DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Peterson Companies, Inc. To Provide General Contractor Services For Mississippi River Access At Bud's Landing Project In Spring Lake Park Reserve
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize award and execution of contract with Peterson Companies, Inc., to provide general contractor services for the Mississippi River Access at Bud's Landing (MRABL) Project in Spring Lake Park Reserve (SLPR), in an amount not to exceed $1,795,000.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 21-313 (June 22, 2021), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the SLPR Masterplan, which outlines the development of the MRABL Project. By Resolution No. 23-444 (September 26, 2023), the 2024 Park's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project funding to develop the MRABL Project.
The MRABL, previously referred to as Bud's Landing in SLPR, is currently used to provide limited public water access to the Mississippi River for waterfowl hunting and limited recreation. The current one-lane road connecting to MRABL is subject to erosion, and the road grade is steep and not accessibility compliant for pedestrian use. Additionally, minimal parking creates challenges for visitors and programming.
The project will create multiple access paths to Bud's Landing, including an accessible pedestrian path connecting to Fischer Trailhead, a non-accessible soft trail connecting to Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center, and a vehicular access route. New facilities will include two small parking areas, a carry-in boat launch, an accessible floating pier, self-service kayak rentals, wayfinding and interpretation elements, picnic tables, portable toilets, a storage building, stormwater treatment features, and vegetation restoration. If the budget allows, the project will also provide a picnic shelter, an outdoor classroom, and fishing access points.
By Resolution No. 25-337 (July 8, 2025), SRF Co...
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