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Maple Grove board authorizes bids for stair replacements on Medicine Lake and Fish Lake trails
Summary
The park board authorized staff to solicit bids to replace two deteriorating timber stair systems with reinforced concrete at an estimated construction cost of about $300,000, combining both locations into a single contract package.
The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board voted May 21 to authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2026 Trail Stair Replacement Project covering two sites: the Medicine Lake Regional Trail connection near 72nd Place North and the Fish Lake trail corridor near Ithaca Lane North.
Parks and Planning Superintendent Ben Jaszewski told the board the existing timber stair systems have deteriorated and produced increased maintenance needs, prompting a design that replaces the stairs with reinforced concrete stairs and landings, handrails, cheek walls, grading improvements and trail restoration. The engineer's probable construction cost is approximately $300,000, reflecting current market conditions.
Board Member Krista Kuhnly moved to authorize solicitation of bids; Vice Chair John Ferm seconded the motion. The board approved the authorization on a 5-0 voice vote.
Why it matters: The project addresses safety and deferred maintenance on regional trail connections and consolidates two nearby stair replacements into one procurement to seek competitive pricing.
