State Pier At Arnolds Park Amusement Park

BERKELY BEDELL STATE PIER AT ARNOLDS PARK AMUSEMENT PARK

RENDERING

AS-BUILT

Project Description

The State Pier renovation project will create a dynamic plaza space connecting two phases of the boardwalk project currently underway, creating a focal point at the terminus of Arnolds Park Promenade (completed July 2019). The 5,500 square foot pedestrian plaza will feature a large fountain and reflecting pool below three stainless steel sail sculptures, precast concrete benches/amphitheater seating, landscape beds, and decorative paving surrounded by a custom LED hand rail. Dramatic lighting on the sails and fountain will create a visible landmark that coordinates with the arches of the Promenade. The plaza itself is a compass, oriented North/South, with a North Arrow and a map of the Iowa Great Lakes as decorative elements in the paving. Visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza while viewing the lake from a variety of seating options.
The design features include:
  • Iconic stainless-steel sculptures with color-changing LED lighting
  • Large fountain and reflecting pool
  • Mural in fountain basin
  • Precast concrete benches and amphitheater seating
  • Updated granite donor pavers
  • Lakes map and north arrow in paving
  • Captain Steve Kennedy statue with lighting
  • Custom illuminated hand rail
  • New tables, chairs and benches
  • Lush landscaping for year-round interest

Okoboji Track & Field

OKOBOJI TRACK & FIELD

RENDERING

AS-BUILT

Project Description

Construction on this project began in the Spring of 2019 and was completed before the 2019 Fall football season. This project replaced the existing grass surface with a new field turf surface, involved constructing a new all-weather surface track, new lights, fencing, sidewalks and improves drainage on the field. The project had a construction value of approximately $2 million.

Arnolds Park Promenade at Preservation Plaza

ARNOLDS PARK PROMENDAE
AT PRESERVATION PLAZA

AS-BUILT

AS-BUILT

Project Description

Design of the project was completed in 2018/2019 and construction was completed in 2019.  Beck Engineering, Inc. provided the civil engineering and land surveying services for the project.  The project included a concrete trail, drainage improvements, water quality improvements, native plantings, stainless steel arches, and other related items on Preservation Plaza at Historic Arnolds Park, Inc.  The project was led by the Imagine Iowa Great Lakes initiative.

Jones Trail – Dickinson County

JONES TRAIL - DICKINSON COUNTY

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

AS-BUILT

Project Description

This project involves the design, survey, supervision of bid letting, contract administration, construction staking, and inspection of a recreational trail on the northeast side of Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa.  The project was a joint effort funded by the Dickinson County Trails Board, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Okoboji Foundation, and Wellmark.

The project involved constructing a recreational trail that is approximately 1 mile in length and navigates through the Jones Pasture neighborhood with a scenic path near Big Spirit Lake and adjacent to several constructed wetlands.  The project was designed in 2018-19 and was constructed in 2019.

Milford – H Avenue

MILFORD - H AVENUE

CONSTRUCTION

AS-BUILT

Project Description

This project included reconstruction of H Avenue from 6th Street to 10th Street in the City of Milford, Iowa.  The project consisted of removal of the existing street and underlying infrastructure, construction and upsizing of the sanitary sewer main, construction and upsizing of new water main, construction and upsizing of the storm sewer, grading, construction of a new sidewalk, installation of new street lights, and paving of a new concrete street.  The project required a large amount of coordination with the property owners and the Okoboji School District.  The project was awarded and partially funded by a $600,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).  The project was constructed in 2015 and had a total project cost of approximately $2 million.

Berkley Heights

BERKLEY HEIGHTS

CONSTRUCTION

AS-BUILT

Project Description

Multiple phases of The Berkley Heights residential development were constructed to provide both single family and multi-family housing in Spirit Lake, Iowa. This project included the construction of water main, sanitary sewer, site grading, stormwater detention pond, storm sewer and a concrete street. Tucked in behind the Highway 9/71 hub on Spirit Lake business this residential development provides residents access to the vast trails system with the adjacent Berkley Heights Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Trail that runs adjacent along the development.