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CANARV - DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO• ����
BLUE - MAVOR
cil Resolution
Presented B
,�Referred To � r�L����T Committee: Date ������
Out of Committee By Date
WHER�AS, Mississippi River Boulevard is a vital scenic resource, an important segment
of the Saint Paul Parkway System, and an asset to the community, and
WHEREAS, i�iississippi River Boulevard is in deLeriorated and potentially unsafe
condition, and
WHEREAS, the hlississippi River Boulevard Plan for Res�oration was prepared by
the Division of Parks and Recreation with the participation and assistance
of the Mississippi River Boulevard Design Committee, and found to be consistant
with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan at the May 27, 1983 Planning Commission
meeting, and
WHEREAS, Mississippi River Boulevard is designated a Regional Trail Corridor by the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission and is eligible for capital
improvement funds from the Metropolitan Council , now, therefore, be it
R�SOLVED, tha�t the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby approve and adop�t
the Niississippi River Boulevard Plan, and authorize its submission to the
Metr�o�alitan Council for approval , and
FURTHEE2 �ZESvLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby authorize
appropriate Ci�y officials to execute agreements as necessary to secure
i�1etropolitan Parks and Open Space capital improvement funds.
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Fletcher � �Offl U111 t $2Y'Vl C2
�wi�°�''p�u-E'S [n Favor
Masanz
NiCOSia
scneibei _ � __ Against
Tedesco -
Wilson
AUG 2 1983 Form proved b i t ey
Adopted by Council: Date �
Certified e�sed ouncil r B I
By � T
t� o d by Ylavor• e • _ AUG 4 �983 A pro e by Mayor or S m'ssion t Council
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PUBLISNED AU G 1 � 1983
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� TO = SW�nt Pau 1 Cifiy Cou�cci!
F� Q � � C o m r�i�t e e O h City Development and Transportation
C N A(R Councilman Bob Fletcher
�Resolution approving the Mississippi River Boulevard Plan as developed
by the Parks and Recreation Division.
. At its meeting of July 26, 1983, the City Development ComQnittee reconunended
approval of resolution on the hiississippi River Boulevard Plan as developed
by the Parks and Recreation Division and introduced by Councilman Ga.11es.
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CTCY HAI..L � SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL� MIiHNFSOTA SSI02
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CEQRGE LATIMER ,�U� _ ,J �n��
MAYOR !. �j
COUN�iLMAIV ROSERT FLETCNER
June 30, 1983
Councilman Robert Fletcher
Chairman
City Development & Transportation Committee
722 City Hall
Dear Councilman Fletcher:
The City Council today referred to the City Development and
Transportation Cotmnittee for consideration and recommendation
a letter of the Mayor transmitting the Mississippi River
.. Boulevard Plan as deve�.oped by the Parks and Recreation
Division and approved by the Planning Commission.
Very truly yours,
'�.r""�`
Albert B. Olson
City Clerk
ABO:drm
cc: PED, Planning Staff
Community Services, Parks & Recreation Division
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cil Resolution -
Presc•nted I3 � _
Referred To ��� �����E�� Committee: Date � ����3
Out of Committee By Date
WyER�AS, Mississippi River Boulevard is a vital scenic resource, an important segment
of the Saint Paul Parkway System, and an asset to the community, and
WH�REAS, Nississippi River Boulevard is in deteriorated and potentially unsafe
condition, and
WHEREAS, the h1ississippi River Boulevard Plan for Restoration was prepared by
the Division of Parks and Recreation with` the participation and assistance
of �he Mississippi River Boulevard Design Committee, and found to be consistant
with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan at the May 27, 1983 Planning Commission
meeting, and
WHEREAS, Mississippi River Boulevard is designated a Regional Trail Corridor by the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission and is eligible for capital
improvement funds fr�m the Metropolitan Council , now, therefore, be it
R�SOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Pau1 does hereby approve and adopt
the Ni1ssissippi River Boulevard Plan, and authorize its submission ta the
Nfetro�olitan Council for approval , and �
FURTNER R�SGLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby authorize
appropriate Cii.y officials to execute agreements as necessary to secure
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space capital improvement funds.
