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Xylon Ave Streetscape | Xylon Avenue North – 45th Avenue North
In coordination with the Hy-Vee redevelopment project, the city made $6 million in
improvements to the main roads, sidewalks, trails, and utilities that serve the site. This
includes Xylon Avenue North, which runs north and south along the west side of the
site, and 45th Avenue North. City staff is hopeful that Xylon Avenue North will set the
standard for street design within the City Center, as the city intends to continue the
same improvements through multiple redevelopment phases. The vision for Xylon
Avenue North was to create the “focal entrance point into City Center.”
Public improvements and streetscaping enhancements include an entrance plaza, a
convertible street space, buried utilities, and new streets, sidewalks, trails, lighting,
streetlight banners, fencing, signage, and landscaping.
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Life Time Fitness | 4203 Winnetka Avenue North
Life Time Fitness is undergoing a 7,839-square foot addition that will be used for a
group exercise program. In conjunction with the addition, the mall is enhancing the
wall treatments along the west side of the building, which faces the Hy-Vee
redevelopment site. This includes the screening of trash enclosures, the installation of
new façade, and the installation of new tenant and marketing signage. The signage was
approved through an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit
Development.
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Before
Progress
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North Memorial | 8100 42nd Avenue North
North Memorial constructed a new 14,740-square foot primary care medical clinic that
opened on February 16, 2016. The state-of-the-art clinic provides preventative services,
acute care, chronic disability management, and specialty services including
rheumatology, dermatology, and podiatry. The clinic moved its staff from an existing
location in Plymouth.
The clinic was developed in partnership with The Davis Group and focuses on creating
the best possible experience for patients. This includes include rapid check-in
capabilities and the latest technology to guide patients through their visit.
The building satisfies “Phase 2” requirements for development of the land, as outlined
by a Development Agreement between Hy-Vee and the city of New Hope. Hy-Vee
negotiated a deal to sell the land to the adjacent New Hope Mall in exchange for an
easement that provides an additional entry point into the grocery store from 42nd
Avenue North.
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Jordan Pond | Jordan Avenue North & Northwood Lake
The control of storm water sediment into Northwood Lake was the goal of the
Northwood Lake project approved by the New Hope City Council and the Basset Creek
Watershed Commission. Basset Creek flows directly underneath Highway 169 and into
Northwood Lake. A new 66” Reinforced Concrete Pipe was installed to channel the
creek water more effectively from Highway 169 to Northwood Lake. A trash guard was
also installed to stop any large debris from entering Northwood Lake.
Previously this city-owned site was vacant with a small hill built up from material
dredged from Northwood Lake in the past. This summer, all of the excess fill was
removed and a holding pond was built. This pond, typically about 5’ deep, will collect
almost 20 acres of runoff from Jordan Avenue North and from the surrounding homes.
Water enters the pond from a collection pipe system to the south, and exits the pond
through an overflow structure to the north. This structure ensures that water stays at a
specific elevation, with the exception of large rain events where water is allowed to
overflow into the new 66” storm pipe, and drain into Northwood Lake.
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Street Reconstruction | Northwood South
The 2016 Northwood South Area
project includes an aggressive
pavement management program
and improvements for this area.
The city sold bonds to finance $4
million of the $4.8 million project.
The streets in yellow and blue on
the map to the right will be receiving
a full reconstruct, including:
Decatur Avenue North
Ensign Avenue North
Flag Avenue North
Northwood Circle
Gettysburg Avenue North
Hillsboro Avenue North
Jordan Avenue North
The streets in red will be
receiving a mill and overlay,
including:
Boone Circle
Northwood Parkway
Gettysburg Avenue North
Independence Avenue North
A total of 2.2 miles of streets are scheduled to be reconstructed, 0.77 miles to be
reclaimed, 3.27 miles to receive mill and overlay, and 0.2 miles to receive edge mill and
overlay in 2016, for a total of 6.44 miles of improved streets.
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Northwood Lake | 8816 Northwood Parkway
The control of storm water sediment into Northwood Lake was the goal of the
Northwood Lake project approved by the New Hope City Council and the Basset Creek
Watershed Commission. Construction of improvements at Northwood Lake were made
to benefit the needs of the city and the environment in the cooperative agreement
improvements and adopted BMP’s.
