2016 Park Redevelopment Projects (Project 15-20)

Woodcrest – Work at Woodcrest is substantially complete, with the exception of the restroom structure which is anticipated to be installed in September. Work on the disc golf course will begin to ramp up now that the wetland delineation work is complete and approved; it is anticipated to be completed this fall.

Mason – Work at Mason is substantially complete, with the exception of the playground structure which has been scheduled for installation at the beginning of August.

Delta – Trees were planted throughout the park last week, and additional landscaping work will continue over the next week. The picnic shelter is expected to be completed this week, and bituminous trail paving is planned to occur next week. The playground structure will be installed in early August.

Pheasant Ridge – Work at Pheasant Ridge is substantially complete. Miscellaneous seeding and landscaping will occur throughout the park over the next week. Following landscaping, an acrylic coating will be applied to the basketball court. The playground structure will be installed in early August.

85th Avenue Trail Construction (Project 14-27)

The City has requested ancillary widening of the new trail as it approaches the railroad tracks to reduce the sharp trail curvature, and to create additional buffer space where the trail is located behind the curb and gutter. This work is anticipated to occur in the next few weeks.

Some re-grading of the ditch between 85th Avenue and the new trail is required, and sealant will be placed on the new retaining wall west of Norway Street. The City is working with the Contractor to obtain a schedule for these items.

Northdale Boulevard/Redwood Street Signalization (Project 15-15)

The Contractor for this project is Valley Paving, Inc. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Dan Lorentz at 612-282-2070. Andrew Gunnick is the City's full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Andrew can be reached at 612-219-1878.

Permanent roadway striping, signage, and pavement markings were installed this past week. Topsoil was placed in yard and boulevard areas. Turf crews are tentatively scheduled to work on turf items during the week of July 18th. The signal system is scheduled to be put into operation on Friday, July 15th. The access to Sand Creek Park will be closed at the time the signal is placed into operation due to additional work being conducted on the access.

MSA Street Reconstruction (Project 16-1 – Evergreen Boulevard Area)

The Contractor for this project is Park Construction Company. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Scott Jandrey at 701-389-7390. Jon Halter with Hakanson Anderson is the City’s full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Jon can be reached at 612-282-0725.

New curb and gutter installations are planned for 90th Avenue the week of July 18. Permanent watermain installations for service connections along Evergreen Boulevard from 93rd Avenue to 90th Avenue will also take place next week. The Contractor plans to begin work on setting up the temporary watermain system, dewatering, and removals along Evergreen Boulevard from 90th Avenue to 87th Lane next week.

MSA Street Reconstruction (Project 16-2 – Mississippi Boulevard Area)

The Contractor for this project is Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Tim Matteson at 651-248-4708. Ron Sample is the City's full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Ron can be reached at 763-257-3874.

Work will begin on the Riverview Creek culvert replacement west of Uplander Street on Monday, July 18. Tree removals from 109th Lane to Xavis Street will take place next week. Trees to be removed have been marked with a pink "X". New curb and gutter installations will occur on phase 2 of Mississippi Boulevard from Coon Rapids Boulevard to 109th Lane the week of July 18. Existing curb and driveway removals, as well as permanent watermain installations, will begin next week from 109th Lane to Crocus Street. Reclamation of the asphalt pavement on Mississippi Boulevard from 109th Lane to Crocus Street is planned to begin July 20.

Property owners are advised to remove landscaping encroachments that currently exist in the public right of way in order to avoid damage from watermain and service installations. Residential property lines measure to 15 feet from the back of curb. The City's contractor will not be responsible for replacing these items if damaged.

Residents should note the location of their water service shut off (marked with a blue flag and paint). The Contractor will require an area of 17 feet (measured from back of curb) to 10 feet (5-feet either side of the service) for excavation to replace these water service shut offs. If property owners have any questions regarding removals for water service replacements, they should contact the City Inspector Ron Sample at 763-257-3874 for more information.

MSA Street Reconstruction (Project 16-3 – Mississippi Drive Area; Segments of Crooked Lake Boulevard/128^th Avenue)

The Contractor for this project is C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Wayne Fluharty at 612-919-3018. Zach Pfieffer is the City's full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Zach can be reached at 612-710-8243.

Work on the perforated pipe replacement along Mississippi Drive is planned to begin on July 20. The existing curb along the north side of Mississippi Drive will be removed at the same time as the perforated pipe replacement occurs.

New curb and gutter installations along the west side of Crooked Lake Boulevard, as well as along both sides of 128th Avenue, are planned for next week. In addition, driveway apron replacements on the west side of Crooked Lake Boulevard will take place next week.

MSA Street Reconstruction (Project 16-4 – Segments of Xeon Street, 113^th Avenue/Dogwood Street/115^th Avenue, and Egret Boulevard)

The Contractor for this project is North Valley, Inc. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Stewart Packer at 763-286-7341. Jason Huebscher is the City's full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Jason can be reached at 612-709-2704.

Asphalt paving of Xeon Street is scheduled to take place beginning July 20.

Work on installation of the new storm sewer system on Dogwood Street will continue next week, and is expected to be complete by July 20.