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Council receives feasibility report, sets public hearing for 2026 street and utility improvements
Summary
The council accepted a feasibility report and approved a resolution calling a public improvement hearing for street and utility reconstruction in the Lake Elmo Heights and Eagle Creek Point Estates neighborhoods, with an estimated project cost just under $2.4 million and about $727,000 proposed to be assessed to benefiting properties.
The City Council voted to receive a feasibility report and call a public improvement hearing for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements, approving resolution 2025‑059.
City staff presented a feasibility study for reconstruction work in the Lake Elmo Heights and Eagle Creek Point Estates areas, proposing pavement reclamation, installation of concrete curb and gutter, storm‑sewer replacement in targeted locations and minor grading and drainage improvements. The presenter told the council the existing public water main in the neighborhood was installed about 20 years ago and no water‑main work is proposed at this time; the area is outside the existing MUSA boundary and there is no sanitary sewer extension planned.
The feasibility report estimated the total project cost at just under $2,400,000. Staff presented a funding breakdown showing roughly $1,665,000 to be paid by the city and $727,000 to be assessed to benefiting properties; the report noted assessment amounts vary by lot and cul‑de‑sac layout.
Mr. Stanley, the staff presenter, said geotechnical work supports reclaiming the existing pavement rather than full reconstruction and that the proposed curb follows city standard (concrete curb and gutter). Council discussion included neighborhood outreach (a widely attended meeting of about 35–40 residents), curb and gutter benefits, and clarification on financing options. Councilman Jerry Sitch requested that stormwater improvements be paid from the stormwater utility fund where appropriate; staff noted final financing will be determined during the project design and levy/bonding discussions.
After discussion, a motion to approve resolution 2025‑059 (receiving the feasibility report and calling a public hearing) carried.
If council proceeds after the public hearing, staff indicated the next steps would include setting the improvement hearing date in October and returning with final assessments and financing recommendations.
