City Council Meeting Date: January 6, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean Simonson, Engineering Manager
David E. Bennett, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
Subject:
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Consider Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the Spring Creek Road Reconstruction & Mill Towns State Trail Project (STRT2026-A84).
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Spring Creek Road Reconstruction & Mill Towns State Trail Project (STRT2026-A84) and Authorizes the Ad for Bid.
Summary Report:
City Council Accepted the Feasibility Report and Authorized Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Spring Creek Road Reconstruction & Mill Towns State Trail Project (STRT2026-A84) at the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting via Resolution 2025-018 which included the following improvements (Attachment 3):
• Spring Creek Road from Huron Court to Woodley Street (Reconstruction)
• Mill Towns State Trail Construction - Woodley Street to Spring Creek
Staff held a third neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to present final plans to adjacent property owners along the project corridor. There were no strong opinions against the design that is being proposed, and overall feedback was positive about the upcoming project.
The final design includes the following improvements that were added to the Woodley Street and Spring Creek Road intersection since the approval of the feasibility report: (Attachment 4)
• High visibility crosswalk markings
• Crosswalk warning signs
• Overhead streetlights
• Dynamic feedback speed sign
Alternative Options:
The City Council could delay this project; however, the deterioration of these roads will continue.
Financial Impacts:
This project will be funded through a variety of sources including Bonding, Franchise Fees, Capital Reserve Fund, Storm Fund, Sanitary Fund, Water Fund, and Municipal State Aid (MSA) The proposed project costs and funding tables are below:
Tentative Timelines:
See the attached project process (Attachment 4) which details the timeline for the Spring Creek Road Reconstruction & Mill Towns State Trail Project.