Roadway Rehabilitation 2023

The project would include repaving all roads within the neighborhood. All curb will also likely be replaced. If curb is replaced, the city will be required to disturb approximately 5 feet into the yards behind the curb. Any private features (irrigation, dog fence, landscaping, etc.) that will be impacted by construction are the responsibility of the homeowner to protect. The city cannot reimburse residents for any private features damaged by construction located within the city's right-of-way (approximately 12 feet behind the curb).

Based on the age and history of water main breaks, the project will include replacement of a significant amount of water main as a part of the project. As a part of the water main replacement, individual water services will also be replaced. In order to complete this work, temporary water would need to be supplied to all homeowners through overland pipes. Short-term water shut-offs (8 hours or less) will likely be necessary to complete this work. The city will not replace any private features that are impacted within the drainage and utility easements (typically 12-22 feet beyond the curb) during replacement of water services. 

Sanitary sewer and sanitary services will also be rehabilitated through lining or replacement. This work is not anticipated to impact wastewater disposal for homeowners.

Based on city policies within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Roadway Corridor Design Principles, additional trails along roadways within the neighborhood will be constructed along Queens Drive, Afton Road, and Courtly Road with the 2023 Roadway Rehabilitation project. A sidewalk will also be constructed along Montrose Road. Streets with trails or sidewalks being constructed will also be narrowed as part of the project. 

• View Trails Layout Map (PDF)

The city is considering implementing rain gardens along the street to help improve water quality throughout the neighborhood. A rain garden is a depression that allows rain water to infiltrate into the ground and contains plants that are able to survive in soils with high levels of moisture.

If a resident is interested in having the city construct a rain garden in the boulevard in front of their house, they should indicate that on the neighborhood survey, or reach out to Mike Hejna directly.

Learn more about native plantings.

Estimated Assessment Summary – 2023 Roadway Rehabilitation Area: 

• Contact Deb Score in the city’s Finance Division at 651-714-3537 regarding assessment questions and payment options.
• Final assessments have not been determined. Actual assessment amounts will be available prior to the assessment hearing. 
• The assessment hearing is scheduled for the Feb. 22 City Council meeting.
• Interest free payment deadline is 30 days after the assessment hearing.
• Unpaid assessments are payable over 15 years and collected with property taxes.

The city has been in the process of removing diseased ash trees in the boulevards throughout the neighborhood and will replace all trees that have been removed. If interested in the city planting a boulevard tree, please respond to the resident survey. The city will review all requests for boulevard trees in the neighborhood.

2023 Roadway Rehabilitation Project Impacted Trees Map (PDF)