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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />The corridor for the proposed trail segment can be seen in Attachment A. This trail would be a <br />6,500-foot North-South connecting segment along Old Highway 10 from Lake Valentine Road <br />to CR-96. At the southern end of the corridor there is an existing trail segment along Lake <br />Valentine Road near Valentine Park and the City has 95% design plans for a trail segment on the <br />West side of Old Highway 10 from Lake Valentine Road to County Road E2. Towards the <br />middle of the trail corridor, there is another connection on the south side of Parkshore Drive as <br />part of the senior living development. At the north end of this corridor the trail would meet the <br />existing trail that extends along Old Hwy 10 at the interchange of CR-96. <br /> <br />The feasibility study will provide information of what is involved if this trail were to be designed <br />and constructed, such as, existing conditions with utilities (Public and Private), drainage, <br />environmental challenges, estimated costs and project funding sources. It would also include <br />some Public involvement to identify needs or issues from their feedback. The feasibility report <br />does not commit the City to construct the trail but puts the City in position to pursue funding <br />opportunities when available. <br /> <br />For additional information, Ramsey County is performing a pavement preservation project along <br />Old Highwa y 10 from County Road E to CR-96 in 2023. City staff has already coordinated with <br />Ramsey County on a segment of trail designed on the West side of Old Snelling from County <br />Road E2 to Lake Valentine Road which they will incorporate into their plans. <br /> <br />Discussion <br /> <br />City Staff is requesting direction from Council if they would like the feasibility study updated. <br />Having a completed study puts the City in better position for future funding opportunities. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br /> <br />This proposed trail is not currently funded and is not programmed in the CIP. <br /> <br />Staff estimates the cost for the feasibility study will be around $8,000 for the report and $15,000 <br />for soil boring geotechnical work. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />Attachment A – Project Corridor <br />Attachment B – December 2008 Old Snelling Avenue / Old Highway 10 Feasibility Report <br /> <br />