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At Bolton & Menk, we take care of our communities by providing high-quality services and solutions. We believe in the power of face-to-face meetings, friendly conversations, and a collaborative decision-making process to keep your projects on schedule, within budget, and focused on real, workable solutions. From speaking on your behalf to finding funding, to designing your dreams; we take pride in making our communities safe, sustainable, and beautiful.

We provide specialized municipal engineering services to communities of all sizes–from rural townships to large metropolitan cores. Different projects require different staffing needs. We serve as an extension of your staff to provide service capabilities in any capacity. Our goal is for you to feel you have the expertise of our firm’s more than 800 staff at any time, for any need.

We offer more than two generations of community understanding and a variety of expertise, including capital improvement planning, municipal state aid, utility analysis and design, permitting, and more. We understand that every project and community is unique, and we treat them that way.

Municipal Projects

Image of 8-Unit T-Hangar, City of Hawley, Minnesota

8-Unit T-Hangar

City of Hawley, Minnesota
Image of Kenyon Avenue Improvements, City of Lakeville, Minnesota

Kenyon Avenue Improvements

City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Image of 36-inch Water Line, Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, South Carolina

36-inch Water Line

Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, South Carolina
Image of GPS Collection and Electrical Web GIS Application, City of New Prague, Minnesota

GPS Collection and Electrical Web GIS Application

City of New Prague, Minnesota
Image of Water Treatment Plant, City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Water Treatment Plant

City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Image of Infrastructure Improvements, City of Ostrander, Minnesota

Infrastructure Improvements

City of Ostrander, Minnesota
Image of Water Distribution GIS Services, Stillwater Board of Water Commission

Water Distribution GIS Services

Stillwater Board of Water Commission
Image of Cuyuna Lakes State Trail Underpass of TH 6, City of Crosby, Minnesota

Cuyuna Lakes State Trail Underpass of TH 6

City of Crosby, Minnesota
Image of Bump-out Improvements, City of Des Moines, Iowa

Bump-out Improvements

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Image of Old Crystal Bay Feasibility Study, City of Orono, Minnesota

Old Crystal Bay Feasibility Study

City of Orono, Minnesota
Image of NE Penn Drainage Area Improvements, City of Bloomington, Minnesota

NE Penn Drainage Area Improvements

City of Bloomington, Minnesota
Image of Cleveland Lift Station, City of Roseville, Minnesota

Cleveland Lift Station

City of Roseville, Minnesota
Image of Public Works Expansion, City of Woodbury, Minnesota

Public Works Expansion

City of Woodbury, Minnesota
Image of Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Becker, Minnesota

Comprehensive Plan Update

City of Becker, Minnesota
Image of The Artery, City of Hopkins, Minnesota

The Artery

City of Hopkins, Minnesota
Image of Downtown Streetscape and Infrastructure Improvements, City of Iowa Falls, Iowa

Downtown Streetscape and Infrastructure Improvements

City of Iowa Falls, Iowa
Image of Water Tower Rehabilitation, City of Sherburn, Minnesota

Water Tower Rehabilitation

City of Sherburn, Minnesota
Image of Broadway Avenue Corridor Study, City of Minot, North Dakota

Broadway Avenue Corridor Study

City of Minot, North Dakota
Image of Blackhawk Creek Stabilization, City of Davenport, Iowa

Blackhawk Creek Stabilization

City of Davenport, Iowa
Image of Square Streetscape Master Plan, City of Indianola, Iowa

Square Streetscape Master Plan

City of Indianola, Iowa
Image of SE Utility and Street Improvements, City of Wadena, Minnesota

SE Utility and Street Improvements

City of Wadena, Minnesota
Image of Des Moines Flying Services, Des Moines International Airport, Iowa

Des Moines Flying Services

Des Moines International Airport, Iowa
Image of TH 30 Utility Improvements, City of Pipestone, Minnesota

TH 30 Utility Improvements

City of Pipestone, Minnesota
Image of German Park Amphitheater, City of New Ulm, Minnesota

