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Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for April 6, 2016 to consider approval of improvements on Raymond Avenue from Energy Park Drive to Como Avenue. (File No. 19190, Assessment No. 165200)
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In the matter of reconstructing Raymond Avenue between Energy Park Drive and 100’ south of Como Avenue. The improvements include concrete curb and gutter, new bituminous roadway, some sidewalk improvements, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, bike lanes and lantern style street lighting. The project does not include the intersection of Raymond and Como. The intersection will be reconstructed in 2017 as part of a Como Avenue project.
On-street parking will remain on the west side of Raymond Avenue between Blake Street and Brewster Avenue. Parking will be removed on the east side to allow for on-street bike lanes.
The Council of the City of Saint Paul, having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement and having considered said report, hereby resolves:
1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $3,200,000, financed by Municipal State Aid, Ramsey County, Federal Transportation Funding and assessments.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 6th day of April, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated.