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5 CONSTRUCTION UPDATECONSTRUCTION UPDATE The Shores of Oneka Lake In December 2022, the Shores of Oneka Lake’s first addition received final plat approval with construction of 50 lots and a combination of single-family, twin home, and villa home products. The develop- ment is located east of Highway 61 and north of Goodview Avenue. Construction has been taking place since the beginning of this summer. The second addition which plats an additional 14 lots was approved on September 5, 2023. Roundabout at Highway 61 and 159th Street In connection with the Shores of Oneka Lake development to the east, the City has been leading a cooperative construction project with the Shores of Oneka Lake developer and MnDOT to construct a roundabout at Highway 61 and 159th Street. This will provide much safer access to residents of the new development as well as those who use 159th Street on a daily basis. Construction began this summer and is anticipated to be completed by November. Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition and Trail Connection A final plat was approved in May 2023 for the 3rd and final addi- tion of Rice Lake Reserve. It includes 20 residential lots located east of Goodview Avenue and north of Egg Lake Road. Additionally, the project includes an extension of the paved trail along Egg Lake Road to connect to Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, providing safer recreational access for residents in the development. Oneka Prairie A final plat was approved in June 2023 for the construction of 59 single-family lots to be known as Oneka Prairie. The development is located north of the Oneka Place neighborhood and includes a new park, an extension of Oneka Parkway, and a new lift station that will expand development opportunities to surrounding parcels. The proj- ect has had grading and utility work done, and home construction is anticipated to begin this year. Premier Banks Relocation In September 2022, the City Council approved a site plan to construct a new 4,500 square foot commercial building at the northwest corner of Highway 61 and 147th Street. The building will be the new home of the Hugo branch of Premier Banks, which is currently located ad- jacent to Speedway gas station. Construction on the new building began this summer and is anticipated to be completed this year. Xcel Energy Training Center Expansion Since 2011, Xcel Energy has operated a training center in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, consisting of indoor classroom space, a “gas village”, and non-energized transmission lines. In the fall of 2022, the City Council approved plans for the training center’s expansion which includes a second classroom building, more non-energized transmis- sion lines giving trainees experience on utility poles seen on various heights seen in the field, as well as a non-energized substation. Construction of the substation is expected to begin this year, with the entire expansion anticipated to be completed in 2026. Questions? Please contact Rachel Juba, Community Development Director 651-762-6304