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Home My WebLink About20090120 - VI-16City of Hastings Parks & Recreation th 920 W 10 St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs” Date: 1/14/09 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Minnesota Department of Transportation MOU Through various meeting with MN Dot and City Staff regarding the new Highway 61 Bridge project, there have been several discussions regarding the use of City owned property to aid in the bridge construction project. I have enclosed a letter from Jerome Adams who is one of the principals from MN Dot who is working with the City regarding the Highway 61 Bridge project. This letter outlines the many discussions City Staff has had with MN Dot regarding the potential use of City owned property for construction staging, Hudson Manufacturing Company Loading dock access, and general bridge construction limits. There is not a topic in this letter that has not been discussed between MN Dot and City of Hastings Staff. I would like to add that the City and MN Dot still has a lot of work to accomplish regarding any final agreements that would be brought forth to council for approval. I am seeking approval from the City Council to sign this Memo of Understanding (MOU) or have the Mayor sign this MOU to ensure the Highway 61 Bridge Project continues. Thank you! Civic ArenaAquatic CenterYouth First th 2801 Red Wing Blvd.901 Maple Street920 W 10 Street Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Ph: (651) 480-6182 Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Fax: (651) 437-5396 _~ LL r :, Y N m ar ~~~ -~ i ~'~ i ~i i~ i ~ 'i ~ i i i~ i i i ~~ ~ 'i i ''~ i~ i~ i ~~ ~~ i - ~ ---- i ii i ~~i I \_ 2 >~~ ,.. ,a ~,- i ~~ ~ ~ . ' ~ ~ i i ~ ~ i 1 a ~ i i - `( . ~ ~ ~- - - - - - - J N 1' ~~~ ~ ~ - ~ _ ~ ` ' ~ ` -'~ ~ T . Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 61 Hastings Bridge Design-Build Metropolitan District 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Date: Jan. 14, 2009 Mr. Barry Bernstein Parks and Recreation Director City of Hastings 920 10th St. W. Hastings, MN 55033 Re: S.P. 1913-64 T.H. 61 Hastings Bridge Project Temporary Occupancy Letter Dear Mr. Bernstein: As part of the construction of a new T.H. 61 Mississippi River crossing, there will be temporary construction impacts to the City Hall property, Levee Park, Jaycee Park, Lake Rebecca Park, City of Hastings Flint Hills Nature Preserve, and the Hastings Loop Trail. The following outlines the proposed temporary impacts. City Hall property As shown in the attached figure, the south west corner of the City Hall property, or the north east corner of Hwy. 61 and Fourth Street, will have temporary construction impacts. The triangular area shown, which is on the City Hall property, is currently a concrete sidewalk. As part of the project Mn/DOT’s pedestrian ramp at the intersection will be reconstructed. As part of this work the triangular piece of sidewalk on the City Hall property will also need to be reconstructed because it functions as a piece of the entire sidewalk at this corner. This will ensure that the concrete joints are smooth. This area will be closed to pedestrians during the reconstruction. The proposed work will simply replace the existing concrete sidewalk with new concrete and there will be no changes to the triangular piece of sidewalk, such as changes in size or elevation. There will be no impacts to adjacent fences, walls, or monuments. At the end of construction this area will be restored to an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. Levee Park As shown in the attached figure, the Hastings Bridge Project will connect to an existing water main stub located in Levee Park, and extend the water main up to 2nd Street. The water main is owned by the City of Hastings and the work will be paid for by the City of Hastings. The Mn/DOT Contractor will perform the work. This area of the park will have a temporary easement and park An equal opportunity employer users will not be allowed in this area. At the end of construction this area will be restored to an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. Jaycee Park As shown in the attached figure, a small portion of the Hastings Loop Trail that travels through Jaycee Park will be used as a delivery truck access to H. D. Hudson Manufacturing Company. This area of the park will have a temporary construction easement and park users will not be allowed in this area. The trail will be repaved in order to support the weight of large trucks. At the end of construction the use of this trail as a truck access will cease and the park users will have the full use of the park and trail. The effected park and trail will be restored to an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. Lake Rebecca Park As shown on the attached figure, the existing Lake Rebecca parking lot will be used during construction as a truck turn around for H. D. Hudson Manufacturing Company delivery trucks. In order to provide adequate turning radius for semi-trucks to turn into the park entrance the corner will be widened. This condition will become permanent, see exhibit. The park road leading to the parking lot, and the parking lot itself will be restored to equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. At the end of construction the use of this parking lot as a truck turn around will cease. City of Hastings Flint Hills Nature Preserve The northwestern portion of Flint Hills Nature Preserve, see attached figure, will be needed for construction staging. This area will be graded and lined with a non-permeable liner with gravel over the liner. The Hastings Loop Trail that travels along the riverbank and through this area would be relocated adjacent to the northern edge of Lock and Dam Road. As requested by the city, the trail will stay in its present location up to the observation deck and provide a connection to this trail amenity. Temporary lighting will be provided along the realigned trail section. The power lines along the riverbank will be relocated. Trees along the river bank will also be removed. The staging area will be restored to the usage and an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. The portion of this staging area that has trees removed and had native prairie vegetation plantings by the city will be re- established when the staging area is no longer needed for the project. The trail along the river will be re-established to equal or better condition once the staging area is no longer in need for the project. The power lines may be left permanently in their relocated position, or may be relocated back to their original location once the staging area is no longer in need for the project, as directed by the City of Hastings. Hastings Loop Trail The portion of the Hastings Loop Trail shown on the attached figure will be closed and detoured during construction. Mn/DOT will work with city staff to determine an exact detour route when the project is further developed. When construction is complete the trail will be restored to the usage and an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. An equal opportunity employer As per Federal Register Rules and Regulations 23 CFR 774, these temporary easements are considered a temporary occupancy of Section 4(f) lands. To proceed with the design and construction of the Hasting Mississippi River Bridge project, there must be documented agreement that the officials having jurisdiction over these resources concur with the work to be completed and agree that the following conditions are met. The duration of the occupancy will be temporary in nature and there will be no change in ownership of the land. There are no anticipated permanent adverse physical impacts. There will be temporary impacts that will interfere with the activities or purposes of the park on a temporary basis. These temporary impacts have been mitigated to the satisfaction of the officials having jurisdiction over these resources as described previously in this document. The land being used will be restored to the usage and an equal or better condition that existed at the time of the Project’s Contract Award. Please review the attached figure and indicate your concurrence with the work proposed, and that the above conditions are met, by signing below. Please forward the signed original back to me for our records. I will forward this information to the Mn/DOT Project Liaison Unit for concurrence by the FHWA. If you have questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at (651) 234-7880. Thank you. Sincerely Steve Kordosky Hwy. 61 Hastings Bridge Project Manager Mn/DOT 1500 Co. Rd. B2 Roseville, MN 55113 I concur that the proposed work constitutes a Temporary Occupancy of the City Hall property, Levee Park, Jacyee Park, Lake Rebecca Park, the City of Hastings Flint Hills Nature Preserve, and the City of Hastings Loop Trail. ______________________________________ __________________ City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Director Date Attachments: Figure illustrating temporary construction impacts on parks An equal opportunity employer cc: Jerome Adams – Mn/DOT Rick Dalton – Mn/DOT An equal opportunity employer