2020 Mill and Overlay Project

4-16-20 PRESS RELEASE

Final Council plan approvals

Approved resolution 2020-009

Second Street bikeway - College Street to Oak Street

Second Street bikeway - Washington Street to College Street

College Street bikeway

Fourth Street bikeway

Nevada and Eighth streets bikeway

Heritage Drive bikeway

Jefferson Road bikeway

Walking and bicycling network

Approved bumpouts maps

Seventh and Water streets

First Street (Winona and Nevada streets)

Third and Washington streets

Introduction

The 2020 Mill and Overlay Project includes:

First Street – College Street to Maple Street
Second Street – Washington Street to Oak Street
Third Street – Washington Street to Oak Street
Fourth Street – Nevada Street to Prairie Street
Union Street – First Street to Second Street
College Street – First Street to Third Street
Winona Street – First Street to Fourth Street
Nevada Street – First Street to Fourth Street
Maple Street – First Street to Fourth Street
Elm Street – Second Street to Fifth Street
Oak Street – Second Street to Fourth Street
Heritage Drive – TH 3 to Hidden Valley Apartments
Jefferson Road – Hidden Valley Road to Heritage Drive
Seventh Street – Water Street to West dead end
Eight Street – Water Street to Linden Street

The process began with the Northfield City Council ordering a Feasibility Study on August 20, 2020. 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 mill and overlay, which means 2” of the asphalt surface will be ground off, and a new 2” asphalt wearing course will be installed. Minor spot repairs on utilities, curb and gutter removal and replacement, ADA sidewalk improvements, and tree removals will be completed as necessary. Sidewalk gaps will be evaluated during the feasibility report, and new sidewalk installations may be proposed along the project corridor. In addition, street corridors included in the project that have been designated as on-street bikeways in the adopted Northfield Pedestrian, Bike, and Trail System Plan will be evaluated for updates as well.

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

October 2, 2019 (5:30 - 7 p.m.) - Neighborhood Meeting #1, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street - Mill and Overlay Brochure, Open House Presentation Boards, Power Point Presentation

December 3, 2019 (6 - 8 p.m.) - Improvement Hearing, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street - Improvement Hearing Presentation, Bumpout Guideline Memo

January 7, 2020 (6 - 8 p.m.) - Consider Ordering Improvement for 2020 Mill & Overlay Project, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street

January 8, 2020 (5:30 - 7 p.m.) - Neighborhood Meeting #2, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street - Meeting Notice, Presentation, Bumpout Evaluation Map, Bumpout Figure, Tree Removals Figure, Open House Boards

January 21, 2020 (6 - 8 p.m.) - Consider Approving Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 2020 Mill and Overlay Project. City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street

March 10, 2020 (6 - 8 p.m.) - Consider Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the 2020 Mill and Overlay Project. City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street

April 21, 2020 (6 - 8 p.m.) - Consider Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Call for Assessment Hearing for the 2020 Mill and Overlay Project. City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Washington Street