The lake is now protected from its inlets by using rain gardens and a storm pond near
the lake on Jordan Avenue North. A 160,000-gallon water reuse system/storm water
treatment structure for surface water management was constructed at Boone Avenue
North and Ensign Avenue North. The water reuse is directed to the ballfields on the
east side of Boone Avenue North and has the potential to save over $10,000 in irrigation
costs annually. The $1.6 million stormwater project was funded by various sources,
including the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, a Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency grant, a Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources legacy
grant, and the city.
This complex and controversial project involved many public and private stakeholders
who worked together to make it successful. The project was combined with a park
project in an effort to save on costs and prevent disruption of the park for two
consecutive years.
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Northwood Park | 8816 Northwood Parkway
The playground improvement project at Northwood Park started late spring. The
previous equipment was replaced in 1995 and was not the oldest in the system, but the
replacement was moved up two years to coincide with the storm water project. The
project includes new container and equipment, wood fiber surfacing, replacement of
benches and concrete pads, replacement of existing trail, an additional section of trail to
make a loop and grading of the entire park. The project will be completed this fall with
an anticipated ribbon cutting for the neighborhood late fall. Total budgeted $275,000,
current estimated cost is $360,000. Funding for this project is available in the Park
Infrastructure Fund.
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Dunkin’ Donuts | 7820 42nd Avenue North
Demolition of a vacant gas station and car wash took place in August 2016, at 7820 42nd
Avenue North to make way for a new 2,000-square foot Dunkin’ Donuts. The location
will be one of the first in the Twin Cities as the chain re-enters the market. The donut
and coffee shop is scheduled to open in early 2017.
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Scattered Site House | 4415 Nevada Avenue North
The city acquired the distressed home at
4415 Nevada Avenue North in July 2015 as
a part of the scattered site housing
program. The home and garage were
demolished with the intention of splitting
the oversized lot and selling the lots to a
developer to build two new single-family
homes.
In April of 2016, a request for proposals
was sent to 19 builders marketing the lots.
The city received proposals from three builders. The City Council selected Regal Homes
as the preferred builder for the property, and approved a purchase and redevelopment
agreement at the May 23, 2016, City Council meeting. The two new 3,229-square foot
homes (2,329-square foot finished) will feature two-story designs, prominent front
porches, high-end trim packages, a master suite, a main floor fireplace, an optional
three-car garage, and vinyl siding with cultured stone accents. The image above is a
representation of the homes that will be constructed. The closing will take place in
September with construction to begin shortly thereafter.
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Fred Sims Park | 4424 Nevada Avenue North
In February 2015, the Council
re-zoned the property at 4424
Nevada Avenue North as
park land and it became part
of Fred Sims Park. During the
spring and summer of 2015,
the CAC worked with
Hennepin Technical College
to develop plans for the space
and the class implemented
the planting design last fall.
This park is scheduled for a
playground improvement
project in the summer of
2017. Final cost of planting
project: $8,500.
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Holiday Train Stop | 49th Avenue North & Nevada Avenue North
New Hope has been selected as a
stop for the 2016 Canadian Pacific
(CP) Holiday Train. The CP Holiday
Train is decorated with holiday
lights and stops at various cities to
put on musical performances as it
travels throughout the country. Its
objectives include entertaining the
community and raising money and
food for local food banks. All food
donations stay in the community
where it is collected.
The train will be stopping in New Hope on Saturday, December 10, 2016, in the
afternoon at the intersection of 49th Avenue North and Quebec Avenue North, near the
Ice Arena. A 30-minute concert featuring holiday music will take place shortly after the
train arrives. CP will be making a donation to a local food shelf, and those who are able
are encouraged to bring non-perishable and/or cash donations.
