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Response:This option was examined. The preferred alignment is to cross at Sunset, due to its <br /> proximity to schools, residential housing and retail. <br /> 25. What strings are attached to the Met Council funds? <br /> Response:Potential Metropolitan Council Funding sources used for regional trail construction <br /> include the Metro Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program, which is a formula driven <br /> appropriation from the State, administered and distributed through the Metropolitan Council <br /> and the Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvement Grant Program, which is a State and Met <br /> Council Bonding program, which is administered and distributed through the Metropolitan <br /> Council. As with any grant, there are requirements that must be met. These requirements are <br /> included within each grant agreement received by the County. These requirements are reviewed <br /> for compliance prior to the execution of the grant agreement contracts. Typical requirements for <br /> these types of grants include: <br /> 1. The facility must be owned by a public entity and shall remain in public ownership. <br /> 2. The County records a State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond Financed Declaration. <br /> 3. Prevailing Wages <br /> 4. American Made Steel Requirement <br /> 5. Jobs Reporting <br /> 6. Women and/or Minority Owned Business Reporting. <br /> 26. There is directional signage missing in the Centerville area. <br /> Response: Anoka County will evaluate the existing trail sections and install signage where <br /> needed or missing. <br />