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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 4A <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: March 19, 2024 <br /> <br />TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee <br /> <br />FROM: Lucas J. Miller, Assistant Public Works Director <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Trail and Parks Projects Update <br /> <br />Previously Discussed Items: <br />• Hazelnut Parking lot negotiations continue between the City and Trinity Lutheran <br />Church. The City has completed geotechnical work in the lot to help determine the cost <br />impacts which will determine scope and extent of work. <br />• Safe Routes to School from MVHS to E2 down Lake Valentine Road/Old Highway 10 is <br />paved. There will be some repair work needed this Spring with anticipated final <br />completion in June. Meanwhile it can be used by pedestrians at this time. <br />• Floral and Arden Manor parks are substantially completed and open. Hardcourt striping, <br />site clean-up and restoration of both parks will be completed this Spring. <br />New/Updated Items: <br />• City is working with a consultant to pursue grants and it is a candidate to pursue state <br />bonding funds for the trail from Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old <br />Highway 10. Estimated project cost is now projected to be $4.1 Mil since the design <br />is near final. Estimated construction would be in 2025/2026 dependent on funding <br />awarded. The Consultant has been directed to pursue federal and state funding for <br />safe routes to school grants. <br />o Met Council Regional Solicitation – SRTS: $1,000,000 <br />o MnDOT – SRTS: $1,000,000 <br />o State GO Bond funds: $2,050,000 <br /> It did not score well for the Met Council Regional Solicitation safe routes to school <br />grant but the final determination has not yet been made and it could still be awarded. <br />We won’t know more until summer, likely June/July. As soon as the funding situation <br />is known, staff will bring this item to a City Council Work Session discussion. <br /> <br />• Lake Johanna Blvd conceptual trail study was completed by Ramsey County and they <br />are pursuing funding currently. They are shooting for a final design in 2028, <br />dependent on funding awarded. Estimated construction cost is $9.5M. Council has <br />adopted resolution 2023-023 which is the local match commitment for Lake Johanna <br />Blvd Trail Project (estimated $2M). County is going for grants and bonding this year <br />potentially up to $5.5M. Ramsey County presented in November about the project <br />corridor with Council. Ramsey County had applied for the Met Council Regional