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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2009 Page 4 of 6 3B. Memorial Bench Policy and Bench Implementation (continued) MOTION: Committee Member Straumann motioned to recommend the Council provide $10,000 for the bench implementation program for 2010 and $5,000 each year after for three years, seconded by Committee Member Garretson. The motion carried unanimously. C. Project Updates 1. Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail Connection—ARRA Funding Update Ms. Olson explained all environmental documents had to be completed b November 13th. The p p Y plans have been submitted to MnDOT and are being reviewed. Comments have been given to the City and the plans are being revised. She indicated that the plans were proceeding nicely with the trail. 2. County Road E Bridge—Update memo from 10/19/09 CC Meeting Ms. Olson stated the County Road E Bridge has two different grants that are under consideration at this time. The City would hear back on both in January or February of 2010. At that time, a decision would be made to see which option to proceed with. Ms. Olson explained that the one option does not include ramps to and from the bridge, which would need to be City funded and could run from $75,000-100,000. It was'noted that state-aid dollars could be used to cover the difference in funding if needed. She indicated she would bring this back for further discussion once more information was available. - 3. CP Rail Bridge—Update memo from 10/19/09 CC Meeting Ms. Olson explained that the CP Rail Bridge has increased in cost after the topography/ engineering was completed. She indicated the abutments were not as deep as first thought and would need additional retaining walls for stability purposes, which increased the cost from $184,000 to $31ONO. Ms. Olson stated the City may need a variance from the MSA while proceeding with this process as the trail directly under the bridge will not be able to meet the 12 foot minimum standard. It looks like 11 feet is the maximum that can be done in this area (8 ft. path with 1.5 ft on either side of path). She indicated that Bolton & Menk would be addressing this issue and that this Committee would stay informed as this item proceeds.