8.1. SR 01-19-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business January 19, 2021 Amanda Erickson, Environmental Coordinator
Item Description Reviewed by
New Look Contracting, Inc. extended hours Brandon Wisner, Engineering Project Manager
request for LORE project
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, extended hours operating hours for New Look Contracting, Inc. for the LORE project.
Background/Discussion
New Look Contracting, Inc. is set to begin dredging and hauling material from Lake Orono for the LORE project.
The work requires the lake and lake bottom be frozen to support the weight of dredging and hauling equipment.
The unseasonably warm weather has prevented them from fully mobilizing to keep the project on schedule.
Because dredging must be completed during the winter months, New Look is requesting the city allow extended
work hours in the coming weeks to keep the project on schedule.
The city code (Sect. 46.37) provides that construction activities between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. constitute a
nuisance. However, the city has allowed construction activities between these hours in unique circumstances, most
frequently to allow mining and hauling operations in support of MnDOT nighttime road projects.
Allowing nighttime operations may affect residential properties surrounding and adjacent to the lake, although
noise impacts may be mitigated somewhat because windows are closed in winter. Not allowing nighttime
operations could threaten project completion before the spring thaw when these operations are impossible.
New Look is requesting to haul 24-hours a day for three weeks, beginning either the week of January 25 or
February 1, weather dependent. During this period, they will only dredge and haul from the upper lake (north of
Highway 10) at the approved access location. No work will occur on Sundays. They estimate approximately 20
trucks will be used during this time. Staff supports the request and has reached out to lakeshore owners.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Attachments
New Look Contracting, Inc. request for extended hours
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
From:Chad Hamann
To:Wisner, Brandon
Subject:Additional Work Hours request
Date:Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:50:54 PM
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Brandon,
With regard to the Orono Lake project and the uncooperative winter conditions, New Look
Contracting (NLC) is requesting to work two shifts, a night and a day shift . With the arrival of
ice/frost building temperatures next week, NLC is of the opinion the conditions would be ideal for a
two shift operation beginning the last week of January or the first week of February. We are familiar
with the sensitivities and intricacies of this project and we are of the opinion that this is the most
viable option for success. With the limited access and egress there are only so many trucks that can
haul out of the site in a given hour. To facilitate an increased export volume per day we need to
utilize more hours. Over the course of three week, running two shifts we are confident of
completion before the suns energy in late February make work impossible. NLC has worked at night
in various situations and we are experienced in minimizing construction noise utilizing various
technologies and work practices. We look forward to your approval and feel free to contact me if I
can answer and additional questions.
Thank you,
Chad Hamann
Chief Project Manager
14045 Northdale Blvd
Rogers, MN 55374
763.241.1596 Main
763.453.1235 Cell