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 should be completed early next week. Minor turf restoration still remains on site and will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable.

Delta – Work at Delta is substantially complete, with the exception of the playground structure which should be installed next week. Turf restoration will be completed over the next few weeks as temperatures become more favorable.

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.

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 & 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.

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.

Work on the permanent watermain system along Evergreen Boulevard from 87^th Lane to 85^th Avenue is expected to continue all next week. Grading for the new Evergreen Boulevard road section from 90^th Avenue to 87^th Lane will also occur 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.

The Contractor plans to remove the existing concrete curb and gutter from Direct River Drive to Xavis Street the week of August 29. Work on the permanent watermain system will continue from Direct River Drive to Crocus Street. Concrete driveway re-establishment is anticipated in areas where curb and gutter was recently placed along Mississippi Boulevard early next week. Grading and placement of gravel for the permanent road section is expected from 108^th Avenue to Direct River Drive. The Contractor will be working on water service re-establishment this Saturday, August 27.

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.

Crews expect to complete final signing and striping, as well as remaining asphalt patching, next week on Crooked Lake Boulevard and 128^th Avenue.

Work on drain tile replacement will continue along Mississippi Drive all next week. Periodically, the Contractor will replace hydrants and valves as the drain tile replacement progresses eastward. This latter 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. The Contractor plans to remove the remaining segments of concrete curb and gutter on Mississippi Drive on Saturday, August 27.

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 placement and seeding is anticipated to be complete along Dogwood Street by early next week. Remaining driveway re-establishment is scheduled on Dogwood Street Monday, August 29, and final wear course paving is planned for Friday, September 2.

Work along Egret Boulevard will include curb and gutter installation from Kumquat Street to Foley Boulevard. Sidewalk replacement is scheduled for the north side of Egret Boulevard from Foley Boulevard to Dogwood Street.

Miscellaneous Trail Construction, Rehabilitation and Erlandson Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement (Project 16-8)

The Contractor for this project is Barber Construction. The Contractor's 24-hour emergency contact is Jerry Barber at 612-709-9227. Alex Wiebe is the City's full-time project inspector, and can be contacted any time to respond to specific questions or concerns. Alex can be reached at 612-716-3141.

This project includes the replacement of a pedestrian bridge in Erlandson Park, as well as trail rehabilitation between Riverview and Dahlia Parks and construction of a new trail segment within Peppermint Stick Park.

The existing bridge in Erlandson Park was removed the week of August 22. Work on the new bridge abutments has begun, and will continue throughout next week.