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5.2 Consider future Earth Work at the Southwest Intersection of Bunker and Ramsey Boulevards to Support Sidewalk Grant Application(s) Parks Supervisor Riverblood reported that MnDOT has issued calls for proposals for the "Safe Routes to School ". (SRTS) program City staff has identified several trail and/or sidewalk segments, or gaps that may meet the criteria for funding. He showed an area by the PACT Charter School, which would be an ideal candidate for the SRTS program. Very little grading would need to be done for construction. PACT is supportive of our request for this grant. There is also a portion of missing sidewalk along Bunker Lake Boulevard, west of Ramsey Boulevard, which would connect the townhomes to the west. However, this section would require some storm water improvements and somewhat significant grading in order for any sidewalk improvement to be installed. Staff feels that certain expenditures by the HRA would be prudent if the City's receives SRTS funding for this proposed sidewalk along Bunker. Mr. Riverblood stated that the SRTS is not likely to fund this specific section of sidewalk due to the significant total costs involved. The cost per foot will not look favorable if a certain number of dollars of grading and storm water expenses are included in the grant application. He continued that leveraging the grant for these improvements to this corner improves both the functioning of this part of The COR's sidewalk and trail system and the market value of this City -owned parcel (corner of #116 and #56). Mr. Riverblood stated that this is an important visual entrance to The COR and having a finished edge moves the HRA along with the marketing of this parcel and others. Marketing Manager Lazan stated that by considering doing this, it kind of unburdens this project from a development perspective. Material would be the HRA's part if we get this grant. The cost would be approximately $10,000 for us to do it. The grant would cover the trails. Commissioner Elvig stated he would be in support of spending the $10,000 to do this.. Chairperson Ramsey commented - so we will not have to mess with this sidewalk again to which staff responded that is correct. Commissioner Tossey asked who this grant is through to which Mr. Riverblood explained it is Federal dollars. Consensus of the HRA was to have staff work with the dirt from the Ramsey Raceway and that the HRA is interested in applying for the SRTS grant. Mr. Riverblood added that staff is still working through the area by the Ramsey Elementary School, and is moving forward with grants that do not require cost participation — free money. 5.3. Review of COR Marketing System HRA Executive Director Nelson stated she would like to take this opportunity to review the new COR marketing. The pictures we took to the International Shopping Center Conference in Las Vegas will now be in The COR Conference room and will be taken with whenever we do a HRA Work Session — June 7, 2011 Page 3 of 7