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Approving the project to reconstruct the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge No. 90378 and approach roadways between West 7th Street and Market Street, and reconstruct infrastructure located under the bridge including the Exchange Street viaduct from Eagle Street to Washington Street and Loading Dock exit road.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works is planning removal and reconstruction of the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre bridge and road approaches between West 7th Street and Market Street, and infrastructure located under the bridge including the Exchange Street viaduct from Eagle Street to Washington Street and Loading Dock exit road; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul approved the Department of Public Works Five Year Capital Plan 2022-2026 (RESPH 21-324) on December 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is identified in the Department of Public Works Five Year Capital Plan 2022-2026; and
WHEREAS, the elements proposed for implementation are referred to and listed in the attached Eastbound Kellogg Blvd RiverCentre Bridge Summary of Engineering Recommendations dated May 16, 2022; and
WHEREAS, notifications were sent to nearby property owners and virtual public meetings were held on May 1, 2021, and October 13, 2021, to collect input and solicit feedback on the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, presentations were made to adjacent district councils to collect input and solicit feedback on the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed the proposed project and recommended proceeding with bridge demolition and construction; and
WHEREAS, the department intends to submit separately a declaration of right-of-way easement for City Council approval; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby authorize Public Works to reconstruct the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge No. 90378 and approach roadways between West 7th Street and Market Street, and reconstruct infrastructure located under the bridge including Exchange Street viaduct from Eagle Street to Washington Street and Loading Dock exit road.