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Street Reconstruction | 49th Avenue North
Project 962 is a Minnesota State Aid funded project, the street infrastructure improvement
portion was funded by this source ($2 million of $3.4 million total cost). State Aid funds
originate from the road tax on fuels. The utility infrastructure improvements were supported
by each or their respective funds. The project consisted of a full reconstruction of 49th
Avenue North from Boone Avenue North to Winnetka Avenue North, including pedestrian
and bikeway improvements. In this section the utility infrastructure improvements consist of
water and storm sewer replacement, with minimal sanitary sewer improvements. Mill and
inlay street improvements are included for 49th Avenue North east of Winnetka Avenue
North to the city border; and Quebec Avenue North, between 49th Avenue North and
Winnetka Avenue North; as well as 54th Avenue North east of Boone Avenue North to
Winnetka Avenue North. Blow mulch seeding is planned for the week of September 12 or
October 19, and it is expected the contractor will pave during the week of September 12.
The mill and inlay process begins with an asphalt mill which is a large machine that grinds
up the surface of the roadway, turning it into a reusable resource used for roadway base
material. This process can remove 1” to the full depth of the asphalt and is part of the process
in full reconstruction to remove the old surface completely. The second portion of the process
is to replace material into the milled area to the desired thickness. This restores the roadway
to an almost new condition. The major factor for longevity for mill and inlay improvements
is the strength of the road bed. A total of 2.2 miles of streets are scheduled to be
reconstructed, 0.77 miles to be reclaimed, 3.27 miles to receive mill and overlay, and 0.2 miles
to receive edge mill and overlay in 2016, for a total of 6.44 miles of improved streets.
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Mill & Overlay
Full Reconstruction
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Northwest of Christ | 8624 50th Avenue North
A 13,427-square foot addition was approved in May 23, 2016, for Northwest Church of
Christ. The expansion will accommodate the need for additional space for a growing
congregation. The church purchased the adjacent parcel to the north of the property
that contained a single-family home, which was razed in preparation for the expansion.
The expansion will increase the footprint of the church by approximately 6,000-square
feet. It includes a new assembly hall to be built over a full basement and an expansion
of an existing mezzanine.
The primary exterior building material is an LP Smartside product, a residential and
commercial grade engineered wood siding in a 4’ by 8’ panel. This material will be used
on the upper portion of the addition in a medium grey color for a majority of the new
addition. Dark grey panels of the same material will be used to accent the “bump out”
located on the north side of the building. The lower portion of the building will be dark
grey in color and consist of a cementitious coating over poured concrete or burnished
concrete masonry units.
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Street Reconstruction | 50th Avenue North E of Boone Avenue North
The 2015 infrastructure project included an aggressive pavement management program
which covered a large portion of the city. Full reconstruction included removal of the
street surface, base course, and water main, with storm sewer improvements, concrete
curb replacement, pavement replacement and topsoil restoration work.
A total of 1.45 miles of streets were reconstructed, 5.25 received mill and overlay, and
4.28 miles received edge mill and overlay in 2015, for a total of 10.98 miles of improved
streets.
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Winnetka Ave Overlay | 42nd Avenue North to Bass Lake Road
After completion of the Winnetka Ave Quiet Zone, the county installed a 2” overlay of
bituminous pavement on Winnetka Avenue North from 42nd Avenue North to Bass
Lake Road. The project was delayed by the necessity of a gas main replacement by
Center Point, which had occurred in the two years prior, and was completed in the fall
of 2015.
A total of 1.45 miles of streets were reconstructed, 5.25 received mill and overlay, and
4.28 miles received edge mill and overlay in 2015, for a total of 10.98 miles of improved
streets.
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Winnetka Quiet Zone | 51st Avenue North & Winnetka Avenue North
A Quiet Zone was created at the railroad crossing north of 51st Avenue North and
south of Angeline Drive on Winnetka Avenue North. The city was responsible for
preparing plans and specifications, administering the construction contract, and
engineering/inspection of the project. The project included the milling of bituminous
pavement, installation of a concrete median, a bituminous overlay, pavement marking,
signage, and pedestrian improvements. The project was funded entirely by Hennepin
County as the Constant Warning time apparatus had already been installed by the
railroad. The Quiet Zone went into effect on October 22, 2015.
