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Memorandum August 18,2004 Page 2 . to bridge beams · Estimated bridge construction cost: $80,000 Option C: . Install new beam along south edge of bridge including center pier in roadway median · No changes to roadway alignment or lane widths · Remove southern guardrail · Construct]O' walk along south side of bridge . Allows for interior rail between traffic and sidewalk · Estimated bridge construction cost: $l80,000 Enhancement Optious (could be included with option A, B or C) . Ornamental railings · Decorative lighting · Concrete patterning/reveals on face of bridge (visible from TH 51) . Concrete pilasters at ends of bridge Based upon previous discussions with Council and input from the public meetings, Option B is the preferred Bridge Option, The Scope of Enhancements has not been determined to date. We are exploring the possibility of obtaining cooperative agreement funding from MnDOT which would provide up to 80% of the funds for the construction of the project. IfMnDOT Cooperative Agreement funding were obtained, the Council may want to consider proceeding with Option C. . Sidewalk Improvements The proposed sidewalk location would run along the southern boulevard between the freeway ramp and Old Highway 10. This area includes MnDOT ROW, 7 single family homes and two City parks. Old Highway 10 and County Road E have been identified by the PTRC as corridors for trail/walk improvements. Old Highway 10 is currently included in the ClP for reconstruction in 2007 (with a trail). Below is a general summary of sidewalk options developed to date: Surfacing: Concrete or Bituminous Width: 6' or 8' Setback from Curb: 0',2',6' or 8' Location: Whether the walk should be extended west from the freeway ramp at all has also been discussed as well as the potential for running the walk through Freeway Park. Based upon previous discussions with Council and input from the public meetings a 6' concrete walk is tlle preferred option, The staff recommended setback would be either 2 feet (paved with brick or colored concrete etc,) or 6' (sod). .