Utilities Commission
Regular MeetingBaxter, MN · March 7, 2024
Minutes
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
Thursday, March 07, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Baxter City Hall, 13190 Memorywood Drive, Baxter, MN
“A Growing Community”
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Baxter Utilities Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Yliniemi.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Douglas Stenberg, Council Liaison Mark Cross, and Chairman Rock Yliniemi.
Members Absent: Commissioners Jack Christofferson and John Brenny.
Staff Present: Public Works Director/City Engineer Trevor Walter and Administrative Assistant Mary Haugen.
Other Present: Bolton & Menk Consulting Engineer Bryan Drown, HR Green Consulting Engineers Bridget Osborn
and Tyler Maxson, SEH Consulting Engineers Scott Hedlund, Neil Heinonen & Alex Voit and Widseth Consulting
Engineer Aric Welch.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the Utilities Commission Minutes from February 7, 2024
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the Utilities
Commission Minutes from February 7, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Recommend Planning and Zoning Commission Approve Setback Variance for 14467 Blackberry Court
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter reviewed the variance application regarding a lot line
setback for 14467 Blackberry Court. The application is for the construction of a single-family house on
Blackberry Court, the property is on the north end of the cul-de-sac of Blackberry Court and has road
frontage on Clearwater Road. According to the City Code, the subject property has double frontage, so
there is a 40-foot building setback from Blackberry Court and Clearwater Road.
The property was platted with the Bitterroot Plat which included the dedication of 10-feet of right-of-
way to Clearwater Road. Prior to the plat, Clearwater Road had a 60-foot right-of-way. The Bitterroot
plat dedicated 10 additional feet to both sides of Clearwater Road to meet the 80-foot right-of-way as
required in the City Code. Additionally, included in the plat is the 10-foot Drainage and Utility Easement
along property lines adjoining all roads.
The builder is proposing to construct the house with a 30-foot setback to Clearwater Road right-of-
way. The setback requirement from a building to the back lot line is 30-feet, this situation there is no
back (rear) lot setback because they have two front lots setback requirements. The variance would
essentially treat the north property line as a back (rear) lot line.
Mr. Walter recommends approving the variance for reasons listed below:
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Clearwater Road is a collector road, the best engineering practice on collector roads is to reduce
the number of access points, therefore Public Works would not allow driveway access if requested.
The road frontage should be on Blackberry Court.
The Clearwater Road right-of-way currently meets the right-of-way width requirement as outlined
in the City Code and includes a 10-foot drainage and utility easement. No additional impediments
are anticipated that would reduce the 30-foot setback that is proposes.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to recommend the Planning
and Zoning Commission approve the setback variance for 14467 Blackberry Court. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Whiskey Creek Stormwater Improvements Project Monthly Update – Cost Timeline
HR Green Representative Osborn gave a brief review of the cost timeline for the Whiskey Creek
Stormwater Improvements Project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter stated the City Council
had requested this information.
4. Accept the Modified Quote from Minnesota Native Landscaping Inc. (MNL) in the Amount of
$119,342.30 for the Whiskey Creek Stormwater Improvements Project
HR Green Representative Osborn reviewed the quotes received on February 7, 2024 for the 2024
landscaping project for Whiskey Creek. The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
had allocated grant funding for the landscaping project in the amount of $50,000 but recently granted
an additional $2,000 to the City.
The following three quotes were received:
MNL, Inc. $106,142.30
Natural Resource Services, Inc. $120,422.70
Boldt Pine Haven $385,564.75
Engineer’s Estimate $123,400.00
HR Green held additional discussions with MNL to increase the 1-year warranty to a 3-year warranty
using the same yearly rate. Other changes were discussed such as eliminating the pumping from the
contract should City staff be available to provide that item as well as eliminating the hydraulic mulch
matrix and replacing it with straw mulch. All items were left in the contract to provide unit prices, but
minor quantities will likely change as the project progresses. An additional 2-years of warranty would
increase the contract by $13,200 for a total contract of $119,342.30.
Commissioner Stenberg inquired if the landscaping was in the original budget. Public Works
Director/City Engineer Walter stated the landscaping was pulled out of the budget. Landscaping was
minimized to turf establishment only.
Commissioner Stenberg stated this was bare bones minimum for erosion control. Mr. Walter stated
that 70% coverage is the minimum to close out the project. It was noted that the slopes will have fiber
blanket and seeding.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to accept the modified quote
from MNL, Inc. in the amount of $119,342.30 for the Whiskey Creek Stormwater Improvements
Project. Motion carried unanimously.
