Coon Rapids City Council Approves Easements, Property Purchase, and Trail Reconstruction Plans

COON RAPIDS, MN

The Coon Rapids City Council on March 17, 2026 approved a series of infrastructure actions tied to the Highway 610 and East River Road interchange project, along with a separate trail reconstruction effort along Highway 10, according to city agenda materials and meeting records.

As part of the consent agenda, the council approved easement agreements with United Power and Land Company and Northern States Power, doing business as Xcel Energy, for work associated with the Highway 610 interchange project. City records describe the easements as part of trail and utility work connected to the project, including a pedestrian underpass linking to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

The council also approved a purchase agreement for a residential property on 93rd Avenue NW. City records indicate the acquisition is connected to the Highway 610 and East River Road interchange project.

In a separate action, the council approved plans and specifications for the city’s 2026 miscellaneous trail reconstruction and improvement project and authorized the solicitation of bids. The project includes reconstruction of a trail segment along the north side of Highway 10 between Main Street and Northdale Boulevard. City materials describe the work as including pavement reconstruction, ADA accessibility improvements, and measures to address recurring surface damage.

City materials outline a project schedule that includes bid solicitation, bid opening, and contract award, followed by construction during the 2026 season.

A city-issued summary following the meeting confirms the council’s approval of the property purchase and the trail reconstruction plans, along with authorization to proceed with bidding.

The actions advance work on transportation infrastructure and trail improvements connected to ongoing capital projects in the city.

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