(1) Engineer Required. Each new street project or street improvement shall have plans and specifications which have been prepared and signed by a Minnesota Registered Engineer. A copy of the plans and specifications shall be submitted to the City Engineer or Public Works Director and approved by the City Engineer and City Council.
(2) Development Contract. Prior to construction of a project by or on behalf of a developer, the developer must submit a letter of credit in the amount of 150% of the estimated construction cost or enter into a development contract.
(3) Engineering Overview. The city shall have its engineering staff or the City Engineer furnish a full time project representative who shall be present during all work on street construction or improvement of streets. The developer of the all new streets shall reimburse the city for all costs incurred for the overview of such project.
(4) Preconstruction Conference. A preconstruction conference shall be held at which all parties having interest in the project may discuss potential project impacts and procedures. Information which must be provided includes a construction schedule; proof of required insurance; required permits; traffic control schedule; name, address and phone number of the contractor; name of the testing laboratory to be used on the project; the project engineer’s name, address and phone number; the name of the materials suppliers; and, evidence that the proposed base material and bituminous material has been tested and conforms with the requirements and specifications.
(5) Notification. At least three working days prior to construction, the Public Works Director or City Engineer shall be notified in writing that construction operations will begin.
(6) Grade Stakes. Grade stakes shall be required before any street construction beings. Blue tops must be provided for the subbase and gravel base operations. The project engineer is to provide a copy of the stalking notes to the city so spot checks can be made of the grades to determine if they confrom with plan elevation.
(Prior Code, § 302.09; Ord. 03-90, passed 5-29-1990.