 dump truck with a 9 foot Fisher snow plow with 93,147 miles on it. This unit plows cul-de -sacs and
hauls equipment and materials through out the year.
Justification
By 2013, this truck will be 12 years old and have approximately 100,000 miles on it. It will be re- evaluated each year to determine when to
replace it. Cost to operate this unit are holding steady at $.46 per mile.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
cost per mile to operate.
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
2013 thru 2017
Project# 14- 43100 -01
Project Name Replacement -Dump Truck w/ Snow Removal #198
Type Equipment
Useful Life 10 Years
Category Equipment
Description
Department Streets/ Highways
Contact DPW / City Engineer
Priority i -High
unit #198, a 2000 dump truck with front mounted snow removal equipment with 35,246 miles on it.
truck will be 14 years old and is getting close to the end of its life cycle. It will be re- evaluated each year to determine when to replace it.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment 150,000 150,000
Total 150,000 150,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 150,000 150,000
Total 150,000 150,000
Budget Impact/Other
s cost per mile to operate and better use of snow plow equipment. Cost to operate this unit increased $.05 per mile. It is now
mile to operate.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
The old tanker was partially refurbished a few years ago because the floor and tank had rusted out. A new water truck would handle the job
tasks better and more efficiently. A recently purchased water tanker with its cab over design and short turning radius has been a great asset to
the public works staff.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Vehicles 100,000 100,000
Total 100,000 100,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Equipment Bond 100,000 100.00
Total 100,000 100,000
Budget Impact /Other
The design of the new water tanker make it very efficient to operate and pleasure to use. The front adjustable nozzle is particularly liked by
the public works staff. One that is mounted to a "hook style " frame might be a way of cutting cost and increasing use of one of our dump
trucks during the summer months.
Capital Plan 2013 thru 2017
City of Andover, MN
Justification
stationary diesel generator in the water treatment plant meets the criteria for this retrofitt.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Improvement 52,000 52,000
Total 52,000 52,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Water Fund 52,000 52,000
Total 52,000 52,000
Budget Impact/Other
Budget Items 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Supplies /Materials 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
2013 thru 2017
Project # 15- 48100 -01
Project Name Water Meter Reading System AMVAMR
Type Equipment
Useful Life 20 Years
Category Improvements
Description
Department Water
Contact DPW / City Engineer
Priority 2- Medium
A meter reading system that will read all water meters by either a Fixed Base Reading System or a Drive By Radio Read System. The Fixed
Base System is a system that is stationary with the means of reading all water meters from one or multiple points throughout the system. The
Drive By System is a system where an employee drives through the water service area and gathers all the meter readings by way of a vehicle
mounted computer and receiver.
Justification
It will allow the water utility to read meters with more efficiency and to provide customer's with more reliable readings. It will also increase
revenues because the non reading or zero usage meters will be found earlier and repaired. With the present system, the utility waits for a
minimum of a quarter before some meters are found to be faulty. There have been cases where a meter has been out of commision for two
years before it was discovered to be non - functioning. Staff will have the ability to respond to customer concerns immediately and with
documentation of customer usage.
Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Improvement 900,000 900,000
Total 900,000 900,000
Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Water Fund 900,000 900,000
Total 900,000 900,000
The initial costs will be substantial but revenues will increase with the systems accuracy. Billing could be done for all customers on a monthly
basis.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO:
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Public Works Committee
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
Public Works Master Plan/Layout
June 13, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss the Public Works master site plan.
DISCUSSION
Attached is a copy of the PW master site plan that was developed in 2005. This plan has been
followed as items have been added to the site.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for information and discussion. No action is required at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Public Works Master Site Plan
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.AN DOVE RMN.GOV
TO: Public Works Committee
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBECT: Crosstown Blvd. (congestion related to Andover High School)
DATE: June 13, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Committee is requested to discuss traffic congestion on Crosstown Boulevard
related to Andover High School.
DISCUSSION
Attached is an email response from the Anoka County Highway Department identifying the
issues and challenges with traffic congestion near Andover High School.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for information and discussion and no action is required at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz
Attachments: Email from ACHD
Dave Berkowitz
From: Dave Berkowitz
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:44 PM
To: Jane Rose
Subject: Re: Andover Blvd /Crosstown Blvd
Thank you for all your help.
Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint!
