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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 10-09 CCP Regular SessionAGENDA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 9, 2017 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the podium. 1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions 2. Miscellaneous 3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits 4. Adjourn Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase I (49Avenue to Bass Lake Road) th CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 9, 2017 Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase I Phase I Project Purpose: • The proposed reconstruction and streetscape – improvements will improve roadway and intersection safety, enhance traffic operations and provide improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Project Overview Roadway Improvements • 51Ave & Lilac Dr Revisions st Frontage Road Realignment 49Ave Revisions th Mill & Reconstruction Overlay Project Overview Roadway Improvements • Curb replacement and mill and overlay from 49Avenue th – to 51Avenue st Reconstruction of Brooklyn Boulevard from 51Avenue to st – Bass Lake Road Access modification near 51Avenue st – Frontage road re-alignment near 55Avenue th – Traffic signal replacement at 49Avenue, 55Avenue and thth – Bass Lake Road New traffic signal at the Trunk Highway (TH) 100 south – ramps Project Overview Bike and Pedestrian Improvements • Paved 10’ trail with 10’ boulevard on the west side of Brooklyn Boulevard – Concrete 6’ sidewalk with 10’ boulevard on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard – On-street bike lane from 49Avenue to 51Avenue (connection to existing bike lanes south of 49 thstth – Avenue) Pedestrian cross walk and center refuge at 51Avenue st – Connection to Three Rivers Park District trail at 55Avenue th – 10’ Paved Trail 6’ Concrete Sidewalk On-street bike lanes Trail and Sidewalk Improvements 49Avenue th Intersection Improvements Conversion to 3-lane • section Tightened NW radius • to reduce pedestrian crossing distances Relocation of Metro • Transit bus stop Reconfiguration of • Xerxes Avenue intersection Signal reconstruction • including ADA, APS and FYA 51Avenue st Intersection Improvements Conversion to 3-lane • section south of intersection Center raised median • island for pedestrian crossing Closure of west leg of • intersection Right in/right out entrance • for school and church Addition of turn lanes (SB • on Brooklyn Boulevard and on 51Avenue) st Bus stop consolidation • Proposed BRT Station • Lilac Drive and South TH 100 Ramp Improvements New access to Brooklyn • Boulevard from Lilac Drive New traffic signal • including ADA, APS and FYA Removal of free right • turn (right turn at new intersection) Tighten free right • (vehicles travel at lower speeds) 55Avenue Improvements th Signal reconstruction • including ADA, APS and FYA Removal of free right • turns Realignment of • Frontage Road to provide greater intersection spacing Relocate metro transit • bus stop to intersection Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) Improvements Signal reconstruction • including ADA, APS and FYA Dual southbound left • turn lanes Removal of free right • turns Pedestrian median • refuge Property Impacts Between 49Avenue and 51 thst – Avenue for trail and sidewalk construction West of Brooklyn Boulevard at – 55Avenue for Frontage Road re- th alignment “Slivers” on east side of Brooklyn – Boulevard (north of TH 100) Project Overview Streetscaping Improvements • Gateway monuments at 49Avenue and Bass Lake Road th – Potential gateway monuments at TH 100 south ramp – Project Overview Streetscaping Improvements • Street lights and banner poles – Boulevard trees – Medians with trees, turf and – landscaping with bollards at ends Storm water BMPs including rain – gardens and infiltration swales Existing Materials 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept A 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept A 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept B 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept B 49th Avenue Gateway -Existing 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept A 49th Avenue Gateway -Concept B TH 100 South Bridge TH 100 South Bridge TH 100 North Bridge Bass Lake Road Gateway Bass Lake Road Gateway Overall Project Schedule Design and Plan Development • Summer 2017 -Spring 2018 – Construction of Phase I Improvements • Spring 2018 -Fall 2019 – Design and Construction of Phase II from Bass • Lake Road to I-694 Future improvements 2018-2021 – Questions Strategic Priorities: Key Transportation Investments • Policy Issues: Are the City Council’s expectations being met • pertaining to vision of the corridor? Does the City Council have any comments • pertaining to the gateway monuments and streetscaping?