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Council OKs temporary construction easement with Fleet and Farm Supply for 12th Avenue South project; bidding anticipated in September

St. James City Council · August 18, 2026
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Summary

Resolution 08.26.08 authorizes a temporary construction easement with Fleet and Farm Supply Inc. for the 12th Avenue South Highway District expansion; staff said the city will construct a new driveway at city cost and expects to bid the combined project in September after securing an additional easement from another owner.

The council approved Resolution 08.26.08 authorizing the city manager to enter into a temporary construction easement agreement with Fleet and Farm Supply Inc. to support the 12th Avenue South Highway District expansion and business-park entrance work. Staff said the city will construct the new driveway at its expense as part of the larger turning-project bid package.

Staff described next steps: bidding the 12th Avenue project together with the turn-lane work, anticipated to be put out to bid in September, and completing an additional easement from a property owner named Gary Johnson. "I believe the anticipated is to bid it out in September," a staff speaker said, and council approved the easement authorization on a voice vote.

The resolution directs staff to finalize easement agreements and proceed to bid the combined project; the transcript does not include contract amounts, bid schedules beyond the month or funding sources for construction costs.