German Park Amphitheater

City of New Ulm, Minnesota
Image of Mississippi River Trail, City of Ramsey, Minnesota

Mississippi River Trail

City of Ramsey, Minnesota
Image of University Avenue Improvements, City of Windsor Heights, Iowa

University Avenue Improvements

City of Windsor Heights, Iowa
Image of West Jefferson Lake Sanitary Sewer Collection System, Le Sueur County, Minnesota

West Jefferson Lake Sanitary Sewer Collection System

Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Image of Wastewater Treatment Facility, City of Waterville, Minnesota

Wastewater Treatment Facility

City of Waterville, Minnesota
Image of Main Street Trail, City of Fridley, Minnesota

Main Street Trail

City of Fridley, Minnesota
Image of Third Street Linear Park – Bearden Promenade, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina

Third Street Linear Park – Bearden Promenade

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina
Image of Country Hollow Lift Station Rehabilitation, City of Eagan, Minnesota

Country Hollow Lift Station Rehabilitation

City of Eagan, Minnesota
Image of Platt Street Corridor, City of Maquoketa, Iowa

Platt Street Corridor

City of Maquoketa, Iowa
Image of High Street Drainage Improvements, City of Marshalltown, Iowa

High Street Drainage Improvements

City of Marshalltown, Iowa
Image of Multi-Bay Hangars, City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Multi-Bay Hangars

City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Image of High Trestle Trail Connection, City of Perry, Iowa

High Trestle Trail Connection

City of Perry, Iowa
Image of Main Lift Station, City of Two Harbors, Minnesota

Main Lift Station

City of Two Harbors, Minnesota
Image of Mississippi Drive Improvements, City of Muscatine, Iowa

Mississippi Drive Improvements

City of Muscatine, Iowa
Image of Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction, City of Richfield, Minnesota

Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction

City of Richfield, Minnesota
Image of Downtown Tree Lighting, City of Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Downtown Tree Lighting

City of Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Image of Russell Slade Pocket Park, City of Coralville, Iowa

Russell Slade Pocket Park

City of Coralville, Iowa
Image of 24th Avenue North Ocean Outfall, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

24th Avenue North Ocean Outfall

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Diffley Road (CSAH 30) School Area Safety Improvements, City of Eagan, Minnesota

Diffley Road (CSAH 30) School Area Safety Improvements

City of Eagan, Minnesota
Image of Grassmann Park, City of Jordan, Minnesota

Grassmann Park

City of Jordan, Minnesota
Image of Iowa River Streambank Stabilization, City of Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa River Streambank Stabilization

City of Iowa City, Iowa
Image of Main Street Reconstruction, City of Elkhart, Iowa

Main Street Reconstruction

City of Elkhart, Iowa
Image of Water Treatment Plant Reclaim Improvements, City of Mankato, Minnesota

Water Treatment Plant Reclaim Improvements

City of Mankato, Minnesota
Image of Runway 15/33 Reclamation, City of Hutchinson, Minnesota

Runway 15/33 Reclamation

City of Hutchinson, Minnesota
Image of CSAH 83 Reconstruction, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

CSAH 83 Reconstruction

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Image of Lanesboro Dam IOMP, City of Lanesboro, Minnesota

Lanesboro Dam IOMP

City of Lanesboro, Minnesota
Image of 14th Avenue North Ocean Outfall, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

14th Avenue North Ocean Outfall

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Downtown Riverfront Improvements, City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Downtown Riverfront Improvements

City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Image of Strategic Master Plan, City of Marshalltown, Iowa

Strategic Master Plan

City of Marshalltown, Iowa
Image of Baihly Summit Drive Water Tower Telecommunications Equipment Reinstallation, Rochester Public Utilities, Minnesota

Baihly Summit Drive Water Tower Telecommunications Equipment Reinstallation

Rochester Public Utilities, Minnesota
Image of 25th Avenue South Ocean Outfall, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

25th Avenue South Ocean Outfall

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Runway 14/32 Reconstruction & Widening, City of Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Runway 14/32 Reconstruction & Widening

City of Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Image of Canary Park Site Plan, City of Clive, Iowa