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Lift Station No. 1 | 7301 Bass Lake Road
Lift station No. 1 improvements involved the installation of an emergency generator,
automatic transfer switch, and all ancillary equipment. Lift station No. 1 serves the
northeast portion of the city for both residential and commercial areas. The goal of
project was to improve the level of service, assure uninterrupted service , and promote
efficiency in operations. Staff identified backup power as an essential need at the city’s
largest lift stations and considers installation of backup power a high priority. The
project was funded by the sanitary sewer fund. The cost of the generator was $89,000
and site improvements were $68,000, for a total project cost of $157,000.
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Parkview | 55th Avenue North & Winnetka Avenue North
Construction is underway on Parkview, a 60-unit housing development at 55th Avenue
North and Winnetka Avenue North by Centra Homes. Six homes have been completed,
and construction is underway on an additional twenty homes. The residential
subdivision will consist of 29 single-family homes and 31 detached townhomes. The
developer plans to build about 20 units per year for the next three years. The two-story,
single-family homes (shown above) will be offered for $325,000-$350,000, range from
2,585-3,990 square feet, and will offer a variety of models and floor plans. Each model
will include a two-car garage, with a number of models offering an option for a three-
car garage. The detached townhomes will be offered for $250,000-$275,000, range from
1,974-2,128 square feet, and will be association-maintained. There will be four models to
select from, all including a full basement and space for a 12-foot deep deck or patio.
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Alatus Luxury Apartments | 8400 Bass Lake Road
Alatus, LLC is proposing to construct a $36 million, four-story, 183-unit luxury
apartment building on the city-owned site adjacent to New Hope’s golf course. The city
completed a market feasibility study in the spring of 2015, to determine what type of
redevelopment was best suited for the site and concluded that luxury apartments were
the most viable option. The developer held two community meetings to discuss the
proposal with the City Council and neighbors. Land use approvals are now in place,
and the city is working with the developer to finalize details of the purchase and
redevelopment agreement. The developer anticipates beginning construction in the fall
of 2016, with a spring of 2018 opening.
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Scattered Site Housing | 9115 & 9121 62nd Avenue North
The property located at 9121 62nd Avenue North was acquired as part of the city’s
scattered site housing program. The city demolished the distressed home, split the
oversized lot, and sold the lots to a developer to build two new single-family homes.
Local custom home builder Novak-Fleck Inc. purchased and developed both vacant lots.
New residents purchased and moved into the 2,446-square foot homes in April of 2016.
The homes feature 3-car garages, granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, and a master suite.
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Before
After
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Bass Creek Restoration | 6085 Hillsboro Avenue North
Based on the feasibility report to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed
Management Commissions’ Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for their review and
comments, suggestions were included on stream improvements and Best Management
Practice (BMPs). These recommendations were incorporated in the project to improve
the habitat for aquatic organisms in the creek. Work was completed in the fall of 2012.
The contractor had a three-year planting agreement that was closed out this summer.
Work included slope stabilization by use of tree revetment and installing riffles along
the stream bed.
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Crack Repaired Streets | 60th – 62nd Avenue North
To maximize the life of the pavement on city streets, New Hope annually schedules
crack repair and seal coating of selected city streets. This is an activity that is critical to
the city’s current pavement management strategy. City staff along with the contractor
have each performed crack filling with separate products to test performance of each.
After crack repair is complete the roads are ready to have the surface coated to seal out
moisture which is the leading cause of asphalt failure. The process involves application
of an asphaltic emulsion followed by a trap rock aggregate. After a few days sweeping
of the aggregated takes place, followed by an asphaltic fog to encapsulate and lock in
the aggregate while further sealing the road surface, rock release has virtually been
eliminated with this process. The added benefit to fogging is the road will be given the
appearance of a jet black surface, which will last many years, and resembles a newly
paved surface.
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Victory Park | 5550 International Parkway
Victory Park was built in 1991 in a wetland area as a second lighted athletic field
complex for city use and is used primarily for the adult softball program. Over the
years, a swale developed in center field and the right field started to sink slightly.
Minimal corrective work was completed in 2007 and a major improvement project was
finalized last year. The project included raising the elevation of the right field,
improving the drainage, new fencing, and replacement of the trail. Funding for this
project was available in the Park Infrastructure Fund. Final cost: $304,000.
