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<br />~. <br /> <br />\ <br /> <br />MemonlJ1dum <br />August 18, 2004 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />to bridge beams <br />. Estimated bridge construction cost: $80,000 <br /> <br />Option C: <br />· Install new beam along south edge of bridge including center pier in roadway median <br />· No changes to roadway alignment or lane widths <br />. Remove southern guardrail <br />· Construct 10' walk along south side of bridge <br />· Allows for interior rail between traffic and sidewalk <br />. Estimated bridge construction cost: $180,000 <br /> <br />Enhancement Options (could be included with option A, B or C) <br />. Ornamental railings <br />. Decorative lighting <br />· Concrete patterning/reveals on face of bridge (visible from TH 51) <br />· Concrete pilasters at cnds of bridge <br /> <br />Based upon previous discussions with Council and input from the public mcctings, Option B is <br />the preferred Bridge Option. The Scope of Enhancements has not been determined to date. we. <br />are exploring the possibility of obtaining cooperative agreement funding from MnDOT which <br />would provide up to 80% of the funds for the construction of the projcct. IfMnDOT <br />Cooperative Agreement funding were obtained, the Cowlcil may want to considcr proceeding <br />with Option C. <br /> <br />Sidewalk Improvements <br />The proposed sidewalk location would run along the southern boulevard between the freeway <br />ramp and Old Highway 10. This area includes MnDOT ROW, 7 single family homes and two <br />City parks. Old Highway 10 and County Road E have been identified by the PTRC as conidors <br />for trail/walk improvements. Old Highway 10 is currently included in the CIP for reconstruction <br />in 2007 (with a trail). Bclow is a general summary of sidewalk options developed to date: <br /> <br />Surfacing: Concrete or Bituminous <br />Width: 6' or 8' <br />Setback from Curb: 0', 2', 6' or 8' <br />Location: Whether the walk should be extended west from the freeway ramp at all has also been <br />discusscd as well as the potential for running the walk through Freeway Park. <br /> <br />Based upon previous discussions with Council and input from the public meetings a 6' concrete <br />walk is the preferred option. The staffrecommendcd sctback would be either 2 feet (pavcd with <br />brick or colored concrete etc.) or 6' (sod). <br /> <br />. <br />