City Council Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
To: Mayor and Members of Council
City Administrator
From: Justin Wagner, Utilities Manager
David Bennett, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider Approval of Jefferson Parkway Sandstone Street Utility Extension Project Change Order No. 4 - Cold Patching Winter 2025.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council Approves Jefferson Parkway Sandstone Street Utility Extension Project Change Order No. 4 - Cold Patching Winter 2025. (WATR2023-J34).
Summary Report:
As part of construction of the Jefferson Parkway, Sandstone Street and Utility Extension Project (WATR2023-J34), watermains were extended from well sites to the future water treatment plant site. The installation of the watermains along Jefferson Parkway from Maple Street to Hall Avenue took place over December 2025 and January 2026. In order to provide a drivable surface, cold mix bituminous was chosen for the area instead of standard hot mix bituminous due to plants being closed at the time of completion of watermain installation.
The change order for the added cost and maintenance of the patches is $71,323.04 and will come out of the water fund.
Alternative Options:
Staff recommend approval of the change order as the work has already taken place.
Financial Impacts:
$71,323.04 will be paid through the construction contingency. The project has $827,765.85 available in construction contingencies.
Tentative Timelines:
Installation of the cold patching took place over the winter months on Jefferson Parkway.