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Council Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Approve Resolutions Approving Feasibility Study and Set Public Hearing for 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project City Engineer Mark Erichson presented the results of the feasibility study for the 2026 Street Improvement Project in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park area, which includes 130th Street North from Europa Trail to Forest Boulevard North / Trunk Highway 61 (TH 61), Farnham Avenue North from the south terminus to 130th Street North, Fenway Boulevard North from 130th Street North to 140th Street North, and 140th Street from Fenway Boulevard North to Forest Boulevard / TH 61. This area was identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2026. Erichson reviewed photos of existing conditions and outlined proposed improvements, which include partial reconstructions and trail enhancements. Street improvement would consist of full-depth pavement removal, paving, mill and overlay improvements, spot curb and gutter replacement, new street lighting, and minor utility upgrades. The City will be entering into new contract on the street lighting to place fixtures at strategic locations rather than continuously along the roadway. A new trail is planned along the north side of 130th Street. The trail along Fenway Boulevard will be replaced if Washington County provides funding, as the County is responsible for that segment. Washington County will also replace the existing concrete sidewalk on 140th Street with an extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. The project will also include reconstruction of the trail along Europa Trail. The project scope also included improvements at Water Tower Park, involving demolition of an abandoned communications building and removal of outdated watermain infrastructure. Erichson noted that 130th Street will be widened to 28 feet in response to safety concerns raised by residents and operational needs identified by the Public Works Department. Erichson reviewed the public hearing process and the City’s Assessment Policy, which was last updated in 2013 and has not kept pace with rising construction costs. Residential parcels on streets scheduled for partial reconstruction will be assessed $4,100 per unit, and those receiving urban roadway overlays will be assessed $2,100 per unit. Commercial and industrial parcels will be assessed $76.87 per foot for partial reconstructions and $39.87 per foot for overlays. The total estimated project cost is $4,690,400, with assessments covering 22.03%, the City funding 68.07%, and Washington County contributing 9.90%. Mr. Erichson noted a proposed deviation from the assessment policy for internal streets, whose properties would be assessed when those internal segments are improved in the future. He stated he would review the assessment policy in more detail with residents at the public hearing. Erichson also reviewed anticipated construction impacts, including full street closures on several routes and one-way traffic on Fenway Boulevard from 140th Street to 130th Street to maintain business access. Project details have been communicated to businesses and residents. If the Council accepts the feasibility report and sets the public hearing for December 15, bids would be opened and a contract awarded in May, with construction scheduled for completion in fall 2026. Petryk asked whether 130th Street would be fully closed during the project. Erichson confirmed it would be to allow for reconstruction and widening. Council Member Petryk expressed concern about cut-through traffic, and Erichson indicated staff will monitor and address traffic concerns during construction.