2009-12-11 Friday NewsDAKOTA COUNTY OFFICIALS MEET
WITH MET COUNCIL
The Dakota County Mayor/Managers group met on Friday morning with
representatives from the Metropolitan Council to receive an update on pro-
jects that the council has and will be working on. Representatives from
each of the cities in the county were in attendance along with local state
senators and representatives and candidates, media members and others.
Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell discussed a number of issues with
December 11, 2009 the group including thanking communities for their work on comprehen-
sive plans, transit and transit funding, the use of federal stimulus dollars
in the county, wastewater activities and the council's work on the regional park system. The
Met Council has played a role in Mendota Heights over the years including granting the city
four Livable Community grants in the amount of $1,523,400. In addition, the Mendota
FHeights Road roundabout project is one of 11 projects in Dakota County that will receive
federal stimulus funding.
The meeting was an excellent opportunity for city representatives to hear from Chair Bell
and the many staff members who were in attendance to answer questions on specific pro-
jects. if you have any questions on the meeting please see David McKnight.
D TOWN SQUARE TVA WIRELESS FACILITIES
Last Friday Afternoon, Jake Sedlacek and David McKnight got a tour of the Town Square
ATelevision facility — Executive Director Jodie Miller explained how the facility maintains seven
channels of community programming. It was interesting to see the studio, the mobile studio,
y master control and all the editing suites necessary to keep the operation running smoothly.
Following the tour, Jake, David and Jodie participated in a teleconference regarding a recent
FCC ruling regarding wireless facilities. The FCC recently passed a ruling which dictates a
"shot clock" for cities to consider a request to locate a wireless facility tower/antenna. This
ruling starts a review period which supersedes our regular planning schedule. After closer
review of our procedures, the City of Mendota Heights is well prepared for the changes, and will
Nonly need minor modifications to our process for handling requests to site a wireless facility in
our community.
E GEMS SUCCESS
Thursday morning Jake Sedlacek was at Garlough Environmental Magnet School (GEMS), a
WISD 197 elementary schools serving our community, for a tour of their facility illustrating their
recycling and organics composting programs. GEMS utilized a Community Funding Grant
S (similar to the one our City receives annually) to establish an organic composting program in
their lunchroom. The program was an immediate success, and quickly spilled into the rest of the
building. As a result of keeping compostable waste and recyclable materials out of the garbage,
the school has not only reduced their "carbon footprint," but realized significant savings on their
waste disposal costs. Special thanks go out to Sam, the Fourth Grader from Inver Grove
Heights, who led Jake's tour.
December 11, 2009
City Council Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
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Attachments
Pipeline, Just The Facts, Dakota County Sheriff The Front Row, South-West Review Article "MH plans for
nearly flat budget year", MH student dances 'Nutcracker' lead", StarTribune.com Article "Pawlenty won't cut
local government aid this month" and Metropolitan Council District Dialogues,
SEASONS
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December 11, 2009
Public Works
The Parks Crew started flooding the rinks. They plowed the cul-de-sacs, parking lots, and
pedways of seven inches of snow. They tested and repaired the hoses for flooding.
Rich and Cliff installed new wet well cover hinges at the Northland Drive and Centre Pointe
lift stations. The old ones were rusted. The sanitary sewer easements were cleaned of
brush from the LeMay Lake easement, Water Drive easement, Arbor Court easement and
Mendakota Court easement. Rich plowed the lift stations and cul-de-sacs. He helped with
the rink snow removal.
The Streets Crew salted and plowed streets during and after the seasons first major snow
storm.
Snow Events for the Week:
Date: Event:
Tuesday, December 8 snow
Response:
salt
Wednesday, December 9 snow midnight start
Thursday, December 10 TI snow Street Crew start 4:00 A.M.
Engineering
Staff attended the December meeting of the Dakota County Regional Roadway Study.
Two improvements were shown to the Dodd Road interchange which can be seen as a
positive change due to Dodd Road being tabbed for a possible closure. Mendota Heights
and Sunfish Lake will continue to lobby for no new interchange at Delaware Avenue.
Staff met with representatives from Bonestroo. The City has used Bonestroo for
consulting engineering on several projects in the past. Due to the economy and staff
changes at Bonestroo a new client service manager was assigned to Mendota Heights.
Gun Club Lake WMO held its final meeting of the year. Future and potential projects will
be discussed at the next meeting in mid January.
Staff is working with contractors to final out projects completed in 2009.
The Mendota Heights Road/Visitation Drive Roundabout project is generating a lot of
interest from potential contractors. Staff is confident the project will receive favorable
bids and be completed on-time and under budget.
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Can't Smoke There! Thursday 1215 hours
TV�endota
Officer Meyer, while on duty at Henry Sibley, observed two
Heights
students leave the lunchroom and head outside. He decided to
Police
check it out further and found them smoking an area not quite off
school property. The students were 18 and therefore legally able
Department
to smoke cigarettes; they just chose the wrong spot to light `em
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up. Both were cited and officer cleared.
Theft Friday 2111 hours
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Officer Lambert notified in his squad of a theft of gas from a local
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gas station and was told the direction the vehicle had left in. He
susan Donovan' <
was nearby and based on the address of the registered owner,
Cathy RansoiYi
he watched for it on its anticipated route; the vehicle did not pass
Becky Pentel
by. He responded to the station and spoke with the attendant
Police Officers
who took the report. It was soon found that the plate and the
JerryMutphy
physical description of the suspect matched the registered owner
94",Patrick
vehicle, who was the passenger pumping gas into the car.
Bobby ambert`
Officer Lambert also learned that two vehicles pulled in
Tamer Spicer
simultaneously, pulling in directly in line at the station in an
Todd Rosse
attempt to block view of the suspect vehicle plate; the suspect got
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out of the front car, pumped gas into the back car and then left
JeffVonFeldt
Urmann'
the scene in the front car. Investigation open pending contact
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Michael Shepard`
with suspect.
Peyton Fleintng
Check Welfare Friday 1754 hours
JennyFotdham.,
Officer Urmann responded to a local group home on report of a
missing vulnerable adult. A resident of the home had left for work
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in his personal vehicle and had gone to work the day before. No
FJfficer
Steven Meyer
one had heard from the mentally handicapped man since he. left,
and he had a history of mental disorders, but was not on any
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medications. He did occasionally take off and foul play was not
Mario Reyes
suspected, but the home's policy was to report a missing person
Erie Petesen
when gone over 24 hours. Officer Urmann was able to make
Sergeants
contact with the male subject and he was asked to inform the
Garlock
group home of his safety and status and he said he would. The
John Lative
group home was notified of his safe status, they were pleased
Baan Corivery
and the Officer cleared.
Chief
Burglary Sunday 2317 hours
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Officer Spicer responded to a business to investigate an
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attempted burglary. The night custodian arrived to find the doors appeared to have
been pried; however, upon his arrival, he spotted no suspects or other suspicious
activity. Officer Spicer could see the pry marks but entry had not been successful
and the building was secure. A potential witness was found and spoken to; case
referred to investigations for follow-up.
Theft Tuesday 1625 hours
Received notice that a tree had been cut down in a local park. At first, Public Works
took responsibility; however, it was soon learned that they cut down a different tree.
The victim tree, a 10 foot Blue Spruce, was lopped off and left with some branches
and its trunk still standing. MHPD CSI prepared their crime scene kits to track
suspect footprints or tree -dragging marks; however, poor timing of a snowstorm
prevented any investigative follow-up. Tree victim now suspected to be in a home,
maybe in the front window — we hope it at least will be nicely decorated and given a
good home. Any Tips on poorly cut trees/potential victims will be welcomed by this
department.
Accident During Inclement Weather Wednesday
We're happy to report that the huge snowstorm that blasted across our state and
metro area did not result in multiple accident report for Mendota Heights. Officer
Fleming responded to an accident involving two vehicles, one of which lost control
and struck the other. Parties were luckily not injured and vehicle received only minor
damage. Officer Patrick responded another accident, involving two vehicles, who
also both lost control near an intersection and some injuries by both parties, who
were also pretty shaken up. Officers assisted State Patrol, but happily, even that
was minimized by people staying off the road.
