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Council moves forward on Industry Court street and utility project; $934,000 estimate assessed to Port Authority
Summary
City Engineer presented plans for a new 700-foot Industry Court street to serve Northport No. 27; the Council voted to determine petition sufficiency and to receive preliminary engineering and order plans. The $934,000 project would be assessed to the Port Authority and advances toward bid opening June 24.
City Engineer Sarff told the North Mankato City Council on May 18 that preliminary engineering is complete for a new 700-foot street, Industry Court, intended to provide access to Northport No. 27 and Northport No. 22. The project includes an 8-inch watermain, hydrants, multiple 6-inch water service stubs, an 8-inch sanitary sewer connecting to the existing 12-inch sewer at Timm Road, and storm sewer extensions tied to a regional stormwater pond constructed in 2017.
The project scope includes a 36-foot-wide two-lane commercial/industrial roadway with concrete curb and gutter and bituminous pavement. Storm sewer pipes would range from 12 to 30 inches, with manholes and catch basins and stubs to serve future development. Sarff said the total project estimate is $934,000 and that the entire cost would be assessed to the Port Authority. Staff outlined a procurement timeline with bids opening June 24, 2026, contract award on July 6, 2026, construction completion scheduled for August 1, 2026, and substantial completion by November 15, 2026.
Council voted to adopt Res. No. 59-26 (determining sufficiency of petition) and Res. No. 60-26 (receiving the preliminary engineering report and ordering preparation of plans and specifications). Both measures carried, with Council Member Oachs voting no on each resolution.
Why it matters: Industry Court is necessary to provide legal access to lots being platted as Northport No. 27 under Nicollet County access restrictions on Timm Road; the infrastructure work sets the site for future industrial development and for a planned Public Works facility nearby.
Next steps: Staff will prepare contract documents and open bids on June 24. If bids are consistent with the estimate, the Council is scheduled to consider award on July 6, 2026.
