5.20.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 01/13/2026 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd8} |
Title:
Adopt Resolution #26-008 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Background:
The 2026 – 2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong Boulevard and 600 feet west of Jackal Street (the tie-in point from the 2018 project) for reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary is attached to this case.
Project History
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct Bunker Lake Boulevard in a similar fashion to the previously reconstructed Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street segments. The existing street is 28-feet wide with concrete curb and gutter on the north side (westbound) and rural section including a drainage swale on the south side (eastbound). The project proposes expanding the pavement to the south, to create a shared center turn lane. The new eastbound lane is proposed to include concrete curb and gutter, the existing drainage swale is proposed to be re-graded. Storm sewer inlets will be placed in the eastbound curb line, tying into existing stubs.
Bunker Lake Boulevard is an MSA street, which will require it to be built to MSA standards, including a 10-ton pavement strength design. Bituminous trail exists on the north side of Bunker Lake Boulevard, the project does not propose to improve the existing trail. The western half of this segment has been developed with commercial/industrial users. The eastern half is generally not developed, a gas station is currently being built at the southwest corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard. Coordination with proposed developments has been occurring during the project design. The project totals 0.47 miles in length.
To accommodate the ultimate buildout of the area, space is being created for a 2nd eastbound right turn or combo thru/right turn onto Armstrong Boulevard. This project will mark dedicated left, two dedicated thru and a dedicated right turn eastbound at Armstrong Boulevard. The new Kwik Trip gas station is building a right in / right out onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. To accommodate these additions, the center concrete median west of Armstrong Boulevard is being modified, additional modifications are required to the existing traffic signal system at Armstrong Boulevard. The City and Engineer have been working with Kwik Trip and Anoka County on these modifications.
Due to the nature of the work, the project is proposing to close Bunker Lake Boulevard between Jackal Street and Armstrong Boulevard during construction. A detour route along Puma Street and Alpine Drive will be used.
Utilities
Sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer exist within the project area. Additional storm sewer will be required to extend to the eastbound curb line. The existing swale on the south side of Bunker will be remaining in-place to accommodate drainage, but will be re-graded as necessary. Repairs to the existing sanitary sewer are not proposed. The existing hydrants will be relocated to be within 5 feet of the new eastbound curb lane.
Staff is proposing to complete these improvements in the first half of the summer construction season in 2026. This will be in-line with the completion of the Kwik Trip construction at the SW corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard.
Preliminary Schedule Remaining
Final plans are not attached to this case to prevent potential bidders from downloading plans attached to the case to prepare and submit their bids, rather than purchasing the plans through QuestCDN, the electronic bidding software used by the City of Ramsey. This ensures all bidders are bidding off the same set of plans, and all bidders are notified of any plan revisions (addenda) issued during the bidding process. Attached is the title sheet showing the scope of the improvements, as well as a plan sheet showing the typical sections, which includes information on the proposed pavement section. Plans are available upon request from the City Engineer.
Additional Permitting
Because Bunker Lake Boulevard is a Municipal State Aid Street and MnDOT MSA Funding is required, plans must be approved by MnDOT State Aid prior to the bid opening. This project will impact the Anoka County right-of-way, including impacts to the signal system at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard, and will require an Anoka County Highway Department right-of-way permit prior to construction starting.
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Background:
The 2026 – 2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong Boulevard and 600 feet west of Jackal Street (the tie-in point from the 2018 project) for reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary is attached to this case.
Project History
- April 22, 2025, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-081, ordering plans and specifications and awarding engineering design services to Bolton & Menk for said improvements.
- December 16, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for said improvements.
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct Bunker Lake Boulevard in a similar fashion to the previously reconstructed Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street segments. The existing street is 28-feet wide with concrete curb and gutter on the north side (westbound) and rural section including a drainage swale on the south side (eastbound). The project proposes expanding the pavement to the south, to create a shared center turn lane. The new eastbound lane is proposed to include concrete curb and gutter, the existing drainage swale is proposed to be re-graded. Storm sewer inlets will be placed in the eastbound curb line, tying into existing stubs.
Bunker Lake Boulevard is an MSA street, which will require it to be built to MSA standards, including a 10-ton pavement strength design. Bituminous trail exists on the north side of Bunker Lake Boulevard, the project does not propose to improve the existing trail. The western half of this segment has been developed with commercial/industrial users. The eastern half is generally not developed, a gas station is currently being built at the southwest corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard. Coordination with proposed developments has been occurring during the project design. The project totals 0.47 miles in length.
To accommodate the ultimate buildout of the area, space is being created for a 2nd eastbound right turn or combo thru/right turn onto Armstrong Boulevard. This project will mark dedicated left, two dedicated thru and a dedicated right turn eastbound at Armstrong Boulevard. The new Kwik Trip gas station is building a right in / right out onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. To accommodate these additions, the center concrete median west of Armstrong Boulevard is being modified, additional modifications are required to the existing traffic signal system at Armstrong Boulevard. The City and Engineer have been working with Kwik Trip and Anoka County on these modifications.