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,IUN 2 919�3
COUNCILMAN RUBEFtT FLt(CHER
COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nal�s '
Fletcher Communi t Servi ce
�evine In Favor � �
Masanz ' /
Nicosia <s�,�� •G
Scheibei Against _ .. /
Tedesco v �
Wilson
Form proved b i t ey
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: The .City Couaci}. today xefarrec3 to th� City DevelopmenC and �
Transportation C+�3tt� fo�'caneideration �d �recomo�endation
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; Divibioa and �p�raved by t#�n Plaaning Co�emi�aion. � � ,
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SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102
GEORGE LATIMER (612) 298-4323
MAYOR
Council President Victor Tedesco
and Members of the City Council
7th F1oor City Hall
St. Paul , Minnesota 55102
Re: Transmittal of the Planning Commission Review of the
Mississippi River Boulevard Plan to the City Council
On May 27, 1983 the St. Pau1 Planning Commission re viewed the Mississippi
River Boulevard Plan developed by the Parks and Recreation Division. The
Planning Commission, as part of its statutory authority passed Resolution 83-15
finding the Mississippi River Boulevard Plan consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Division will shortly be asking the City Council
to review and take action on the Plan. For your consideration, I am
transmitting the Planning Commission's resolution of findings and recom-
mendations.
Sincerely,
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GL:Ik
cc: City Clerk
Bob Piram
Peggy Reichert
Jim Zdon
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
file number 83-15
date Ma.v 27, 1983
Mississippi River Boulevard Plan
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes authorize a municipality's planning agency to review
proposed capital improvements for compliance with the comprehensive municipal
plan and report its findings to the municipal governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission has reviewed the Mississippi River
Boulevard Plan which proposes extensive capital improvements for the Mississippi
River Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed such improvements for compliance
with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the Mississippi River
Boulevard Plan is consistent with the adopted policies of the Comprehensive Plan
but not fully consistent with the Program for Capital Improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOCVEO, that the Saint Paul Planning Commission finds
the Mississippi River Boulevard Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends:
1 . Reconstruction of the boulevard should proceed according to the design guide-
lines in the Mississippi River Boulevard Plan with the exception that parking
should be prohibited on the bluff side of the roadway.
2. Public Works Department monitor the traffic/parking situation along the new
roadway and one year after completion of the Highland Parkway to SurrQnit
Avenue segment report its evaluation to the Planning Commission.
3. Parks and Recreation Division monitor the operation along the combined
pedestrian bicycle path and one year after completion of the Highland Parkway
to Summit Avenue segment report its evaluation to the Planning Commission.
mOVe.d by Cochrane �
s��co�ed by Brvan
in favor �2 � �
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city of saint paul
planning commission resoiution
file number
date
4. The Mississippi� River Boulevard Design Committee and Parks and Recre�tion
Division submit the final designs for the Summit Avenue/Mississippi River
Boulevard traffic circle and the Dayton to Pelham Avenue segment of the
Mississippi River Boulevard to the Planning Commission for its review
and comment to the City Council and Mayor.
5. Parks and Recreation Division provide the latest Mississippi River
Boulevard reconstruction cost figures for updating the 1984 Program for
Capital Improvements. .
BE IT� FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission's findings be transmitted
to the Mayor and City Council for their consideration.
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against-
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GEORGE UTIMER
MAYOR
. MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 4, 1983
T0: Planning •Commission
Comprehensive Planninq,,Committee -
FROM: James Zdon ��
RE: Review of the P1ississippi River Boulevard Plan
for Planning Consistency
INTRODUCTION '
The Mississippi River Boulevard Plan (MRB) has been prepared by the St. Paul Parks
and Recreation Division with the direction and guidance of the P1ississippi River
Boulevard Desiqn Committee. Planninq Division staff has reviewed the MRB Plan for:
(1 ) consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and (2) important issues ���ith planninq
concerns. Staff findinas and recommendations are outlined in this report.
AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462, Section 462.356, Subdivision 2, in
compliance with plan, "after a comprehensive municipal plan or section thereof has
been recommended by the planning aaency and a copy filed with a governing body,
no. . .capital improvement (shall be) authori2ed by the municipality. . .until after
the planninq agency has reviewed the proposed. . .capital improvement and reported �
in writing to the governing bod,y. . . its findinas as to compliance of the proposed
improvement vaith the comprehensive municipal plan. "
BACKGROUND '
The Mississippi Boulevard Plan is the result of approximately two years of work
by the Parks and Recreation Division design staff and the Misslssippi River Boul-
evard Design Committee. The Committee consists of either residents i��ho live on
the Plississippi River Boulevard or adjacent to it. Approximately one year ago,
the Parks and Recreation design staff completed a first draft which was only
partially endorsed by the Mississippi River Boulevard Desian Committee. This .
initia�l draft was reviewed by the District 13, 14 and 15 Councils and subsequent
to their review, additional work and modifications �vere made to the original draft.