OFP Violation Thursday 1525 hours
Officer Willson responded to an address about a reported violation of order for
protection. The resident, new to the city, had an order in place where
communication regarding their child was to occur thru an approved website.
Communication had been fine, but when the daughter became sick and the visitation
exchange was questioned, the phone calls began and arguments along with them.
When questioned about the calls, the respondent told the officer the petitioner was
lying; however, the proof was quite visible and printable! Case will be forwarded to
City attorney for possible charges. I
1636 hours
Domestic Assault Friday
`Tis the season for pretty lights, holiday joy and domestic fights. While a wonderful
time of the year, it's also a stressful time and sometimes emotions get a bit out of
hand. Officers Rosse, Willson and Garlock responded to an address on report of a
domestic with a possible injury. The suspect, still present, stated he did not assault
his wife, but they did have an argument, fighting over a check. Stories did not match
and the suspect was taken into custody. 911 had been called, medics had arrived
and an injury due to the assault had occurred. Wife only wanted him removed;
however, state statute dictates otherwise. He was given a citation for Domestic
Assault which was left with his property at the jail. Officers cleared.
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Volume 5, Week 26 November 30, through December 61 2009
A Dangerous Person.,.
Featuring Sheriff's
On the evening of Wednesday, December 2nd, several law enforcement agencies
Sworn Operations
and Detention
in the Hastings area received information regarding an adult male that was driving
Services Deputies:
a stolen truck, was believed to be armed, and was threatening to shoot the police.
A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located by a Dakota County deputy in
the area of Highway 316 and Highway 61. The suspect led several law
commander
Wm. Blair Anderson
enforcement agencies on a pursuit through the Hastings area. Near the
John Grant
intersection of 12th and Vermillion Streets, he intentionally rammed several squad
ca tains
cars while pointing a gun at them. Several shots were fired and the suspect
Brad Jeska
continued fleeing police. A short time later, at the intersection of Fourth Street and
Dan Scheuermann
Highway 61, the suspect was stopped by deputies using a Pursuit Intervention
Brad Wayne
Technique or PIT maneuver. Shots were fired at this location and the suspect was
sergeants
struck several times. He was transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The
Dan Bianconi
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was requested to handle the investigation
Jennifer Cho
involving deputies from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, an officer from the
Scott Durdall
Hastings Police Department, and a member of the Department of Corrections'
Pat Enderlein
Tim Ernst
Fugitive Task Force Unit. A weapon was found in the suspect vehicle. The suspect
Jim Gabriel
in this case has been identified as Roman Ukervich Tokarev, 27 years of age.
Bruce Kammen
Tokarev was on Intensive Supervised Release from the DOC with a current warrant
Joe Leko
for Aggravated Robbery and had made statements to family members that he
Brian McGinn
Mitch Penny
would shoot police if stopped. All of the law enforcement officers involved in this
Jim Rogers
incident displayed a great deal of courage given the actions of the suspect.
Rob Shingledecker
Members from the DCSO involved in the incident included Deputy Klatt Schuster,
Sueciai Duty
Sergeant Scott Durdall, and Deputies Tim Gonder, Tim Samuelson, Amber
pe uties
Hentges, Matt Mayne, Mike Fendrick, and Matt Regis. Thank you to all the
Brad Billmeyer
law enforcement officers involved in this incident.
Terry Ecker
Steve Forrey
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Kevin Henriksen
Rob Hosking
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Coreen Kulvich
Jim Schnoor
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Dave Sjogren
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Dewy Sheriffs
Deputies were assigned to a complaint involving a group of 20 or more people
Scott Bensen
Lonna Braze
carrying banners and bothering customers at a gas station. On arrival, it was
JoAnne Calhoun
Jennifer Cho
found the group consisted of union members picketing the corporate owner of a
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Rhonda Doheny
petroleum company for not sharing their record profits. The group advised
Sandy Dose
deputies they would leave, but they may return later. Responding from the DCSO
Sharon Drews
were Deputy Mike Fendrick, Deputy Bruce L.ohrnann, and Sergeant Jing
Mike Fendrick
Gabriel.
Tim Gonder
Amber Hentges
Behind the Bars.,.
