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6.1.
Public Works Committee
Meeting Date: 09/15/2026
   
Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Not Applicable

Title:

Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest 

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
#27-01 MSA 142nd Ave. & Juniper Ridge Drive Reconstructions
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Haugo Geotechnical Services completed Geotechnical Proposal
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-02 2027 MSA Pavement Overlay Improvements
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-03 Deerwood Street Reconstructions
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Haugo Geotechnical Services completed Geotechnical Proposal
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-04 Hall-Anderson Acres & Oakwood Hills Street Reconstructions
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Haugo Geotechnical Services completed Geotechnical Proposal
  • Topo survey complete
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-05 Sorteberg’s 6th & Windsorwood Street Reconstructions
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Haugo Geotechnical Services completed Geotechnical Proposal
  • Topo survey complete
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-06 Windemere Woods 1st & 2nd Street Reconstructions
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Haugo Geotechnical Services completed Geotechnical Proposal
  • Topo survey complete
  • Park parking lot reconstruction likely
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-07 2027 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-08 Itasca Heights Street Construction (GREP Area F)
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • Exploring stormwater improvements
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-09 2027 Crack Seal Improvements
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • 2027 construction proposed
#27-10 2027 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • 2027 construction proposed
#26-01 MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction
  • Construction complete and open to traffic
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-02 2026 MSA Pavement Overlay Improvements
  • Preconstruction meeting with North Valley held 9/10
  • 2026 construction proposed
#26-03 Carol-Rose Acres & Sports Haven Street Reconstructions
  • Construction substantially complete
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-04 Countryside Estates & Wildwood Acres Street Reconstructions
  • Construction substantially complete
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-05 Flintwood Hills 2nd & 3rd Street Reconstructions
  • Construction substantially complete
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-06 Riverside West Street Reconstructions
  • Construction in progress
  • Substantial completion proposed by October 2nd
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-07 Section 01 Unplatted (S. CR 27) Street Reconstructions
  • Construction substantially complete
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-08 2026 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements
  • Construction substantially complete
  • Final completion Spring 2027
#26-53 2026 Pavement Skim Patching Contracted Services
  • Construction complete
  • Final payment on 9/22 CC agenda
#25-08 Sunwood Drive Crosswalk Repairs
  • Preparing plans and specifications in-house
  • 2027 construction proposed
#25-12 COR Street Lighting Improvements
  • Construction proposed for Spring 2027
#24-51 TH 47 Trail Gap Connection – 142nd Avenue to Xkimo Street
  • Bolton & Menk prepared construction plans for 10’ pedestrian trail connection
  • Staff is working with MnDOT to construct with 2028 TH 47 mill and overlay project
  • MnDOT is working to provide anticipated City costs to staff
  • MnDOT assigned a new project manager

City of Anoka Improvement Projects & Studies
Ferry Street (Trunk Highway 47) Grade Separation of BNSF Rail Crossing
  • City-led project
  • $45M in bonds authorized October 2020
  • Tied to Highway 47 Corridor Improvements Project
Highway 47 Corridor Improvements Project – Pleasant St (CSAH 30) to Bunker Lk Blvd
  • Improvements proposed to address intersection operations and safety, providing safe pedestrian and bicyclist routes, providing safe driveway access, and accommodating future growth
  • Proposing 3-lane design with continuous two-way center turn lane (CTWCTL)
  • Received regional solicitation funds
  • Permanent signal system will remain at McKinley Street
  • Under design with construction proposed for 2029 - 2031
  • Website; https://www.anokaminnesota.com/836/Trunk-Hwy-47-Corridor-BNSF-Railroad-Grad

City of Elk River Improvement Projects & Studies
Highway 10 Corridor Improvements - Highway 169 to city boundary with Ramsey
  • Corridor planning project
  • Received $1.6M from MnDOT Corridors of Commerce Readiness Advancement program for preliminary design and environmental analysis

Anoka County Improvement Projects
  • 2027 Sunfish Lake Blvd. pavement overlay/reclamation proposed north of Bunker Lake Blvd.
  • 2027 Bunker Lake Blvd. / Ramsey Blvd. intersection improvements including pavement overlay of Bunker Lake Blvd. from Ramsey Blvd. to Limonite St., and a pavement reclamation from Ramsey Blvd. to Rhinestone St.

MnDOT Improvement Projects
TH 47 Mill and Overlay Improvements (NEW)
  • Milling and overlaying bituminous pavement
  • Replacing signal systems
  • 2028 construction proposed
#SP 0202-126 TH 10 Traffic Management System Improvements
  • Construct TH 10 traffic management system improvements from Thurston Ave in City of Anoka to TH 101 in Elk River, and TH 101 from CSAH 38 (70th St) to N of CSAH 39 in Otsego
  • No impacts to existing utilities anticipated
  • 2026 construction proposed
#SP 0202-119 Highway 10 Mill & Overlay and RCI Improvements
  • Proposed improvements include;
    • Mill & overlay 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
    • Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) improvements (J-Turns w/out signal systems) at Edison and Jarvis Streets in Elk River, and Alpine and Beatty Drives in Ramsey
    • Remove median crossovers
    • Extend pedestrian trail south of US 10/169 from 500-feet East of Adams Street to Edison Street
    • Construct pedestrian crossover/refuge in median of US 10/169 at Jarvis St & Alpine Dr
    • Remove, repair and replace drainage culverts
    • Construct, repair and replace misc. guardrail/end treatments
  • 95-percent plans complete
  • August 14, 2026, city staff mailed project notification letters (attached)
  • Public open house tentatively scheduled for late September/early October, 2026
  • 2027 construction proposed

Studies & Items of Interest
Wetland 114P Outlet Control Structure (REMOVE?)
  • Staff continue to monitor water levels.  No updates.
Commercial/Industrial/Residential Developments
  • Staff can respond to questions as needed. 

Miscellaneous Staff Updates
  • None at this time.

PWC Future Topics Calendar Discussion Items
  • Add Center Street & Bunker Lake Boulevard Roundabout Improvements project as monthly update?  
  • See calendar in following case. 

 

Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:

Staff estimates up to 10 minutes will be needed for updates and discussion. 
 

Recommendation:

Staff can offer recommendations on specific items upon request. 

Outcome/Action:

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

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Brian Hagen Marsha Weidner 09/10/2026 02:16 PM
Form Started By:
Bruce Westby
Started On:
09/10/2026 10:50 AM
Final Approval Date:
09/10/2026