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Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for April 19, 2017 to consider approval of improvements on Como Avenue from Raymond Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue. (File No. 19202, Assessment No. 175206)
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In the matter of reconstructing Como Avenue between Raymond Avenue and Commonwealth 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 includes the intersections of Como and Raymond and Como and Commonwealth. In addition, appropriate sanitary sewer repairs will be made, and storm sewer and sanitary sewer connections will be made at the request of property owners. Existing water main and services will be replaced where necessary.
On-street parking will remain on the north side of Como Avenue between Raymond and Commonwealth Avenue. Parking will be removed on the south side to allow for 6’ wide on-street bike lanes and wider boulevards. Two parking bays will be added on the south side where feasible in order to mitigate some of the parking loss.
Public art will be included in the project, following the procedures developed for the project. Funding for public art is 1% of eligible project funds, as determined by the Office of Financial Services per the City’s Public Art Ordinance.
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 $3,470,000, financed by Municipal State Aid and assessments.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 19th day of April, 2017, 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...
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