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County approves pavement‑marking and reconstruction final payments, LRIP sponsorship and bridge design services
Summary
Isanti County approved final acceptance and payments for countywide pavement marking and a multi‑mile reconstruction project, authorized LRIP sponsorship for the City of Bram, and selected Ericsson for bridge design professional services for Bridge 7237 (not‑to‑exceed $67,209).
Highway staff presented several transportation items for approval.
Pavement marking closeout: Staff recommended final acceptance of countywide pavement marking work and authorization of a final payment to Sir Lines‑a‑Lot LLC of $7,617.48; board approved.
HSEP pavement marking project: Staff presented final quantities and a final payment amount ($11,360.13) for a Highway Safety Improvement Program pavement marking contract that used federal funding (up to 90% federal share); board approved final acceptance and payment.
Casa reconstruction closeout: Staff recommended final acceptance and final payment to Knife River Corporation North Central for a Trunk Highway 47‑to‑CSAH 10 reconstruction project (final payment $252,059.40). The project included significant federal dollars (approximately $2.9 million), work completed in 2023 and additional soil and remediation work; the board approved the final payment and acceptance.
LRIP sponsorship: Staff recommended the county sponsor the City of Bram’s LRIP application and serve as fiscal agent if funds are awarded for Broadway Avenue South improvements; board approved the resolution authorizing county sponsorship.
Bridge 7237 professional services: Staff solicited proposals from bridge engineering firms and recommended awarding professional services to Ericsson (not‑to‑exceed $67,209) to design replacement of timber Bridge 7237; the board approved the contract authorization. Staff noted the county has two timber structures (one owned by BNSF) and discussed box‑culvert vs span‑bridge options.
Why this matters: The approvals close federal‑ and locally‑funded highway projects, enable future grant applications and begin design for a deficient bridge, affecting county roadway safety and capital planning.