Canary Park Site Plan

City of Clive, Iowa
Image of Norway Lake Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Installation, City of Pine River, Minnesota

Norway Lake Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Installation

City of Pine River, Minnesota
Image of Southview Boulevard (CSAH 14) and 3rd Avenue Improvements, City of South St. Paul and Dakota County, Minnesota

Southview Boulevard (CSAH 14) and 3rd Avenue Improvements

City of South St. Paul and Dakota County, Minnesota
Image of Pattee Park Soccer Complex Expansion, City of Perry, Iowa

Pattee Park Soccer Complex Expansion

City of Perry, Iowa
Image of Main Street Ocean Outfall, City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Main Street Ocean Outfall

City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Ocean Boulevard Streetscape, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Ocean Boulevard Streetscape

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Water System Improvements, City of Morris, Minnesota

Water System Improvements

City of Morris, Minnesota
Image of Water Treatment Facility and Well, City of Houston, Minnesota

Water Treatment Facility and Well

City of Houston, Minnesota
Image of South Elevated Tower, Spencer Municipal Utilities, Iowa

South Elevated Tower

Spencer Municipal Utilities, Iowa
Image of Edina Aquatic Center Inspection, City of Edina, Minnesota

Edina Aquatic Center Inspection

City of Edina, Minnesota
Image of Water Treatment Facility Improvements, City of Sherburn, Minnesota

Water Treatment Facility Improvements

City of Sherburn, Minnesota
Image of Southview Boulevard Construction Administration, City of South St. Paul, Minnesota

Southview Boulevard Construction Administration

City of South St. Paul, Minnesota
Image of First Ward Park, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina

First Ward Park

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina
Image of Mulberry Avenue Roundabout and 2nd Street One-Way to Two-Way Conversion, City of Muscatine, Iowa

Mulberry Avenue Roundabout and 2nd Street One-Way to Two-Way Conversion

City of Muscatine, Iowa
Image of Road Relocation and Runway 14/32 Extension, City of Jefferson, Iowa

Road Relocation and Runway 14/32 Extension

City of Jefferson, Iowa
Image of Industrial Park Road & Highway 175 Improvements, City of Ellsworth, Iowa

Industrial Park Road & Highway 175 Improvements

City of Ellsworth, Iowa
Image of Taxiway C Extension, City of Worthington, Minnesota

Taxiway C Extension

City of Worthington, Minnesota
Image of Mississippi River Trunk Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project, City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Mississippi River Trunk Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project

City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Image of 2018 Woodhill Road Improvements, City of Minnetonka, Minnesota

2018 Woodhill Road Improvements

City of Minnetonka, Minnesota
Image of Storm Sewer Master Plan and InfoSWMM Modeling, City of Fargo, North Dakota

Storm Sewer Master Plan and InfoSWMM Modeling

City of Fargo, North Dakota
Image of Greenways Master Plan, City of Norwalk, Iowa

Greenways Master Plan

City of Norwalk, Iowa
Image of Water Distribution Pressure Zone Improvements, City of Iowa City, Iowa

Water Distribution Pressure Zone Improvements

City of Iowa City, Iowa
Image of NW 4th Street (CSAH 20) Traffic Study, City of Brainerd and Crow Wing County, Minnesota

NW 4th Street (CSAH 20) Traffic Study

City of Brainerd and Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Image of Taxiway D Reconfiguration, City of Clinton, Iowa

Taxiway D Reconfiguration

City of Clinton, Iowa
Image of Wastewater Treatment Facility, City of Windom, Minnesota

Wastewater Treatment Facility

City of Windom, Minnesota
Image of 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Hopkins, Minnesota

2040 Comprehensive Plan Update

City of Hopkins, Minnesota
Image of Kirkwood Boulevard Roundabout, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kirkwood Boulevard Roundabout

City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Image of Runway 15/33 Reclamation, City of Granite Falls, Minnesota

Runway 15/33 Reclamation

City of Granite Falls, Minnesota
Image of Wastewater Treatment Improvements, City of Sioux Center, Iowa