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5. Approve the HR Green, Inc. Contract Amendment in the amount of $14,410.00 for the Whiskey Creek
Stormwater Improvements Project, Municipal Project Number 200292 in the not to exceed total
contract amount of $446,379.00
HR Green Representative Osborn reviewed the contract amendment which included items the
following items:
Change Order – HR Green updated plans and coordinated pricing for Change Order #5. This
includes coordination with Braun Intertec for geotechnical recommendations and contractor
on price as well as producing documentation for approval. Included in this is the attendance
of two staff members at two (2) City meetings for the change order.
Construction Administration - Additional construction administration time for the additional
work in Change Order #5.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the HR Green, Inc.
Contract Amendment in the amount of $14,410.00 for the Whiskey Creek Stormwater Improvements
Project, Municipal Project Number 200292 in the not to exceed total contract amount of $446,379.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Approve JR Ferche, Inc. Change Order No. 5 in the Increased Amount of $212,493.37 for the Whiskey
Creek Stormwater Improvements Project and amend the Whiskey Creek stormwater budget in the
Stormwater Enterprise Fund for the additional amount of $218,289.05
HR Green Representative Osborn reviewed the JR Ferche, Inc. Change Order No. 5 in the increase
amount of $212,493.37 for the Whiskey Creek Improvements Project.
Change Order No. 5 includes the following items:
Riprap armoring of the banks of the pre-treatment basin up to one vertical foot above the
normal water level. Work will involve drawing down the water in the basin, excavating soil
from where the riprap is to be placed, placing geotextile and riprap, and site restoration.
Seeding around the maintenance access road, in the construction staging area, and under the
soil stockpile that were previously unaccounted for. There was a charge for additional
dewatering costs incurred in the fall due to delays in the work from the additional change
orders and charges for seeding done in the fall. Some of this seeding was directed by City staff
and some was due to the increase in the construction area.
Chair Yliniemi inquired if HR Green staff was confident the riprap will hold. Ms. Osborn stated she was
confident the riprap will hold based off Braun Intertec recommendations.
Braun Intertec had evaluated the bank failures in the pre-treatment basin. Their report states that
while the banks are submerged there is little risk for the failure to progress upslope to the point where
it threatens public safety. This risk can be managed through regular inspection of the exposed banks
and soil stabilization, like the planting work this spring. There is risk of more sloughing when the water
level is drawn down for maintenance. At that point, Braun recommended that the banks be armored
with riprap or cellular confinement.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the J.R. Ferche Inc.
Change Order No. 5 in the increased amount of $212,493.37 for the Whiskey Creek Stormwater
Improvements Project, Municipal Project Number 200292 and amend the Whiskey Creek stormwater
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budget in the Stormwater Enterprise Fund for the additional amount of $218,289.05. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Accept the ASTECH Corporation bid in the amount of $567,128.49 for the 2024 Micro Surfacing
Project and Amend the Budget in the Increased Amount of $105,128.49 for a Total Revised Budget
of $605,128.49
Bolton & Menk Consulting Engineer Drown reviewed the project area consisting of Fairview Road from
west of Memorywood Drive to Inglewood Drive, Maplewood Drive, Kenwood Drive north of Sandstone
Road, Kenwood Court, Glenwood Drive, Madeline Drive, John Street, Mary Street, and the Southdale
neighborhood.
Two bids were received and are listed below:
Astech Corporation $567,128.49
Fahrner Asphalt $572,580.10
Engineer’s Estimate $561,564.00
Mr. Drown stated the low bid is approximately 1% higher than the Engineer’s estimate of $561,564.
The 2024 budget includes $500,000 for the Micro Surfacing Project, the new estimated project budget
is $605,128.49 which includes $38,000 for Engineering and $567,128.49 for Construction. The
construction cost does not include a contingency, last year the project finished under the construction
contract amount, so staff is not including a contingency in the project budget.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter had no concerns with the bids or budget amendment and
recommended approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to accept the ASTECH Corp.
bid in the amount of $567,128.49 for the 2024 Micro Surfacing Project and amend the budget in the
increased amount of $105,128.49 for a total revised budget of $605,128.49. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. Approve the BNSF Invoice No. 90264191 in the amount of $128.74 for the 2023 Commercial and
Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone Improvements Project
SEH Consulting Engineer Voit explained the BNSF Invoice No. 90264191 was for related to the 2023
Quiet Zone Project. The invoice covers two hours of administrative work related to BNSF diagnostics,
plan review and preliminary engineering.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter had no concerns BNSF Invoice No. 90264191 and
recommended approval.
