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6.1.
Public Works Committee
Meeting Date:
05/17/2022
By:
Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works

Title:

Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest

Purpose/Background:

Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to update the Public Works Committee on current and proposed City, County and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the Committee.

City Improvement Projects
  • Sunwood Drive & Waco Street Reconstructions (IP #22-01)
    • Bids will be opened May 19, 2022
    • Council will consider awarding a contract May 24, 2022
  • Autumn Heights Street Reconstructions (IP #22-02)
    • Plans are being prepared in-house
    • Council to consider approving plans and authorizing bids in June
  • 2022 Neighborhood Street Overlay Improvements (IP #22-04)
    • Bids were opened May 2, 2022
    • Council awarded a construction contract May 10, 2022
    • Staff is executing the contract and scheduling a pre-construction meeting
  • Riverdale Drive Trunk Utility Improvements (IP #22-05)
    • Change Order #1 approved April 12, 2022
    • Council to consider approving Change Order #2 May 24, 2022
    • Construction completion anticipated by the end of July 2022
  • Wood Pond Hills 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Street Reconstructions (IP #22-06)
    • Bids were opened May 2, 2022
    • Council awarded a construction contract May 10, 2022
    • Staff is executing the contract and scheduling a pre-construction meeting
  • 2022 Crack Seal Improvements (IP #22-08)
    • Bids were opened May 2, 2022
    • Council awarded a construction contract May 10, 2022
    • Staff is executing the contract and scheduling a pre-construction meeting
  • 2022 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements (IP #22-09)
    • Council authorized executing the proposal from CAM May 10, 2022
    • Staff is scheduling a pre-construction meeting
  • 15410 Argon Street Drainage Improvements (IP #22-14)
    • Drainage from right-of-way flows through back yard w/out D&U easement
    • New septic tank installed in back yard before property was purchased
    • City graded around tank to improve drainage and runoff has flowed into basement several times since so owner is requesting City improvements  
    • Staff surveyed property and drainage ditches/right-of-way early April
    • Staff is exploring options to prepare plans for drainage improvements
    • Staff sand bagged property May 11, 2022 è works well per owner
    • PWC to consider recommending Council approval of plans and authorizing bids June 21, 2022
    • Council to consider approving plans and authorizing bids June 28, 2022
  • WTP Trunk Watermain Improvements (#21-08)
    • First bids rejected
    • Revising plans to minimize project costs without sacrificing quality
    • Re-bid revised plans Fall 2022
    • October 2023 completion deadline
  • Centralized Water Treatment Plant (#21-09)
    • AE2S is preparing plans and handling construction administration
    • 60-percent plans complete (Staff/AE2S providing updates at meeting)
    • Project completion anticipated Winter 2024 (before water use increases)
  • Fire Station No. 1 Parking Lot Improvements (#21-10)
    • Construction in progress
  • Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements (IP #20-11)
    • Final design and property acquisitions in progress
    • Construction anticipated late 2023 through early 2026 (2024/25 majority)
  • Wetland 114P Outlet Control Improvements (#19-07)
    • Requested by Minnesota DNR
    • Staff is preparing plans
    • Construction proposed for 2023
 
City of Anoka Improvement Projects  
Anoka County Improvement Projects
  • Roundabout at Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and Alpine Drive (IP #23-03)
    • Anoka County received $1.35M in HSIP funds (est. project cost $1.5M)
    • Anoka County and City estimated cost shares were $150,000 (per $1.5M)
    • Construction proposed for 2023 pending City & County approvals
    • City Council will consider approving JPA May 24, 2022
    • JPA City cost share = $40,512 ($109,488 < original estimate)
 
MnDOT Improvement Projects  
Studies & Items of Interest
  • 5805 148th Lane NW
    • No updates at this time.  Property owners like everything as is.
  • FYA Improvements at Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard
    • Staff informed Anoka County the City will not pursue FYA improvements per Council’s ratification of the March PWC minutes on May 10th.
    • Anoka County has offered to supply the City with spare parts (mast arms, etc.) to reduce project costs from $94,000 to $80,000. The Committee will be asked to provide input on whether this minor cost reduction is worth considering.
  • Elk River Highway 10 Corridor Study
    • Staff will provide a detailed update at the meeting. 

Timeframe:

Staff estimates up to 25 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion.

Observations/Alternatives:

NA

Funding Source:

NA

Recommendation:

Staff does not have recommendations to offer on these topics at this time. 

Action:

No formal action required.  For Committee review and discussion purposes only.  

Attachments

No file(s) attached.

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 05/12/2022 12:42 PM
Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 05/12/2022 01:06 PM
Form Started By:
Bruce Westby
Started On:
05/11/2022 10:48 AM
Final Approval Date:
05/12/2022