For the past week, the jail held an average of 266 inmates in custody each day. In
order to maximize our space in the jail, all female inmates are housed at the
Booker Hodges IV
Tom Hooper
Jim Iliff
Thomas Jacobson
Sidney Jones
John Kane
Jeff Leopold
Jen Lenarz
Brent Lohmann
Bruce Lohmann
Merle Lohse
Kim Ma ys
Mark McKnight
Chris Melton
Lester Mitchell
]on Napper
Ryan Olson
Blake Pederson
Sean Qualy
Erik Ramsted
Char Rayl
Matt Regis
Tim Samuelson
Matt Schepers
Rick Schroeder
Matt Schuster
Dan Siebenaler
Brian Smidt
Phouthaivanh
SQUrignavong
Gordy Steffel
Steve Theriault
Dmitriy Vecherkov
Mike Vikesland
Matt Wayne
Todd West
Josh Williams
Bob Wilson
Dawanna Witt
Questions?
Comments?
Please contact the
Dakota County
Sheriff's office at
651.437.4211
don.gudmundson@
co,dakota.mn,us
dave.bellows@
co.dakota.mn.us
julie.ecker@
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Volume 5, Week 26
Don Guidmundson, Sheriff
Dave Bellows., Chief Deputy Sheriff
November 30, through December 6, 2009
Ramsey County Workhouse. Over the past week, the number of female inmates
in custody averaged 16 per day.
The Transport Division had a busy week, with over 360 prisoner movements to a
variety of locations. For the week the unit traveled over 5,000 miles in
transporting inmates or picking them up on warrants from other agencies.
Congratulations...
To Correctional Deputy Milford Holmes on completing his Master's Degree in
Human Services and Criminal Justice from Concordia University of St. Paul.
Our sympathy to Correctional Sergeant Kathy Reineke on the passing of her
mother, Lisabeth McElry, on December 8th. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Kathy and her family.
From Last Week...
The following photos were taken during last week's
Sheriff's Office by the Minneapolis Chapter of the
promoting difersity in our work force.
(left to right)
Chief Deputy Dave Bellows,
Stevie Nelson (Fellow Award
Winner and Dakota County
Resident), and Sheriff Don
Gudmundson
award presentation to the
NAACP for its efforts in
(left to right)
Reg Chapman of WCCO TV,,
Deputy Booker Hodges,, and
Stevie Nelson
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SouthwestReviewN.eWSISCOM
Monday, December or.uooy
MH plans for De@Il\/ Hat budget year
Danielle Cabot
Review Staff
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Mendota Heights City Council approvedobudget for 2o1Osupported byomodest levy increase of1.G8percent otits meeting Dec. 1.The budget
increases spending by$um.uuufrom 2uue.
The average Mendota Heights home property valuedecreased 8 nt. This will result inadecrease ofthe city portionof property taxes for those
whose properties decreased in va|ue, according to Finance Director Kristen 8chabaukec Property values are determined by the county ooaenooha
office. Overall, the city saw edecline uf5.62percent inits taxable market value.
The spending plan for 2010 holds staffing steady and does not include any significant changes to programs or department funding.
The city also has factored maloss of$112.8eoinmarket value homestead credits being cutb the state, eowell oaapayment ofabout $oO.oOofrom
the Dakota Communications Center. The DCC refunded a portion of its cash balance to cities this fall.
Gohobaokerdescribed the department budgets aa"reoponeib|o/'
Mayor John Huber said the process was designed to oddmua the drivers of cost - personnel and infrastructure - within levy limits imposed by the state.
"All the staff knew what the challenges were. I think they sort of self -prioritized."
Huber said money for replacing equipment was limited, and a "higher level of maintenance" was chosen instead of replacement whenever possible.
There were nopublic remarks suthe meeting.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
MH student dances 'Nutcracker' lead
'rhursday, December 10, 2009
Gabriella Nelson of Mendota Heights will dance the starring role of Clara in Ballet Minnesota's 22nd year of performing The Classic Nutcracker,
December 18-20.
In addition to Gabriella, six other local Mendota Heights dancers, Olivia Amann, Zoe Peterson, Sarah Lauwagie, Clara Konetschka, Rebecca
McDonnell and Anna Betz join Ballet Minnesota tobring this classical fairytale oolife.