MOTION by Council Liaison Cross, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg approve the BNSF Invoice No.
90264191 in the amount of $128.74 for the 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation
and Quiet Zone Improvements Project. Motion carried unanimously.
9. 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone Improvements Project
Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
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10. Approve the Anderson Brothers Construction Change Order No. 4 in the increased amount of
$112,568.63 and Amend the Project Budget by the Project Engineer Estimated Amount of
$125,949.63 for the 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone
Improvements Project
SEH Consulting Engineer Voit reviewed the Anderson Brothers Construction Change Order No. 4 in the
increased amount of $112,568.63 for the 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation
and Quiet Zone Improvements Project.
Change Order No. 4 has four parts covering additional Quiet Zone work, repairs identified post
construction and added pavement marking:
Part 1 covers additional enhancements to the railroad crossings at Timberwood Drive,
Highland Scenic Road and Elder Drive including median replacement and additional
delineators to address issues identified by the Federal Railroad Administration which are
required to establish a Quiet Zone.
Part 2 involves replacement and repairs to culverts and storm sewer pipe on Clearwater Road
identified in postconstruction televising.
Part 3 includes parking lot striping at Hirshfield’s Paint to minimize parking impacts related to
the new trail on Clearwater Road.
Part 4 addresses added work for culvert extensions and culvert apron replacement needs
identified in the fall walk-through.
The change order also includes amending the Project Budget by the Project Engineer Estimated
Amount of $125,949.63 for the 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet
Zone Improvements Project.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the Anderson
Brothers Construction Change Order No. 4 in the increased amount of $112,568.63 and Amend the
Project Budget by the Project Engineer Estimated Amount of $125,949.63 for the 2023 Commercial
and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone Improvements Project. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project Monthly Update
SEH Consulting Engineer Heinonen informed the commission the City Council approved the following
items at the March 6, 2024 meeting:
Memorandum of Understanding with CTC to allow use of future right of way and easements
in proposed development related to the 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project.
Shawn Fletcher Trucking Change Order No. 1 for additional tree clearing related to the 2024
South Forestview Improvements Project.
Revised purchase price for Lift Station No. 15 site related to the 2024 South Forestview
Improvements Project.
12. Approve SEH Fee Amendment No. 1 in the Not to Exceed Amount of $128,731.00 for Additional
Design Phase and Right of Way Support for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project
SEH Consulting Engineer Hedlund reviewed Amendment No. 1 for Additional Design Phase and Right-
of-Way Support for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project. The amendment covers
additional services in connection with the design and right of way acquisition for the improvements
project.
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MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the SEH Fee
Amendment No. 1 in the Not To Exceed Amount of $128,731.00 for Additional Design Phase and Right
of Way Support Services for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. Approve the SEH Construction Phase Services Contract in the Not to Exceed Amount of $800,000.00
for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project
SEH Consulting Engineer Hedlund reviewed the SEH contract in the not to exceed amount of
$800,000.00 to perform construction administration, construction observation, construction staking,
construction materials testing, and post construction services for the 2024 South Forestview
Improvements Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter had no concerns with the contract and recommended
approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the SEH
Construction Phase Services Contract in the Not to Exceed Amount of $800,000.00 for the 2024 South
Forestview Improvements Project. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Adopt Resolution 2024-xx Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for the
2024 South Forestview Area Improvements Project, Municipal Project No. 4138
SEH Consulting Engineer Heinonen reviewed the eight bids received for the 2024 South Forestview
Area Improvements Project. Pursuant to the authority of the City Council and after proper legal
advertisement bids were opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. All bids were
conforming to the plans, specifications, and advertisement.
The following eight (8) bids were received:
RL Larson Excavating, Inc. $5,857,405.33
Northern Lines Contracting, Inc. $6,115,150.80
C & L Excavating, Inc. $6,955,497.95
Kuechle Underground, Inc. $6,987,049.46
Ryan Contracting Company $7,055,268.75
Pratt's Affordable Excavating Inc/Borden Excavating, Inc. $7,282,077.50
JR Ferche, Inc. $7,775,648.95
Geislinger and Sons, Inc. $8,718,110.35
Mr. Heinonen has no concerns with the bids and recommends the bid be awarded to RL Larson
Excavating, Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota in the amount of $5,857,405.33, which reflects the total of the
Base Bid, Allowance, and Bid Alternate A.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to adopt Resolution 2024-xx
accepting bid and awarding contract to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 South Forestview Area
Improvements Project, Municipal Project No. 4138. Motion carried unanimously.