The MRB plan which is before the Planninq Cemmission is a second draft and is sup-
ported by the �1ississippi River Boulevard uesion Committee.
Following Planning Commission action the City Council will hold a public hearing,
act on the final plan, and forward it to the P1etropolitan Council Parks and Open
Space Commission.
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A. Proposed Mississippi ftiver Boulevard Improvements
The MRB Plan addresses the current Mississippi River Parkway from Highway 5
on the south to the Saint Paul city limits on the north. The 5z mile parkway
is currently in dire need of repair and resurfacing. The roadway condition is
potentially unsafe. � The scenic and recreational elements along the parkway
such as footpaths, scenic overlooks and benches have deteriorated badly. The
� proposed improvements within the plan are based on the overall concept of
restoring the Mississippi River Boulevard to a scenic, low speed recreational
and residential parkway. Improvement recommendations consist of the following:
l . Roadway - The entire existing roadbed will be reconstructed with new
paving, curbs, gutters and drainaQe systems. The reconstructed roadbed
will typically be 30 feet wide (curb to curb) with current parking con-
ditions maintained. The new roadway will generally follow the existing .
alignment retaining the location of the present residential curb.
2. Recreational Path - Three types of ped/bike paths are recommended;
(1 ) double paths (two combined ped/bike paths, one existing below
the bluff, from Highway 5 to Magoffin Ave.) ; (2) separated ped/.bike path
from Magoffin to Highland Parkway; Separated paths are anticipated
from Dayton to Pelham Boulevard subject to detail design consider-
ations; (3) The balance will be a combined 8 ft. wide ped/bike path.
3. Landscaping - The overall landscaping for the Mississippi River Boulevard
is intended to be based on the city's Street Tree Plaster Plan and calls
for extensive landscaping improvements to enhance the scenic and natural
characteristics of the reconstructed boulevard.
4. Lightinq - New lighting will be installed alona the entire lenath of the
Plississippi River Boulevard on the bluff side. The proposed style is the �
post and lantern top which is currently found on some portions of the
Boulevard. New standards will be reproductions similar to the original
post and lantern top. In addition, the plan recommends that taller
residential corner liqht standards will be used for lighting locations
requirino greater visibility and security such as intersections, park
entrances, and scenic overlooks. All lighting will be high pressure
sodium.
5. Scenic Overlooks - The MRB Plan recommends that the five existing scenic
overlooks will be reorganized to provide safer more efficient use of sPace,
and to be aesthetically compatible with the parkway. The number of existing
parking spaces will be maintained at each overlook.
6. Street Furnishings - The MRB Plan calls for street furnishings which
will be of a style consistent with the character of the boulevard and
will include such items as safety bollards, benches , trash recpetables,
railings and walls, and other items required for public health, safety
and convenience.
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� 7. Signs - The MRB Plan calls for the addition of standard traffic signs
such as stop signs, speed limit, crosswalk, etc. In addition, the
plan calls for parkway information signs which are part of the .standard
sign system which the City of St. Paul has adopted for its parks and
recreational areas. .
8. Utilities - The MRB Plan al�so calls for the upgrading of existina utility
systems within the parkway roadway if necessary. This would include such
items as sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water supply, electrical , telephone
and television, gas lines, etc.
9. Bridges and Stone Walls - The MRB Plan calls for the repair or replacement
of the numerous covered culverts along the route. It recommends that
materials that are used should be aesthetically compatible with the parkway
and reflect the character of the other parkway furnishir�gs. �
10. Marshall/Lake Street Bridge Replacement - Anticipating that reconstruction
of the Street bridge will begin in either 1985 or 1986, the �9RB Plan calls
� for the close design coordination between its design standards and tfie
proposed Marshall/Lake Street bridge.
B. Costs
The entire parkway reconstruction will cost an estimated 56,949,985 (1983
prices). It is anticipated that except for approximately 5400,000 in County
Aid Funds and $1 ,100,000 in Metro Open Space Funds , the primary funding source
will be St. Paul Capital Improvement Bonds.
C. Schedule �
The parkway reconstruction is planned to be a phased project taking 4-5 years
to complete. Plans call for the reconstruction to begin at the southern end .
of the parkway as early as 1983 with reconstruction of the northernmost segment
completed by 1987.
ISSUES AND FINDINGS
A. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The Mississippi River Boulevard Plan is substantially in conformance with the .
Comprehensive Plan, as detailed below:
1 . The Plan for Parks and Recreation (ado ted 1979) . This plan clearly
identifies t e Mississippi River Bou evar as one of the City's three
major parkways and an integral part of the regional trail system designed
to provide recreational opportunities for bicyclists, pedestrians, hikers
' and pleasure �motorists. The plan also stipulates that "where possible"
there should also be a separate path for bicyclists separated from
pedestrians and vehicles. �
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2. A Plan for Bic cles (ado ted 1978) . This plan identifies the Mississippi
River Bou evard as a primary ink in the City of St. Paul 's bike system
network. The plan recornrnends that the Mississippi River Boulevard be a
"low speed, low volume, pleasure-driving scenic route" and recommends two
11 ft. driving lanes and. separate pedestrian and bicycle paths.
3. Mississippi River Corridor Plan (adopted 1979). This plan recommends the
� improvement of the Mississippi River Bou ef vard as a reduced speed parkway.
It also recommends the development of separated bicycle-pedestrian paths
"where physically possible".
4. District 13 Plan (adopted 1978). This plan supports the development of a
bicyc e path a onq the Mississippi River Boulevard and also supports the
retention of the old green light standards.
5. District 14 Plan (adopted 1979). This plan supports the development of
an upgraded bike path a onq t e Mississippi River Boulevard, the addition
of a paved walking path along the boulevard, and the retention of the old
ornamental type street lightinq standards and their conversion to sodium �
vapor.
6. District 15 Plan (adopted 1980) . This district plan recommends that the
Mississippi River Boulevard be reconstructed as a parkway rather than as
� as a thoroughfare. It also recommends that consideration should be given
to reconstruction it as a parkway similar to Minnehaha Parkway in Minne-
apolis. This plan further recommends the development of a separate bike
path along the Mississippi River Boulevard and its proper separation from
sidewalks.
7. Program For Capital Improvements (adopted 1982).
The proposed Capital Improvements for the Plississippi River Boulevard plan
are not accurately reflected in the latest PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
(PCI) . Chapter 4.0 of the PCI contains project lists that detail the oper-
ating department division's estimated costs and anticipated fundinQ sources
for Capital Projects Proaram in 1984 to 1988. The PCI Mississippi River
Boulevard restoration costs submitted by the Parks Division were based on
estimates generated prior to the completion of the Mississippi River
. Boulevard plan. The difference in cost figures and scheduling between the
two documents should be rectified by the Parks Division.
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�B. Important Issues of Planning Concern
1 . Combined Recreational Path - Several of the above comprehensive plan
elements recommend that a separate bike and pedestrian path system
should be constructed along the Mississippi River Boulevard. The
MRB Plan calls for a combined 8 ft. wide pedestrian bike path and a
separated system where �ace allows the separation. k�hile the i;hree
District Plans and the Bicycle Plan call for .the clear separation of
bike and pedestrian paths, the Parks and Recreation Plan and the River
Corridor plan indicate such separation should be achieved "where
possible". A separated system is safer both from a pedestrian and
bicycle users standpoint and is the preferred alternative. However,
the P1ississippi River Boulevard desiqn must deal with the constraint
of limited space between the road►,►a,y and the river bluff, and secondly
with the overall objective of maintaininq the scenic qualities of the �
parkway. While in some situations it may be possible to develop a
separated bike and pedestrian path, it �vould be dane so at the expense
of paving a si2able portion of the open natural space on the bluff side
of the roadway. In light of the natural constraints and the scenic
objectives for the parkway, the combined pedestrian and bike path
identified for some portions of the boulevard represents a reasonable .
compromise. Any possible conflicts betvreen pedestrians and bicycles
can be mitigated by careful monitorina of the combined path and the
development of separated paths where necessar.V.
2. Traffic/Parking Conflicts - The reconstructed roadway will be 30 ft.
wide with parking generally permitted on both sides. This arrangement
is workable as long as traffic volumes remain low and little parking
occurs on the roadway. Currently, the south end of the parkway from
Cleveland Ave. to Hiahway 5 is experiencing heavy traffic volumes of
4575 vehicles per day and spillover parking from the chiropractic school
located at Prior and ��RB. Restricting parking to one side of the roadway
appears to be necessary in this area. In addition, the reconstructed
roadway may generate increased traffic volumes and/or parkinq along
various seqments of the boulevard. Traffic volumes and parking alonq
the boulevard should be carefully monitored and where necessary, parking
should be restricted to one side of the roadway.
