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Douglas D. Perry, P.E. BNSF Railway Company <br /> Director Engineering <br /> RA/L WAY Services <br /> 80 - 44T11 Avenue N.E. <br /> Minneapolis, MN 55421 <br /> Email: <br /> douglas.perry@bnsf.com <br /> Telephone: 763-782-3313 <br /> Fax: 763-782-3061 <br /> July 12, 2016 <br /> Metropolitan Council <br /> 390 Robert St.North <br /> St.Paul,MN 55101-1805 <br /> Att.TAB Coordinator <br /> Subject: Support for the Mississippi Skyway pedestrian overpass project <br /> Dear Ms.Koutsoukos, <br /> The purpose of this letter is communicate that the BNSF Railway has no objection to the proposed extension of <br /> the existing skyway. Record drawings indicate that BNSF's property line is approximately four feet to the north, <br /> of the south end of the existing skyway. In other words, the south four feet of the skyway is not on BNSF <br /> property. <br /> I am told that within the Preliminary Engineering Report for the Mississippi Skyway that it states that the work <br /> could be easily done within the 4 foot limit if required by the contract. "During construction,the contractor would <br /> have access inside the existing structure to install a temporary barrier and demolish the existing south fagade. <br /> They would also attach the new flaming to the existing columns...and connect to the existing east/west <br /> enclosures/roofing/M&E systems inside the bridge." <br /> In summary, it appears that no railroad Right-of-Way will be required for the proposed project. However, <br /> depending upon the method and means of construction, a railroad flagman may need to be present, especially if <br /> boomed equipment is used in the construction process. <br /> Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Douglas D. Perry,P.E. <br /> Director Engineering Services <br /> BNSF Railway <br /> 80—44th Avenue NE <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55421 <br /> Office—(763)782-3313 <br />