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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 3B <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: April 18, 2023 <br /> <br />TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee <br /> <br />FROM: Lucas Miller, Assistant Public Works Director <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Trail and Parks Projects Update <br /> <br /> <br />Previously Discussed Items: <br /> Lexington Ave is estimated to be substantially completed in August 2023. <br /> Safe Routes to School from MVHS to E2 down Lake Valentine Road/Old Highway 10 is <br />scheduled for construction this summer 2023. Plans are currently out to bid. There were <br />$450k in grants awarded for this project. <br /> City is working with a consultant to pursue grants and bonding for the trail from Lake <br />Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old Highway 10. Feasibility study has been <br />completed for this project this last fall. Estimated project cost is $2.6 Mil. Estimated <br />construction would be in 2025/2026 dependent on funding awarded. <br /> Lake Johanna Blvd conceptual trail study was completed by Ramsey County and they are <br />pursuing funding currently. They are shooting for a final design in 2028, dependent on <br />funding awarded. Estimated construction cost is $9.5M. City staff has expressed support <br />for this project to the County. County is going for grants and bonding this year potentially <br />up to $5.5M. <br /> Floral and Arden Manor parks design for both projects are ongoing and construction is <br />slotted for 2023. Arden Manor funding are grants combined with city funding. Floral is <br />city funding. <br /> Annual trail maintenance is being scheduled for summer 2023 along Round Lake Rd, <br />Lexington north of 96, Cummings and Floral Parks. <br /> The CIP for Parks is available online. The budget has been adjusted and will be available <br />when it is approved. <br /> The 2023 Tree Plan Project is moving forward with the suggested locations along <br />Highway 96 (29) and Hazelnut Park near the stump removals (2). <br /> <br />New/Updated Items: <br /> Pavement Rating for trails is planned for 2024. This is the first technical step looking <br />ahead to planning existing trail project restorations.