3, Citywide Interests -: A=reccurrina question that planning staff faced
in reviewing the MRB Plan was whether the design recommendations would
have been any different if citywide interests were represented on the
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Mississippi River• Boulevard design comnittee. The MRB Plan is a
commendable product and the effort and diligence of the current
committee's membership should be noted. However, the reaional
and �citywide significance of the boulevard .and its $6.9 million
dollar cost in city, metropolitan and eounty funds sug�ests the
� desiqn commit�ee's composition should be altered to reflect a
balance between local boulevard residents and citywide interest�.
� This issue is� identified because of the additional design work,
i .e. Summit Ave./MRB traffic circle, Marshall Lake Street Bridae
reconstruction area (Pelham to Dayton), etc. , that remains to be
completed and the fact that the MRB Plan recommends further desian
committee review of these items.
4. Parkway Improvement - The reconstruction and improvement of the
Mississippi River Boulevard has been a long identified need within _
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Repeated attempts in the pas.t to
develop an acceptable plan have failed. After two years of effort,
the Parks and Recreation Division are to be commended for developing
a design plan that effectively and sensitively meets the improvement .
needs, enhances the natural and scenic qualities of the area, and
has the support of the local residents.
Staff Recommendations
Staff recommends that the Comprehensive Plannina Committee recommend approval of
the following items to the Planning Commission.
R• Approve the Mississippi River Boulevard Plan for consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan. .
B. Request the Parks and Recreation Division to undertake the following actions:
1 . Work with the Public 4lorks Department in monitoring possible traffic/
parking conflicts along the new roadway and identifying those segments
where parking should be restricted to one side.
2. Carefully monitor possible conflicts on the combined recreational path
between pedestrian and bicycle users and identify those seaments where
a separated bike and pedestrian path should be built.
3. Work with the Planninq Commission in establishinc� a revised Mississippi
River Design Committee which has a balanced representation between local
boulevard residents and citywide interests.
4. I�lork with Planning Staff in updatinq the 1984 Program for Capital
Improvements to ref�ect revised cost figures for the Mississippi River
Boulevard reconstruction.
Committee Recommendation
Motion to approve Staff Recommendations by Cochrane. Motion passed 5-0.
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April 8, 1983
Addendum to: Mississippi River Boulevard A Plan for Parkway Restoration
Page 7 Recreational Path:
Subsection; other considerations: delete the last two sentences
Explanatory note: The deleted statement was included in the plan at
a time when winter conditions allowed only visual examination of the
locations where limited space exists.
Subsequent field_measurements indicate that sufficient space does exist
to accommodate an 8' path except at locations such as under the Ford
Parkway Bridge, where the space is limited by bridge abuttments.
The path will therefore be 8 feet wide and have an adjoining boulevard
in all but a few extreme cases, but in no case will the path be narrowed
to 4 feet in width.
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May 3, 1983
Addendum #2 to: Mississippi River Boulevard A Plan for Parkway Restoration
Change #1 Clarification Point
Page 5 Roadway
Add the following:
The current parking conditions which allow on-street parking except at
specific locations will be maintained. No currently restricted areas
are being considered for elimination.
Parking will continue to be managed by the flexible and inexpensive
means of posting those areas currently restricted, as well as those
which may be identified for safety considerations during detail
engineering of the roadway.
At this time the only anticipated additional area under consideration
for restricted parking is no parking on the west side of MRB from
Cleveland Avenue to Highway 5.
Change #2 Clarification
Page 6 Scenic Overlook
Change section to read:
Existing scenic overlooks will be reorganized to:
1 , Provide safer ingress and egress, separating parking areas from
roadway traffic by signed and well lighted driveways.
2. Provide controllable access to parking areas through use of traffic
control devices such as arrangement of landscaping, street furnishings,
curbs and gutters, gates at driveways and information sign indicating
park hours.
3. Provide more efficient use of space, by maintaining present parking
levels, but defining parking stalls with information signs and
pavement markings.
4. Appear aESthetically compatible with the parkway, through inclusion of
appropriate parkway amenities such as ornamental lighting, landscaping,
street furnishing and information signs.
May 3, 1983
Addendum #2
Page 2
Change #3 Clarification '
Page 7 Recreational Path
Change the following to read:
TYPE: Varies: (3 Types)
Combined Pedestrian/Bike Paths; Separated
Pedestrian/Bike Paths, and Double Paths.
LOCATION: Double paths (two combined paths, one existing below the
bluff) from Highway 5 to Magoffin Avenue; Separated
PedlBike paths from Magoffin Avenue to Highland Parkway;
Separated paths are anticipated from Dayton Avenue to
Pelham Boulevard subject to detail design considerations
(see pg. 12, OTHER PROJECTS) ; The balance will be combined
paths.
