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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 16 Date: May 29, 2018 Item Description: East Long Lake Road Disposition — Discussion Presenter: Adam T. Edwards, P.E. Agenda Public Works Director/ Public Works Director/City Engineer Section: City Engineer's Report 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain council guidance on the future disposition of East Long lake Road. 2. Background. Staff is also seeking direction from Council on the long term disposition of East Long Lake Road; particularly the norther section. East Long Lake Road is in extremely poor condition. The portion included in the 2019 road maintenance plan is only the southern —890 feet which connects the furthest worth resident to Old Long Lake road. The northern section of the road runs along the eastern shore of Long Lake. Portions of the road way are becoming undermined and the pavement is crumbling. The pavement is beyond pothole repair. The portion of the roadway just south of the Spring Hill intersection is low lying and prone to seasonal flooding requiring periodic closures of the roadway. The estimated cost to reconstruct this section of road is $ 600K+. The north section serves as a cut through for traffic from the County Road 6 in the north down to County Road 112 in the south. The average daily traffic along this road as counted in fall for 2017 is 324. 3. Courses of Actions (COA). A. Reconstruct the road. This course of action would include rebuilding the road way by stabilizing the lake shore, rebuilding the subgrade, raising the roadway elevation through the low areas, and repaving. (1). Pros: Brings the road up to a safe and functional level of repair; Restores the bank. (2). Cons: Costly; may not address safety concerns with shared use (transportation and recreation); and does not address resident concerns on speed and traffic volume in the area. (3). Estimated Cost: $1.3M (4). Way Forward: If COA A is selected council should direct staff to conduct a feasibility study with a goal of completion the reconstruction in 2019. B. Convert road to a bike trail. This course of action would include the removal of the existing asphalt, stabilizing the lakeshore where required, construction of an 8-1 Oft wide multifocal trail. Also a turnaround feature would be needed at the northern end of the southern section. (1). Pros: Provides recreational amenity. Restores lakeshore/improved water quality. Reduces traffic on neighboring city streets; grants available; and cost effective. (2). Cons: Removes a north -south transportation corridor; traffic pushed to Ferndale or Brown roads. (3). Estimated Cost: $500K. Grants available to cover portions of the cost. (4). Way Forward: If COA B is selected council should direct staff and the Parks Commission to develop plan with a goal of seeking grants in 2018/2019 and converting the road to a trail in 2019/2020. C. Do nothing. Keep road closed. (1). Pros: Cost effective. (2). Cons: Removes a north -south transportation corridor; traffic pushed to Ferndale or Brown; does not improve water quality; does not provide recreational amenity. (3). Estimated Cost: $0. By: Reviewed By:� Prepared Approved By: 2)