Wastewater Treatment Improvements

City of Sioux Center, Iowa
Image of International Drive, Horry County, South Carolina

International Drive

Horry County, South Carolina
Image of Centennial Park Splash Pad, City of Worthington, Minnesota

Centennial Park Splash Pad

City of Worthington, Minnesota
Image of Clarks Creek Community Park, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina

Clarks Creek Community Park

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina
Image of Robins Road Study, City of Hiawatha, Iowa

Robins Road Study

City of Hiawatha, Iowa
Image of Hocokata ti (Cultural Center), Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Hocokata ti (Cultural Center)

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Image of Turtle Creek Flood Mitigation, City of Austin, Minnesota

Turtle Creek Flood Mitigation

City of Austin, Minnesota
Image of Water Treatment Facility, City of Pipestone, Minnesota

Water Treatment Facility

City of Pipestone, Minnesota
Image of Cedar Lake Road Improvements, City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Cedar Lake Road Improvements

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Image of East Taxilanes Reclamation, City of Willmar, Minnesota

East Taxilanes Reclamation

City of Willmar, Minnesota
Image of France Avenue Safety Study, City of Bloomington, Minnesota

France Avenue Safety Study

City of Bloomington, Minnesota
Image of 66th Street Streetscape, City of Richfield, Minnesota

66th Street Streetscape

City of Richfield, Minnesota
Image of Wastewater Treatment Improvements, City of Marshall, Minnesota

Wastewater Treatment Improvements

City of Marshall, Minnesota
Image of Downtown Lighting, City of Red Wing, Minnesota

Downtown Lighting

City of Red Wing, Minnesota
Image of Clear Lake Water Quality Project, City of Forest Lake, Minnesota

Clear Lake Water Quality Project

City of Forest Lake, Minnesota
Image of 18th Avenue NW Reconstruction, City of Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota

18th Avenue NW Reconstruction

City of Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota
Image of 6th Avenue Streetscape Phase 1, City of Des Moines, Iowa

6th Avenue Streetscape Phase 1

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Image of Silver Bay Trailhead and Black Beach Campground, City of Silver Bay, Minnesota

Silver Bay Trailhead and Black Beach Campground

City of Silver Bay, Minnesota
Image of Lullwater Off-Shore Outfall, City of Panama City Beach, Florida

Lullwater Off-Shore Outfall

City of Panama City Beach, Florida
Image of West End Park Master Plan, City of Marshalltown, Iowa

West End Park Master Plan

City of Marshalltown, Iowa
Image of Mississippi Skyway Final Design, City of Ramsey, Minnesota

Mississippi Skyway Final Design

City of Ramsey, Minnesota
Image of Right-of-Way Documentation, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Right-of-Way Documentation

City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Image of Biosolids Replacement, City of Northfield, Minnesota

Biosolids Replacement

City of Northfield, Minnesota
Image of 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Forest Lake, Minnesota

2040 Comprehensive Plan Update

City of Forest Lake, Minnesota
Image of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of GIS/IT Support Services, City of Elk River, Minnesota

GIS/IT Support Services

City of Elk River, Minnesota
Image of Swayback Bridge Restoration, City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Swayback Bridge Restoration

City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Image of CSAH 21 Downtown Prior Lake Reconstruction, Scott County, Minnesota

CSAH 21 Downtown Prior Lake Reconstruction

Scott County, Minnesota
Image of Water Treatment Facility Upgrades, City of Two Harbors, Minnesota

Water Treatment Facility Upgrades

City of Two Harbors, Minnesota
Image of Roosevelt Cultural District Streetscape Master Plan, City of Des Moines, Iowa

Roosevelt Cultural District Streetscape Master Plan

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Image of Opportunity Site Master Plan, City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Opportunity Site Master Plan

City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Image of Various Pump Stations, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Various Pump Stations

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Highway 701 to Highway 544 48-inch Waterline, Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, Horry County, South Carolina

Highway 701 to Highway 544 48-inch Waterline

Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, Horry County, South Carolina
Image of Riverfront Renaissance Improvements, City of Hastings, Minnesota

