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, County Road E T rail Improvements October 7, 2004 Page 7 . Option 2 project costs are eligible for cooperatIve agreement funding. 2. Some of the estimated costs of the bridge options above arc 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 intenor safety rail between SIdewalk and roadway (not in OIigmal feasibility estimate). 4. An eight.foot wide walk is included in Bridge Option 2 vs. six.foot walk in Bridge Option 1 for compaJison. Sidewalk Option I: . 6 Foot Concrete Sidewalk . 2 Foot Edge Strip Total Project Cost :]; ,)'1,700 5; 25.000 <5 79,700 OR Sidewalk Option 2: . 6 Foot Concrete Sidewalk Total Project Cost :]; ')4.700 $ 54.700 . Sidewalk Option Note: 1. Preliminary discussion with MnDOT indicate that the sidewalk pOJ1ion 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 directiou on project scope and take 3ppropri3te action on the attached Resolution 04-56. In terms of the 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 connecti on to an overall City trail system as outlined in the Parks and Trails Master PIau. However, recognizing the intrusiveness into existing residential yards, staff would recommend the le3st intrusive, yet viable option available. Most likely this would be the option with a 2-foot set, back (colored p3vement or brick) with a 6- foot sidewalk. Trail linkages 3nd pedestrian safety 3re the primary reasons for supporting the sidewalk concept. .