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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION Generally, the project consists of the construction of an off-road pathway along the County Road B-2 Corridor. The trail will provide an important linlc to the regional trail system — most notably the Gateway and Northeast Diagonal Trail. In most cases, the trail will be built within existing right-of-way. Where opportunities exist, the trail will be brought away from the street to enhance the overall corridor. The pathway will provide connections to all maj or public land uses that abut the project. To determine the trail alignment we took into account the amenities located along the corridor as well as the existing topography and right-of-way. The goal was to minimize impacts to property owners as well as connect public uses. If unsuitable material is encountered beneath the trail during construction, it will be removed and replaced with suitable bacicfill material. Any sod that is damaged as a result of the proj ect will be replaced. In order to match the new street, driveway approaches will be removed to approximatelythe property line. The removed drivewaywill be replaced with similar material— asphalt or concrete. During construction, City staff will worlc with those property owners who wish to malce driveway improvements. The cost of any private driveway improvements is the property owner's responsibility. Efforts will be made to protect and retain the trees that currently exist in the right-of-way. When necessary, however, trees will be removed to allow the proposed improvements. This project will include a unified landscaping plan that will include both new and replacement plantings to minimize the impacts of the new trail on adj oining properties. Staff will work with other public and quasi-public utilities to coordinate other utility improvements with the proposed trail proj ect. It is expected that if these improvements are approved, the work will be completed during the 2005 construction season. The proj ects were initiated by counciUstaff based on a recommendation contained in Roseville's Master Pathway Plan. This corridor contains overhead power in various locations. There are power poles in the residential areas from Rice Street to Victoria Street. Although not part of the original funding application, this report discusses the undergrounding of the overhead power lines. Xcel Energy has identified the cost of this worlc and the impact on energy bills if the Council desires to pursue this portion of the proposed proj ect. County Road B-2 Trail FeasibilityReport May 24,2004 ��r