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` MISSISSIPPI RNER BOULEVARD
i A Plan For Parkway Restoration �
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INDEX
� INTRODUCTION 1
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 1
� EXISTING CONDITIONS 2-3
' DESIGN APPROACH 3
CONCEPT 3
� RECOMMENDATIONS 4-12
Roadway 4-5
� Scenic Overlooks 6
Recreational Path 7
Landscaping 8
' Lighting 9
Street Furnishings 10
Signs 10
Utilities 11
� Briges and Stone Walls 11
Other Projects 12
� SUMMARY 12
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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� Prepared by the City of Saint Paul
Department of Corrrnunity Services
' George Latimer, Mayan
Thomas J. Kelley, D-vc.ecZon a{� Ca►rwnuwi,ty Sehv�,ce�s
� Robert P. Piram, Supeh,i.v�tendev�t a� Panh� and Rec�c.ecL#,i,an
Timothy M. Agness, LancGscape An.ch,c.tec,t, Pna�ec� Mana.ge�c
' Ross Hamre and Donald S. Ganje, S#a�� Land�ca�e Ncch,i.tec�
4lith the Participation of the Plississippi River Boulevard Design Comnittee
� Tom Kayser, Chcw�man
� February, 1983
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� Introduction
� Planning for the rehabilitation of Mississippi River Boulevard (MRB) began in
1 February of 1981 ., A meeting was held in the community to info►^ri and gather input
from interested residents. The Mississippi River Boulevard Desian Comnittee (MRBDC)
was established at the first meeting. The Comnittee remained open to anyone wishing
� to participate and met monthly to identify problems and make recommendations to
City Design Staff.
Existinq district, citywide and regional plans were reviewed and discussed relative
� to Mississippi River Boulevard. Following this analysis, recommendations were
suggested to form a plan for review and approval by the District Councils,
the Planning Corrmission and the City Council .
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Histor�cal PerspectNe
� Mississippi River Boulevard was conceived by Landscape Architect Horace Cleveland
in 1872. It was foreseen b,y Cleveland as part of a "green ribbon" or linear park
system running through St. Paul and Minneapolis. Each parkway would connect larger,
� more traditional parks , allowing a park visitor to experience many features of the
Twin Cities in one park visit.
' St. Paul and Minneapolis eventually carried out the idea and the entire system has
become.nationally recognized for its sensitive design and natural beauty.
' Mississippi River Boulevard was always considered a vital link in parkway development.
In 1887, Cleveland delivered an address at the State Capitol , speaking about the
future Mississippi River Boulevard: �
� "No expenditure of money or exercise of engineerinq skill could create such
scenes as nature has provided a�ith a lavish hand. . . If preserved and adapted
to such purpose by the simple development of its existinn features this region
will become more and more valuable with the growth of the City. "
' This is the context in which the boulevard was dev lo d over a eriod of 50 ears.
e pe p y
The boulevard route as it is known toda,y was completed in 1910. The present street
L lights were installed in 1918, and the present asphalt paving was laid in 1924.
In 1929 a path was established the entire length of the boulevard, and in 1964 a
section of the boulevard from Pelham Blvd. to the Mpls. city limits was reconstructed.
� Beyond these improvements only routine maintenance has occurred since 1924. The
long yet successful development period for MRB indicates the original concept was
very well founded, so the design process for reconstruction of MRB was initiated with
, an awareness of the original concept
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�1RB is currently in need of repair and resurfacing and the roadway condition is ,
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� Design Approach
' The specific design recommendations for MRB are based on the general recommendations
includQd in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the recomriendations of the Mississippi
River Boulevard Design Committee. The Cit;y Comprehensive Plan contains these
previously approved plans*:
' a. A Plan for Parks and Recreation e. District 14 Plan
b. A Plan for Qicycles f. District 15 Plan
' c. Mississippi River Corridor Plan g. Street and Highway Plan
d. District 13 Plan * See Appendix
� These plans and the MRBDC recommendations each focused on broad issues such as
land use, what types of recreation are appro�riate for MRB as well as specific
design guidelines such as the type and character of street lighting.
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� Concept
, The basic direction of this plan is the restoration of P�1RB to a scenic, low speed
recreational and residential parkwa,Y, with s[�ecific solutions vrhich reflect the best
balance possible for continued equitable distribution and sharing of this valuable
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Restoration will occur in the form of rehabilitation including contemporary
modifications and maintenance which will protect the resource and meet the needs
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The accompanying illustrations depict recorrmended solutions. ,
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the residential environmental quality. '
ROADBED: Will be reconstructed with new paving, curbs,gutters and drainage
systems.
