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STAFF REPORT <br />TO:Mayor Keis and Members of City Council <br />FROM:Bill Dircks, Public Works Director <br />DATE:October 4, 2019 <br />RE:Approve Plans and Specifications & Authorize Advertising for Bids for Little Canada <br />Road Streetscape Improvements <br />BACKGROUND <br />At the July 24, 2019 City Council meeting, Bolton & Menk presented some options for upgrading the <br />streetscape along Little Canada Road from Rice Street east to the railroad tracks. Based on the input <br />received from the Council, Bolton & Menk have prepared plans and specifications for the project. <br />The plans include allowing for the three different types of replacement of the existing pavers. One is <br />to replace the pavers as they currently are designed. The second option is a mix of concrete and <br />pavers. And the third option is replacing the pavers with all concrete. <br />In all cases, additional planting and pervious surface will be added between the curb and the sidewalk <br />to soften up the look and add some native plantings to what is mostly impervious surface currently. <br />The improvements also include some curb replacement, storm sewer catch basin replacements, <br />pavement markings, and upgraded pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. <br />The project will be bid in the coming months and the approved contractor will have until late-July to <br />complete the project so that it is ready for Canadian Days. Once the contractor starts on the project <br />they will have to make steady progress toward completion. Leaving the jobsite for extended days will <br />not be permitted. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approving the plans and specifications, and authorize advertising for bids for the <br />Little Canada Road Streetscape Improvement Project.