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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 11/23/2021 Submitted For: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Adopt Resolution #21-334 Approving the Restoration of the 25-Year-Old Lake Itasca Boardwalk 7. 1. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to authorize the restoration of the *Lake Itasca Boardwalk. The quarter -century old, 6' foot wide boardwalk is nearly one quarter mile in length and is a very popular trail route and destination and is within a high quality wetland environment associated with Trott Brook, and also the Circle of Ramsey Greenway. The boardwalk has held up very well over the decades with semi -regular board replacement and occasional re -leveling. However, in recent years the frequency for the need for individual board replacement has increased, and there are a number of sections where it is no longer feasible to try to re -level the warped sections. (It may be noted here, that it is appropriate for boardwalks to appear 'rustic' and aside from when first constructed, they are not intended to be perfectly pristine, like a deck on a residential home.) The attached Appendix includes photos of the existing conditions of the boardwalk, in a sequence from the North to the South, with the last image looking North, at the South end at the boardwalk's connection to the bituminous trail. (About midway through the photos the 8' foot bridge section may be noted, which is in great condition, it being replaced about four years ago.) *This portion of trail is also a part of the National Mississippi River Trail. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Observations As referenced, the wooden boardwalk may be considered at the end of its useful life, having been in the elements for twenty five years, and carrying many, many, thousands of walkers, joggers, dogs and bicyclists. Additionally, user feedback confirms that the 6' foot width is not adequate for the numbers of users especially when bicyclists meet people with leashed dogs on the boardwalk, often traveling in opposite directions. For this reason, staff is proposing that with the refurbishment, the width would be extended to 8' feet wide, which is the standard for boardwalks constructed in the city within the last decade. In July 2021 the Park and Recreation Commission approved proceeding with a Request for Quotation with detailed specifications for the restoration, which was issued to seven contractors who bid on the last boardwalk project in the City of Ramsey. Four quotes were received by the City on Monday, November 15th, 2021, and the Public Works Committee recommended proceeding with the boardwalk restoration at a not -to -exceed amount of $13 8,000 at their regular November meeting. The low bidder, MN Boardwalk LLC indicates they can begin the project in later December of this year, if approved by City Council. Contractor MN Boardwalks LLC Peterson Companies Rosti Construction Pember Companies CS McCrossan Janke Construction Solutions 101 Quote Submitted $138,000.00 $141,785.00 $287,590.00 $298,515.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid