Nicollet Update for July 10th
The work at the 35th and Nicollet intersection has started. The closure is expected to last 2 weeks, weather dependent. This week Thomas and Sons will be working on the underground structures. Next week they will begin to work on grading and rebuilding the intersection. While the intersection is closed, the rest of Nicollet Ave will remain open. All businesses will be open.
The first phase of the 2012 Nicollet Ave reconstruction, between Lake St and 32nd St, is open with one lane in each direction. There may be parking restrictions at times while crews complete pouring the new sidewalk around tree grates and installing signs and new streetlights.
PROJECT CONTACTS
On-site project inspector Bob Schmidt 651-308-3805- Call Bob if you have immediate issues on the project
Project Engineer Beverly Warmka 612-673-3762- Call Bev if you have general questions regarding the project
Project business liaison Erik Hansen 612-673-5022- Call Erik if you have questions relating to your business and the project
UP-COMING MEETINGS
Stakeholder construction updates
Public Works will hold stakeholder construction update meetings on Tuesdays at 11am at the Lyndale Neighborhood Association office, 3537 Nicollet Ave.
OTHER CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
CenturyLink is working on their manhole on 32nd St E near the alley. This is likely to take approximately a week to complete. More information will be shared as it’s available.
Minneapolis Water may begin cleaning and lining the water main between 32nd St and 36th St starting tomorrow. The cleaning and lining work is expected to take about a week. Following the cleaning and lining, they will need to replace the sections of main removed for the cleaning and lining process and do testing before they can change services back to the main from the temporary main. More information will be shared as it’s available.
Minneapolis Traffic should be finishing pouring signal foundations at Lake St and 31st St this week. When that work is completed, the sidewalk work at those intersections will be able to be completed. They will also be working on installing the new street lighting between Lake St and 32nd St.
If you have any questions regarding the project, feel free to contact me, Beverly Warmka, Project Engineer at beverly.warmka@minneapolismn.govor 612-673-3762
Additional information regarding the project can be found on the project website at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cip/all/cip_nicollet31-40_index
Information regarding business assistance during road construction information can be found at: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/business/WCMS1P-089716 or you may contact Erik Hansen, Project Business Liaison, at erik.hansen@minneapolismn.govor 612-673-5022.
For businesses who want to request “open for business” sign. Erik Hansen (612) 673-5022 can work directly with the businesses to address these needs. The City has relaxed signage restrictions and eliminated permits for Nicollet Ave businesses affect by construction.
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As always, thanks for your continued time and interest on this project.
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Upcoming Events
Join fellow Lyndalians for an evening of board games and cocktails. Indulge your competitive self and have fun showing off your gaming skills. Just picture yourself tipping your head back in conquest, fancy intoxicant in hand. Sweet sweet victory.
Lyndale Annual Potluck and member meeting June 24th, 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm
Join as at the Lyndale Annual Meeting on Monday, June 24th. Starting at 5:30 we will have a community potluck BBQ, with LNA providing stuff for the grill. At 7:00 pm we’ll have a short annual meeting that will get you all caught up on the past year and let you know what’s ahead.
We'll tour our neighbors gardens in Lyndale to get ideas for our own and to be impressed. The tickets and raffle are a fundraiser for the environment committee.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Fish Festivity Functionaries:
That great month of June is upon us and the Fish Fest beckons. One of the highlights of the year, Fish Fest brings the community together in a flurry of fish tacos, good tunes, activities, and water balloons! We need help with all aspects of the event from set up to tear down, opportunities include: event and food set up, food/drink serving, activity stewards, water balloon fillers, booth sitters, money takers, and clean up stars. Contact Aryca to sign up for a shift (aryca@lyndale.org or 612-824-9402 ext. 26). Let us come together and hold the best Fish Fest ever!
