engineering department

Joe Duncan, City Engineer

507-625-4171 ext. 2357

joedu@bolton-menk.com

The City of Belle Plaine contracts with Bolton & Menk engineering services.

Staff oversees the planning and designing of new construction and reconstruction of Belle Plaine's sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drainage systems, streets and sidewalks and other projects to support residents and businesses. They also inspect construction, review and critique new site plans, developments and private improvement projects to ensure consistent application of city codes and standards, which improves neighborhood appearance and provides a heightened sense of livability. In addition, staff monitors, analyzes and modifies traffic patterns in an effort to calm traffic, ensuring safety for drivers and pedestrians

2008 Proposed Street Improvement Projects

The project includes:

• Full reconstruction of Chestnut Street from Main Street (CSAH 3) to Court Street, Cedar Street from Main Street (CSAH 3) to Court Street, and Church Street from just west of Chestnut Street to Walnut Street (TH 25).
• Concrete trail along the north side of Main Street (TH25) from Walnut Street to Ash Street.
• Hickory Park will see the addition of a 75’x150’ concrete ice skating rink that will also accommodate 2 full-size basketball courts in the summer.

PROJECT UPDATES

as of May 05, 2008

North Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project

The mainline sewer for the North Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project has been installed. In May, the contractor will be completing supplementary construction items including turf restoration, sanitary and watermain work on Rustic Trail, and the decommissioning of the two lift stations.

Water Treatment Facility

The Water Treatment Plant is virtually complete. Bituminous paving and turf restoration items are scheduled and will both be completed in May.

2008 Street Improvement Project

Final plans and specifications are currently out for bidding on the 2008 Street & Utility Improvement Project, Hickory Park and Tower No.1 Reconditioning projects. Bids for both projects are to be received on May 14, 2008 and will be presented to the Council for consideration at the May 19, 2008 meeting.

2007 Street improvement Project

Corrective action and punchlist items are being performed on the 2007 Street & Utility Improvement Project. Final paving is expected in May. The contractor is also performing work on the Fire Hall Parking Lot rehabilitation and expansion project. The final completion date for the entire project is June 13, 2007.