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Anthony Middle School

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Rendering

Anthony Middle School is scheduled to undergo a significant renovation and is outlined below. To receive periodic updates on project milestones and other news, please sign up to receive e-alerts 

5757 Irving Ave. S
Minneapolis
MN
55419
612-668-3240

Scope of Work

Anthony Community Middle School Safe and Welcoming Entrance project.

Construct an enclosed stair tower addition to the main South entrance at Irving Avenue and integrate a Safe and Welcoming entrance.  The existing entry vestibule and retaining wall will be removed for construction of the new stair tower.  The project will include new stairs between the lower parking lot and the upper South entrance,  constructing a solid partition wall to replace the folding partition wall in the auxiliary gym, and a sink in classroom 014.  Project alternates - converting the former wood shop into a classroom space, and a digital monument sign. 

The project construction will be phased.  Phase I: construct tower foundation and new stair tower, minor construction in main office, new concrete stairs from lower parking up to Irving Avenue, upper sidewalk reconstruction by the main entrance, landscaping, auxiliary gym partition wall, sink added to classroom 014, alternate to convert the wood shop into a classroom, and alternate for the digital monument sign.  Phase II:  Removal of the existing interior South stairwell, integrate the new Safe and Welcoming Entrance into existing  main office, and a new office conference room.

Project Updates

March-

  • Contract is going to the March Board Consent Agenda.

February-

  • Phase III
  • Bids opened January 30, 2025
  • Contractor – Morcon Construction Co., Inc.
  • Construction starts – June 11, 2025
  • Substantial completion -  July 24, 2025

January-

  • Phase III
  • In Bidding - January 2025
  • Construction – Summer 2025

December 

  • Phase III
  • Currently in design
  • Bidding - January 2025
  • Construction – Summer 2025

November -

  • Planning phase III construction for the Anthony Safe & Welcoming Entrance project.
    1. Bidding winter 2025
    2. Construction summer 2025
      1. Scope of work to include:
        1. Raised islands in the North and South parking lot with trees and mulch.
        2. Trash Enclosure
        3. Perimeter landscaping
        4. Sealcoat and re-stripe the parking lot

October -

  • No updates

September- 

  • The Grand Opening of the Anthony Safe & Welcoming Entrance took place on August 29th.  Contractor working on punch list items.
  • Summer 2025 – work to include additional property landscaping, raised islands with shade trees in the parking lots, and a trash enclosure – for trash, recycling & organics.

August- 

  • Construction underway in admin office – completing assistant principal office addition, new school conference room, and safe and welcoming entrance. Work scheduled for completion mid-August.
  • Former woodshop classroom work to be complete by or before mid-August. Work includes new ventilation system, addition of drop ceiling, and minor electrical work.
  • Final work underway to complete new stair tower addition. Scope of work includes: polishing/sealing the new concrete floors/stair treads, installation of LVT flooring in select areas, safe and welcoming security items, and areas of painting, vinyl base, thresholds, and caulking. 

July-

  • South interior stairwell demolition complete. 
  • New footings installed for floor infills.
  • Steel erection to start on July 17th to support floor infill at 1st through 3rd floors of old south stairwell.
  • Construction in main office to begin July.

June- No new updates.

May-

  • Planning in process for summer 2024 construction
  • Scope of summer work includes:
  • Removal of original south stairs.
  • Infill each floor following stair removal.
  • Construct waiting area/transaction window for new safe & welcoming entrance.
  • New conference room for main office.
  • Construct assistant principal office within the main school office.
  • Install new drop ceiling and mechanical work in former woodshop classroom

 

  • Summer 2025 – perimeter plantings around the school property, trash enclosure, and modification of parking lots: install islands with trees – per City requirements.

April- No new updates.

March- No new updates.

February- No new updates.

January- No new updates.

Contact Us

Don Bielinski, Jr., Project Manager

Phone: 612-668-0700

Email: Donald.Bielinskijr@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Project Schedule*

Design: To be completed December 2021

Bid Opening: January 2022

MPS Board Approval: March 29, 2022

Construction Start: Spring/Summer 2022

Substantial Completion: Phase I Substantial Completion November 2022, Phase II Substantial Completion August 2023

Architect: TKDA

General Contractor: Stahl Construction

Project Photos and Resources

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