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02-149, . �; i � "` } : %t 3 �'J i � . .. a . � a 6 Green Sheet # _110095 _ Council File # da�� ��9, Presented By Referred to RESOLUTION CITY OF SA1NT PAUL, MINIdESOTA ! �l ,� Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its Local 2 Trail Connections Grant Program has made funding auailable to assist local units of govemment 3 in completing trail connections between where people live and significant public recreauon 4 facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is an eligible applicant and desires to submit an application to the DNR Local Trail Connections Grant Program on February 28, 2002, in the amount of $100,000 for the North Lexington Parkway PedestrianlBicycle Trail and Tunnel project; and WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation has submitted the following project 10 I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 pre-application to the DNR for the referenced grant program, to-wit: Local Trail Connections Crrant Pro� North Lexington Parkway PedestrianBicycle Trail and Tunnel - This project is intended to complete a Grand Round trail connection between Como Park to the north and the residential area to the south by constructing a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks which run along Jessamine Avenue; and WI�REAS, there is a need for a pedestrianJbicycle trail link through a tunnel to be constructed beneath the Buriington Northern Railroad tracks along Jessamine Avenue which will connect Como Park north of the tracks with the residential neighborhoods to the south; and 21 WFIEREAS, the City of Sa3nt Paui, Division of Parks and Recreation is in the process of 22 purchasing an easement from the Burlington Northern Railroad for the property on which the 23 North Lexington Parkway PedestrianfBicycle Trail and Tunnel project will be constructed; now, 24 therefore; 25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul act as legal sponsor for the North 26 Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail and Tunnel project contained in the Loca1 Trail 27 Connections Crrant Program application to be submitted on February 28, 2002, and that the 28 Mayor and proper City officials are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural 29 Resources for funding of this project in the amount of $100,000 on behalf of the Ciry of Saint 3� , Paul; and 31 32 33 oa.-ty.q BE IT FURT'fIER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and proper officials of the City of Saint Paul aze hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City. ;'� --> � --', � ,i ' _, �- , � . �� < . ., . ,. _A, r Yeas Nays Absent Benanav ✓ Blakey _ ✓ Bostrom ✓ Coleman ✓ Harris ,/ Lantry _ ✓ Reiter ✓ � i � n v i Adopted by Council: Date � ao0�. Requested by: Divi ion o£ Parks B : .�,.. � 1� Form Approved by City Attorney By: ✓�.�- � � Approv.ee.�i by Mayor for Submission to sy: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary DEPARTMENi'fOFPICE(COUNCIL Parks and Recreation DATE INIT�ATED Februasy 14 GREEN SHEET 2002 CONTACi PEflSON AND PHONE Mike Rossberg 266-6447 IGN NUMBER FO FOUTING MUST E ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY�(DA'f� pqDEH February 27, 2002 Suggested sponsor: Councilmember Reiter TOTAL A OF SIGNANHE PAGES � INITiAUDATE �� � 1 DEPARTMEMDIRECTOfl Z CIN ATTORNEY _ ❑ FINANCIAL SEflVIGES DIR. 3 MAYORlORA5SI5TANT� � o a.-►y-'i N0.110095 INITAU�ATE 4 QiY COUNGIL � CIN CLERK � FINANCIALSERV/qCMG r J ROSSBERG - 300 CHA CLIP AlL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANREI ACTION qEQVESTED: Signatures authorizing 1) the Division of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections Grant Program for funding for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project and 2) the proper City officials to execute such agreements as are �ecessary to implement this project on behalf of the City of Saint Paul. RECOMMENDATIONS. Approve (A) or Re�ect IR? _ PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE _ CIVILSEFVICECOMMISSION x SlAFF INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, WhaG When, Where, Why): PERSONAL SEIiVICE CONTRACB MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWMG QUESTIONS: 1. Ha5 Mis pereoNtirm ever worketl untler a contrac[ Por Mis depaRmenV YE$ NO 2. Has thrs personffi�m evet been a c�ry employee? YES NO 3. �oes fhw perwn(firtn possess a skii! not normally possessed by any curreni city amployee? YES NO 4. Is Nis person(firm a targetetl ventloR VES NO Fnplain ell yes answers on saparate sheet and aIIach to green sheet. There is a need for a connecting link along the Grand Round bicycle trail between Como Park to the north and the residentiaf neighborhoods to ihe south. This link will consist of a tunnel built beneath the railroad tracks which run along Jessamine Avenue. It will accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians, a�d will add to the safety and convenience of all the trail users. