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I D. Proposed Utility Improvements I I I I I I II I I I I I I I , I With the exception of minor grade adjustments to sanitary sewer manholes and watermain gate valves, no other public utility work is anticipated at this time. If the Council elects to proceed with the construction of a trail along Hamline Avenue, we anticipate that up to three hydrants will require relocation, Costs associated with this work are includcd with the trail costs. A meeting will be held with the private utility companies to discuss the proposed project and this may result in private utility upgrades, Although private utility upgrades and modifications may be done in conjunction with this proposed project they would not be installed as part of this proposed project. Hamline Trail Improvements E. During the course of the public meetings some residents expressed interest towards constructing a trail along the west side of Hamline A venue from the Roseville border to Crepeau Park via Cannon Avenue, The Parks, Trails Recreation Committee's master plan identifies the need for a trail along Hamline A venue to Crepeau Park however the PTRC alignment routed the trail east along Tiller Lane then nOlth on Dellwood to the park entrance. Neighborhood fecdback from the public meetings strongly favored an alignment on the western edge of the neighborhood all the way to Crepeau Park which is the alignment included in this report, The trail could be constructed of bituminous or wood chips and is recommended to be 6 to 8 feet wide. The trail segment from Roseville to Ingerson Road would run parallel to the street with a 6 foot wide sodded boulevard. A bituminous trail would be eligible for State Aid funding along this segment of Hamline A venue, The existing Hamline corridor is narrow through this area and trail construction would require the removal of some trees within the ROW. An alternative alignment to minimize tree loss would involve running the trail through the MnDOT TH 51 ROW from Roseville and rejoining the Hamline Avenue corridor along the channel from Lake Josephine to TH 51, Tree loss could be reduced by a narrower trail, narrower boulevard in this stretch. A wood chip trail would likely reduce tree impacts as well since less ground preparation would be required. The trail would continue nOlth from Ingerson Road in a meandering fashion responding to the proposed natural grading of the vacated Hamline A venue area, North of Tiller Lane the trail would run along the west side of Cannon A venue ultimately terminating in the MSI property, It is anticipated that MSI would cooperate with the City and provide a trail connection (or easement) through their property to Crepeau Park. City staff have not contacted MSI to date regarding this possibility. Parking areas for trail use were discussed in the public meetings with mixed reactions, Based upon our review of the site, a parking area (2-3 stalls) near the Roseville border could be reasonably incorporated in the MnDOT ROW however parking areas at the west end of Ingerson Road and Tiller Lane are not recommended for geometrical safety reasons, The proposed trail alignments are shown in exhibits 2,3,9 and ]2, 11