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Memo 2 6 6 0 Civic Center Drive Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (651)490-2200•fax:(651)490-2275 DATE: May 3, 1999 TO: Bob Bierscheid, Karl Keel, Dennis Welsch CC: Chuck Stifter, Tony T h ury FROM: Debra Bloom SUBJECT: City Project No. M-99-16 Miscellaneous Pathway work I wanted to update everyone on the status of the aforementioned project. As you are aware, we have been looking at areas of the City where the pathway system has "holes". These areas are long enough to prove a nuisance, but too short to warrant a full- scale project and are not really covered by the Pathways Master Plan. We have looked into the feasibility of constructing two "i n fill" pathways as a part of this year's Park Improvement Project. These were brought to our attention at a DRC meeting. It is our hope to continue this practice with each year's construction projects. Dennis was able to offer CDBG funding of up to $75,000 for this year's project, due to the benefit of such connections to the high density residential in the area. Upon a closer analysis of the two segments we have determined that our estimates for constructing the trails is $92,400.00, not including engineering. The trail construction on Larpenteur Ave, from G altier to the Rice, requires the removal of a few mature trees as wel! as the relocation of two existing signs. One of which is of masonry design. No permanent easements are necessary for the construction of this trail. However, we will need to work with property owners on temporary construction easements as well as resolve any sign relocation code issues. This trail would be 8 foot wide bituminous. The estimated cost: $35,200 for 942 feet of trail. The proposed connection on the west side of Rice Street over the Hwy 36 bridge from Minnesota to County Road B requires the acquisition of a permanent easement from one property as well as the construction of a retaining wall. This sidewalk would be 6 foot wide concrete. The estimated cost: $57,200 for 1000 feet of trail. The public's reaction to constructing these trail segments should be addressed. In subsequent discussions we determined that it would be wise to bring this project to the Council for comment and approval. As well as hold a meeting to get public input. Seeing as the Parks project is on a tight deadline, all of these things need to happen quickly. Attached is a preliminary schedule. Please give me direction on how we should proceed with this project and where we can get the additional funding. I am reluctant to dedicate more time on plan preparation until we know that we have a viable project. I appreciate your input.