City Council Meeting Date: April 7, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Andrew Tussing, Streets and Parks Manager
David Bennett, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Consider Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bid for TH 3 Streetlight Replacement Project Phase II.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council considers the attached Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bid for the TH 3 Streetlight Replacement Project Phase II STRT2026-A92.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve the plans and specifications for the TH 3 Streetlight Replacement Project Phase II STRT2026-A92 and to Authorize Advertisement for Bid.
The streetlights along Trunk Highway 3, from 700 feet south of Fifth Street West to Jefferson Parkway, will be replaced with new poles and luminaire fixtures. The proposed luminaires utilize a 3000K correlated color temperature (CCT), which is considered warm white and specified luminaire provides full cutoff performance, meaning no light is projected above the horizontal plane.
The existing steel poles, installed in 1994, have reached the end of their service life due to significant rusting at their bases, necessitating replacement.
The electrical lines will remain intact, and the current footings for the poles are in good condition and will remain. The new light poles will be aluminum, painted black to closely resemble the appearance of the existing poles, ensuring consistency with the aesthetic of the area.
Plans and Specifications can be obtained at the City Hall Engineering Office if requested.
Alternative Options:
The City Council could choose to not accept the project which staff does not recommend due to the age and condition that warrants maintenance.
Financial Impacts:
The project is estimated to cost $279,785 and is funded with Franchise Fees. The engineer estimate is slightly over the $245,000 identified funding for the project pre-bid. Staff will review final number post bid. The 2026 street improvement projects have been under budgeted amounts, so funding is available if bid don’t come in under the engineers estimate.
Tentative Timelines:
- Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 7, 2026.
- City Council will consider awarding the project on May 19, 2026.
- Work can begin after project is awarded, likely Summer 2026.