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Landscaping The base project includes a very utilitarian approach to landscaping for the area. Bituminous trails and lighting were included, but other features, such as trees, shrubs, decorative features and monuments are not included in the estimated project costs. The exception to this is Sunwood Drive NW, where the boulevard costs include continuing the landscaping along the north side of Sunwood Drive as it exists east of Sapphire Street. An alternative was also reviewed in the Ramsey Parkway median. A bio-retention basin was considered along the entire median to provide pre-treatment to the storm water prior to discharging into the regional pond. The base cost for Ramsey Parkway includes a 10-foot bituminous trail in the median with an alternative cost calculated for the cost difference between the two median options. Right of Way and Easements Locations of right of way needs are depicted on the figures based on roadway and trail sections. The exact areas will need to be determined during the platting process. We assumed that the right of ways would be dedicated as a portion of the development process and no costs are included in the project costs for acquisitions. Vacation of the existing platted right of ways that are no longer needed are also not included in the project costs. Anoka County Regional Trail The Central Anoka County Regional Trail follows Bunker Lake Boulevard, and currently terminates at Ramsey Boulevard. The trail had been proposed to follow Ramsey Boulevard to the south, crossing TH 10 and connecting to the Anoka County's Mississippi West Regional Park. A new alignment is now being proposed, which ultimately takes advantage of the proposed Mississippi Skyway for crossing TH 10. The new alignment follows Bunker Lake Boulevard further to the west, before turning south at Center Street. The trail then follows Center Street through much of the COR, connecting to the transit station on the north side of TH 10. Timing of Improvements While the improvements discussed and depicted in the figures will be required to support the area, timing of the improvements will most likely be dependent upon each proposed development. As individual developments are considered, the public infrastructure will need to be reviewed and determinations made as to its adequacy to serve the properties. As upgrades, extensions and improvements are determined to be necessary, funding strategies will need to be developed which may include full or partial assessments to benefitting properties. VII. COST CONSIDERATIONS Costs estimates were developed for each improvement type. These estimates are based on past bid pricing and similar projects completed previously. The segments are depicted on Figure 2 in Appendix B. All costs presented in the following pages are 2018 costs. Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. COST CONSIDERATIONS Center Street Area Analysis' R16.114929 Page 8