 Birchwood Estates Reconstruction Project Update
Aug. 15 Update:
Phase A1
The week of August 19, the contractor will start sod installation.
Phase A2
The week of August 19, the contractor will finalize restoring/rough grading the soil behind curb. Final grading will be completed prior to sod installation, which is also planned for this week, weather depending. Additionally, the contractor plans to install the storm sewer to the wetland south of 4th Avenue.
Phase B/C
On August 16, the contractor plans to make the water connection at the 4th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane intersection. The week of August 19, the contractor plans to begin utility work in Phases B and C. Please be patient and plan for extra time on your commute as the contractor is working at the 4th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane intersection.
Sod Replacement Guidelines and Maintenance
Sod installed with the project will be maintained by the contractor for the first 30 days only. City staff will inspect the sod at the end of the 30-day period and have the contractor replace any areas in poor condition. After this initial 30 days, maintenance and care of the sod will be the responsibility of the property owner. Neither the contractor nor the city will be responsible for replacing dead sod once it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain. Below are some guidelines to help care for new sod:
- While the contractor is responsible for sod maintenance for the first 30 days, property owners are encouraged to provide additional assistance if needed to help ensure the long-term success of the sod. This includes watering if you notice the sod is drying out in between days of the contractor’s watering.
- It is important for residents to not mow during the first 30 days.
- Avoid walking on the new sod for the first couple of weeks after installation as much as possible.
- Be patient, areas of damaged sod will often recover.
- It may take a few growing seasons before the sod is fully established to the hearty condition of the rest of the yard.
The city’s construction inspector, Drew Bailey, will be onsite regularly during construction and is available to answer questions. His contact information is drew.bailey@bolton-menk.com or 763-358-1045.
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