2023-2028 capital program descriptions
Miscellaneous projects
ART01 - Art in Public Places
This ongoing program incorporates public art into the City's capital program as stand alone artworks or as integrated into public infrastructure.
ART02 - Upper Harbor Art
The purpose of this program is to engage artists in reimagining the UHT by creating permanent public art works and places that implement identified storylines from ecommunity engagement.
Municipal Building Commission
MBC01 - Life Safety Improvements
Installation of building sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke detection, and public address systems.
MBC02 - Mechanical Systems Upgrade
Renovation and upgrade of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in City Hall.
MBC10 - Exterior Improvements
This project helps to preserve and protect the City Hall / Courthouse building by addressing issues and concerns related to waterproofing, exterior doors and windows, masonry, exterior lighting, and ground level access control.
MBC12 - Safety Improvements - Non-Stagework Areas
Provide for safety and security infrastructure improvements in non-stagework areas.
MBC15 - Elevator 12 Modernization
Upgrade and modernize existing elevator, which services the Ground and Sub-Basement levels only.
MBC16 - Building-Wide Electrical Upgrades
Includes replacements, improvements, and upgrades of the electrical systems in the City Hall/Courthouse building.
Park Board
PRK02 - Playground and Site Improvements Program
This project will reconfigure and replace worn out play equipment and additional amenities where budget allows.
PRK03 - Shelter - Pool - Site Improvements Program
Wading pool upgrade at Fuller Park, including accessibility improvements.
PRK04 - Athletic Fields - Site Improvement Program
Improvements include soil amendments, re-grading, re-seeding, irrigation, lighting, drainage, amenities and parking.
PRK38 - Sibley Field Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Sibley Park in south Minneapolis.
PRK40 - Elliot Park Implementation
Implementation of various recreational improvements, as called for in the Downtown Service Area Masteer Plan.
PRK41 - East Phillips Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at East Phillips Park in south Minneapolis.
PRK42 - Farview Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Farview Park in north Minneapolis.
PRK43 - Audubon Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Audubon Park in northeast Minneapolis.
PRK44 - Bottineau Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Bottineau Park in northeast Minneapolis.
PRK45 - Logan Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Logan Park in northeast Minneapolis.
PRK46 - Lynnhurst Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Lynnhurst Park in southwest Minneapolis.
PRK47 - Bohanon Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Bohanon Park in north Minneapolis.
PRK48 - Beltrami Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Beltrami Park in northeast Minneapolis.
PRK49 - Cleveland Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Cleveland Park in north Minneapolis.
PRK50 - Shingle Creek Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Shingle Creek neighborhood park in north Minneapolis.
PRK51 - St. Anthony Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at St. Anthony Park in northeast Minneapolis.
PRK52 - Stewart Field Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Stewart Park in south Minneapolis.
PRK53 - Loring Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis.
PRK54 - Luxton Park Implementation
This project will implement a variety of recreational improvements at Luxton Park in southeast Minneapolis.
PRKCP - Neighborhood Parks Capital Infrastructure
This project reflects the additional resources for neighborhood parks approved by ordinance as part of the 20 year "Neighborhood Park and Street Infrastructure Plans" on April 29, 2016. Parks included here have allocations of $1,060,000 or less.
PRKDT - Diseased Tree Removal
Removing diseased trees from private property.
PRKRP - Neighborhood Parks Rehabilitation Program
Rehabilitation of existing park facilities, as authorized under the "Neighborhood Park and Street Infrastructure Plans" in 10 distinct categories.
Public Grounds and Facilities
FIR11 - New Fire Station No. 11
Planning, design, and construction of a new Fire Station #11 at an existing City-owned site.
FIR14 - New Fire Station No. 19
Planning, design, and construction of a new Fire Station No. 19 on property yet to be identified and acquired, in the UofM TCF Bank Stadium area.
MPD04 - New 1st Police Precinct
Planning, design, and construction of a new Police Precinct No. 1 on property yet to be identified and acquired, in the downtown north area.
