Discussion:
The 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the Minnesota Riverbank Protection and Park Integrations Project, PR-23-002 (see attached CIP project summary sheet). This project includes stabilizing sections of the Minnesota River bank, flood protection for the city's parallel sewer line, and integration into the park.
The City completed a study in 2023 that identified the key issues along the Minnesota River, potential mitigation strategies and estimated costs to protect critical infrastructure and reconnect Huber Park to the Minnesota River. The study served as the basis for the City's funding requests and CIP development.
The City was successful in obtaining $8.26M in State Bonding Funds along with $3.5M in Federal Funding for the improvements. The project is expected to be completed as follows:
- 2024 - Preliminary Engineering, public engagement and environmental review
- 2025 - Final Design, permitting and public engagement
- 2026 - Construction
Bolton & Menk's proposal identifies the scope of services and estimated cost to complete the preliminary engineering, public engagement and environmental review. Bolton & Menk has the experience, technical skill and capacity to provide the needed services and is part of the City's approved consultant pool. The attached Professional Services Agreement authorizes and describes the scope and fees for their work on this project.