Nelson, 13ioinmaeigxmgrade utHehtumeMiddle School |nxVeatSt. Paul. She has been denomgotClassical naUeuAcademy for five years, and
dances
aa'many aosix days eweek. After high school, Gabriella is open to the possibility of attending a performing arts university for dance.
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Pawlenty won't cut local government aid this month I StarTribune.coin
Pawlenty won't cut local
government aid this month
By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star Tribune
Last update: December 8, 2009 - 1:52 PM
Officials in Minnesota's cash-strapped cities
and counties got an unexpected early
Christmas president from Gov. Tim Pawlenty
today.
Pawlenty's office announced that he won't,
contrary to widespread expectations,
unilaterally cut December's local aid
payments as a way to chip away at the state's
$1.2 billion budget deficit.
Already under fire for making massive
unallotments earlier this year, he signaled
that he would do so again when the new red
ink figures were released.
But in his letter to city and county officials,
he warned that cuts could be coming,
depending on how the budget deficit is
attacked.
"Given the imminent expected payment of
December local aid, I have determined that
additional local aid program cuts, if any,
should be focused on future payments,"
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Pawlenty wrote, adding that if legislators are
unable to pass appropriate budget
reductions, future aid payments would likely
be reduced.
And, he wrote, some portion of the
December payments could still be imperiled.
At stake is about $437 inilIion in December
local aid payments, including include local
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market value homestead credits and other
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In addition, the region is beginning to experience its first bus -rapid transit
project along Cedar Avenue and 1-35W from Lakeville into downtown
Minneapolis. The project is part of congestion relief efforts under the federal
Urban Partnership Agreement, which brought $133 million in federal funds
for improvements along 1-35W, including a high -occupancy toll and transit
lane. New express bus service from Lakeville, provided by the Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and Metro Transit, began earlier this fall.
MVTA provides a significant portion of transit service in Dakota County.
Projects in several transit corridors throughout the region are also moving
forward. The Central Corridor project is moving into the final design phase
and is expected to begin construction in 2010, with revenue service
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Average family size
to Glance
Population in the labor force
226,241
Total population
385,971
minutes
Median age
35.6
December 2009
Population under age 5
27,503
Adult population
280,961
Transit and Transportation
Population age 65 and older
31,555
Significant progress has been made in several key corridors throughout the
Total housing units
153,326
region, including the opening of commuter service on the Northstar Line into
Owner -occupied homes
177,077
downtown Minneapolis.
Average household size
2.61
In addition, the region is beginning to experience its first bus -rapid transit
project along Cedar Avenue and 1-35W from Lakeville into downtown
Minneapolis. The project is part of congestion relief efforts under the federal
Urban Partnership Agreement, which brought $133 million in federal funds
for improvements along 1-35W, including a high -occupancy toll and transit
lane. New express bus service from Lakeville, provided by the Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and Metro Transit, began earlier this fall.
MVTA provides a significant portion of transit service in Dakota County.
Projects in several transit corridors throughout the region are also moving
forward. The Central Corridor project is moving into the final design phase
and is expected to begin construction in 2010, with revenue service
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Average family size
3.11
Population in the labor force
226,241
Mean travel time to work, in
23.5
minutes
Median annual household
$72,393
income
Source: American Community Survey 3 -year
estimates, 2005-2007, U.S. Census Bureau
beginning in 2014. Hennepin County has
chosen a preferred route for the Southwest
light-rail transit line, which will next be
considered by the Metropolitan Council.
Several other corridor studies are also
underway throughout the region.
Other transit corridors identified in the
area include Highway 52 and the Red Rock
corridor, Robert St., 1-35E, Highway 55, and
Highway 13.
Minnesota Land and Legacy Amendment
funding included $904,000 from the Parks
and Trails fund to construct 5.2 miles of the
Mississippi River Regional Trail (from South
St. Paul to Hastings) and 1.1 mile of the North
Urban Regional Trail (connecting Lilydale,
Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St.
Paul). These funds will leverage $2.7 million
in federal grants and $845,000 from Dakota
County for these projects.