MPD05 - 4th Police Precinct
This Project will plan, design, and construct a new Police Precinct No. 4 on property to be identified and acquired in the northwest area of the City that it serves. Accommodations will be required, either through lease or construction, for secure parking spaces.
MPD06 - New 3rd Police Precinct
This is a placeholder for a future planning process regarding Police Precinct No. 3 and was not a Capital Budget Request.
PSD15 - Traffic Maintenance Facility Improvement
The scope of the project is to complete the final phase of the renovation and modernization of the Traffic Maintenance Facility.
PSD16 - Farmer’s Market Improvements
This project will provide for the long term capital improvement plan for the Farmer's Market site and facilities.
PSD20 - City Hall & New Public Services Center
This project will consist of renovations to the City's space in the historic City Hall at 350 South 5th St and construction of a new office building/public service center located adjacent to City Hall at 501 4th Ave S. City Hall will include a new 911 Operations Center as part of the re-scope of the project.
PSD21 - Hiawatha Training & Recruitment Center
This new center will better facilitate and encourage local neighborhood hiring as well as provide space for local business incubators.
PSD22 - Reg Services MACC
A master planning effort has been requested to identify changes that could be made to the existing facility, since the site footprint is at its maximum.
PSD23 - MPD Training & Wellness Facility
New Training & Wellness Center for City MPD, Fire, Emergency Responders and regional partner needs.
PSD26 - Security Improvements
This project involves the upgrade and improvement of multiple security systems supporting 55+ City of Minneapolis owned and operated facilities, such Public Works, Police and Fire facilities.
RAD02 - Radio Improvements
Replace the remaining public safety radio system subscriber radios that have not been funded for replacement yet.
Public Works - Active Mobility
VZ001 - Vision Zero Program
This program will concentrate safety improvements on selected High Injury Streets as identified in the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan.
Public Works - Bike-Ped
BIK24 - Major Trail Maintenance
This program will extend the life of the pavement by performing a combination of spot and full surface maintenance activities to delay the need for total reconstruction on the city’s network of trails and off-street bikeways.
BIK28 - Protected Bikeways Program
This program will create a network of bikeways which provide bicyclists with a physical means of protection from motor vehicles on roadways as recommended in the Bicycle Master Plan.
BP001 - Safe Routes to Schools Program
This program will make safety improvements to roadways and intersections to encourage bicycling and walking to and from Minneapolis Schools.
BP004 - Pedestrian Safety Program
Street improvements to create safer pedestrian/bicycle crossings at intersections.
BP006 - 18th Ave NE Trail Gap (Marshall to California)
The project will add an off street trail connecting the East River Trail to the 18th Ave NE Trail.
BP007 - Northside Greenway Phase 1, Humboldt/Irving Ave N
The proposed project will create a Neighborhood Greenway along Humboldt/Irving Ave N for approximately 2.5 miles in North Minneapolis, extending from 44th Ave N to 26th Ave N.
BP008 - Public Space Program
This program will implement mobility hubs, parklets and plazas as recommended in the Transportation Action Plan
Public Works - Bridges
BR101 - Major Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation
Major repair and rehabilitation of existing city bridges to extend the operational life.
BR127 - Nicollet Ave over Minnehaha Creek
Bridge Rehabilitation.
BR133 - Cedar Lake Road Bridge over BNSF Railroad
Reconstruct existing bridges over Bassett Creek and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad.
BR134 - Bridge 9 Program
Ongoing safety projects to maintain the bike/ped bridge crossing the Mississippi River.
BR135 - Pillsbury Ave S over HCRRA
Major repair and rehabilitation of existing city bridges to extend the operational life.
Public Works - Fleet
FLT01 - Fuel and Charging Stations
Upgrade fuel dispensing systems and fluid dispensing system at Currie Maintenance Facility ($260,000 over 2 years) and install electric vehicle charging stations at various City owned facilities ($712,000 over 5 years).
FLT02 - Vehicle Hoists
Replace aging vehicle hoists at both Currie and Royalston maintenance facilities.
FLT03 - Vehicle Maintenance System
To upgrade the current system and ensure vendor support during the RFP process.