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15. Approve Payment for Additional Work on a Future Invoice from Shawn Fletcher Trucking, Inc. up to
the Amount of $17,040.00 for Winter Tree Clearing Related to the 2024 South Forestview Area
Improvements Project.
SEH Consulting Engineer Heinonen informed the commission the additional tree clearing throughout
the property owned by CTC is proposed to address concerns with the potential for the 2024 South
Forestview Area Improvements project to affect certain wildlife species (bats), as is common practice
with City projects. The change order requires clearing approximately 3 acres of trees. The intent is to
clear trees within the project area prior to March 31, 2024. The resulting stumps will be grubbed with
the main road project contract in Spring/Summer of 2024.
Mr. Heinonen noted that the contractor had left the site in good condition. Public Works Director/City
Engineer Walter had no concerns and recommended approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve payment to Shawn
Fletcher Trucking, Inc. for a future invoice for Winter Tree Clearing related to the 2024 South
Forestview Area Improvements Project in the amount up to $17,040.00. Motion carried unanimously.
16. 2024 Well Rehabilitation Project Status Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
17. Request for Approval of a Special Meeting of the Utilities Commission on March 20, 2024
SEH Consulting Engineer explained the request for the special meeting of the Utilities Commission
was to review the quotations for the well rehabilitation work.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter stated an invitation to this meeting has been extended to
the City Council as the project team from SEH to present on the City’s water system. This will be the
best opportunity to ask questions and receive a detailed explanation on everything water related from
finding water and everything related to wells, to water treatment options, to water modeling and
future projections.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to set the Utilities Commission
Special Meeting for March 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
18. Lift Station No. 15 Reconstruction Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
19. Accept Quality Flow Equipment Proposal for Lift Station 15 Control Panel, Pumps, Accessories and
Hatches in the amount of $57,400.
WiDSETH Consulting Engineering Welch reviewed the Quality Flow quote to supply the two pumps,
control panel, two aluminum access hatches, pump base elbows, submersible pressure transducer,
two backup floats and accessories for the reconstruction of Lift Station No. 15.
Mr. Welch explained this is a proprietary system that is used on all lift stations throughout the city
which is why there is only one proposal submitted.
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MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the Quality Flow
Equipment Proposal for Lift Station 15 Control Panel, Pumps, Accessories and Hatches in the amount
of $57,400. Motion carried unanimously.
20. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Lift Station No. 15
Reconstruction Project
WiDSETH Consulting Engineering Welch reviewed the plans and specifications for the Lift Station No.
15 Reconstruction Project. The project includes the following works:
Replacement of wet well and valve vault piping and valves.
Replacement of wet well and valve vault covers and hatches.
Installation of new pumps and guiderail system.
Installation of new transducer and floats.
Installation of new control panel.
Removal and replacement of bituminous driveway.
Site restoration.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve Plans &
Specifications and authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Lift Station No. 15 Reconstruction Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
21. 2023 Whiskey Creek Pedestrian Bridge Inspection Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
22. Approve Plans and Authorize obtaining Quotes for the Whiskey Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Rehabilitation Project
WiDSETH Consulting Engineering Welch informed the commission the inspection of the pedestrian
bridge was completed in October of 2023. During the inspection, it was noted that the bridge abutment
was in poor condition and the bridge was removed from the abutments.
The City requested WiDSETH complete a construction plan for complete rehabilitation on the bridge.
The intent of putting plans together is to obtain estimates from the current contractor for the Whiskey
Creek Stormwater Project. Depending on the result of the estimate, the City may go out for public
quotes to complete the rehabilitation.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve plans and authorize
obtaining quotes for the Whiskey Creek Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Motion carried
unanimously.
23. Move the Clearwater Road Utility and Roadway Improvements from 2025 to 2026 and Combine the
Project with the 2026 North Lynndale Area Improvements Project.
WiDSETH Consulting Engineering Welch explained the assessable project costs are currently estimated
to be only 18.3% of the total project cost. To issue a local improvement bond for the project without
an election, at least 20% of the project cost must be paid by special assessment.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter recommended combining the project with the 2026 North
Lynndale Area Improvements to see if the assessable project costs exceed 20%.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to move the Clearwater Road
Utility and Roadway Improvements from 2025 to 2026 and combine with the 2026 North Lynndale
Area Improvements Project. Motion carried unanimously.
