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Public Works
Engineering
August 22, 2014
Code Enforcement
Public Works
Mertensotto, Friendly Hills, and Hagstrom King ball fields were graded and
leveled out by the Parks Crew. Grass was cut. The soccer fields were
striped. Accessories were installed on the new truck. All the ball fields were
dragged and groomed.
The lift stations were checked daily by the Utilities Crew. Weeds were
pulled at the Veronica, Centre Pointe, Lilydale and storm lift stations. A
sanitary sewer line inspection was done at 825 Bluebill. The trailer mounted
generator was exercised. Broken hydrant flags were changed out on fire
hydrants though out the city. A broken manhole cover was changed out on
Mears Avenue.
The Streets Crew cut down a tree that was hit by the street sweepers on
Mayfield Heights Road. They helped the mechanic with the parks vehicle.
Storm grates were cleaned. Barricades were dropped off on Stone Road for
a block party. They helped the Parks Crew with stump grinding.
Engineering
City Projects (construction year)
Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014) Saint Paul Regional Water Service is
scheduled to relocate the water main on September 8th. The contractor is
ready to start immediately after the water main correction. Completion is
expected by the end of September.
Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation
(2014/2015) Water main replacement on Victoria is complete and the
temporary water service has been removed. Construction on the
southbound lane has begun and the intersection of Victoria and Caren Road
is closed for the duration of the project. Rehabilitation of the Rolling Green
neighborhood has begun. The Marie Park skating rink paving was approved
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by City Council at their August 19 meeting, and will be completed at the
end of the project. Substantial completion date for this phase of the project
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is September 27. Public meetings on the second phase of the project are
expected in November/December of this year.
Wentworth Avenue & Pilot Knob Road Trail Rehabilitation Projects (2014)
The trails on Wentworth (Wachtler to Dodd) and Pilot Knob Road (I-494 to
Highway 13) will be rehabilitated in conjunction with the Victoria and Rolling
Green Neighborhood project. Tree trimming and removal along the trails is
complete, and construction on the trail is anticipated later in August.
Temporary parking restrictions should be anticipated during construction.
Marie Avenue/I-35E Erosion Repairs (2014) Staff has been working with
MnDOT on a project to repair erosion that has taken place in the northeast
quadrant of the Marie Avenue and I-35E intersection. The contract was
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awarded at the August 19 City Council Meeting and a pre-construction
meeting is anticipated for early September. Construction should be
complete by October.
Kensington Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2015) City Council authorized
staff to produce a Feasibility Report for the project. Once complete, the
Feasibility Report will be presented to City Council (anticipated for the
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September 16 meeting), and they will decide whether or not to proceed
with the project design. The project is being developed at the request of
the Kensington Homeowners Association.
County Projects
Lexington Crosswalk at Victoria (2014) This project is complete.
Lexington Avenue Sealcoating (2014) Dakota County will be seal coating
(chip seal) Lexington Avenue from Vail Drive to Mendota Heights Road once
the crosswalk and median construction is complete. This is a preventative
maintenance measure to increase the life of the pavement that was put
down in 2012 as part of the mill and overlay project. Actual construction
time frame has not been established.
North Urban Regional Trail Greenway Realignment (2014/2015) There has
been a significant schedule change from previous reports on this project.
Dakota Countyontractor will be building the entire trail this fall. Staff
attended a pre-construction meeting on Wednesday where the schedule was
discussed. The new trail along the east side of Warrior Drive and the south
side of Marie Avenue will be constructed in September and October.
Temporary parking restriction along both Warrior and Marie are anticipated
during construction. Staff will be discussing this matter with the contractor
and the school district next week. For more information, please contact
the Dakota County Project Manager, Chris Hartzel, at (952-891-7109,
Chris.Hartzell@co.dakota.mn.us).
State Projects
Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Reconstruction (I-494 to Highway 55 Eagan)
This project is underway, and will reconstruct Dodd Road from the I-494
Interchange to Highway 55 in Eagan. Construction is expected to be
substantially complete by the end of November. Contact the City of Eagan
for more information.
I-35E Guardrail Installation (2014) MnDOT will be installing new guardrails
along I-35E between Highway 13 and the Marie Avenue bridge. The work is
part of a metro-wide project, and the Highway 13 portion could happen
anytime between August and September of next year. Notice will be given
to the City prior to work beginning. Lane closures and traffic delays should
be expected during off-peak travel times. Installation work is expected to
last less than 2 weeks.
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Mental Health/Crisis Wednesday 10:20 hours
Officers Petersen, Lambert, Fordham, Willson and Gorgos received a call from Dakota County Crisis stating
there was a male who was threatening to commit suicide. A friend of the male party told crisis that he said he
wanted to kill people and then himself using a bomb. Officers went to the home and advised the male to
come out of the house with nothing in his hands; he complied. In talking with the male, he admitted to
being depressed but did not remember making the comment about killing people with a bomb. The male
had no energy to answer any questions and it was ultimately decided that it was best to transport him to the
hospital on a health and welfare hold.
