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Snelling Avenue North Street and Utility Improvements | City of Arden Hills 2Firm Information and Experience Project phasing and temporary water service plans were developed to maintain water service spanning three separate water pressure zones along the area, as well as maintain suitable access for residents and businesses. An 8-foot multiuse trail was added to the length of the corridor to offer a safer travel option for pedestrians and cyclists. Alternative excavation means, including trenchless water services, were incorporated to help the contractor cross the newly underground private utilities. Strategic phasing and a public communication plan were put into place to help navigate the construction area and reduce impacts to businesses. Cedar Lake Road Improvements City of St. Louis Park The City of St. Louis Park is transforming its transportation system from a focus on motorists to an emphasis on multimodal travel. This will include a series of sidewalk, bikeway, and trail expansions and a review of reconstruction projects to serve the community and be more equitable for residents and businesses. From a multimodal perspective, Cedar Lake Road is arguably the most important corridor in the city’s north side, and an essential connection for the city’s long-term sidewalk, bikeway, and trail master plan known as Connect the Park. Bolton & Menk evaluated and reimagined the corridor. The outcome meets all user needs by adding bikeway facilities to each side; adding pedestrian facilities to the south side; adding turn lanes where warranted; saving the north boulevard and several mature trees; establishing a south boulevard; adding bus bump-ins to keep riders off the street for loading/ un-loading; and, although parking was reduced, adding parking bays. We also launched a communication plan that emphasized consistent and timely messaging during design and construction, minimizing negative public impact. These new pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Cedar Lake Road will serve as a safe and efficient transportation option for travelers opting for non-motorized transportation to get around the city. 2017 Street Reconstruction City of Prior Lake Four areas throughout the city had deteriorating streets and aging utilities. Bolton & Menk compiled a feasibility report with four separate assessment calculations; conducted presentations at public informational meetings; prepared plans and specifications; and assisted with construction administration, observation, and staking. Due to a turnover in city council, the project design timeline decreased to keep the project on track for construction completion in 2017. One design challenge included addressing contaminated soils discovered late in the project. We developed specification language and appropriate bid items, setting up the project to run smoothly when construction started. Another significant design challenge was working with a tight- knit neighborhood adjacent to the lake that only had access from a long dead-end street with no turnaround. We developed options and plans to provide a turnaround that minimized impacts to the neighborhood and an adjacent private beach. The plan included a large retaining wall, landscaping elements, and a stormwater filtration area that addressed the neighborhood's need for water quality improvements and lake protection. Another project area consisted of the design of a state aid collector street abutted by a mix of single family residential homes, townhomes, multi-unit buildings, apartments, and commercial businesses. The challenges included narrowing the existing street, adding sidewalk, and addressing speeding and traffic concerns. Bolton & Menk used multiple project communication tactics to accommodate the differing project areas and challenges presented. Overall, the city was pleased with the project design, which allowed for a smooth transition into construction. 65th Street Improvements City of Inver Grove Heights Reconstruction of 65th Street and several adjacent local streets was planned as part of the city's Capital Improvement Plan. 65th Street is a collector roadway and is designated as a state aid route. The corridor had areas of underlying soil contamination. As a leader of the project, Bolton & Menk procured a Response Action Plan (RAP) and incorporated the associated requirements in the project specifications. Several areas of the existing alignment did not meet state aid criteria for a 35 mile-per-hour road and presented design challenges to accommodate the existing right-of-way. There were also several storm sewer outfalls to local stormwater basins that had evidence of major erosion and sediment transfer. Bolton & Menk's design included sediment traps and drop structures to reduce the velocity of the stormwater prior to reaching the ponds. The 65th Street corridor now provides a consistent typical section and improved drainage for adjacent driveways and residential properties, all meeting state aid requirements. 2019 Project of the Year Honorable Mention— City Engineers Association of Minnesota