5.5.
| Public Works Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 01/20/2026 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd8} |
Title:
Consider Recommending City Council Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisements for Bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to consider recommending City Council approve final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05.
Background:
The 2026 – 2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd subdivision for street reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct the streets within the Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd subdivision, generally located east of Dysprosium Street between CSAH 116 and Nowthen Boulevard (CSAH 5). The subdivision does also include 142nd Avenue west of Dysprosium Street up to Flintwood Park. The streets are 30-foot wide urban section with concrete curb and gutter, totaling 0.83 miles in length. There is no sidewalk in the subdivision other than the intersections with Dysprosium Street. Any pedestrian ramp updates would be tied to Dysprosium Street, rather than this project. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area. Municipal sewer, water, and storm sewer exist within the project area. Utility testing will be performed during project design, utility improvements are not currently proposed. Storm sewer catch basin grouting and casting resets will be performed.
The streets within Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd were constructed between 1985 and 1987, no overlay has been performed on these streets. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data taken prior to skim patching shows an average pavement section of 6.6-inches, including 2.5-inches of bituminous and 4.1-inches of aggregate base.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full Reconstruction including replacing the concrete curb and gutter, and building back a full street section. The new street section will match today’s standards, 6-inches of aggregate base under 3.5-inches of new bituminous pavement. Because the total pavement section is gaining thickness, approximately 2-inches of underlying sand base material must be hauled off site.
The new concrete curb and gutter is proposed to match the elevation and location of the existing curb and gutter as close as practical. Since driveway locations are known, curb cuts will be added. Driveway and boulevards will be impacted, typically 6 to 8 feet behind the curb and gutter. In some areas driveway match-ins must go further than 8 feet back, however, all work is proposed to occur within the right-of-way.
Restoration of the impacted boulevards will include a minimum of 4-inches topsoil and hydroseed with a residential turf seed mix.
Municipal utilities exist throughout the project area. Repairs to pipes are not proposed with this project. All castings and valve boxes within the pavement and curb will need to be adjusted to match the new bituminous pavement elevation.
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 section, which includes information on the proposed pavement section. Plans are available upon request from the City Engineer.
The purpose of this case is to consider recommending City Council approve final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05.
Background:
The 2026 – 2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the streets within the Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd subdivision for street reconstruction in 2026. A street segment summary for the project is attached to this case.
Project History
- On April 22, 2025, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-082, accepting and awarding a proposal to Bolton & Menk for topographic survey of the project area.
- May 13, 2025, the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-101, accepting and awarding a proposal to Independent Testing Technologies for a geotechnical report of the project area.
- June 17, 2025, the Ramsey Public Works Committee recommended City Council order plans and specifications for said improvements.
- June 24, 2025 the Ramsey City Council adopted Resolution #25-139, ordering plans and specifications for said improvements.
Project Scope
This project proposes to reconstruct the streets within the Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd subdivision, generally located east of Dysprosium Street between CSAH 116 and Nowthen Boulevard (CSAH 5). The subdivision does also include 142nd Avenue west of Dysprosium Street up to Flintwood Park. The streets are 30-foot wide urban section with concrete curb and gutter, totaling 0.83 miles in length. There is no sidewalk in the subdivision other than the intersections with Dysprosium Street. Any pedestrian ramp updates would be tied to Dysprosium Street, rather than this project. Traffic counts have not been taken within the project area. Municipal sewer, water, and storm sewer exist within the project area. Utility testing will be performed during project design, utility improvements are not currently proposed. Storm sewer catch basin grouting and casting resets will be performed.
The streets within Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd were constructed between 1985 and 1987, no overlay has been performed on these streets. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data taken prior to skim patching shows an average pavement section of 6.6-inches, including 2.5-inches of bituminous and 4.1-inches of aggregate base.
The reconstruction is proposed to be a Full Reconstruction including replacing the concrete curb and gutter, and building back a full street section. The new street section will match today’s standards, 6-inches of aggregate base under 3.5-inches of new bituminous pavement. Because the total pavement section is gaining thickness, approximately 2-inches of underlying sand base material must be hauled off site.
The new concrete curb and gutter is proposed to match the elevation and location of the existing curb and gutter as close as practical. Since driveway locations are known, curb cuts will be added. Driveway and boulevards will be impacted, typically 6 to 8 feet behind the curb and gutter. In some areas driveway match-ins must go further than 8 feet back, however, all work is proposed to occur within the right-of-way.
Restoration of the impacted boulevards will include a minimum of 4-inches topsoil and hydroseed with a residential turf seed mix.
Municipal utilities exist throughout the project area. Repairs to pipes are not proposed with this project. All castings and valve boxes within the pavement and curb will need to be adjusted to match the new bituminous pavement elevation.
Preliminary Schedule Remaining
- Council approves plans and specifications / authorizes ad for bids
- January 27, 2026
- Staff Receives Bids
- March 3, 2026
- Council Awards Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder
- March 10, 2026
- Contractor Begins Construction
- Spring / Summer 2026
- Detailed construction schedule will not be known until project is awarded and a pre-construction meeting is held with the contractor.
- Contractor Substantially Completes Construction
- New bituminous pavement in-place, topsoil and seed in-place
- August 28, 2026
- Contractor Final Completion
- Verify final restoration; punch list created
- October 2, 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 section, which includes information on the proposed pavement section. Plans are available upon request from the City Engineer.
Notification:
Notification is not required for this case. Staff will update the project webpage, to keep residents informed on the progress of the project.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Timeframe:
Staff anticipates up to 15 minutes will be required to present this case and respond to questions.
Observations:
The public open house was held on November 12, 2025 in the Lake Itasca Room, at the Municipal Center. No residents attended the meeting.
Alternatives:
Alternative #1 – Motion recommending City Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisements for bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05.
Alternative #2 – Motion of other.
Staff anticipates up to 15 minutes will be required to present this case and respond to questions.
Observations:
The public open house was held on November 12, 2025 in the Lake Itasca Room, at the Municipal Center. No residents attended the meeting.
Alternatives:
Alternative #1 – Motion recommending City Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisements for bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05.
Alternative #2 – Motion of other.
Funding Source:
Funding for this improvement is proposed to come from Pavement Management Funds and Storm Water Utility Funds. Amount shown below include 23-percent indirect costs for administrative, engineering, finance, and legal costs.
Pavement Management Funds $1,252,029
Storm Water Utility Funds $ 25,193
Total Project Costs $1,277,222
CIP level estimated project costs were $1,168,308 ($1,015,920 Pavement Management Funds, $152,388 Storm Water Utility Funds). The final project costs may change depending upon bid prices and actual construction quantities.
Pavement Management Funds $1,252,029
Storm Water Utility Funds $ 25,193
Total Project Costs $1,277,222
CIP level estimated project costs were $1,168,308 ($1,015,920 Pavement Management Funds, $152,388 Storm Water Utility Funds). The final project costs may change depending upon bid prices and actual construction quantities.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Alternative #1.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to recommend City Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisements for bids for Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #26-05.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westby | Bruce Westby | 01/15/2026 12:36 PM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 01/15/2026 02:07 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Joe Feriancek
- Started On:
- 01/08/2026 04:19 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/15/2026