2025 Utility Reconstruction
Utility reconstruction will start this spring and include the replacement of sanitary sewer (including a portion of the connected services to the properties), water main (including the water services to the curb stops at each property), and storm sewer as needed.
Once complete, the curb and gutter will be replaced and the streets paved.
In all, the 2025 Utility Project includes the following streets:
• Jersey Ave. from Medicine Lake Rd. to 30th Ave.
• Idaho Ave. from 30th Ave. N. to 31st Ave.
Reconstruction Project Video Series:
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Long-term Plan, Utility Reconstruction and Project Funding
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Neighborhood Surveys
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Removals, Driveway Aprons and Material Storage
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Mail, Driveway Access, Temporary Water and Trash Collection
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Sanitary Service Repair and EDA Grant
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Water Service Work
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Concrete Work
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Sod, Tree and Road Replacement
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Private Driveways
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Non-conforming Driveways
Project Funding
It is the city council’s intent to not special assess property owners, nor borrow money, to pay for these utility reconstruction projects. Instead, the utility reconstruction program is paid for primarily from water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer utility funds, which are maintained through the utility bills paid by residents and businesses. The other major source of funding is from the street maintenance fund, which is maintained primarily by property taxes, as well as state aid funding.
As part of the city’s project, private property owners can have their sanitary sewer service pipe repaired through an OPTIONAL program paid entirely by the property owner.
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