24. Approve the Crow Wing County Construction Cost Share Agreement for Roadway Pavement
Markings on Various City of Baxter Streets – Project No. CP 18-200-143 in the Estimated Amount of
$40,892.08
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter stated the construction cost for the 2024 citywide striping
is currently estimated to be underbudget. Mr. Walter explained that the County has not bid the
contract at this time. The 2024 streets budget has allocated $46,000.00. Crow Wing County Highway
Department will administer the contract for 3% of the final construction cost. The construction
estimate for the City of Baxter’s portion of the contract is $39,701.05 with a 3% administration cost of
$1,191.03 for a total estimated cost of $40,892.08.
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to approve the Crow Wing
County Construction Cost Share Agreement for Roadway Pavement Markings on various City of Baxter
Streets – Project No. CP 18-200-143 in the estimated amount of $40,892.08. Motion carried
unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
25. 2022 Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
26. 2022 Trunk Highway 210 & Inglewood Drive Railway Crossing Improvements Project Update - City of
Baxter - Municipal Project No.: 4121
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
27. 2023 Cypress Drive and Douglas Fir Drive Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
28. 2023 Knollwood Drive Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
29. 2023 Novotny Road Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
30. 2023 Stormwater Program
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
31. 2024 CSAH 77 Utility Improvements Project, Municipal Project No. 4118 Project Monthly Update
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There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
32. 2024 Evergreen Drive Improvements and Southeast Baxter Stormwater Overflow Improvements
Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
33. 2024 Mill & Over and Full Depth Reclamation Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
34. 2025 Mill & Overlay, Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements Project Monthly
Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
35. 2025 Design Road & TH 371 Stormwater Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
36. 2026 Mill & Overlay, Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements, Project Monthly
Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
37. 2026 North Lynndale Area Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
38. Baxter 20-Year Public Works Facility Assessment Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
39. Cypress Drive Connection to Woida Road Improvements Feasibility Report Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
40. Eagle Drive Area Improvements Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
41. Evergreen Drive/Douglas Fir Drive Traffic Impact Study Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
42. Holiday Station Store Contamination Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
43. Inglewood Drive to Garrett Lane Stormwater Outlet Study Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
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44. MnDOT Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund for Local Road and Bridges (2024)
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
45. Kurita Annual Maintenance Report on Backwash Blower and Aerator's
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
46. Lift Station 13 Reconstruction Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
47. Novotny Road Traffic Impact Study Update Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
48. Wastewater Treatment Plant Charges for January 2024
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
49. Wellhead Protection Plan Part II Project Monthly Update
There was no new information or questions from the commission or the public.
OTHER BUSINESS
50. JOINT WASTEWATER BOARD
Public Works Director/City Engineer Walter gave a brief update on the Joint Wastewater Board and a
proposed special meeting in April to bring the group back together. Wastewater Supervisor Charlie
Gammon would like to review MPCA changes and affiliated costs.
Mr. Walter also stated that the MPCA will be holding mercury minimization plan training.
ADJOURN
MOTION by Commissioner Stenberg, seconded by Council Liaison Cross to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approved by: Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________ _____________________________
Rock Yliniemi Mary Haugen
Chairman Administrative Assistant
Agenda
UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA
Thursday, March 07, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Baxter City Hall, 13190 Memorywood Drive, Baxter, MN
“A Growing Community”
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the Utilities Commission Minutes from February 7, 2024
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Recommend Planning and Zoning Commission Approve Setback Variance for 14467 Blackberry Court
3. Whiskey Creek Stormwater Improvements Project Monthly Update – Cost Timeline
4. Accept the Modified Quote from MNL, Inc. in the Amount of $119,342.30 for the Whiskey Creek
Stormwater Improvements Project
5. Approve the HR Green, Inc. Contract Amendment in the amount of $14,410.00 for the Whiskey Creek
Stormwater Improvements Project, Municipal Project Number 200292 in the not to exceed total
contract amount of $446,379.00.