- - - -- Reply message - - - --
From: "Jane Rose" <Jane.Rose @co.anoka.mn.us>
To: "Dave Berkowitz" <D.Berkowitz @andovermn.gov>
Cc: "Doug Fischer" <Doug.Fischer @co.anoka.mn.us >, "Andrew Witter" <Andrew.Witter @co.anoka.mn.us >,
"Paulson, Keith (Keith.Paulson @anoka.kl2.mn.us)" < Keith.Paulson @anoka.kl2.mn.us >, "Redmann, Tom
(Tom.Redmann @anoka.kl2.mn.us)" <Tom.Redmann @anoka.kl2.mn.us >, "Mueller, Jeff
(Jeff.Mueller @anoka.kl2.mn.us)" <Jeff.Mueller @anoka.kl2.mn.us >, "Sean Thiel"
<Sean.Thiel @co.anoka.mn.us >, "Josie Scott" <Josie.Scott@co.anoka.mn.us >, "Al Bradford"
<AL.Bradford @co.anoka.mn.us >, "Randy Bettinger" <Randy.Bettinger @co.anoka.mn.us>
Subject: Andover Blvd/Crosstown Blvd
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 1:23 pm
Hi Dave
After I received your email, we checked the signal system for any malfunctions, and found none. We then reviewed the
signal timing made the revisions to the timing that we could. We did this by creating a special Time of Day (TOD) signal
timing plan for the intersection to do what we could to address the special traffic needs that occur at the intersection
that are associated with Andover HS. The TOD plan has been operating since January 6, 2012. Creating the TOD program
has helped a little, but there are still significant queues from approx. 7:25- 7:40am that signal timing revisions are not
able to address, no matter how the timing is adjusted. There is simply too much traffic at that time trying to use the
intersection. The intersection, roadways and signal system are not designed to accommodate the amount of traffic
trying to enter and exit there during the a.m. school start time.
We are in the process of completing a queuing analysis and will be putting together a chart that compares the queue
lengths vs. the available storage. It is possible that part of the problem is that more traffic using Crosstown because
CSAH 14 is closed east of CSAH 78 /Hanson, but we don't really have any way to verify that, other than wait to see if the
traffic patterns change once CSAH 14 is re- opened later this year.
If the arrival times of traffic trying to access To + From Andover HS was spread out more, the intersection could function
better. For example, on Wednesdays when the HS has a later bell /start time but buses still follow their normal schedule,
the traffic problems at the intersection are not as severe, as the bus entry /exit maneuvers are not occurring at the same
time that most of the kids are driving to the HS and utilizing the Crosstown Blvd /Andover Blvd intersection.
Does the HS offer unlimited Parking Permits to students? If these were limited and more kids were actually riding the
buses, this would also help the intersection operations. (Centennial HS limits the number of Parking Permits that they
offer).
Another idea would be for the City or the School District to review the internal circulation patterns on the access road
and within the parking lot to determine if there are any issues occurring there that domino into the slow- down /queuing
issues at the Crosstown /Andover Blvd intersection. If anything could be done to keep traffic movements flowing more
smoothly within the access road and internal circulation route, it could lessen the spill -back and flow issues at the
intersection, allowing traffic to better utilize the available green time that is provided for each approach at the
intersection.
Another issue that occurs along this section of Crosstown involves the at -grade Ped Xing near 148th. In order for Peds to
cross the roadway, traffic on Crosstown Blvd has to stop and wait for them to cross. Since the Ped occurrences happen
sporadically, this also causes traffic queuing and congestion issues on Crosstown. If the at -grade Ped Xing could be either
eliminated or reconstructed to perhaps a Ped tunnel (Coon Rapids has constructed these on CSAH 78 and CSAH 14), it
would also help to reduce congestion and improve flow and roadway safety on Crosstown Blvd.
Does the City have any plans to extend Andover Blvd west to CSAH 9 /Round Lake Blvd, and /or possibly provide a public
street connection between Andover Blvd and South Coon Creek Drive? Providing another connection to the HS could
also help to reduce the congestion issues at Crosstown Blvd /Andover Blvd, as motorists would then have another route
to utilize to get to the school.
Construction of dual LTLs on the applicable approaches at Crosstown Blvd /Andover Blvd would help, however all of the
involved roadways are single lane, so the construction of dual LTLs would be a huge undertaking, as the applicable
approaches of Crosstown +Andover Blvd would need to be reconstructed to have 2 receiving thru lanes wherever dual
LTLs were constructed. Personal opinion, but I don't see much likelihood of this occurring as funding would be a
significant problem.
