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Lake Elmo council approves contract for 2025 street and utility improvements after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and several resident appeals over prior road lifespans and proposed assessments, the Lake Elmo City Council approved a resolution awarding the 2025 street and utility improvements to Valley Paving and authorized a $30,000 material testing contract.
The Lake Elmo City Council on May 6 approved a resolution awarding construction of the citys 2025 street and utility improvements after a public hearing in which neighbors pressed for lower special assessments and expressed concern about curb style and parking restrictions.
City staff said the city received seven bids for the multi-neighborhood project; the low bid came from Valley Paving Inc. at $1,485,463.50. Staff described a revised total project cost of just under $2.1 million, down from an engineers estimate near $1.9 million, and said preliminary assessments previously shared with property owners are likely to be reduced when final project costs are calculated.
The improvements cover five primary areas identified in project documents: Judith Mary Manor, Prairie Hamlet, Lake Elmo Vista, Rolling Hills Estates, Teal Pass Estates and Irish Court North. Proposed work includes roadway reclamation and…
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