2026 Clearwater Road, North Lynndale & Brentwood Circle Street & Utility Project
Project Introduction
Welcome to the project website for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements on Clearwater Road, the North Lynndale Area, and Brentwood Circle. The City of Baxter is partnering with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) to lead project communications and coordination with residents and the Contractor.
Active Construction Zones on Brentwood Circle and Lynndale Drive
Construction is ongoing along Lynndale Drive. Construction is ongoing on Brentwood Circle. Please exercise caution while navigating work zones.
Neighborhood Information Meeting
The project team hosted a Neighborhood Information Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Baxter City Hall. Information is available under the Neighborhood Meeting Information section on this website.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Locations
Our team members have set stakes for property owners to reset or modify based on conversations with the contractor they choose to do their private connection work. The project team suggests residents reach out to a local contractor to discuss the best location for service stubs, and the best route for the service lines from the property line to their home. These contractors can answer specific questions related to your property.
We have placed stakes with green (sewer) or blue (water) ribbon at each property. The intent is for each property owner to seek input of the best location of the service stubs from the parties that would complete the installation to the home. Once the stub locations have been finalized, we are asking that you make a note on the stakes with your house number or some other marking to identify that you have set the stakes in a desirable location. After this is completed, please email one of our team members.
Project Overview
This project involves the full reconstruction of streets and the installation of municipal sanitary sewer and water utilities along Clearwater Road, within the North Lynndale Area, and on Brentwood Circle. These improvements will provide installation of municipal sewer and water mains and services, grading for roadway ditches, and constructing new roadway surfaces. The information provided below is a summary of the proposed improvements, along with the project area maps.
Project Area Improvements
Clearwater Road
Project Limits: Whipple Beach to Memorywood Drive, including a short segment of Welton Road near Clearwater Road
Proposed Improvements:
- Street Reconstruction: Reconstruct the roadway as a 26-foot rural street with improved pavement and ditches.
- Trail Upgrades: Remove the existing trail for utility installation, and construct a new 10-foot-wide trail.
- Sanitary Sewer: Install new 8-inch gravity sewer along the corridor, including 4-inch service lines to all properties. The project includes construction of a new sanitary sewer lift station near the intersection of Welton Road and Clearwater Road.
- Watermain: Install a 12-inch watermain with new hydrants and service lines for each home.
- Stormwater Enhancements: Construct ditches along the roadway, and construct storm sewer and a storm treatment unit near the intersection of Memorywood Drive and Clearwater Road.
North Lynndale Area Improvements
Project Areas: Lynndale Drive, Lynndale Lane, Lynndale Court
Proposed Improvements:
- Street Reconstruction: Reconstruct the roadway as a 24-foot rural street with improved pavement and ditches.
- Sanitary Sewer: Install 8-inch gravity sewer mains throughout the neighborhood with a new service line to each lot.
- Watermain: Construct new 8-inch water mains with new hydrants and service lines for each home.
Brentwood Circle Improvements
Project Area: Brentwood Circle
Proposed Improvements:
- Street Reconstruction: Reconstruct the roadway as a 24-foot rural street with improved pavement and ditches.
- Sanitary Sewer: Install an 8-inch gravity sewer main and provide a new service line to each lot.
- Watermain Adjustments: Replace existing service lines between the main and the curb stop (valve near property line) for each home.
Overall Project Map
Clearwater Road Area

North Lynndale Area

Brentwood Circle Area

Primary Project Contact
SEH Lead Resident Project Representative
Shane Murphy
612.226.7984
smurphy@sehinc.com
SEH Project Manager
Neil Heinonen, PE
320.250.2090
nheinonen@sehinc.com
Other Project Contacts
City of Baxter Public Works Director/City Engineer
Trevor Walter, PE
218.454.5110
twalter@baxtermn.gov
Neighborhood Meeting Information
- Neighborhood Meeting Presentation
- Construction Newsletter
- Private Service Hookups- Neighborhood Meeting May 14, 2026
Project Updates
- Project Update - May 15, 2026
- Project Update - May 13, 2026
- Project Update - May 12, 2026
- Project Update - May 6, 2026

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