On August 16, 2022, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for design services for the Traffic Signal CSAH 101 and Shenandoah Drive Project, CIF-23-016. This project includes the design and construction of turn lanes and a traffic signal at CSAH 101 and Shenandoah Drive and the construction of an additional northbound traffic lane along Shenandoah Drive just north of Unbridled Avenue, including easement acquisition (see attached draft CIP summary sheet).

Due to this project being located within a culturally rich area near the Minnesota River, and with numerous recorded and reported archaeological and burial sites within the vicinity, a cultural resources survey is being recommended. The purpose of the survey is to learn if any archaeological sites and/or features exist within the proposed improvements area, assist in coordination and consultation with agencies and tribal communities, identify appropriate next steps and conduct onsite construction monitoring.  

City staff needs assistance from a cultural resources consultant to complete the needed archaeological survey. City staff has worked with Blondo Consulting LLC, to develop a scope of work needed to deliver the project. Blondo Consulting LLC, has the experience, technical skill, and capacity to provide the needed services. The city has successfully worked with Blondo Consulting LLC on previous projects in the vicinity including the Memorial Bridge/Trail Project and the Amazon Storm Sewer Project. The attached Professional Services Agreement authorizes and describes the scope and fee for their needed work on this project.

The scope of Blondo's work is proposed to cost (not to exceed) $73,393.50. This work is budgeted in the draft 2023 Capital Improvement Fund using a portion of the remaining Amazon Tax Increment Funding with the remainder of the project to be funded from the Canterbury Commons Development Tax Increment Funding.