WIDTH: The reconstructed roadbed will typically be 30' with the current �
parkino conditions maintained.
ALIGNMENT: The new roadbed will follow the existing alignment, retaining the ,
location of the present residential curb except for the following
segments : ,
.Maggoffin Avenue to Highland Parkway which will be ad�usted to
meander within the existing right-of-way.
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' INTERSECTIONS: Sumnit/MRB will be converted to a traffic circle to provide a more
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provide further input to Park Design staff.
� At Highland Parkway/MRB, Cleveland/MRB and Randolph/MRB, the
intersecting roadways will be divided by an island landscaped with
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� TURNING RADII : Will be reduced on all other intersections to encourage complete
stops and shorten crosswalk distance.
1 FORD PARKWAY: Turn lanes will remain to accommodate trucks.
STOP SIGNS: Will be placed for pedestrian safety and to encourage lower
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SPEED LIMIT: Will be 25 mph.
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No additional paths or walks will be installed on the residential side of MRB.
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TYPE: Combined pedestrian/bike casual recreational path.
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� LJIDTH: Typically 8' 0" but narrower where limited space exists. Separated
pedestrian/bike paths where space permits adjacent the Ford Motor Co.
� MATERIAL: Bituminous pavement with an earthtone color crushed gravel surface
(seal coat).
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CONSIDERATIONS: A turf boulevard strip will be provided between the path and the
roadway wherever possible as an aesthetic and protective buffer
' and for utilities , park furnishings, trees, and snow storage. The
provision of a boulevard will take precedence over path width.
The path will be reduced in width up to a minimum of 4' 0"
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�andscaping:
It will be the olicy of this plan that installation of the roadbed, path and �
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mature trees. The onl,y exception anticipated is a single tree located on the �
curve north of Shadow Falls. This specimen will be replaced as part of the
roadway reconstruction work.
Landscaping plans must be included and implemented as an integral part of all '
roadway improvements.
Plant material selected for MRB will be based on the criteria in the"Street Tree �
Master Plan"for the City of St. Paul :
"Street trees shall be selected to enhance the parkway setting, adding �
visual and spatial definition and cohesion to this area. All street trees
adjacent to the street curbs shall be of same matched variety. Materials
on the inside of parkway boulevards shall be planted to create spaces, add
color and textural contrasts. Selections for inside boulevard shall '
include conifers, seed, nut and fruit bearing trees. "
These additional site specific objectives should be met for MRB: ,
1 . Control erosion 7. Selective cutting - For view and
2. Restore boulevard plantings to control erosion ,
3. Strengthen natural areas 8. Define spaces - overlooks, entrances,
4. Provide more variety seating areas , etc.
5. Attract wildlife
6. Provide seasonal variety ,
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Lighting will be installed over the entire length of the boulevard. It will be
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The fixtures will be standardized to two styles:
, 1 . Parkway liqhting general style: Post & Lantern Top, 12 Ft.
Height
This is currently found on� portions of MRB. The style has
, historical precedence on P�RB and is cormnonly considered
aesthetically pleasing and nostalgic.
� USE: The post and lantern top lightinc� will run the length
of the parkway on the bluff side of the roadwa,y to delineate
the roadway edge and provide security and safety for pedes-
, trians and motorists. This will include relocation of
existing Post and Lantern style lightinc�, which will be
salvaged and retrofitted if possible and economically feas-
ible. New standards will be renroductions similar to the ,
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2. Special purpose lighting ' �
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the City will be used for additional liqht in locations
requiring greater visibility and security such as intersec-
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The quantity and placement of light standards will recognize and
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street furnishings: �
All street furnishings will be of a st,yle consistent with the character of the
boulevard and when appropriate consistent with park furnishings currently in use
by the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Division. �
The street furnishings include these items:
a) Safety bollards - used to delineate edges , separate vehicles and pedestrians ,
b) Benches
c) Trash Receptacles �
d) Railinas and walls - used for safety or decorative purposes
e) Other items required for public health, safety or convenience
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signs: '
1 ) STANDARD TRAFFIC INFORMATION - Stop signs , speed limit, no turn , crosswalk, '
etc. v�ill be provided as necessary and in standard legal dimensions , colors,
and materials as used by the City of St. Paul and the Minnesota Department
of Tr•ansportation.