Riverfront Renaissance Improvements

City of Hastings, Minnesota
Image of Bojangles Coliseum The Link, City of Charlotte, North Carolina

Bojangles Coliseum The Link

City of Charlotte, North Carolina
Image of Stieger Lake Lane Street and Parking Improvements, City of Victoria, Minnesota

Stieger Lake Lane Street and Parking Improvements

City of Victoria, Minnesota
Image of Minneapolis Pump Station #5 North Floodwall Rehabilitation, Minneapolis Water Treatment and Distribution Services

Minneapolis Pump Station #5 North Floodwall Rehabilitation

Minneapolis Water Treatment and Distribution Services
Image of Ames Municipal Airport Terminal Building and Parking Lot, City of Ames, Iowa

Ames Municipal Airport Terminal Building and Parking Lot

City of Ames, Iowa
Image of Runway 11/29 and 18/36 Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Worthington, Minnesota

Runway 11/29 and 18/36 Pavement Rehabilitation

City of Worthington, Minnesota
Image of Southdale District Plan, City of Edina, Minnesota

Southdale District Plan

City of Edina, Minnesota
Image of Island Park Watermain Loop, City of Mound, Minnesota

Island Park Watermain Loop

City of Mound, Minnesota
Image of Best of Le Center Video, City of Le Center, Minnesota

Best of Le Center Video

City of Le Center, Minnesota
Image of Dodge Street Improvements, City of Algona, Iowa

Dodge Street Improvements

City of Algona, Iowa
Image of Highway 14 Corridor Study, City of Marshalltown, Iowa

Highway 14 Corridor Study

City of Marshalltown, Iowa
Image of Water Supply and Treatment System Improvements, Spencer Municipal Utilities, Iowa

Water Supply and Treatment System Improvements

Spencer Municipal Utilities, Iowa
Image of Arts & Innovation District, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Arts & Innovation District

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Image of Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Edina, Minnesota

Comprehensive Plan Update

City of Edina, Minnesota
Image of Waite Park Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Waite Park Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation

City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Municipal Resources

Getting the Lead Out: Understanding the Lead & Copper Rule Revisions

A fast-approaching deadline to submit water service line inventories has caught the attention of many municipalities recently. Learn what this means for your public water systems!

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2023 Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

On Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, we discussed with two of our engineers the things that led them to a career in STEAM.

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How We Use Drones and LiDAR to Collect Data More Effectively

New technologies are imperative to helping clients save time and money. Learn how our combination of drones and LiDAR work together to provide accurate and effective data.

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Reality Capture Technologies

Learn how Bolton & Menk used reality capture technologies to document and virtually create models of an empty reservoir.

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Everyone relies on traffic safety. Chloe Weber discusses how we provide right-sized solutions in our final episode of What’s the Fact!

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• Chloride’s Environmental and Infrastructure Impacts

Rock salt, also known as NaCl or Sodium Chloride, is a commonly used de-icer for Midwesterners familiar with brutal winters. But salt comes with numerous environmental and infrastructure impacts.

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Veterans County Memorial Bell Cobra Helicopter

Discover how the Martin County Veterans Memorial was created through collaboration in a community effort to honor the fallen.

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Comprehensive Planning Map Graphic

Dive in to learn how Bolton & Menk engages communities in their own comprehensive plan. Comprehensive plans should be tailored to meet the needs of the community – what better way than to engage them in their own plan?

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Learn about how our engineers ensure clean and plentiful water and wastewater from Katie Sterk in What’s the Fact.

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Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

Learn how Bolton & Menk can help you comply with the updated Lead and Copper Rule Revisions for your service line and what tools are available for assistance.

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Municipal News

Firm News, Project News

West Pelzer Rural Renewal Master Plan Wins MASC Achievement Award
Employee News

Ashley Hudson Featured in AutoVision News Breaking Barriers Series 
Top 200 Workplace Banners

Named one of the very best workplaces in the State of Minnesota! We’re proud to rank in the Top 50 on the list, and even prouder that we were voted in by our own employees.

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