Public Works - Parking
PK004 - Off-Street Systems
Provide capital upgrades for 16 parking ramps located in downtown Minneapolis.
Public Works - Sanitary Sewer
SA001 - Sanitary Tunnel & Sewer Rehab Program
This program will rehabilitate and repair sanitary sewer pipes, lift stations & tunnels.
SA036 - Infiltration & Inflow Removal Program
The focus of this program is to remove inflow and infiltration of water from the sanitary sewer system and redirect this clear water to the storm sewer system and/or other best management practices.
SA99R - Reimbursable Sanitary Sewer Projects
Work to be done for others with 100% recovery from requesting agency.
SAPVR - Sanitary Sewer Paving Project Program
Data-driven repair and rehabilitation activities, with coordination between sanitary sewer and capital paving projects.
Public Works - Sidewalks
SWK01 - Defective Hazardous Sidewalks
To provide a hazard free pedestrian passage over approximately 2,000 miles of public sidewalk by inspecting and replacing defective public sidewalks and adding ADA compliant curb ramps where needed.
SWK02 - Sidewalk Gaps
Construction of sidewalks where gaps in the sidewalk system exist.
Public Works - Street Paving
PV001 - Parkway Paving Program
The objective is to re-evaluate the pavement condition and annual maintenance expenditures of all parkway paving areas that were constructed with a bituminous surface 30 years ago. The program will renovate rather than totally reconstruct the roadways.
PV006 - Alley Renovation Program
The objective is to re-evaluate the pavement condition and annual maintenance expenditures of all parkway paving areas that were constructed with a bituminous surface 30 years ago. The program will renovate rather than totally reconstruct the roadways.
PV056 - Asphalt Pavement Resurfacing Program
The objective of this program is to resurface approximately 15 to 20 miles of streets each year to extend their useful life. Resurfacing will help to slow the deterioration of the city's aging street network and delay the cost of reconstructing the roadway by at least 10 years. Until specific paving projects are defined, this project will also reflect the additional resources for street infrastructure approved by ordinance as part of the 20 year "Neighborhood Park and Street Infrastructure Plans" on April 29, 2016.
PV059 - Major Pavement Maintenance Program
This project will upgrade pavement conditions and/or extend the life of the roadways in the City.
PV063 - Unpaved Alley Construction
Place concrete pavement and any necessary storm drain and retaining walls in existing dirt or oiled dirt surfaced alleys.
PV074 - CSAH & MnDOT Cooperative Projects
Project funding to be used for City's share of cooperative paving/bridge projects with Hennepin County and MnDOT.
PV075 - Development Infrastructure Program
This project would provide funding for various City wide development projects.
PV092 - Technology Drive NE and 37th Ave NE
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 0.6 miles of 37th Avenue NE and Technology Drive.
PV104 - ADA Ramp Replacement Program
Replace pedestrian ramps to meet new standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
PV108 - Concrete Streets Rehabilitation Program
This program would repair and rehabilitate various existing concrete streets in the City.
PV113 - 29th St W Phase 2
Reconstruction of existing roadway to be replaced with woonerf concept.
PV122 - Dowling Ave (I-94 to 1st St N)
Reconstruct existing street to new connection at 1st St N.
PV123 - Logan Park Industrial
Reconstruction of oil dirt and paver streets.
PV126 - Bryant Ave S (50th St W to Lake St W)
Reconstruction of existing street/bike boulevard.
PV127 - 37th Ave NE (Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd)
Reconstruction of existing concrete roadway, narrowing traffic area and adding an off-street trail in cooperation with Columbia Heights.
PV131 - Res Neighborhood Reconst Projects
The project includes reconstruction of segments of residential streets within a residential paving area that warrant repairs beyond those provided in the residential resurfacing program. This includes new sidewalks with ADA pedestrian ramps, roadway pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements. The project is also expected to include new signage and new pavement markings, where necessary.
