Project Location
Project Design Features
- Replacement of street paving with the new 31-foot wide street. Paving to be concrete with integral curb and gutter
- Installation of storm sewer to improve drainage
- Installation of new water main and services
- Replacement of driveways with new PCC concrete drives between the street and sidewalk
- Replace sidewalks along the entire length of the project
- New ADA compliant curb ramps at the intersection of Rose and 4th Streets
- The ditches on the south side of the street will be filled in with shallow ditches to remain on the south side between the curb and the sidewalk
- The ditches on the north side of the street will be filled in to create a uniform slope from the top of the curb to the sidewalk
- All trees and shrubs within the ROW will be removed to accommodate the work
Project Schedule
- Public Hearing and approval of project plans, specifications and form of contract at Council meeting February 18
- Estimated Letting Date March 11
- Award Contract March 16 at Council meeting
- Construction is estimated to start in late April or early May
- There are 75 working days allowed for the project
Access to Properties
- 4th Street and Rose Street will be closed to thru traffic during construction
- Access to driveways and adjacent properties will be maintained as much as possible during construction. The contractor is directed to have a minimum 12’ wide granular surfacing to each driveway during construction
- The contractor is to maintain access to adjacent properties at all times when the Contractor is not working (nights, weekends, etc.)
- There will likely be periods of time when access to driveways will not be possible (i.e. after curb and gutter is poured and after the driveway is poured)
- Parking areas within the street ROW will likely not be available during construction
- Parking will be available alongside streets
- Traffic on Ella Street and Highway 22 is not anticipated to be impacted
Sidewalks/Pedestrian Access
- This project will remove and replace all sidewalks within the project area.
- No pedestrian traffic will be able to be accommodated within the project area
- Sidewalk access north/south along Ella Street and Highway 22 will be maintained during construction.
- The sidewalk project has a letting date of July 16 with construction to occur this fall
- The sidewalk project will include connections to existing sidewalks alongside streets and new ADA compliant curb ramps at intersections
- Sidewalk project includes sidewalk along the north side of Galileo Drive as well to connect to the school
Water and Sewer Services
- The water services will be replaced from the main to the curb stop along with a new curb stop with the project
- The project currently does not include any replacement of sanitary sewer services
- Per City Code, the property owner is responsible for the portion of the water service between the curb stop and the house and for the sanitary sewer service from the main to the house
- If you have issues with your water or sewer services, now may be the time to replace these when the street is already disturbed
- If your water service is found to be lead, you may be required to replace the portion of the water service from the curb stop to the house
- If you are interested in coordinating work on your sewer or water service with the project, please contact MMS or City Hall
Concerns
- It will be the obligation of the Contractor to maintain mail and garbage service to all homes and businesses in the project area
- If homes or businesses have sump pump outlets or roof drain piping that outlets within the ROW, let us know so it can be connected to new sub drains and storm sewer
- Relocate any landscaping or other items between the street and sidewalk prior to the start of construction
- The project intends to replace driveways at a similar width to the existing driveway behind the sidewalk. If you intend to widen driveways, it will the property owners’ responsibility.
- If you have any special concerns or suggestions about the project, feel free to contact MMS or the City
For More Information
Questions?
MMS Consultants, Inc.
Office: 319-351-8282
Scott Pottorff, P.E.
s.pottorff@mmsconsultants.net
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