Carver County — Transcript
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Family Resource Center (FRC) Initiatives
Local Law Enforcement and Staffing Challenges
County Infrastructure and Transportation Funding
Community Events and Local Business Support
Regional Planning and Development
Budget Hearing Logistics
Dakota Rail Regional Trail Bridge Projects
Votes (2)
Bid Award to Pember Companies for Dakota Rail Regional Trail Bridges Repair and Replacement
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Fehee [0:16:32] · Seconded by Commissioner Udman [0:16:40]
The County Rail Authority considered a bid award for the repair and replacement of two bridges on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, including one replacement with a box culvert. Sam from Public Works explained the scope, which involves one bridge being replaced with a box culvert on the far west side of the county and another remaining a bridge. The project requires continued consulting from Stonebrook and construction by Pember Companies. Discussion revolved around the reusability of a bridge deck, the paving of the box culvert, and the project timeline, with an emphasis on completion before the snow season due to trail usage by groups like the Carver County Snow Runners. Potential rerouting for a speed walking marathon was also mentioned.
Amendment Number One to Professional Services Agreement with Stonebrook for Dakota Rail Regional Trail Bridges
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Anderson [0:18:27] · Seconded by Commissioner Fehee [0:18:29]
This item followed the bid award and concerned the professional services agreement with Stonebrook, the design consultant for the Dakota Rail Regional Trail bridge projects. Sam from Public Works confirmed that Stonebrook would continue to support the project through inspection and construction oversight, leveraging their existing expertise to ensure project completion.
Notable Quotes (4)
We do have two contracts are looking for authorization from you on related to that project. One is for continued consulting design and engineer services from Stone Brook. They've been the consultant on the project and then look to award the bid to Prem Companies to get this thing constructed.
I would not say immediately but the contract has read that off the top of my head I believe they once they start they have I believe I think it's 90 days to complete. So the intent is tell us when you're ready to go when you're going to go our expectation is as you work to complete the project timeline.
And then also just a member of the Carver County Snow Runners. We're going to prefer if the bridge was done by snow season,
I don't. They've been the design consultant on this. They're going to support the project in terms of inspection as well. So, they have a role going forward with moving into construction and completion. So, continue to leverage their services to get this over the finish line.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
An amendment added to the consent agenda during agenda review and adoption.
Comprehensive plan for individual townships, discussed for feedback.
Recreational trail where two bridges are being repaired/replaced and a speed walking marathon is held.
Identifier for a bridge on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail to be repaired and replaced.
Identifier for a bridge on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail to be replaced.
A permit issued for an informal speed walking event using the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.
Amendment to an existing agreement with Stonebrook for engineering services related to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail Bridges.