PV132 - 1st Ave S (Lake St to Franklin Ave)
Reconstruction of existing right-of-way, to include new sidewalks, ADA pedestrian ramps, bicycle accommodations, pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements.
PV140 - 13th Ave NE (Sibley St NE to 4th St NE)
Reconstruction of Existing roadway, sidewalks, bike lanes, with curb and gutter.
PV143 - North Industrial
The project includes reconstruction of segments of local streets within the industrial areas between I-94, 23rd Ave N, 34th Ave N, and the Mississippi River. This project will include new sidewalks with ADA pedestrian ramps, roadway pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements. The project is also expected to include new signage and new pavement markings, where necessary.
PV150 - 1st Ave N (10th St N to Wash Ave)
Reconstruction of exsting roadway.
PV158 Hennepin Ave (Lake St W to Douglas Ave)
Reconstruction of existing roadway, sidewalks, signals, street lighting, etc.
PV160 - 1st Ave S (Franklin Ave to Grant St)
Reconstruction of existing right-of-way, to include new sidewalks, bicycle accommodations, ADA pedestrian ramps, pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements.
PV161 - 3rd St S (Hennepin Ave to Norm McGrew Pl)
Reconstruction of existing right-of-way, to include new sidewalks, bicycle accommodations, ADA pedestrian ramps, pavement, curb and gutter, and utility improvements.
PV163 - 31st Street E, Blaisdell Ave to Bloomington Ave
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1.3 miles of 31st Street East between Blaisdell Avenue and Bloomington Avenue South.
PV165 - 35th Street Nicollet Avenue to Chicago Avenue
The proposed project is a complete reconstruction of 35th Street East from Nicollet Avenue to Chicago Avenue.
PV166 - 2nd Street NE, Broadway to Lowry Avenue
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1 mile of 2nd Street Northeast between Broadway Street Northeast and Lowry Avenue North.
PV167 - Dowling Ave N, Thomas to Lyndale
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1.25 miles of Dowling Ave North between Thomas Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North.
PV169 - 38th Street, Lyndale Ave to Park Ave
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1.25 miles of 38th Street E/W between Lyndale Avenue and Park Avenue.
PV172 - Chicago Ave, Lake Street to 38th Street
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1.0 miles of Chicago Avenue South between Lake Street and 38th Street East.
PV174 - 36th Street, Nicollet Avenue to Chicago Avenue
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 0.75 miles of 36th Street E between Nicollet Avenue and Chicago Avenue.
PV175 - 38th Street, Park Ave to 23rd Ave S
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 1.3 miles of 38th St E between Park Ave and 23rd Ave S.
PV177 - 38th Street E and Chicago Ave
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 0.5 miles of Chicago Avenue South and 38th Street East.
PV178 - Johnson Street NE at I-35W
The proposed project includes the reconstruction of the Johnson Street NE/I-35W ramps intersection and portions of Johnson Street NE between the intersection and 18th Ave NE.
PV179 - 7th Street N (10th Street N to Lyndale Ave N)
The proposed project will reconstruct approximately 0.93 miles of 7th St N between 10th St N and Van White Blvd.
PV180 - Loring Greenway
This project will make capital improvements within the public right of way along the Loring Greenway, which connects Nicollet Mall to Loring Park via a series of open spaces and paths.
PV181 - 18th Ave S, E.M. Stately St, Ogema Pl
This project will reconfigure approximately 0.24 miles of 18th Ave S between E 24th and E 26th Streets and 0.36 miles of Ogema Place and E.M. Stately Street between Cedar Avenue.
PV182 - Lake at Nicollet Reopening
This project will construct approximately 0.2 miles of Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and Cecil Newman Lane, as well as reconstruct the Nicollet Avenue Bridge over the Midtown Greenway.
PV183 - 1st Ave N (Washington to 8th St)
This project will recondition approximately 0.5 miles of 1st Ave N between Washington Ave and 8th St N. Currently, the corridor includes two travel lanes, standard bike lanes, and on-street parking on each side.
PV99R - Reimbursable Paving Projects
Work to be done for others with 100% recovery from requesting agency.
Public Works - Stormwater Sewer
SW004 - Implementation of US EPA Storm Water Regs
This project provides solutions for stormwater pollution mitigation measures.
SW005 - Combined Sewer Overflow Improvements
Construction of stormwater systems so that catch basins and drains in public right of way can be disconnected from the sanitary sewer and reconnected to a storm sewer.
SW011 - Storm Drains and Tunnels Rehab Program
The rehab and repair of storm pipes, pump stations and tunnels throughout the City.
SW039 - Flood Mitigation - Stormwater Alternatives
The purpose of this program is to address localized flooding and drainage problems City-wide. Where practical, environmentally friendly "green infrastructure" stormwater practices such as rain gardens, bioswales, constructed wetlands, pervious pavements and hard surface reduction will be utilized.
SW040 - Central City Parallel Storm Tunnel
Construction of a new parallel tunnel in the Central City storm tunnel system.
SW99R - Reimbursable Sewer & Storm Drain Projects
Work to be done for others with 100% recovery from requesting agency.
SWPVR - Storm Sewer Paving Project Program
Data-driven repair and rehabilitation activities, with coordination between storm sewer and capital paving projects.
Public Works - Traffic Control and Street Lighting
TR008 - Parkway Street Light Replacement
This project consists of replacement of deteriorated services, poles, fixtures and electrical wiring associated with the lighting systems in place along the parkways throughout the City.
TR010 - Traffic Management Systems
This project consists of updating and retiming all the traffic signal systems within the City.
TR011 - City Street Light Renovation
This project consists of renovating the City's existing decorative street lighting facilities.
TR021 - Traffic Signals
This project consists of replacing old and outdated traffic signal equipment.
TR022 - Traffic Safety Improvements
This project consists of seven traffic related improvements: 1) Overhead Signal Additions, 2) Operational and Safety Improvements, 3) Signal and Delineation, 4) Mastarm Mounted Street Name Signing, 5) Street & Bridge Navigation Lighting, 6) Pedestrian Safety, and 7) Railroad Crossing Safety.
TR024 - Pedestrian Street Lighting Corridors
Construct pedestrian level lighting on various pedestrian corridors throughout the City.
TR025 - Sign Replacement Program
Replace deficient signs with new signs that meet current reflectivity standards.
TR99R - Reimbursable Transportation Projects
Work for others funding to be reimbursed by department, business or individuals requesting the work.
Public Works - Water
WTR12 - Water Distribution Improvements
Maintain and sustain existing water distribution system infrastructure citywide.
WTR18 - Water Distribution Facility
Site acquisition, planning, design, and construction of a new water distribution maintenance facility.
WTR23 - Treatment Infrastructure Improvements
Maintain viability of existing water infrastructure through regular upgrades.
WTR27 - Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Implementation of advanced metering infrastructure.
WTR29 - Columbia Heights Campus Upgrades
Improve or replace century-old structures on Columbia Heights campus.
WTR31 - Electrical Service Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the electrical equipment at the Fridley Campus.
WTR32 - Softening Plant Chemical System Improvements
Replacement of lime chemical feed equipment and upgrade/expansion of on-line lime storage at the Fridley Softening Plant.
WTR34 - Fridley Facilities and Campus Improvements
Develop and implement a master plan for wise use of the Fridley Campus of the water division related to personnel work spaces, equipment storage, materials warehousing, and maintenance shops to more efficiently run the business of the utility.
WTR35 - Renewable Energy at Water Treatment Campuses
Design and installation of a 1-Megawatt photovoltaic solar array at the Columbia Heights water treatment campus.
WTR36 - Southwest Pump Station Replacement
Replace an existing pump station with one providing adequate water pressure to elevated areas in the southwest portion of the city.
WTR37 - Northeast High Service Booster Pumps
This project replaces the existing pumps and related equipment that provide boosted pressure to the water distribution system in portions of northeast Minneapolis.
WTR9R- Reimbursable Water Main Projects
This project provides working capital for watermain projects reimbursable by other City Departments or private businesses.