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BOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. April 2, 2025 Joe Feriancek, P.E. Assistant City Engineer City of Ramsey 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN 55303 RE: Proposal for Design Services — Bunker Lake Boulevard Dear Mr. Feriancek: 7533 Sunwood Drive NW Suite 206 Ramsey, MN 55303-5119 Ph: (763) 433-2851 Fax: (763) 427-0833 Bolton-Menk.com We understand that the City is proposing to reconstruct Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong Boulevard and approximately 600 feet west of Jackal Street in 2026. The improvements are consistent with the City's current Capital Improvement Plan. UNDERSTANDING Based on communications with the City, we understand the following: The City will obtain a geotechnical report for the corridor and will also provide sewer televising. These items are anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2025. Traffic studies for this area were completed previously, but considered different development strategies. We will update the previous studies based on current development patterns. This will aid in determining the lane configuration needed along the roadway and also at the intersection with Armstrong Boulevard. Through this section of roadway, westbound Bunker Lake Boulevard has an existing curb and eastbound Bunker Lake Boulevard is a rural section, including a swale. The intent is to salvage as much of the existing curb as possible, expand the roadway to the south, and create a shared center left turn lane to match the design to the west. For the existing curb line, we will verify existing slopes and inspect for settlement areas. We will also review the existing center median and determine which portions can remain in -place. Widening will occur on the south side of the roadway and will include a curb and gutter. The existing swale will be filled and replaced with storm sewer pipe to convey runoff. The reconstruction process is assumed to include reclaiming the existing bituminous and aggregate base, recycling that material, and paving over the top. We will also require the contractor to expose the subgrade and scarify and recompact the upper one foot of material. We had previously depicted a trail along the south curbline. This will not be constructed as a part of this project. Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer.