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City releases preliminary engineering report outlining 2025–26 street projects, costs and assessment schedule
Summary
City engineer presented a preliminary engineering report identifying reconstruction, overlay and sealcoat projects for 2025 and 2026, including proposed changes to street widths, potential stormwater pond at Minigasco Park and estimated project costs (examples: 20th St $563,000; 4th St $5.8M; Lakeland Drive path ~$730K). Council scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 4 and an open house is planned for Oct. 23.
Willmar City’s engineering staff presented a two‑year preliminary engineering report identifying proposed street reconstruction, overlay and maintenance projects for 2025 and 2026, estimated costs and a recommended public engagement schedule.
Engineer Jared highlighted major reconstruction areas (including 20th Street and 4th Street), mill‑and‑overlay and reclaim‑and‑overlay areas as well as seal‑coating work. He explained proposed standard street widths (residential standard 32 feet) and recommended reducing the current 52‑foot width on 4th Street to 38 feet to reduce reconstruction and long‑term maintenance costs. Staff described potential tree impacts, driveway modifications incorporated into the project and a conceptual stormwater pond location at Minigasco Park to address neighborhood flooding concerns.
Project cost examples from staff: 20th Street approx. $563,000; 4th Street approx. $5.8 million; Lakeland Drive path ~ $730,000; and an estimated program total for certain 2026 work in the millions. Anticipated assessments for property owners were estimated at roughly $3.5 million as part of the 2025 program; staff proposed an open house for affected property owners on Oct. 23 and a public hearing on Nov. 4. The council voted to adopt a resolution calling the November public hearing to proceed with plan, specifications and bid timeline.
