M-9 - City Engineer Report

PROJECT UPDATE  A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community City of Tiffin, IA CLIENT LIAISON: Andrew Inhelder, PE Office: 319.364.4773 Cell(s): 515.802.0906 [email protected] DATE: August 1, 2024 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters Public involvement meeting was held at Tiffin City Hall on 6/25/24. Comments and feedback received at the meeting where generally in support of the project and many attendees were interested in staging of the project. Project is anticipated to be constructed over two construction years with final closeout anticipated in 2027. Army Corp of Engineers Permit has been submitted for the project on 6/18/24. Army Corp is requesting purchase agreements for wetland and streambank credits. Purchase of these credits from area wetland and stream credit banks is required to mitigate impacts to the stream crossing of N Park Rd, south of Mopar Drive, which is considered a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and is federally regulated. MSA has contacted area wetland and stream credit banks and will forward cost and purchase agreements to the City when ready. MSA is preparing a watermain extension permit for submittal to the IaDNR. MSA is working on preparing final plans, specifications, and estimate for the project. Submittal of these documents to the IaDOT Local Systems Bureau for review will occur on August 6, 2024. Final plans submitted for letting will occur on September 17, 2024. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters Field exam meeting was held virtually on 6/26/24 with City and IaDOT staff. Meeting minutes from the meeting can be provided upon request. DOT has requested the City consider sidewalk between Stephans St and Kimberlite St on the north side of USH6/Marengo Rd. Originally, there was a planned gap in sidewalk connectivity due to steep backslopes and the potential need for retaining walls. The IaDOT has concerns for pedestrian safety. See below comment from IaDOT Construction Specialist Danielle Alvarez “I think we should reconsider providing continuous sidewalk on the north side of HWY 6 ( area shown on Sheet D.3). I know the block between Stephans Steet and Croell has quite a backslope which could be challenging/require a wall. However, those two intersections already have operational problems with common fender bender type issues with left turners accessing Fareway, Casey’s etc and we’ll be introducing another variable with pedestrian crossings as part of this project. There’s a memorial cross in the SW quad of Stephans and I’ve seen quite a few near misses, etc at Croell. Perhaps pedestrian signals at select location(s) might be an option?” PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 4