Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest

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
#26-01 MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction

• Bolton & Menk, Inc. preparing final plans and specifications
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-02 2026 MSA Pavement Overlay Improvements

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-03 Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Reconstructions

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-04 Countryside Estates Reconstructions

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-05 Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Reconstructions

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-06 Riverside West Reconstructions

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-07 Section 01 Unplatted (S. CR 27) Reconstructions

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#26-08 2026 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed

#25-02 MSA Sunwood Drive Reconstruction – CSAH 5 to Erkium Street

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-03 MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction – CSAH 57 to TH 47

• Construction in progress
• Fall completion anticipated

#25-04 Dickenson’s Mississippi Estate Street Reconstruction

• Construction in progress
• Fall completion anticipated

#25-05 High Point Street Reconstruction

• Construction substantially complete

#25-06 Sortebergs Street Reconstruction

• Construction substantially complete

#25-07 2025 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements

• Construction substantially complete

#25-08 Sunwood Drive Crosswalk Repairs

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction

#25-10 2025 Pavement Rejuvenation

• Construction almost complete…PW parking lot to be completed September 12^th

#25-12 COR Street Lighting Improvements

• Connexus hopes to submit an estimate before the September PWC meeting
• Street lights along Ramsey Parkway and at intersections

#25-58 Waterfront Water Play Area Improvements

• Damon Farber preparing plans and specifications
• Utilized geotechnical soil borings from COR Mass Grading for structural design work
• On schedule for July 1, 2026, grand opening
• Will present case at October PWC meeting to discuss use of CMAR/CMAA
• Staff will present additional updates during the meeting

#24-03 2024 NE Ramsey Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Closing project out this Fall

#24-05 Xkimo St MSA (TH47 to 142^nd Avenue) Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Contractor milled and overlayed Xkimo Street to address poor rideability

#24-07 2024 Neighborhood Overlay Improvements

• Construction complete
• Closing project out this Fall

#24-11 Alpine Drive MSA Street Reconstruction (Puma St to CSAH 83)

• Construction complete
• Closing project out this Fall

#24-13 Fox Ridge Estates 1^st and 2^nd Additions Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Waiting for latest round of seed to germinate

#24-51 TH 47 Trail Gap Connection – 142^nd Avenue to Xkimo Street

• Bolton & Menk prepared plans and specs for 10’ trail construction
• Work continues with MnDOT to determine cost contributions and project schedule

#23-19 COR Infrastructure Improvements

• Construction complete
• Working to ensure adequate seed germination before issuing final payment

#23-20 COR Mass Grading

• Construction complete
• Working to ensure adequate seed germination before issuing final payment

#21-09 Centralized Water Treatment Plant

• Construction in progress
• City Council tour in December
• Final Completion December 31, 2025
• Mailing general information letters (FAQ’s) with 3^rd quarter utility bills

#20-11 Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements

• Sunfish Lake Blvd grade separations (RR and TH10) substantially complete
• Ramsey Blvd grade separations (RR and TH10) substantially complete September 16^th
• Final completion anticipated June 2026
• Project webpage https://www.anokacountymn.gov/3918/Hwy-10Ramsey-Blvd-Interchange

 
City of Anoka Improvement Projects
Ferry Street (Trunk Highway 47) Grade Separation of BNSF Rail Crossing

• City-led project
• $45M in bonds authorized October 2020
• 2028 construction anticipated

Highway 47 Corridor Improvements – Garfield St to Bunker Lk Blvd

• Combining with above City-led project
• 3-lane design
• Received regional solicitation funds for 2027 construction
• Permanent signal system at McKinley Street
• Construction proposed for 2027 - 2029

 
Anoka County Improvement Projects

• No updates.

 
MnDOT Improvement Projects
Highway 10 Mill & Overlay and RCI Improvements

• Mill & Overlay US 10/169 pavement from approx. ½-mile west of Cleveland/Jarvis Avenue in Elk River to ½-mile west of Ramsey Boulevard in Ramsey, including Dayton Rest Area
• Construct Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) improvements for the intersections of Edison Street and Jarvis Street in Elk River, and Alpine Drive and Beatty Drive in Ramsey
  • Construct J-Turns
  • Remove median crossings
• Extend pedestrian trail south of US 10/169 from 500-feet East of Adams Street to Edison Street
• Construct pedestrian refuge in median of US 10/169 at Jarvis Street
• Repair/replace culverts
• Construct/repair/replace misc. guardrail treatments
• 2027 construction proposed

 
Studies & Items of Interest
Wetland 114P Outlet Control Structure

• Staff continue to monitor water levels and will provide updates as applicable.

Commercial/Industrial/Residential Developments

• Staff can respond to questions as needed. 

 
Miscellaneous Staff Updates

• No Parking signs will be installed on one side of streets in Village of Sunfish Lake development
  • Resolution #03-04-095 & April 18, 2003, City staff review letter required no-parking on one side of all streets since streets were constructed 28-feet wide BOC - BOC
  • No Parking signs do not exist
• Traffic Control Request Policy
  • Preparing draft policy

 
PWC Future Topics Calendar Discussion Items
See calendar in following case. 
 

Notification is not required for this case.

Staff estimates up to 30 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion. 

Staff can offer recommendations on specific items upon request. 

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