7B, CP Rail Bridge Improvement Options

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P ARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2009 Page 5 of9 for a bike lane on both sides of the roadway. Chair Peck felt this was a wise and safe alternative to the off road bike path. MOTION: Committee Member Hilgers motioned to recommend that Council, in order to increase safety, consider the possibility of constructing pedestrian improvements on both the east and west sides of the CP Rail bridge on Old Snelling and research the possibility with Ramsey County of paving/widening the roadway shoulders to provide a bike lane on both the east and west side in the most cost effective manner, seconded by Committee Member Garretson. The motion carried unanimously. c. Park Capital Improvement Proeram (CIP) Discussion Ms. Olson indicated the Council held a work session to review the CIP. She reviewed how the PTRC items were shifted around explaining that the City trail signage received $15,000 for 2009 and $10,000 for 2010. Ms. Olson noted that the Lexington Avenue Trail was being worked on by the Community Development Director and herself. At this time it was in the budget with hopes of finding 50% of the expenses covered by the neighboring businesses. Chair Peck suggested this be presented as an opportunity to increase their sales. Discussion ensued legarding a trail on County Road F and if a partnership could be worked out between the businesses and the City. Ms. Olson indicated that this segment became a lower priority due to the uncertainty of the Hamline/694 interchange future. Ms. Olson reported that West Round Lake Trail is in poor condition at this time with weeds and tree roots. She indicated there is a .46 mile gap in the trail due to the inability to negotiate an easement with Scholl Co. Deluxe Corporation bought out Scholl's and therefore, Ms. Olson stated she would be contacting them to pursue an easement and once she has more information, will report back to the Committee. Mr. Messerly questioned if a trail was being designed from Old Highway 10 through the pasture. Ms. Olson stated the City did have a portion of land near the townhomes on Park Shore Drive stating the only concern was Vaughn owns the property and would require an easement. Ms. Olson reported that the City of New Brighton has a parks subcommittee and asked if the PTRC would like to have a joint meeting in the next few months to talk about the connections to Long Lake and the Elmer L. Andersen extensions. The Committee was in favor of this meeting. D. Proiect Updates 1. Safe Routes to School