I had planned to use the queuing analysis to look at the CR 18 roadway section to see if it would be possible to lengthen
any of the existing LTLs or RTLs in order to provide more storage and trap less vehicles that are waiting in the queues
trying to get to a turn lane for a potentially more short-term solution. However, we do not have any funding available to
even do this type of work at this intersection, so if any turn lane lengthening were to occur, it would need to either have
a funding source or it would need to consist of restriping the existing roadway surface in some fashion. Please note that
we would be very limited as to what we could possibly do with restriping without necessitating signal head relocations
or loop detection changes at the signal (which would also require a funding source) due to the skew and curved
horizontal alignment of Crosstown Blvd. In addition, the existing Crosstown Blvd bridge just south of Andover Blvd will
also limit what may be possible to accomplish via restriping.
Unfortunately, but there do not appear to be any quick fixes to this traffic congestion that occurs at Andover HS. Hope
this email lets you know where we are at on this issue. I have cc:d Doug, Andy and some contacts at AH District 11 as an
FYI so that they are aware of the situation and the status of our findings and work effort to date. Let me know if
additional questions, or if you have any other ideas.
Thanks
Jane
From: Dave Berkowitz [ mailto :D.Berkowitz @andovermn.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:43 AM
To: Jane Rose
Subject: Andover Blvd /Crosstown Blvd
Jane,
Do you have an update on the traffic issue with Andover High School?
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TO: Public Works Committee
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Update of All -Way Stop Signs
DATE: June 13, 2012
INTRODUCTION
This item is an update as to the status of analyzing the unwarranted 3 way or 4 way stop signs in the various
zones.
DISCUSSION
There are still a number of existing 3 way or 4 way stop sign locations that still need to be evaluated by the
City. The locations are as follows:
Zone 1
• Thrush Street NW and Station Parkway NW
Zone 2
• 147' Avenue NW and Guarani Street NW (4 way) (Will be discuss by Council soon)
• 143rd Avenue NW and Xenia Street NW
• 140"' Avenue NW and Underclift Street NW (3 way) To be done in 2013 due Bunker Lake Blvd
reconstruction
• 138' Lane NW and Underclift Street NW (4 way) To be done in 2013 due Bunker Lake Blvd
reconstruction
• Narcissus Street NW and Marigold Street NW (at Orchid Street NW) (3 way)
• Narcissus Street NW and Marigold Street NW (3 way)
• Poppy Street NW and 134`h Avenue NW (3 way)
To date the locations listed have not been analyzed accept for the intersection of 147"' Avenue NW and
Guarani Street NW. Just as a reminder traffic counts and accident data from the Anoka County Sheriff's
Department will be used in the analysis for each of these intersections to determine if they should remain all
way stop signs or not. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control is used in guiding the City in the
decision if they should remain all way or not.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is for discussion. No action is necessary as this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. aH as
EXCEPT
RIGHT
TURN
R1-10P
OPTYON:
An EXCEPT RIGHT TURN (Rl -10P) plaque may be
mounted below the STOP sign if an engineering study
determines that a special combination of geometry and
traffic volumes is present that makes it possible for right-
turning traffic on the approach to be permitted to enter the
intersection without stopping.
SUPPORT:
The design and application of Stop Beacons are described
in Section 4L.5.
25.6 STOP Sign Applications
GUIDANCE:
At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at all
rimes, consideration should first be given to using less
restrictive measures such as YIELD signs (see Sections 213.8
and 2B.9).
The use of STOP signs on the minor - street approaches
should be considered if engineering judgment indicates that
a stop is always required because of one or more of the
following conditions:
A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or
highway exceed 6,000 vehicles per day;
B. A restricted view exists that requires road users to stop
in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic on
the through street or highway; and/or
C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that
are susceptible to correction by the installation of a
STOP sign have been reported within a 12 -month
period, or that five or more such crashes have been
reported within a 2 -year period. Such crashes include
right -angle collisions involving road users on the
minor - street approach failing to yield the right -of -way
to traffic on the through street or highway.
SUPPORT:
In many low volume situations with no unusual history of
intersection crashes, no control at the intersections is a cost
effective strategy. Research suggests that at most
locations, increasing the level of intersection control will not
improve safety (see FHWA -RD -81 -084 Stop, Yield and No
Control at Intersections).
The use of STOP signs at grade crossings is described in
Sections 813.4 and 813.5.
