9.h Discussion on Resolution 04-17-18-04 Cooperative Landscaping Agreement with MnDOT
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 17, 2018
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, Administrator
Re: Discussion on Resolution 04-17-18-04 entering into a cooperative landscaping agreement with
the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Background: Through the Eda the City has been working with the landscape architect from the
MnDOT Landscape Partnership program on design for landscape improvements in the MnDOt road
right of way near the corner of STH 97 and Olinda Trail. Following this report is a copy of the final
agreement and Resolution 04-17-18-04 which approves entering into the agreement with MnDOT
and authorizes the Mayor and Administrator to execute the agreement.
Issue: Should the City approve resolution 04-17-18-04?
Fiscal Impact: Under the terms of the agreement MnDOT will encumber $8,000 to cover the cost of
materials for the project.
Proposal Details: The agreement provides for the City to acquire the materials and perform the
landscaping in accordance with the plans that have previously been approved. The installation of
the materials would be promoted as a community improvement activity for volunteers. The
agreement also outline the maintenance activities, calendar of maintenance for the landscaped
areas. Funds for the ongoing maintenance would be funded through the Public works budget.
Options:
1. Approve Resolution 04-17-18-04
2. Request modification of the terms of the agreement
3. Take no action on the matter
Recommendation: Option 1
CITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 04-17-18-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ENTERING INTO
A COOPERATIVE LANDSCAPING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTION
IT IS RESOLVED THAT THE City of Scandia enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1030909 with the State of
Minnesota Department of transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the City for the acquisition of landscape materials to be placed
adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 97 from 300 feet west of Olinda Trail to 300 feet east of Olinda Trail
under State Project No. 8212-969 (T.H 97=097).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Administrator are authorized to execute the
Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
Dated this 17th day of April, 2018
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF SCANDIA
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO: 04-17-18-04
State of Minnesota )
) ss.
County of Washington )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of the City of Scandia,
Minnesota do hereby certify that the above resolution is an accurate copy of the Resolution adopted
by the Council of the City of Scandia at an authorized meeting held on the 17th day of April, 2018, as
shown by the minutes of the meeting in my possession.
(Signature)
(Name)
(Title)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _________ day of April, 2018
Notary Public _____________________________________________
My Commission Expires ____________________________________