6. Approve JR Ferche Inc. Change Order No. 5 in the Increased Amount of $212,493.37 for the Whiskey
Creek Stormwater Improvements Project and amend the Whiskey Creek stormwater budget in the
Stormwater Enterprise Fund for the additional amount of $218,289.05
7. Accept the ASTECH Corporation bid in the amount of $567,128.49 for the 2024 Micro Surfacing
Project and Amendment the Budget in the Increased Amount of $105,128.49 for a Total Revised
Budget of $605,128.49
8. Approve the BNSF Invoice No. 90264191 in the amount of $128.74 for the 2023 Commercial and
Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone Improvements project
9. 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet Zone Improvements project –
Monthly Update
10. Approve the Anderson Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd, LLC Change Order No. 4 in the
increased amount of $112,568.63 and Amend the Project Budget by the Project Engineer Estimated
Amount of $125,949.63 for the 2023 Commercial and Residential Full Depth Reclamation and Quiet
Zone Improvements project
11. 2024 South Forestview Improvements Project Monthly Update
12. Approve SEH Fee Amendment No. 1 in the Not To Exceed Amount of $128,731.00 for Additional
Design Phase and Right of Way Support Services for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements
Project
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13. Approve the SEH Construction Phase Services Contract in the Not to Exceed Amount of $800,000.00
for the 2024 South Forestview Improvements project
14. Adopt Resolution 2024-xx Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. for the
2024 South Forestview Area Improvements Project, Municipal Project No. 4138
15. Approve payment for additional work on a future invoice from Shawn Fletcher Trucking, Inc. up to
the amount of $17,040.00 for Winter Tree Clearing related to the 2024 South Forestview Area
Improvements Project.
16. 2024 Well Rehabilitation Project Status – Monthly Update
17. Request for Approval of a Special Meeting of the Utilities Commission on March 20, 2024
18. Lift Station No. 15 Reconstruction Project Monthly Update
19. Accept Quality Flow Equipment Proposal for Lift Station 15 Control Panel, Pumps, Accessories and
Hatches in the amount of $57,400.
20. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Lift Station No. 15
Reconstruction Project
21. 2023 Whiskey Creek Pedestrian Bridge Inspection Project Monthly Update
22. Approve Plans and Authorize obtaining Quotes for the Whiskey Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Rehabilitation Project
23. Move the Clearwater Road Utility and Roadway Improvements from a 2025 to 2026 and Combine the
Project with the 2026 North Lynndale Area Improvements Project.
24. Approve the Crow Wing County Construction Cost Share Agreement for Roadway Pavement
Markings on Various City of Baxter Streets – Project No. CP 18-200-143 in the Estimated Amount of
$40,892.08
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
25. 2022 Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements Project Monthly Update
26. 2022 Trunk Highway 210 & Inglewood Drive Railway Crossing Improvements Project Update - City of
Baxter - Municipal Project No.: 4121
27. 2023 Cypress Drive and Douglas Fir Drive Improvements Project Monthly Update
28. 2023 Knollwood Drive Improvements Project Monthly Update
29. 2023 Novotny Road Improvements Project Monthly Update
30. 2023 Stormwater Program
31. 2024 CSAH 77 Utility Improvements Project, Municipal Project No. 4118 Project Monthly Update
3/7/2024 Utilities Commission Agenda Page 3
32. 2024 Evergreen Drive Improvements and Southeast Baxter Stormwater Overflow Improvements
Project Monthly Update
33. 2024 Mill & Over and Full Depth Reclamation Improvements Project Monthly Update
34. 2025 Mill & Overlay, Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements Project Monthly
Update
35. 2025 Design Road & TH 371 Stormwater Improvements Project Monthly Update
36. 2026 Mill & Overlay, Full Depth Reclamation and Reconstruction Improvements, Project Monthly
Update
37. 2026 North Lynndale Area Improvements Project Monthly Update
38. Baxter 20-Year Public Works Facility Assessment Project Monthly Update
39. Cypress Drive Connection to Woida Road Improvements Feasibility Report Monthly Update
40. Eagle Drive Area Improvements Project Monthly Update
41. Evergreen Drive/Douglas Fir Drive Traffic Impact Study Monthly Update
42. Holiday Station Store Contamination Project Monthly Update
43. Inglewood Drive to Garrett Lane Stormwater Outlet Study Project Monthly Update
44. MnDOT Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund for Local Road and Bridges (2024)
45. Kurita Annual Maintenance Report on Backwash Blower and Aerator's
46. Lift Station 13 Reconstruction Project Monthly Update
47. Novotny Road Traffic Impact Study Update Monthly Update
48. Wastewater Treatment Plant Charges for January 2024
49. Wellhead Protection Plan Part II Project Monthly Update
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