Metropolitan Council Representatives - Dakota County
Rick Aguilar, District 13 (Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, West St. Paul, and portions of St. Paul)
Dan Wolter, District 15 (Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, and the northernmost three-quarters of Eagan)
Wendy Wulff, District 16 (the remaining Dakota County communities not in Districts 13 or 15)
Metropolitan Council www.metrocouncii.org 661-602-1000
Community Development
Communities throughout the region
submitted their 2030 comprehensive plan
updates in 2008, and the Council is reviewing
those plans throughout this year.
Reviewed by Council
• Mendota
• Apple Valley
• Marshen Twp
• Castle Rock Twp
• Miesville
• Dakota County
• NiningerTwp
• Douglas Twp
• Randolph Twp
• Empire Twp
• Ravenna Twp
• Farmington
• Rosemount
• Greenvale Twp
• Sunfish Lake
• Hampton
• Vermillion
• Hampton Twp
• Waterford Twp
• Lakeville
• West St. Paul
Review Process Underway
• Burnsville
• Mendota
• Eagan
• Randolph
• Eureka Twp
• South St. Paul
• Hastings
• Vermillion Twp
• Inver Grove Heights
Farmington
Livable Communities Grants
Communities throughout the seven -county
metropolitan area have received funds
through one of several Livable Communities
grant programs. These programs provide
funding for new developments or
redevelopment projects that provide
affordable housing, link housing with nearby
jobs and services, help preserve affordable
housing, and clean up polluted land for
redevelopment.
Since 1996, the Council has granted 54
Livable Communities awards, worth
more than $20 million, to Dakota County
communities.
Community
Grants
Total
Apple Valley
8 awards
$4,214,078
Burnsville
5 awards
$4,582,317
Farmington
4 awards
$1,290,030
Hastings
8 awards
$1,551,126
Inver Grove
Heights
1 awa rd
$195,900
Lakeville
6 awards
$1,712,717
Mendota Heights
4 awards
$1,523,400
Rosemount
4 awards
$1,805,500
South St. Paul
9 awards
$1,617,680
West St. Paul
5 awards
$1,636,750
it
Metropolitan
Recovery Act Transportation Projects
Projects in Dakota County will receive nearly $19 million in regional and state funds through
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
ID Location
Project
Total Cost
State ARRA
Region ARRA
Other Funds
Burnsville &
1-35W -Rebuild lighting system
$481,500
$481,500
$0
$0
Bloomington
from Cliff Rd to 106th St
Eagan
1 -494 -modify interchange on
$1,284,000
$1,284,000
$0
$0
eastbound and westbound ramps
to southbound 1-35E
Inver Grove
Hwy 52 - concrete rehabilitation
$6,232,530
$6,232,530
$0
$0
Heights &
and road resurfacing from County
Rosemount
Rd 42 north to Hwy 55
° Eagan
Hwy 13 - rebuild traffic signal at
$285,000
$285,000
$0
$0
County Rd 30
Apple Valley
140th St W - road resurfacing from
$701,250
$0
$561,000
$140,250
134th St to Guild Ave/ Gardenview
Greenvale &
County Rd 96 - reconstruct from
$2,403,019
$0
$1,890,214
$512,802
Waterford
Eveleth Ave to Hwy 3, intersection
Twps
improvements at County Rd 23,
railroad crossing improvements
Lakeville
Holyoke/ Highview Ave - road
$948,000
$0
$853,200
$94,800
resurfacing from Heritage Dr to
Dodd Blvd
Mendota
Mendota Heights Rd - construct
$400,000
$0
$310,000
$90,000
Heights
intersection control at Lake Dr and
Visitation Dr
Rosemount
Akron Ave - reconstruct road from
$3,700,000
$0
$2,960,000
$740,000
County Rd 42 to Bonaire Path
Inver Grove
Rock Island Swing Bridge - strut-
$1,300,000
$0
$1,300,000
$0
Heights
ture enhancement over Mississippi
Inver Grove
Hwy 3 - road resurfacing and
$3,135,100
$3,135,100
$0
$0
Heights &
guardrail, shoulder and drainage
Rosemount
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42 and Hwy 149
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