Agenda - Council - 02/24/2026 - Laserfiche WebLink

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To accommodate the ultimate buildout of the area, space is being created for a 2nd eastbound right turn or combo thru/right turn onto Armstrong Boulevard. This project will mark dedicated left, two dedicated thru and a dedicated right turn eastbound at Armstrong Boulevard. The new Kwik Trip gas station is building a right in / right out onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. To accommodate these additions, the center concrete median west of Armstrong Boulevard is being modified, additional modifications are required to the existing traffic signal system at Armstrong Boulevard. The City and Engineer have coordinated these modifications with both Anoka County and Kwik Trip. Due to the nature of the work, the project is proposing to close Bunker Lake Boulevard between Jackal Street and Armstrong Boulevard during construction. A detour route along Puma Street and Alpine Drive will be used. Utilities Sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer exist within the project area. Additional storm sewer will be required to extend to the eastbound curb line. The existing swale on the south side of Bunker will be remaining in -place to accommodate drainage, but will be re -graded as necessary. Repairs to the existing sanitary sewer are not proposed. The existing hydrants will be relocated to be within 5 feet of the new eastbound curb lane. Staff is proposing to complete these improvements in the first half of the summer construction season in 2026. This will be in -line with the completion of the Kwik Trip construction at the SW corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard. Preliminary Schedule Remaining • Council Awards Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder o February 24, 2026 • Contractor Begins Construction o Spring 2026 • Contractor Substantially Completes Construction o New bituminous pavement in -place, topsoil and seed in -place o July 31, 2026 • Contractor Final Completion o Verify final restoration; punch list created o August 31, 2026 Additional Permitting Because Bunker Lake Boulevard is a Municipal State Aid Street and MnDOT MSA Funding is required, plans were reviewed and approved by MnDOT State Aid prior to the bid opening. This project will impact the Anoka County right-of-way, including impacts to the signal system at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard, and will require an Anoka County Highway Department right-of-way permit prior to construction starting. Bolton & Menk routed plans through Anoka County and obtained sign off of the plans prior to MnDOT State Aid approval. Notification: If City Council awards a contract for construction, letters will be mailed to property owners with updates on the project status. Engineering staff maintains City Improvement webpages with the most current project information. This can be found on the city website, Engineering Department page. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: