Morningside D & E Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Topsoil, seeding and hydro mulching is complete. Touch ups due to rain / erosion are scheduled for the week of 10/2.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for the end of October.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 10/2.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 10/2.
• Signs will be installed starting the week 10/2.
• Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
• The project is nearing completion. Please contact Nina if there are any outstanding work items that need to be addressed at your property.

The turf contractor has applied topsoil, seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas. Tips to help grass grow can be found in this video and briefly summarized below.

• Water - While the contractor is responsible to establish the turf for 90 days, your assistance during this period will help establish the turf more quickly. It is just as important to not over-water the new seed as it is to water the seed. The mulch bed should be moist but not over watered. Continue to water even after grass looks established.
  • The University of Minnesota suggests watering 2-3 times per day, 10-15 minutes per time. for a total of 1” of water weekly, the first three weeks. Followed by every other day watering for a total of 1” of water weekly the following three weeks.
    
• Fertilize - A commercial fertilizer is applied with the hydroseed. Additional fertilizer and herbicides are not recommended during the initial year of seeding as they can have damaging effects on grass sprouts.
• Mowing - Do not mow new grass until it is 6" high. When grass reaches this height, mow at the highest setting. Cut with this setting for the first few months, even after grass looks established. Do not collect clippings as they help feed the soil while grass develops. Please pass along the mowing recommendations to your lawn care service if you have one.
• Weeding - The contractor is responsible for establishing turf free of weeds. During the initial establishment period, weeding is the responsibility of the contractor, not the residents.
• Preventing Future Weeds - Weeds will likely appear with new grass. Properly watered, mowed and fertilized grass will prevent weeds from gaining a stronghold.

Turf establishment takes time. The City will continue to review the turf in the project area next spring to ensure proper growth.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Topsoil installation is complete.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is complete.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for the end of October.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 9/25.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/25.
• Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
• New topsoil, seed, and hydro mulch was installed at various locations, and will continue the week of 9/25.
• The project is nearing completion. Please contact Nina if there are any outstanding work items that need to be addressed at your property.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/18.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for October.
• Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydro mulch and watering starting the week of 9/18.

Project Wide

• Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is complete.
• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue late in the week of 9/18.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/18.
• Irrigation repairs are nearly complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
• Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/11.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydro mulch and watering starting the week of 9/11.

Project Wide

• Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is scheduled to be complete the week of 9/11.
• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/11.
• Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.

NO WORK WILL OCCUR ON LABOR DAY, MONDAY 9/4.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.
• Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 9/4.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• The contractor began reworking the weeded areas. New topsoil will be placed in low areas, followed by seed, hydromulch and watering.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
• Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is scheduled for the week of 9/4.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 9/11.
  • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
  • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
• Irrigation repairs are complete. Please contact Nina if there are remaining issues with your system if you have not already done so.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/28. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
• Topsoil installation will continue into the week of 8/28.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled following the completion of the topsoil installation. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for mid-late September.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• The contractor plans to begin turf re-work the week of 8/28.
• More than one restoration method may be utilized depending on the prevalence of weeds.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue after concrete items have been completed.
• Concrete sidewalk and driveway apron work is tentatively scheduled for the week of 9/4.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/28.
  1. If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
  2. Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
• Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/28. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St, W 42^nd St

• Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/21 in advance of topsoil installation. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
• Topsoil installation is scheduled to occur the week of 8/21 following irrigation system repairs.
• Seeding and hydro mulching is scheduled to begin following installation of topsoil. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The final layer of asphalt is tentatively scheduled for early September.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• The contractor applied herbicide to help resolve issues with the weeds in select areas along boulevards and sidewalks on 8/10.
• Next steps include:
  • Assessing the effectiveness of the herbicide.
  • Mowing the weeds
  • Implementation of a turf establishment plan.
  • Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 8/21.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/21.
  • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
  • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
• Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/21. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.

Morningside Road, Grimes Avenue between Morningside Rd and W. 44^th St

• Irrigation repairs to occur the week of 8/14 in advance of topsoil installation. Please contact Nina if your irrigation needs restoration.
• Topsoil installation is scheduled to occur the week of 8/14 following irrigation system repairs.
• Seeding and hydromulching is scheduled to begin following installation of topsoil. Stay tuned for tips on growing green grass.
• The Final layer of asphalt tentatively scheduled for end of August or early September.

Turf Restoration in areas with weeds

• The contractor applied herbicide to help resolve issues with the weeds in select areas along boulevards and sidewalks on 8/10.
  • Please remain off the treated area for 48 hours and do not water the treated area for 48 hours.
• Next steps will nclude:
  • Assessing the effectiveness of the herbicide.
  • Mowing the weeds
  • Implementation of a turf establishment plan.
  • Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.

Project Wide

• Retaining wall installations at select locations will continue the week of 8/14.
• Replacement of landscaping items impacted by construction are scheduled to continue the week of 8/14.
  • If you had landscaping plantings, rock etc. impacted by construction, we need your help providing an itemized list of replacement landscaping items so the contractor can place the order with their supplier.
  • Please reach out to Nina with details if you have not already done so.
• Irrigation repairs to continue the week of 8/14. Please contact Nina if your irrigation system has not been restored. We apologize for the lengthy delays on the irrigation repairs.

The City is aware that the weeds are present in the project area. The City has not accepted the turf establishment as final.

A licensed contractor will begin applying herbicide to resolve weed issues in the City right of way in front of your home. This work is scheduled to occur on Thursday, 8/10. The contractor will place a notification flag or placard in your lawn soon after the herbicide application. Please remain off the treated area for 48 hours and do not water the treated area for 48 hours.

Following the herbicide application:

• Seeding cannot occur for a couple weeks because the herbicide will prevent germination.
• Seeding will occur before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.
• City staff will continue to review the project area after the herbicide application and implement a turf establishment plan, including additional seeding, hydromulching and watering.

We’re sorry for the poor conditions and understand the turf restoration process has been frustrating. The City will continue working with the contractor to ensure the City’s specifications are met, including proper turf growth without significant weeds.