City explains which curb damage warrants replacement
The Lakeville City Council heard a presentation Tuesday on how the city decides which curbs and gutters need replacing during street projects. The guidelines aim to clarify for residents what damage qualifies for repair and what impacts they can expect on their properties.
John Mumo from the city's Construction Services Division outlined the criteria for curb and gutter replacement during the informational presentation. The city will replace curbs and gutters that are severely damaged, broken, or preventing proper water flow during storms. However, minor or moderate cracking and chipped curbs—considered cosmetic damage—will not trigger replacement.
Residents should expect some disruption to their properties during construction. Driveways may be affected, with asphalt sections up to 5 feet and concrete sections up to the first joint potentially impacted. The city will also disturb lawn areas behind curbs and gutters, around driveways, near storm sewers, and around fire hydrants. Residents will receive 24 hours' notice via door hangers before limited property access occurs during concrete work.
Mumo advised residents to take action to protect their own property. "If you would like to protect your private features from damage during construction such as irrigation or sprinkler systems, pet containment systems and landscaping, please temporarily remove them from the city right-of-way in areas that will be impacted by construction," he said.
Residents seeking more information about street projects can visit the city's website at lakevillemn.gov.
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City of Lakeville Street Project Construction Services Overview
John Mumo from the City of Lakeville's Construction Services Division detailed aspects of street projects. Key points included criteria for spot curb and gutter replacement (severely damaged, impedes water flow), distinction from cosmetic damage (minor cracking, chipped curb), and impact on driveways (asphalt sections up to 5 ft, concrete up to first joint, or due to utility improvements). Limited property access during concrete work is communicated via door hangers 24 hours in advance. Areas of lawn disturbance (behind curb/gutter, around driveways, storm sewers, fire hydrants) and their specific impact limits (e.g., 1-ft either side of curb, 4-ft behind) were outlined. Residents were advised to temporarily remove private features (irrigation, pet containment, landscaping) from the city right-of-way in impacted areas to prevent damage.
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examples of spot curb and gutter that will be replaced are areas that are severely damaged or broken and curb that does not allow the flow of water during storm events
examples of curb and gutter that would not be replaced include minor or moderate cracking and any chipped curb as these are just cosmetic damages
if you would like to protect your private features from damage during construction such as irrigation or sprinkler systems pet containment systems and landscaping please temporarily remove them from the city right away in areas that will be impacted by construction
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