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Upon the bridge crossing, the 10' foot trail rises at a moderate grade within Ramsey's 66' foot right of way, connecting to the Rivlyn Street cui de sac. At this point begins the stripped bicycling lane along Rivlyn and Tungsten Streets, to the point of the 8' foot concrete trail on Riverdale Drive. (An 8' foot concrete trail will be added to these two short street segments by the city upon redevelopment of this area, which is promoted with Ramsey's Comprehensive Plan.) Along the Riverdale trail, 2.5" inch caliper boulevard trees will be planted 30' foot on center along the length of the project, beginning approximately 400' feet east of the intersection of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Riverdale. Along the 4,658' feet of Riverdale Drive trail, 10 litter receptacles and 4 benches will be strategically located. Two bicycle lockers will also be placed at the either end of Riverdale Drive in these commercial areas; that will also benefit bicycle commuters that want to explore King's Island or Mississippi West Regional Parks on foot. At the western terminus of the Mississippi River Trail is Ramsey's Riverdale Park. Given it's location on this important National and Regional trail, a rest facility is warra!!J;ed. The facility will have a flush toilet, hot running water - as well as a covered shelter area for protection from the elements. Adjacent to this structure will be a drinking fountain with pet attachment as well. These significant enhancements will be fully funded by the city of Ramsey if this project is approved. 'Bookending' the Mississippi River Trail at Riverdale Park will be the interpretive display discussed at the introduction of this project description. Does the project take advantage of a time-sensitive opportunity (for example, funds will be lost, landowner is a willing landowner, affiliation with another project, etc.)? There are several favorable project affiliati~ns. One is the 2009 investment of $41,173 in irrigation and benches scheduled for Riverdale Park in Ramsey. This 4+ acre park will serve Regional Trail users with the rest facilities the Transportation Enhancements will incent. After irrigation, the space will be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, adding measurable value for trail users; consistent with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116D. The cost of the shelter with restroom and drinking fountain proposed above is in excess of $81,709. Also occurring in 2009, will be the construction of one quarter mile of 10' foot trail with river overlook and access within Mississippi West Park, north to the future pedestrian overpass, 04/0312009