2) PARKWAY INFORMATION - The City of St. Paul , Parks and Recreation Division '
has adopted a standard sign s.ystem for park and recreation areas. This type
is recommended for P�RB and includes: '
a) Entrance signs at major points of entry/exit
b) Path Signs '
c) General Information/Location/Direction Signs
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of the City of St. Paul , Department of Public Works. Specific systems include
' sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water supply, electrical , telephone, television, gas
lines , etc. Special consideration should be given to storm water control due to
the erosion potential along the river bluff. Other general considerations are:
' 1 . Visual impact (ie. bury overhead lines whenever possible)
2. Disturbance of existing vegetation during installation
3. Safety (ie. use of storm drain inlets which are safe for bicycles)
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� bridges & stone walls:
, 1 . Bridges will be repaired or replaced in a manner which will :
a) Use materials which are aesthetically compatible with the parkway and
reflect the character of other parkway furnishings. The inclusion of
, stone is recommended.
b) Provide path continuity.
c) Provide continuity of roadbed width, curbs and gutters.
d) Increase security through improved visibility and reduce accessibility
, below bridge decks.
2. Existing stone walls will be repaired or replaced. If replaced, stone is
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other pro jects: . �
Other related projects , such as the Marshall/Lake Street Bridge, will be monitored
by City staff to ensure that the improvements on the boulevard will be accomplished '
as anticipated.
1 . Marshall/Lake Street Bridge - The Minnesota Department of Transportation will �
be reconstructing this bridge in 1985-86. The concerns are:
a) Aesthetic continuity in relation to other physical elements in river corridor �
b) Auto accessibility from MRB
c) Pedestrian accessibility from MRB
d) Aesthetic continuity in relation to MRB (ie. replacement of lighting, site
furnishings and landscaping which will be consistent with that in the ,
recommendations of this plan.
e) Spatial requirements of MRB (ie. road width, path width, boulevard width,
underpass height) '
The final design of the segment of MRB (Dayton to Pelham Boulevard) must conform
as closely as possible to the recommendations contained in this plan. Because ,
there is insufficient information available at this time with regard to the bridqe
project's design, it is recomnended that the Mississippi River Boulevard Design
Committee be contacted by City staff for further input when the detailed design
for this area begins. '
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Summary
The scenic natural beauty of the Mississippi River Corridor makes Mississippi River ,
Boulevard a valuable resource for the people of the Saint Paul area. The acknow-
ledged need for its restoration has led to the formulation of the recommendations �
set forth in this plan, developed with consideration of a wide range and variety of ,
needs and desires and in response to both individual and communit,y concerns.
Implementation of these recommendations will preserve the balance of uses in such ,
a manner that the parkway will remain compatable with the residential and scenic
recreation qualities intrinsic to this parkway, while providinq the long over-due
restoration necessary to utilize this important resource.
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� Bibliography
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A Plan for Parks and Recreation, Planning Division, City of St. Paul , 1979.
� A Plan for Streets and Highways, Planning Division, City of St. Paul , 1979.
� District 14 Plan, Macalester-Groveland, Planning Division, City of St. Paul , 1979.
District 13 Plan, Planning Division, City of St. Paul , 1978.
� District 15 Plan, Highland Park, Planning Division, City of St. Paul , 1980.
Street Tree Master Plan for the Cit of St. Paul , Minnesota, Division of Parks
' and Recreation , 197 .
Saint Paul , Mississippi River Corridor Plars, Planning Division, City of St. Paul ,
' 1979.
Annual Reports , Division of Parks and Recreation , City of St. Paul , 1888-1940.
� A Plan for Bicycles, Planning Division, Cit,y of St. Paul , 1978.
Parks and Recreation Ordinances St. Paul Le islative Code, Council of the City
, o St. Pau , 981 .
Appleyard, Donald, Livable Streets, University of California Press, Berkeley,
California, 1981 .
, Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction, American Society of Landscape
Architects Foundation.
, Donald Empson, The History of the Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul , 1975.
� Barrier Free Site Design, United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development and American Society of Landscape Architects, 1979.
Jarrel , Temple R. , Bikeways, Design - Construction - Programs, National Recreation
' and Park Association, Special Publications, Series No. 10022, 1974.
Bikeways Guide: Model Criteria for Bikeways and Recreational Lanes within the
' � Highway Right of Way, the Minnesota State Planning Agency, 1974.
Characteristics of the Regular Adult Bicycle User, Federal Highway Administration,
' ^ Bulletin PB-258 399, 1976.
Design and Construction Criteria for Bikeway Construction, Federal Highway Admin-
istration, from the Federal Register, Vol . 45, No. 151 , Monday, August 4, 1980.
' Bikeway Design Considerations, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Environmental
Affairs Division, 1980.
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