Theft of Gas Wednesday 19:05 hours
Officer Chad Willson along with Officer Nick Gorgos were dispatched to a local gas station on a theft of gas
report. The employee stated that the driver pulled up and a passenger pumped $74.15 of fuel and then sped
away. The employee was able to get a vehicle description. Under investigation.
Suspicious Activity Thursday 21:03 hours
Officers Willson, Gorgos, Rosse and Shepard were dispatched to a home on a possible burglary in process.
Upon arrival, Officers were met by a neighbor who was watching the home while the homeowners were out of
town. The neighbor stated that he thought he saw someone jump the fence in the backyard the previous day
and when he arrived at the residence later that evening to check on it, he noticed the door in the garage
leading to the house was open and the cat was in the garage. He then said he exited the home immediately
and called 911. The home was searched and cleared. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing
seemed to be out of place.
Fraud Friday 16:24 hours
Officer John Larrive took a report from a woman who said she has been receiving calls from a collection
agency over the past few weeks. The agency informed her that she had an outstanding bill from Home Depot
for the rental of a stump grinder. She had nothing to do with this transaction. The transaction was
completed using the victims Visa account. She was advised to give the collection agency her case number. No
suspects at this time.
Theft of Gas Saturday 11:35 hours
Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a local gas station on a theft of gas report. The employee states that
the passenger of the vehicle got out, pumped the gas and then fled. A vehicle description along with the
suspects descriptions were given to Larrive. The registered owner is Enterprise Rental. Larrive attempted to
go to the business but it was closed at the time. Case pending.
Found Property Saturday 15:07 hours
A woman came into the PD lobby to turn in a set of key she found on a trail nearby. The keys are for a KIA
and includes a keyless entry FOB as well as a house key. Items will remain at the PD for safekeeping.
Theft of Gas Sunday 07:49 hours
Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a local gas station on a theft of gas report. Employee reported a license
plate out of South Dakota. A vehicle description and a license plate number was given however, the plate did
not match the description of the suspect vehicle. Case Inactive.
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Traffic Stop Sunday 10:28 hours
While on routine patrol, Officer John Larrive ran a license plate check on a vehicle that passed him and the
status came back as revoked. As Larrive turned to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated, made an abrupt
right turn and the driver took off running into a wooded area. In searching for the male driver, he was seen
walking next to a business. Larrive ordered him to stop and, knowing he matched the suspect description,
asked him if he was the guy in the vehicle that had just fled; the suspect said, ÐNo.: A key ring with several
keys was found on him so Larrive drove him back to the vehicle and was able to start the ignition with the
suspects keys. The male was issued a citation for Driving After Revocation and No Proof Of Insurance. Due
to his lengthy driving history, he was transported to Dakota County Jail and the vehicle was towed.
Burglary Sunday 17:31 hours
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a home on an after the fact burglary report. In meeting with the
homeowners, they stated there were several jewelry items taken from the master bedroom. They stated the
only people who have been in the home in the timeframe the items went missing is her daughter and her
daughterÓs boyfriend, but they also do not always lock their doors. Under investigation.
Civil Monday 10:03 hours
Officer John Larrive received a call from a woman stating that the father of her children had not returned the
children to her. The drop off time was to be 7:30 and it was 10:30 and she still had not seen them. The
father emailed the mother and said he still had the kids and would be dropping them off later. The parties
had verbally changed the times from what the court documents say. Larrive left a message with the father
asking him to call him.
Burglary Monday 11:51 hours
Officer Jenny Fordham along with Officer John Larrive responded to a home on an after the fact attempted
burglary. A neighbor witnessed unknown males drive into the area, park and then one of the males entered
an attached garage at the home in question. A short time later, the men both left. She was able to get a vehi-
cle and suspect description. Officers made contact with the homeowner who arrived home a short time later
and stated that the nanny and three children were in the home at the time the man entered the garage. It
appeared nothing was missing and Officers advised the homeowner of the safety issue in leaving the garage
door open. Extra patrols will be monitoring the area.
Found Property Wednesday 18:05 hours
Officer John Larrive took in property found at Valley Park from a woman. The property was a wallet
containing $5 in cash and $.99 in coin. The wallet has been secured at the PD for safekeeping.
Theft Thursday 14:50 hours
Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a home on a theft report. In meeting with the homeowner, he stated his
gas powered blower and lawn edger had been stolen. He thinks the theft happened sometime within the past
few days. The tools were located on the garage floor and he believed the garage door was left open when he
was doing yard work and forgot to shut it. The homeowner did not know the brand of the power tools but
knew they were purchased at Walmart about a year ago. Case inactive as there are no suspects.
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