X25.7 Multi -Way Stop Applications
2B -9
SUPPORT:
Multi -way stop control can be useful as a safety measure
at intersections if certain traffic conditions exist. Safety
concerns associated with multi -way stops include
pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expecting other
road users to stop. Multi -way stop control is used where the
volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately
equal.
The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described in
Section 2B.4 also apply to multi -way stop applications.
GUIDANCE:
The decision to install multi-way stop control should be
based on an engineering study.
The following criteria should be considered in the
engineering study for a multi -way STOP sign installation:
A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi -
way stop is an interim measure that can be installed
quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being
made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
B. Five or more reported crashes in a 12 -month period
that are susceptible to correction by a multi -way stop
installation. Such crashes include right -turn and left-
tam collisions as well as right -angle collisions.
C. Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection
from the major street approaches (total of both
approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour
for any 8 hours of an average day; and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle
volume entering the intersection from the minor
street approaches (total of both approaches)
averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8
hours, with an average delay to minor - street
vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle
during the highest hour; but
3. If the 85th- percentile approach speed of the major -
street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum
vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the
values provided in Items 1 and 2.
D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where
Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent
of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded
from this condition.
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OPTION:
Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering
study include:
A. The need to control left -turn conflicts;
B. The need to control vehicle /pedestrian conflicts near
locations that generate high pedestrian volumes;
C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot
see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the
intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also
required to stop; and
D.An intersection of two residential neighborhood
collector (through) streets of similar design and
operating characteristics where multi -way stop
control would improve traffic operational characteris-
tics of the intersection.
2B.8 YIELD Sign (R1 -2)
YIELD
i
R1 -2
The YIELD (RI-2) sign shall be a downward - pointing
equilateral triangle with a wide red border and the legend
YIELD in red on a white background.
SUPPORT:
The YIELD sign assigns right -of -way to traffic on certain
approaches to an intersection. Vehicles controlled by a
YIELD sign need to slow down to a speed that is reasonable
for the existing conditions or stop when necessary to avoid
interfering with conflicting traffic.
2B.9 YIELD Sign Applications
OPTION:
YIELD signs may be installed:
A.On the approaches to a through street or highway
where conditions are such that a full stop is not always
required.
B. At the second crossroad of a divided highway, where
the median width at the intersection is 30 feet or
greater. In this case, a STOP or YIELD sign may be
installed at the entrance to the first roadway of a
divided highway, and a YIELD sign may be installed
at the entrance to the second roadway.
C. For a channelized turn lane that is separated from the
adjacent travel lanes by an island, even if the adjacent
lanes at the intersection are controlled by a highway
traffic control signal or by a STOP sign.
D. At an intersection where a special problem exists and
where engineering judgment indicates the problem to
be susceptible to correction by the use of the YIELD
sign.
E. Facing an entrance ramp onto a roadway, if
engineering judgment indicates that control is needed
because acceleration geometry and/or sight distance is
not adequate for merging traffic operation.
�T�i1HDARDi
AYIELD (R1 -2) sign shall be used to assign right -of -way
at the entrance to a roundabout. YIELD signs at roundabouts
shall be used to control the approach roadways and shall not
be used to control the circulatory roadway.
Other than for all of the approaches to a roundabout,
YIELD signs shall not be placed on all of the approaches to
an intersection. When a YIELD sign is used at an intersec-
tion other than a roundabout, at least one other approach
to an intersection shall remain uncontrolled.
2B.10 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement
STANDARD.
The STOP or YIELD sign shall be installed on the near
side of the intersection on the right -hand side of the
approach to which it applies. When the STOP or YIELD sign
is installed at this required location and the sign visibility is
restricted, a Stop Ahead sign (see Section 2C.36) shall be
installed in advance of the STOP sign or a Yield Ahead sign
(see Section 2C.36) shall be installed in advance of the
YIELD sign.
The STOP or YIELD sign shall be located as close as
practical to the intersection it regulates, while optimizing its
visibility to the road user it is intended to regulate.
STOP signs and YIELD signs shall not be mounted on the
same post.
No items other than inventory stickers, sign installation
dates, and bar codes shall be affixed to the fronts of STOP or
YIELD signs, and the placement of these items shall be in
the border of the sign.
No items other than official traffic control signs,
inventory stickers, sign installation dates, anti - vandalism
stickers, and bar codes shall be mounted on the backs of
STOP or YIELD signs.
No items other than retroreflective strips (see Section
2A.21) or official traffic control signs shall be mounted on
the fronts or backs of STOP or YIELD signs supports.
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