Due to the nature of the work, the project is proposing to close Bunker Lake Boulevard between Jackal Street and Armstrong Boulevard during construction. A detour route along Puma Street and Alpine Drive will be used.
Utilities
Sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer exist within the project area. Additional storm sewer will be required to extend to the eastbound curb line. The existing swale on the south side of Bunker will be remaining in-place to accommodate drainage, but will be re-graded as necessary. Repairs to the existing sanitary sewer are not proposed. The existing hydrants will be relocated to be within 5 feet of the new eastbound curb lane.
Staff is proposing to complete these improvements in the first half of the summer construction season in 2026. This will be in-line with the completion of the Kwik Trip construction at the SW corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard.
Preliminary Schedule Remaining
- Council approves plans and specifications / authorizes ad for bids
- January 13, 2026
- Bid Opening (Bolton & Menk)
- Week of February 9th or 16th, 2026
- MnDOT MSA Approval is required prior to opening bids
- Council Awards Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder
- February 24, 2026
- Contractor Begins Construction
- Spring 2026
- Contractor Substantially Completes Construction
- New bituminous pavement in-place, topsoil and seed in-place
- July 31, 2026
- Contractor Final Completion
- Verify final restoration; punch list created
- August 31, 2026
Final plans are not attached to this case to prevent potential bidders from downloading plans attached to the case to prepare and submit their bids, rather than purchasing the plans through QuestCDN, the electronic bidding software used by the City of Ramsey. This ensures all bidders are bidding off the same set of plans, and all bidders are notified of any plan revisions (addenda) issued during the bidding process. Attached is the title sheet showing the scope of the improvements, as well as a plan sheet showing the typical sections, which includes information on the proposed pavement section. Plans are available upon request from the City Engineer.
Additional Permitting
Because Bunker Lake Boulevard is a Municipal State Aid Street and MnDOT MSA Funding is required, plans must be approved by MnDOT State Aid prior to the bid opening. This project will impact the Anoka County right-of-way, including impacts to the signal system at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard, and will require an Anoka County Highway Department right-of-way permit prior to construction starting.
Notification:
If City Council approves plans and specifications and authorizes advertising for bids, bids will be advertised on Friday, January 16, and again on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the City's official newspaper, the Anoka Union Herald. Plans are also advertised on the QuestCDN website, which directly notifies contractors interested in bidding these types of projects.
Additionally, letters will be mailed to property owners with updates on the project status. Engineering staff maintains City Improvement webpages with the most current project information. This can be found on the city website, Engineering Department page.
Additionally, letters will be mailed to property owners with updates on the project status. Engineering staff maintains City Improvement webpages with the most current project information. This can be found on the city website, Engineering Department page.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Observations:
The Funding Source Breakdowns are based off the 95% Plans supplied by Bolton & Menk. This project is also being reimbursed by development along the Bunker Lake Boulevard corridor. Discussions are on-going if reimbursement of some properties will be by special assessment or a lump sum development fee. This will be determined before the case is brought to City Council to consider awarding the contract.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
The Funding Source Breakdowns are based off the 95% Plans supplied by Bolton & Menk. This project is also being reimbursed by development along the Bunker Lake Boulevard corridor. Discussions are on-going if reimbursement of some properties will be by special assessment or a lump sum development fee. This will be determined before the case is brought to City Council to consider awarding the contract.
Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Funding Source:
Funding for this improvement is proposed to come from Public Improvement Revolving Funds (developer fees), Tax Increment #18, Municipal State Aid Funds, Water Utility Funds and Storm Water Utility Funds.
Public Improvement Revolving Funds $391,000
Tax Increment #18 Funds $386,750
Municipal State Aid Funds $355,400
Water Utility Funds $103,136
Storm Water Utility Funds $223,208
Project Estimate $1,459,494
The CIP level estimate had a total estimated project cost of $826,965, which includes street costs of $777,750 and storm sewer costs of $49,215.
The final project costs may change depending upon bid prices and actual construction quantities.
Public Improvement Revolving Funds $391,000
Tax Increment #18 Funds $386,750
Municipal State Aid Funds $355,400
Water Utility Funds $103,136
Storm Water Utility Funds $223,208
Project Estimate $1,459,494
The CIP level estimate had a total estimated project cost of $826,965, which includes street costs of $777,750 and storm sewer costs of $49,215.
The final project costs may change depending upon bid prices and actual construction quantities.
Recommendation:
On December 16, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee unanimously recommended City Council approve final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for said improvements.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #26-008 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westby | Bruce Westby | 01/08/2026 01:35 PM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 01/08/2026 03:07 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Joe Feriancek
- Started On:
- 12/18/2025 08:02 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/08/2026