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Final Order approving the 2026 Pelham: Franklin to Mississippi River Blvd. Street Paving and Lighting Project (Project 19275, Asmt 265202).
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In the Matter of approving all necessary work for the 2026 Earl Street from Maryland to Minnehaha paving and lighting project. Proposed improvements to be made as part of the project include reconstructing the roadway to a true 2-lane configuration and repurpose the excess space as an off-street bikeway as part of the Grand Round Implementation Plan. Sidewalks will be added where none currently exists. The project will upgrade existing pedestrian ramps to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) current standards. The at-grade railroad crossing at Wabash Avenue will also be addressed with this project to anticipate future connections with other multi-use trails in the area. Sanitary sewer services and their connection to the sewer main can be replaced at the request of the property owners.
Under Preliminary Order: RES 25-1851 Approved 12/17/2025
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter.