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2023 Reclamation and Overlay Project
Overview and location
The City approved the 2023 Reclamation and Overlay Project as part of the annual 5-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The project includes new street surfacing, curb repairs, walking and biking improvements. The project follows City policies for a balanced transportation network that accommodates the needs of everyone, regardless of their mode of transport, age, ability or socioeconomic background.
The 2023 Reclamation and Overlay Project includes the following streets in the base bid:
- Harrison Court (Mill and Overlay)
- Johnson Court (Mill and Overlay)
- Grant Drive (Mill and Overlay)
- Grant Court (Mill and Overlay)
- Hayes Drive from Fillmore Street to Johnson Street (Mill and Overlay)
- Carter Drive – Fillmore Street to Northfield Middle School (Mill and Overlay)
- Heritage Drive – Hidden Valley Apartments to Lincoln Street (Pavement Reclamation)
- Hidden Valley Road – Jefferson Road to Heritage Drive (Pavement Reclamation)
- Peterson Drive – Hidden Valley Road to Lincoln Street (Pavement Reclamation)
- Lincoln Street – Heritage Drive to Peterson Drive (Pavement Reclamation)
- Thomas Court (Pavement Reclamation)
- Adams Street – Lincoln Street to Roosevelt Drive (Pavement Reclamation)
- Taylor Court (Pavement Reclamation)
- Adams Court (Pavement Reclamation)
- Tyler Court (Pavement Reclamation)
Walking, biking and pedestrian improvements
In addition to the proposed street surface improvements, the City of Northfield will also complete the following walking/biking/pedestrian infrastructure improvements:
Nevada Street/Ninth Street/Maple Street – Fourth Street to Maple Street – Bike Boulevard
Maple Street – Ames Street to Meadowview Drive – Off Street Trail
Roosevelt Drive – Protected Two-Way Bikeway
Lincoln Street - Adams Street to Peterson Drive - Protected Two-Way Bikeway
TH 246 – Anderson Drive to the Roundabout – Off Roosevelt Drive
Adams Street - Roosevelt Drive to Lincoln Street
Pedestrian crossing improvements
Woodridge Apartment Entrance (Off Roosevelt Drive) – Enhanced Signing and Striping
Adams Street and Roosevelt Park – Bumpout (north side) and Enhanced Signing and Striping
Heritage Drive and Valley Drive (Heritage Park) – Bumpout (north side) Enhanced Signing Striping)
Additional street improvements
Due to anticipated high construction costs, the City of Northfield will be bidding the following street improvements as a Bid Alternate. The decision to complete these street improvements will be made after bidding is complete:
- Anderson Drive from TH 246 to Aspen Street (Mill and Overlay)
- Sunny View Drive from Sunny View Lane to Sibley View Lane (Mill and Overlay)
- Sunny View Lane from Sunny View Drive to Arbor Street (Mill and Overlay)
- Arbor Street from TH 246 to Aspen Street (Mill and Overlay)
- Aspen Street/Aspen Court South Dead End to Cul-de-sac (Mill and Overlay)
Rendering of street improvements
See a rendering of what the proposed street improvements will look like at the following locations:
- Lincoln Street from Heritage Drive to Adams Street
- Lincoln Street from Adams Street to Peterson Drive
- Maple Street from Woodley Street to Ames Street
- Roosevelt Drive
View proposed project renderings
Feasibility study
The process began with the Northfield City Council ordering a feasibility study on June 21, 2022. The feasibility study examined the proposed street and utility improvements along these street corridors to determine whether the project – as proposed – is feasible, cost effective and necessary. The City Council approved the feasibility report at the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting, and authorized preparation of plans and specifications.
Project process
The project process is the actions the City of Northfield utilizes for local improvements during project development. This step-by-step process includes opportunities for City Council and residents to provide input on the proposed project.
Timeline
June 6, 2023 the City Council by a vote of 5 to 1 approved awarding the project to Ims Contracting LLC., 1 of 3 competitive bids.
Summer 2023 - Construction
Fall 2023 - Complete
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Project updates
Update to City Council June 7, 2023 (PDF)
Project Newsletter English (PDF)
Project Newsletter Spanish (PDF)
Resident Notice DSI Garbage Cans
2-27-23
3-10-23
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6-30-23
7-7-23
7-14-23
7-21-23
7-28-23
8-4-23
8-11-23
8-18-23
8-23-23
8-30-23
9-1-23
9-8-23
9-12-23
9-15-23
9-22-23
Community engagement
March 1, 2023 - Neighborhood meeting #2
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Middle School Cafeteria - Door #1
2200 Division Street South, Northfield
Neighborhood Meeting Letter #2
November 9, 2022 - Neighborhood meeting #1
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Middle School Cafeteria - Door #1
2200 Division Street South, Northfield
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Sean Simonson
Engineering ManagerPhone: 507-645-3049
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