Staff requests that Council review and consider the attached engineering proposal from Stantec related to the stabilization and restoration of the Rush Creek embankment adjacent to Bechtold Road.
Rush Creek is currently showing erosion concerns, including roadway embankment sloughing and exposed small utilities, of approximately 50' of embankment along the west side of Bechtold Road south of Rush Creek Drive.
The project will look to regrade, restore, and stabilize the embankment area.
The project tasks and associated costs are listed below.
| Task | Cost |
| Task 1 - Project Coordination | $1,711.00 |
| Task 2 - Data Collection and Site Visit | $3,165.00 |
| Task 3 - Permitting Assistance | $12,185.00 |
| Task 4 - Plans and Specifications | $14,251.00 |
| Task 5 - Bidding Services | $4,496.00 |
| Total | $35,808.00 |
Tasks 1, 2, and 3 were approved by Council on April 23rd, 2026.
The preliminary design was submitted to the MnDNR who reviewed and approved the hydraulic modeling.
Therefore, staff is recommending that Council approve Tasks 4 and 5 to complete the plans/specifications and bidding services.
Additionally, staff is pursuing watershed grant opportunities associated with this improvement project.
Staff recommends that the proposed Rush Creek Stabilization engineering services work $18,747.00 be paid for out of the Stormwater Fund which has a current balance of approximately $65,000.
Approve Tasks 4 and 5 from the Rush Creek Stabilization engineering services proposal to Stantec in the amount of $18,747.00.
Modify.
Decline.
Approve Tasks 4 and 5 from the Rush Creek Stabilization engineering services proposal to Stantec in the amount of $18,747.00.
Consider a motion to approve Tasks 4 and 5 from the Rush Creek Stabilization engineering services proposal to Stantec in the amount of $18,747.00.