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. . . County Road E Trail Improvements October 6, 2004 Page 7 Option 2 project costs are eligible for cooperative agreement funding. 2. Some of the estimated costs of the bridge options above are higher than those listed in the feasibility report in order to account for recent significant increases in the cost of steel. 3. Option C estimate includes interior safety rail between sidewalk and roadway (not in original feasibility estimate). 4. An eight-foot wide walk is included in Bridge Option 2 vs. six-foot walk in Bridge Option 1 for comparison. Sidewalk Option 1: . 6 Foot Concrete Sidewalk . 2 Foot Edge Strip Total Project Cost $ 54,700 $ 25,000 $ 79,700 OR Sidewalk Option 2: . 6 Foot Concrete Sidewalk Total Project Cost $ 54,700 $ 54,700 Sidewalk Option Note: 1. Preliminary discussion with MnDOT indicate that the sidewalk portion of the project would not score high for cooperative agreement funding however, state aid funds could be used for these improvements. Recommend Council Action Staff requests that Council provide direction on project scope and take appropriate action on the attached Resolution 04-56, In terms ofthe bridge, staff believes that this is a significant safety concern and major "choke point" for the City. The bridge improvement is recommended. Staff supports the concept of the sidewalk as a connection to an overall City trail system as outlined in the Parks and Trails Master Plan. However, recognizing the intrusiveness into existing residential yards, staff would recommend the least intrusive, yet viable option available. Most likely this would be the option with a 2-foot set-back (colored pavement or brick) with a 6- foot sidewalk. Trail linkages and pedestrian safety are the primary reasons for supporting the sidewalk concept.