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. Minor turf restoration still remains on site and will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable. 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 the week of August 15th. Minor turf restoration still remains on site and will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable.

Delta – All concrete and trail work is now complete on the project. Additional landscaping work will be installed over the next couple of weeks in the pavilion area. Site grading and trail backfilling is also complete, and turf restoration will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable. The playground structure will be installed the week of August 15th.

Pheasant Ridge – Work at Pheasant Ridge is substantially complete. Minor turf restoration still remains on site and will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable. The acrylic coating for the basketball court will be applied next week, and the playground structure will be installed the week of August 8th.

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 within the next few weeks.

Re-grading of the ditch between 85th Avenue and the new trail is also required. The City is working with the Contractor to obtain a schedule for these items.

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

This project is substantially complete with the exception of minor seeding activities and final punch list items to be addressed over the next few weeks.

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.

Next week, work will continue on the permanent watermain installations along Evergreen Boulevard from 90th Avenue south to 87th Lane. Grading and base construction along Evergreen Boulevard from 93rd Avenue to 90th Avenue will also occur, and the Contractor anticipates completing remaining concrete driveway and curb work on the north end of Evergreen Boulevard next week as well.

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.

The Contractor will pave the second lift of asphalt pavement from 109th Lane to Coon Rapids Boulevard on Monday, August 1st. Permanent watermain installations from 109th Lane to Direct River Drive will continue to take place next week. Ancillary concrete driveway and sidewalk work, as well as topsoil placement, will take place within the phase 2 area after the second lift of asphalt is placed.

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 will continue throughout the week of August 1st.

Paving of Crooked Lake Boulevard is scheduled for Monday, August 1st. Topsoil placement will then occur on Crooked Lake Boulevard after the first lift of asphalt is complete. Sidewalk construction along the south end of Crooked Lake Boulevard may take place toward the end of 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.

Topsoil replacement and seeding is expected to be complete on Xeon Street by the end of next week. The final lift of asphalt will be placed on Xeon Street in September.

Utility construction along Dogwood Street will be complete by Wednesday, August 3rd. The Contractor anticipates permanent cub & gutter installations to occur on Dogwood Street next Friday, August 5th.

Utility work on Egret Boulevard from Kumquat Street to University Avenue is now scheduled to begin on August 3rd. This work will include water shut offs between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Residents should look for pink tags placed on their front door notifying them of water shut offs. Residents should receive notice of scheduled water outages 24 hours in advance of the shut off.