8.d Engineering UpdatesSCANDIA
Engineering
City of Scandia
Q & MLENK
Engineering Updates 8/15/2017
2017 Seal Coat Project
➢ Work is scheduled to start the week of August 211t
Comprehensive Plan Update
➢ Project website (https://www.bolton-menk.com/clients/scandia/index.html)
➢ We received 391 responses to the Community Survey. We are analyzing the
responses, and will present these to the Steering Committee.
➢ The 3rd and final Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for August 24th. The
Steering Committee will be asked to recommend a vision, goals and objectives
for the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee will also be asked for a
recommendation about the community designation.
➢ The next Pop -Up meeting is scheduled for Taco Daze, September 9th
• MnDOT / 1-35
➢ http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/351inolakes/index.html
➢ MnDOT opened bids, June 2nd, Shafer Contracting Company will be awarded the project
in July 2017.
➢ Working with MnDOT on obtaining project schedule.
• Miscellaneous Items
➢ Working on an application to reset/replace (3) culvert crossings across 197th
Street (below dinosaur hill). Elevation are being lowered to provide better
drainage but take Washington Conservation approval before doing the work.
➢ Reviewed AOP for Gasek application, reviewed final plans for Sunrise
Energy/Ventures Solar Farm (south of Hwy 97), reviewed speed related concerns
on local roadways.
➢ Raingarden Maintenance Workshop — During this informal outdoor seminar they
will discuss the basics of raingarden maintenance, what to do during the
different seasons, maintenance check -list, and identifying maintenance needs.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
• 6:30pm — 7:30pm
• Located at: CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake Street South, Forest Lake MN 55025
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