5.2.
Heritage Preservation Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 06/11/2026
Title
2026 City of Mankato Project Updates
Review
Kern Bridge:
Overall, construction is progressing well. All the major bridge concrete construction is complete. The historic Kern bridge has finished refurbishing and has been successfully delivered back to Mankato. Bridge ironworkers are busy assembling the bridge, which could take upwards of 6 weeks. Once assembled, it will be lifted into place, after which the remaining railing and lighting work will be completed. The final operation will be the connecting of the bridge to the paved trails within LOM and Sibley Parks. The project completion date is this fall.
Menari Body Works: 121 E. Cherry St.
An exterior remodel is underway to add a parapet to the building. The colors will match the building and Cherry Square Apartments.
Barkhadle Grocery Store: 725 S. Front St.
A request has come across for a storefront upgrade to include new awnings, stucco, and doors. They are required to submit for a Certificate of Design Compliance.
Overall, construction is progressing well. All the major bridge concrete construction is complete. The historic Kern bridge has finished refurbishing and has been successfully delivered back to Mankato. Bridge ironworkers are busy assembling the bridge, which could take upwards of 6 weeks. Once assembled, it will be lifted into place, after which the remaining railing and lighting work will be completed. The final operation will be the connecting of the bridge to the paved trails within LOM and Sibley Parks. The project completion date is this fall.
Menari Body Works: 121 E. Cherry St.
An exterior remodel is underway to add a parapet to the building. The colors will match the building and Cherry Square Apartments.
Barkhadle Grocery Store: 725 S. Front St.
A request has come across for a storefront upgrade to include new awnings, stucco, and doors. They are required to submit for a Certificate of Design Compliance.