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Council authorizes MDOT MOU for Highway 63–Schuman Drive signal; city share roughly $267,000
Summary
The council authorized city leaders to enter a memorandum of understanding with MDOT District 6 for a temporary traffic signal at Highway 63 and Schuman Drive. Staff cited a short-term construction cost of about $800,000 with MDOT paying roughly two-thirds and the city one-third.
The Stewartville City Council authorized the mayor and city administrator to enter a memorandum of understanding with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MDOT) District 6 to install a short-term traffic signal at the Highway 63 and Schuman Drive intersection.
Staff presented a short-term cost estimate of $800,000 for the signal (excluding power and construction administration). According to the staff presentation, MDOT would cover two-thirds of the cost (approximately $533,000) and the city would be responsible for one-third (approximately $267,000). Staff said plans and specifications would be prepared for bid this fall with an aim to construct in spring or summer following procurement.
Council and staff discussed the nature of the 'short-term' installation. Staff cautioned that a temporary or short-term signal can remain in place for multiple years depending on materials and future decisions; the record included council and staff references to timelines ranging from one year to longer durations. Council also noted this cost split differed from earlier conversations where a 50/50 split had been discussed in prior phases of the project.
The council approved the motion to authorize the mayor and city administrator to enter the MOU with MDOT by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and that it carried but does not list a roll-call tally.
