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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS –WEEKLY NOTES for: August 26, 2022
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Zoning & Development Items:
1.No additional Development Applications have been received –thus faronly the Nelson Driveway & the Sodies Cigar Shop expansion
2.Copy of an enforcement letter related to tall grasses at5680 Penfield Ave.
3.Mr. Jaime Junker was provideda letter relating to the City Council’s actiononhis proposed COMPREHENSIEV PLAN amendment -See
Enclosed.–this data wasalso emailed to him on 8/24.These communications are necessaryto be timely to as outlined in MN STAT 15.99.
Other Items:
The Norell Project is moving forward…enclosed is the
weekly update.
The Mill & Overlay Project is moving forward…enclosed is
the weekly update.
Information on general pipeline safety.
The City was given an award for its design and
implementation of the King Plant Advisory Panel –The
award event is planned for 9/22 at 7 pm in Duluth.
Ma yor McComber Provided
a.NLC Update for 8/20 / 8-23 / 8-24
b.Ms. Carla Vita | Director Energy TransitionDepartment of Employmentis seeking further
community input to complete their work–See ETAC Survey –LINK -> HERE (more information
enclosed.)
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574
8/26/22
Mr. Jaime Junker
J K & K GroupLLP
1550 Stillwater Blvd N.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Also Via email: jaimecpa@aol.com
RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment -5676 Oakgreen Ave
(PIN #s 0502920140004 / 0502920140133)
DearMr. Junker:
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Please see the attached City Council resolution adopted on August 23, 2022 relating to the
Council’s final action on your Comprehensive Plan Amendment application for the above
properties.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank You
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574
2022Mill & Overlay andPedestrian Improvements Project
Weekly Project Update #12
For the Week Ending 8/26/2022
What work was completed on the project this week?
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The second half of driveways on 58St werepoured on Monday (8/22) and Tuesday(8/23).
These sectionsof the driveway should not be driven over for 1 week.
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The trail on 58St was graded for pavingon Thursday(8/24)and Friday (8/25).
What work is expected for next week?
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The trail on 58St will be paved on Wednesday(8/31).
The bituminous in front of drivewayswill be paved and driveways will be fully accessible to
residents on Wednesday(8/31).
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The bituminous for the ped ramps atNova Scotia and Upper 58St N and NorwichPkwy at
Autumn Hills Park will be paved on Wednesday (8/31).
Will there beany changes to accessibility and traffic next week?
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RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT DRIVE ON THE NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY SECTIONS ON 58ST
FOR ONE WEEK.
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There may be a delay to driveways and the road on 58St. The construction crew will
communicate with residents on where to go.
Where can I get more project information?
Our main form of communication regarding this project will be updates posted to the City of Oak
Park Heights Webpageweekly:https://www.cityofoakparkheights.com-
down tab.
For general project inquiries,questions,andcomments:
Morgan Sewell-612-469-3239 orMorgan.Sewell@Stantec.com
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574
Norell Avenue NorthImprovements
Weekly Project Update #18
For the Week Ending 8/26/2022
What work was completed on the
project this week?
Fiberoptic Cable was installed
along Norel Avenue.
What work is expected for next
week?
Starting Monday, the Contractor
will begin concrete removals
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and build the street at59St
between Krueger Ln. and
Discount Tire. If weather
conditions and work moves
quickly, concrete removals may
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start on 59St at the north end of
the Wal Mart parking lot.
Will there beany changes to the traffic detour or access to businessesnext week?
No changes in traffic access will occur next week. Norell Avenue from Highway 36will be open
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as well as the roundabout and 59St.
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Phase 3 will include closures at Kruger Ln and Norwich Ave while the remainder of 59St is
constructed. Access via these entrances will be limited or restricted.
Where can I get more project information?
For general project inquiries,questions andcomments:
Project Hotline:612-895-5029–Leave a message with your name and phone number
Or email to -norellconstructionproject@stantec.com