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PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2009 Page 2of6 Ms. Olson stated the culvert and drainage were the only concerns at this time. She explained that h p the City had until November 13t to complete the plans and specs. Ms. Olson indicated that the only items not funded were the permitting/engineering expenses for the project. Ms. Olson stated Bethel University and Boston Scientific have been approached to see if they would be interested in contributing to this project. She indicated Boston Scientific did want to give$10,000 to the program, which will assist with the engineering expenses. Ms. Olson noted Bethel would be interested in further discussing the CP Rail corridor and that this would be further discussed with Bruce Kunkel. She added that Ramsey �'Count has committed to giving the City $15,000. Ms. Olson indicated the construction was tentatively scheduled to begin in the spring of 2010. 2. County Road E Bridge Ms. Olson reviewed the latest information on the County Road E Bridge with the Committee. She indicated a feasibility study was completed in 2004 for this project including a pathway on the north or south side of the bridge. Ms. Olson stated at that time the Council agreed to add - cantilevers to the bridge for pedestrian traffic, which has since been denied by Mn.DOT. Ms. Olson indicated a new option would be to shift the current traffic lanes to allow for a small path on one side, using the existing bridge. MnDOT completed a structural analysis on this proposal and were in favor of this option. She explained that an application was also completed. on Monday for a stand alone pedestrian bridge with a connecting trail to Old Snelling. Ms. Olson stated the City requested $1,S 3 0,000 and would hope to hear back on the ant in January y of 2010. Further discussion ensued regarding the location of the pedestrian bridge and it was clarified that the pedestrian bridge would be built on the north side of Count Road E. Ms. Olson explained y p that if the pedestrian bridge application were to be approved construction would not begin to 2013-2014. B. Valentine Park Drainage Discussion Ms. Olson introduced the staff present for the Valentine Park drainage discussion to the Committee. She explained that she spoke with Doug Thomas at Rice Creek watershed regarding the culverts. He felt the roadway authorities should be responsible for the culverts. Terry Noonan, Ramsey County introduced himself to the group and further explained the work he did for the County. He explained the culverts have been an g on oin maintenance issue and is ongoing the natural outlet for the lake. Mr. Noonan stated there was some flow through the culverts when they were inspected a week ago, but that the beavers were already rebuilding their dam. It was g