2019 Street Reclamation Project

Third Street Concept Plans

City Council Approved Third Street Concept - March 5, 2019

Introduction

The 2019 Street Reclamation Project includes:

Blue Stem Court
Covey Court
Eklund Court
Grundhoefer Court
Hackerson Court
Kimble Court
Nelson Court
Simione Court
Wilson Court
Zanmiller Drive from Meldahl Lane to Gill Lane
Gill Lane from Zanmiller Drive to Lockwood Drive
Lockwood Drive from Meldahl Lane to Gill Lane
Orchard Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Plum Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Poplar Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street
Forest Avenue from Lincoln Street to Fifth Street
Forest Avenue Loop
Third Street from RR Tracks to Forest Avenue
Fourth Street from Odd Fellows Lane to Poplar Street

The process began with the Northfield City Council ordering a Feasibility Study on October 16, 2018. The Feasibility Study examines the proposed street and utility improvements along these street corridors to determine whether the project – as proposed – is feasible, cost effective and necessary.

The entire project area will receive a full depth reclaim (up to 12”), which means the asphalt will be ground up and mixed with the underlying gravel base to establish a new base for new asphalt. This reclaimed material will then be reshaped and recompacted in order to receive 4” of new asphalt pavement. Minor spot repairs on utilities, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and tree removals will be completed as necessary. Sidewalk gaps will be evaluated during the feasibility report, and new sidewalk installations will be proposed along the project corridor.

Project Process

The process for developing the special assessments for properties along the project corridor follows Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429-Local Improvements, Special Assessments. The Project Process steps are typically completed to take advantage of a positive bonding environment and to make full use of the construction season.

Project Meetings and Updates

12/12/18 -(5:30 - 7 p.m.) - Neighborhood Meeting #1, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street - Meeting Notice, General Information Boards, Project Location Maps, Reclaim Brochure, Neighborhood Meeting Presentation

1/8/19 -(6 - 8 p.m.) - Improvement Hearing, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street

1/22/19 -(6 - 8 p.m.) - Order Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, City Hall Council Chambers

2/4/19 -(5:30 - 7 p.m.) - Third Street Corridor Community Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers Press Release

3/5/19 -(6 - 8 p.m.) - Consider Approving Concepts for the 2019 Street Reclamation Project - Third Street, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street

3/13/19 -(5 - 7 p.m.) - Neighborhood Meeting #2, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street - Construction Phasing, Presentation