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Public Works | 5500 International Parkway
During City Council work sessions in 2014, 2015, and 2016, the cost of a Central Garage
expansion was identified in the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan. The purpose of fully
housing Central Garage equipment inside a facility is to protect investments, increase
longevity/reduce weathering, increase efficiency, and reduce accidents and injuries.
To date, a few needs and upgrades have been completed in the administrative center,
such as security upgrades, office windows, office chairs, lunchroom tables, ergonomic
workstations, partial roof replacement, specific HVAC replacement, new larger lockers,
and enlargement of the locker room. An addition to the mechanic’s area of the Central
Garage was completed 16 years prior to these housekeeping improvements.
The space needs of the department have grown over the past 16 years and there will be
additional demands in the future. In this regard, staff is being proactive by informing
the City Council of the space needs in an effort to continue providing efficient services
for the community. Respectively, over the last five years, other improvements have
been identified but delayed with the hope of integrating them into a future single
project along with the expansion.
The city’s financial consultant, Abdo, Eick & Meyers (AEM), has recommended that the
Central Garage Reserve fund the expansion, and an annual budget expense line item
has been created for the Central Garage Building in order to pay for the long-term
improvements or building replacement.
The City Council authorized staff to request RFP’s for architectural consultants to
determine if the project is feasible and supportable by the Central Garage Reserve fund
and AEM.
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Avtec | 9101 Science Center Drive
Avtec Finishing Systems, which specializes in metal plate finishing, is expanding their
operations with a 20,763-square foot addition. The addition will improve workflow
through added space and remodeling. It will enlarge the shipping and receiving
operations and include a new two-story office at the northwest corner of the building.
The office is accented with a prefinished metal panel system and storefront glass corner
entrance area. The addition will provide a new exterior wall on the east and north sides
of the existing building. The new exterior walls are integrally colored, exposed
aggregate precast concrete panels. Along with the building addition, the parking lot
will also be enlarged to accommodate the minimum code requirements.
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Industrial Equities | 9449 Science Center Drive
A 48,000-square foot speculative industrial building at 9449 Science Center Dr ive was
approved in July 2015. Demolition took place in early 2016, and the building is now
under construction. The high-quality, single-story, multi-tenant building replaces a
vacant and distressed industrial building, and will provide flexible space to meet the
needs of many potential tenants. The building is expected to be completed in the fall of
2016. A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was created to provide up to $370,000 in
assistance for demolition and abatement expenses.
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Street Reconstruction | 47th - 49th Avenue North & Flag Avenue North
The 2015 infrastructure project included an aggressive pavement management program
which covered a large portion of the city. Full reconstruction included removal of the
street surface, base course, and water main, with storm sewer improvements, concrete
curb replacement, pavement replacement and topsoil restoration work.
A total of 1.45 miles of streets were reconstructed, 5.25 received mill and overlay, and
4.28 miles received edge mill and overlay in 2015, for a total of 10.98 miles of improved
streets.
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Scattered Site Housing | 4511 Boone Avenue North
Novak-Fleck Inc. is constructing a new two-story home at 4511 Boone Avenue North,
which is listed for sale on the MLS for $314,900. It will replace a home that was
destroyed by a fire in 2013. The city worked with the bank for over two years to acquire
the property to clear the blight from the neighborhood. The new 2,952-square foot home
will feature a two-story design, prominent front porch, a high-end trim package, a
master suite, a three-car garage, and vinyl siding with cultured stone accents. The
image above is a representation of the home that will be constructed .
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Noise Wall | 42nd - 49th Avenue North & Highway 169
Through an agreement with MnDOT, the city partnered in the construction of a noise
wall along the east side of Highway 169, between 42nd Avenue North and 49th Avenue
North. All major construction is complete.
As the project was being developed an opportunity to improve a storm water flooding
issue was brought forward. To correct the storm water issue additional construction
costs, engineering and additional funding were required, therefore, the project has
increased over the original $1.2 million estimate. The city's portion of the updated cost
estimate for the noise wall and storm sewer construction was $220,201 ($203,890, and
associated construction engineering $16,311).
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