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improvement plan estimate reflects additional soil correction work. Substantial completion is scheduled for August 28, with final cleanup by October 2. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek presented a resolution to award the contract and indicated he was available for questions. Councilmember Stewart asked whether North Valley has the staffing capacity and resources to complete both neighborhood reconstruction projects concurrently while meeting the same scheduled completion date. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek reported that North Valley was also the low bidder on the third project. He stated that he has spoken with the contractor and that North Valley is one of the larger contractors in the area, typically completing multiple projects for the city each year. He noted that these projects represent approximately 5 percent of the contractor’s annual workload, indicating that the company has sufficient capacity to complete the work as scheduled. Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Stewart, to adopt Resolution #26- 049 accepting bids and awarding a contract to North Valley, Inc. for the total amount of $1,189,848.87 for Section 01 Unplatted Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-07. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Peters, Riley, and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Specht. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #26-050 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for MSA Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-01 Assistant City Engineer Feriancek presented the Bunker Lake Boulevard reconstruction project, extending from Armstrong Boulevard to approximately 600 feet west of Jackal Street. The project covers just under half a mile and includes an urban section on the north side and a rural section on the south side. The roadway was originally partially constructed in 2011 with plans for a four-lane configuration, and in 2018, the western half was built as a three-lane road with a shared center turn lane. The current project will complete the roadway to match that three-lane configuration. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek explained that the project was advanced to take advantage of Tax Increment Financing District 18 funds associated with nearby development. Because the roadway is a municipal state aid route, it required approval through the Municipal State Aid process and coordination with Anoka County for modifications at the Armstrong Boulevard signal. Improvements include installing curb and gutter on the south side, extending storm sewer infrastructure to new catch basins, regrading the existing swale, modifying the concrete median, adjusting the signalized intersection to allow for two eastbound right-turn lanes in the future, and relocating fire hydrants to align with the new curb configuration. The existing sanitary sewer and water main infrastructure are relatively new and will not require replacement. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated the project will require a full closure of Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong and Jackal, with a two-mile detour route established and communicated to property owners. Bids were opened on February 12, with eight bids received and City Council /February 24, 2026 Page 7 of 9