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2010 ANNUAL REPORT | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PAGE 9 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area A The majority of construction for 4.1 miles of street reconstruction in Area A was completed by December 2009. Clean-up and other miscellaneous work seemed to drag out in 2010, but the final contract completion date was September 30, 2010. A final payment is expected in spring 2011. Construction was performed by North Valley, Inc. of Nowthen, Minnesota. 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area B/C Construction for the combined project of Areas B and C was in high gear during summer 2010 and was substantially completed on November 9, 2010 a few days before winter snow fell. The contractor, Northwest Asphalt of Shakopee, Minnesota had crews working simultaneously in both areas. Before and after photos are included on the previous page showing the dramatic change in neighborhoods. A sidewalk on the east side of Edgewood Drive was reconstructed and lengthened between County Road H and H2. The sidewalk provides a safe walkway for Edgewood Middle School students. Staff worked closely with school personnel to ensure that minimal interruption of school activities. Current construction costs are tracking approximately $220,000 below the contract amount of $2,691,300. 2011 Street and Utilities Improvement Project – Area D The City Council authorized Bonestroo to perform engineering services for the design phase of the Area D project. Planning, design, and preparation of plans/specifications were nearly completed at the end of 2010 for the 2.3-mile project. Non-standard street issues that were resolved included Pinewood Court, Jackson Drive, and a proposed sidewalk on the north side of County Road H2 between County Road 10 and Jackson Drive. The project was bid in March 2011 and the low bid amount of $1,969,375 was submitted by Northwest Asphalt – the same contractor for Area B/C. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2011. 2010 Municipal Well No. 1 & 2 Rehabilitation The City’s wells are rehabilitated every seven years. Public Works staff performed all engineering in- house for this project and solicited quotes from qualified contractors. Five quotes ranging from $79,015 to $99,350 were received, with the low quote by Keys Well Drilling Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. Contingency unit prices were also solicited in the event that sand needed to be removed from the bottom of the wells – which was the case for Well No. 1. Approximately 100 cubic yards of sand was removed. Also during construction was a decision to convert Well No. 2 from a 35+ year old, unreliable natural gas engine to a variable speed electric motor. To provide a clean delineation of responsibility between tradesman, the furnishing and installation of the 200 HP motor was added to the project. A $5,000 rebate from Xcel Energy helped offset the $14,530 motor costs. Work was completed in late summer 2010. Final construction cost was $111,787. Rehabilitation of Municipal Well No. 1 Pedestrian Crossing of CR H2 at Edgewood Drive