Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/13/2008

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Parks Supervisor Riverblood indicated this was an estimate of the costs. They will be incurring additional costs for things such as soil borings. He stated the Engineering staff is doing the tree survey work on site along with other survey work. This will save them several thousand dollars. Chairperson Johns thought the time line looked great on this proj ect. Case #2: Mississippi River Trail Update Parks Supervisor Riverblood indicated the purpose ofthis case is to update the Commission on the various trails and opportunities associated with those trails (existing and proposed) along the MississippiRiver. In addition, Ramsey's relationship to trails of regional and national significance shall be discussed. Parks Supervisor Riverblood made a presentation and reviewed some slides with the Commission. Chairperson Johns stated this is already an initiative with Anoka County. She wondered if the pedestrian bridge overpass or crossing be a Ramsey facilitate or would this be a County project. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated the Mississippi River Trail would be on municipal property but is already a regional trail. As it relates to the Hwy 10 and rail crossing he did not think Ramsey would be paying over $4 million for this. He stated they will have the future commuter rail station here along with the existing parking ramp, which will bring people to and from the Metropolitan area. He noted this is a prime location for the overpass to the trail. Chairperson Johns thought if they could get the trail connections it would promote tourism and make the sites very interesting. Commissioner Shryock thought the trail would be an amazmg way to get people safely downtown. Chairperson Johns wondered what the staging is for this. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated connecting the City of Anoka is probably slated for the next year or two. He stated some of the bigger ticket items will take longer and be done down the road. Commissioner Erickson asked when the bridge crossing Hwy 10 would be completed. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated this is listed in the Capital Improvement Program and he thought they would zone for the use on the south side of the area which would save it for when the overpass is completed. He stated in the Capital Improvement Program it is always shown as the last year in the five-year plan because it is a four million dollar project. Park and Recreation Commission/February 14, 2008 Page 3 of 5