7C, Motion to Authorize Staff to Contract with Bolton & Menk

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~ Evaluate potential for specialty trail design to avoid lake impacts. ~ Evaluate feasibility of trail construction adjacent to Highway lOin regards to clear zone requirements, ditch requirements and state highway right-of-way. ~ Evaluate potential for utilizing a paved shoulder design as a dedicated bike lane for "high impact" segments along the trail corridor. ~ Identify the feasibility of a dedicated bike lane or separate trail crossing at Bridge No. 4627 north of TH 5 1. ~ Identify Rice Creek Watershed District, DNR and Corps of Engineers permitting requirements. ~ Conduct preliminary design review meeting with Rice Creek Watershed District ~ Identify MnDOT permitting requirements. ~ Identify County permitting requirements. ~ Other environmental and miscellaneous issues identified by the project team and stakeholders4 Bolton & Menk will review the draft layout and cost estimates prepared by the City in 20044 We will discuss the potential of this alternative in our feasibility report. Bolton & Menk understands that there are multiple stakeholders and interests influencing the trail alignment, and we are committed to objectively evaluating the options and recognizing the need to balance pedestrian needs, engineering and construction requirements and costs. At the request of City staff, our Senior Project Manager and Project Engineer will be available to present the findings of the preliminary engineering report at a City Council meeting; Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee meeting; and a public information meeting. PROJECT SCHEDULE The following project schedule is proposed: Council Award Project. 04 .......... ....440........... ............... ........ ..4H............ ............ .......... ...... September 8, 2008 Kick-off Meeting w/City Staff...........H............................................................ Week of September 8, 2008 Design review meeting with RCWD................................................H.................. Week of October 6,2008 Submit Draft Feasibility Report for City Review...................................................H.....HHOctober 10, 2008 Meeting with Parks, Traits and Recreation Committee* ........................... Between Oct. 10 - Nov. 3, 2008 Public Information Meeting* ......4...............................04.04......................... Between Oct. 10 - Nov. 3, 2008 Sub m it Fin a I F eas i b i I i ty R e po rt ........ 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . No v e m be r 3, 2008 Present Feasibility Report at City Council Meeting* ...............................4.......................... November 2008 *80lton & Menk is prepared to adjust the proposed meeting schedule as necessary to meet the City of Arden Hills' needs.