Minutes - Council - 09/04/1991 - Joint with Anoka City Council

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Ramsey Councilmember Peterson stated that when Ramsey Council met with Dayton Council, their concern was with the north/south corridor. Mr. Jankowski commented that the logical corridor is in place, a portion of that would traverse Elm Creek Park. He added that political support means a lot. Anoka Mayor Beberg stated that when 610 was proposed to be a toll way, it was fek that the north end (Anoka, Ramsey, Dayton, Champlin, etc.) had been shorted for a long time. Hopefully that determination would help again. There is a definite need for the bridge, and it should happen. Anoka Community Development Director Kirchner stated the crossing would create a potential by- passing for Anoka and create a corridor to Interstate ~94. Upon inquiry if Ramsey has the dedicated right-of-way, Councilmember Peterson replied yes and that the City of Dayton may have access to a right-of-way also. Anoka Mayor Beberg stated that Charlie Weaver from MnDOT is in favor so he would be a key person to contact. He may be able to open a lot of doors with regard to this issue. Mr. Nagel stated he could set up a meeting with Bill Crawford also. Anoka Councilmember Weaver stated that the entire legislature needs to be involved. River's Bend Park Trail Corridor - Mr. Nagel stated that the City of Anoka would like to connect into Ramsey's River's Bend Park with a trail corridor. There are a lot of bicyclists who would benefit by this corridor. Anoka Councilmember Mann stated that Anoka had received a request for that a year and a half ago. It would be much nicer and safer for the bicyclists to be off the highway and it would be nice to have a trail connect Anoka and Ramsey. He added that the City of Anoka fought hard to get the bike path across the railroad tracks and also that it cost a lot of money. The Ramsey City Council commented they could not see a problem with supporting the corridor. Mr. Nagel commented that maybe it could be funded through a grant from the State. He felt that if two cities apply at the same time for the same thing, the request would receive attention. Mr. Schroeder stated that each City likely would be funding half of the cost and suggested maybe doing a phasing plan. He asked for opinions as to what would be the more rational approach for design of the trail. Anoka Councilmember Mann stated there are a couple areas for a trail along Highway #47. Ramsey Councilmember Peterson stated that at the joint meeting of the two Council's back in 1989, the topic of "Welcome to Anoka" and "Welcome to Ramsey" signs came up and it was encouraged that it be a "joint" project. Mr. Nagel suggested that a couple of different approaches for the trail could be cost estimated. Ramsey Councilmember Cich commented that the safety aspect has to be looked at. Joint City Councii/Ramsey/Anoka - September 4, 1991 Page 4 of 10