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Historic Roadside Properties and Waysides

How the projects scored in 2023

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very high level estimate based on information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed. View more detailed scores (Excel).

Score Site Name Project Construction Year  Planning Level Project Estimate  Comments
90 Oak Lake 2023 $850,000 Newly eligible, coord w. district, ADA
work
70 Birch Coulee Historical
Marker
2026 $350,000  
70 Graeser Park, Phase 3 2023 $250,000 Prior to conveyance
70 Otter Tail Lake 2024 $350,000 Coord projects 6,
12, 18, 33
62 TH 301 at St Cloud Reformatory 2022 $2,600,000 Coordination with district roadwork
62 Lilac/Mtka Blvd/Rock
Island
2021,
2022>Burns
$50,000  
58 St. Cloud Historical
Marker
2022 $50,000 Interpretive signage
55 New Ulm Spring 2021>2022 $900,000 Let in FY22
55 Pelican Rapids Village Historical
Marker
2024 $350,000 Coord projects 6,
12, 18, 33
52 St. Paul Overlook [Burns Ave] 2022>Lilac $50,000 Gate closer
50 Cascade River Wayside- Mortar Testing 2022 $75,000  
50 Cascade River Wayside-
Rehabilitation
2025 $750,000  
50 Otter Tail City
Historical Marker
2024 $350,000 Coord projects 6,
12, 18, 33
50 Garrison Concourse 2026 $600,000  
49 Willow Lake 2023 $250,000 Curb and changing
house
49 Orr Roadside Parking Area 2025 $300,000  
48 Inspiration
Point (Lanesboro)
2027 $400,000  
41 Split Rock Lighthouse Overlook 2025 $250,000  
33 Craigie Flour Mill 2024 $250,000 Coord projects 6,
12, 18, 33
  Whipholt- small project 2023 $30,000 Interpretation incomplete
  HEWITT RPA 2027 $600,000 Class II
  Maiden Rock HM-Lake Pepin Rest
Area (Class 1)
2026 $250,000 Community concern