Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/24/2010

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a baseline and identify where possible walking and biking improvements can be made. o FYI -The League of American Bicyclist's, Bicycle Friendly Community C~ http: J/www.bikeleague.org/pro rg ams/bicvclefriendlyamerica/comm unities • Identify walking and biking routes for commuting, recreation, and leisure activities within the City of Ramsey of various lengths that will actively promote walking and biking within the City of Ramsey. • Name and map various trail length loops for walking and biking within the City of Ramsey. • Develop park and trail descriptions to promote physical activity for the City of Ramsey web site. • Identify missing links/gaps in the trail and sidewalk network, prioritize the segments, and develop a plan and design for the highest priorities. Integrate this with the city's Capital Improvement Program and any Anoka County Highway Department scheduled improvements. • Create a citywide map of all sidewalks and trails including connections to bordering communities. • Post trail loops on the city's web site, including health benefits of walking (E.g. calories burned per kilometer etc.) and place corresponding article in the Ramsey Resident and prepare spot on QCTV. • Create wayfinding and directional signs to guide residents to and around the trail loops. Ramsey Community Intervention #2 -Estimated Investment by SHIP $5,000 Equipment -Canoes and kayaks for Sunfish Lake As a SHIP `partner,' the city will have the option to spend up to a maximum of $5,000 for approved equipment purchases that must relate to SHIP Community Intervention guidelines. For the canoe system (discussed by the Finance Committee in June 2010), all other elements like the security system would need to be in place in order to for this equipment purchase to be approved. If it is not approved by City Council, then alternative equipment investments can be considered, such as secured paddle boats for The Draw, or public bikes to be associated with the parking ramp in The COR as an example. Staff will review the program elements in greater detail if desired at the meeting. Additional information is available at: www.partnershipforbetterhealthanokacounty com/ Funding: This program if approved would not require any city match*, and certain aspects of the program would result in SHIP dollars being infused into the General Fund in 2011, to compensate for staff time that may be expended in this endeavor. The following is the estimated breakout of the where the SHIP monies would be directed: • Consultant or combination of Intern and consultant $19,500