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Council authorizes design work for 2025 street reconstruction and mill-and-overlay projects totaling about $1.57 million
Summary
The Mound City Council accepted feasibility studies and authorized final design and bid advertisement for two 2025 pavement projects: a full-street reconstruction area (estimated ~$1,000,031) and a mill-and-overlay package (estimated ~$570,000). Staff intends to bid the projects together for construction this summer.
The Mound City Council on Feb. 11 accepted feasibility studies and authorized final design and bid advertisement for two 2025 street projects: a reconstruction project covering older "2003 area" streets and a separate mill-and-overlay program on later-developed streets. City Engineer Matt Bauman presented maps, photos of pavement distress and a proposed schedule.
Bauman said the reconstruction project (PW2501) will rebuild pavement sections in the older neighborhood, including 3.5 inches of asphalt, 8 inches of aggregate and geotextile fabric to address subgrade deterioration, plus spot curb and minor utility work. The engineer estimated the reconstruction work at about $1,000,031, noting a portion of the estimate covers sanitary sewer casting replacements that can offset Met Council surcharges.
The mill-and-overlay project (PW2502) targets newer streets with an expected life-extension of about 20 years after milling and resurfacing. That package was estimated at about $570,000 and includes pedestrian-ramp upgrades, spot sidewalk and curb repairs and limited full-depth patching.
Bauman said the projects would be bid together to simplify contractor management, with final design authorization now and bids expected in April, an award in May and construction during the summer. He estimated construction duration of roughly one to two months per project depending on scope and site conditions. Funding for both projects is accounted for in the city's long-term capital-improvement plan.
Councilors asked about project maps, resident notification and sequencing for nearby parking lots and stormwater improvements; staff said letters to affected residents would be sent in the next few days with maps and contact information, and that stormwater work would be coordinated with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District where required.
Council approved the design-authorizing resolutions for both PW2501 (street reconstruction) and PW2502 (mill-and-overlay) by voice vote.
