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. is preparing final plans and specifications
• 2026 construction proposed
• See separate case

#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
• See separate case

#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
• See separate case

#26-08 2026 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements

• Preparing plans and specifications in-house
• 2026 construction proposed
• See separate case

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

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-04 Dickenson’s Mississippi Estate Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-05 High Point Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-06 Sortebergs Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-07 2025 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements

• Construction complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

#25-08 Sunwood Drive Crosswalk Repairs

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

#25-12 COR Street Lighting Improvements

• Street lights proposed along Ramsey Parkway and at intersections
• 2026 construction proposed
• See separate case requesting a recommendation for City Council to authorize Connexus Energy to provide design services

#25-58 Waterfront Water Play Area Improvements

• City utilities work complete (IP #25-51)
• Mass grading work complete (IP #25-62)
• Plan preparation almost complete
• LRRWMO Permit application will be submitted soon for potential approval January 15, 2026
• Construction proposed to begin February 2026

#24-03 2024 NE Ramsey Street Reconstruction

• Construction complete
• Closing project out

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

• Construction complete
• Closing project out

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

• Bolton & Menk prepared draft construction plans and specifications for 10’ pedestrian trail
• Plans need updating per final grading of Complete Auto and Lightbridge Academy developments
• MnDOT proposes to construct this trail with their 2028 TH 47 mill and overlay project

#21-09 Centralized Water Treatment Plant

• Construction in progress
• City Council will tour in January when operational

#20-11 Ramsey Gateway Highway 10 Improvements

• Project complete
• Punch list items are being addressed

 
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

• NEW - Sunfish Lake Blvd. is proposed to be reconstructed north of Bunker Lake Blvd. in 2026.

 
MnDOT Improvement Projects
Highway 10 Mill & Overlay and RCI Improvements

• 30-percent plans complete – Staff reviewed and submitted comments to MnDOT
• 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
• Constructing Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) improvements at the intersections of Edison Street and Jarvis Street in Elk River, and Alpine Drive and Beatty Drive in Ramsey
  • Removing median crossovers and installing J-Turns w/out signal systems
• Extending pedestrian trail south of US 10/169 from 500-feet East of Adams Street to Edison Street
• Constructing pedestrian crossover/refuge in median of US 10/169 at Jarvis Street
• Removing, repairing and replacing drainage culverts
• Constructing, repairing and replacing misc. guardrail/end treatments
• 2027 construction proposed
• No public open houses are scheduled yet

 
Studies & Items of Interest
Wetland 114P Outlet Control Structure

• Staff continue to monitor water levels.  No updates at this time.

Commercial/Industrial/Residential Developments

• Staff can respond to questions as needed. 

 
Miscellaneous Staff Updates

• Parking restriction signs have been installed in the Village of Sunfish Lake

 
PWC Future Topics Calendar Discussion Items

• See calendar in following case. 

Not required for this case.

Staff estimates up to 15 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.