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: This project will resuit in the construction of a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks running aiong Jessamine Avenue that wifi provide a safe and convenient link between the trails in Como Park to the north and the residentiat area to the south. pISADVANTA6E5 1F APPROVED: None. DISADVANTAGES IF 130T APPqOVED The opportunity to gain funding for'a needed trail link between Como Park to the north and the residentiai neighborhoods to the south wiil be lost. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TpANSACTION 5 � OO,OOO WST/REVENUE BUDGEfED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO FUNpINGSWNCE MIr1Y1@SOY2 DBDBT�CrP1B�lY Of N8YU�8I RQSOUlCBS ACTNf(YNUMBER PINANCIALINFORMATION: (EXPL4IM ���� ,000 in funding being sought. CQiB����'��� �' � ,. � ��fi9� , . �; i � "` } : %t 3 �'J i � . .. a . � a 6 Green Sheet # _110095 _ Council File # da�� ��9, Presented By Referred to RESOLUTION CITY OF SA1NT PAUL, MINIdESOTA ! �l ,� Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its Local 2 Trail Connections Grant Program has made funding auailable to assist local units of govemment 3 in completing trail connections between where people live and significant public recreauon 4 facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is an eligible applicant and desires to submit an application to the DNR Local Trail Connections Grant Program on February 28, 2002, in the amount of $100,000 for the North Lexington Parkway PedestrianlBicycle Trail and Tunnel project; and WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation has submitted the following project 10 I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 pre-application to the DNR for the referenced grant program, to-wit: Local Trail Connections Crrant Pro� North Lexington Parkway PedestrianBicycle Trail and Tunnel - This project is intended to complete a Grand Round trail connection between Como Park to the north and the residential area to the south by constructing a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks which run along Jessamine Avenue; and WI�REAS, there is a need for a pedestrianJbicycle trail link through a tunnel to be constructed beneath the Buriington Northern Railroad tracks along Jessamine Avenue which will connect Como Park north of the tracks with the residential neighborhoods to the south; and 21 WFIEREAS, the City of Sa3nt Paui, Division of Parks and Recreation is in the process of 22 purchasing an easement from the Burlington Northern Railroad for the property on which the 23 North Lexington Parkway PedestrianfBicycle Trail and Tunnel project will be constructed; now, 24 therefore; 25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul act as legal sponsor for the North 26 Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail and Tunnel project contained in the Loca1 Trail 27 Connections Crrant Program application to be submitted on February 28, 2002, and that the 28 Mayor and proper City officials are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural 29 Resources for funding of this project in the amount of $100,000 on behalf of the Ciry of Saint 3� , Paul; and 31 32 33 oa.-ty.q BE IT FURT'fIER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and proper officials of the City of Saint Paul aze hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City. ;'� --> � --', � ,i ' _, �- , � . �� < . ., . ,. _A, r Yeas Nays Absent Benanav ✓ Blakey _ ✓ Bostrom ✓ Coleman ✓ Harris ,/ Lantry _ ✓ Reiter ✓ � i � n v i Adopted by Council: Date � ao0�. Requested by: Divi ion o£ Parks B : .�,.. � 1� Form Approved by City Attorney By: ✓�.�- � � Approv.ee.�i by Mayor for Submission to sy: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary DEPARTMENi'fOFPICE(COUNCIL Parks and Recreation DATE INIT�ATED Februasy 14 GREEN SHEET 2002 CONTACi PEflSON AND PHONE Mike Rossberg 266-6447 IGN NUMBER FO FOUTING MUST E ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY�(DA'f� pqDEH February 27, 2002 Suggested sponsor: Councilmember Reiter TOTAL A OF SIGNANHE PAGES � INITiAUDATE �� � 1 DEPARTMEMDIRECTOfl Z CIN ATTORNEY _ ❑ FINANCIAL SEflVIGES DIR. 3 MAYORlORA5SI5TANT� � o a.-►y-'i N0.110095 INITAU�ATE 4 QiY COUNGIL � CIN CLERK � FINANCIALSERV/qCMG r J ROSSBERG - 300 CHA CLIP AlL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNANREI ACTION qEQVESTED: Signatures authorizing 1) the Division of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections Grant Program for funding for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project and 2) the proper City officials to execute such agreements as are �ecessary to implement this project on behalf of the City of Saint Paul. RECOMMENDATIONS. Approve (A) or Re�ect IR? _ PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE _ CIVILSEFVICECOMMISSION x SlAFF INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, WhaG When, Where, Why): PERSONAL SEIiVICE CONTRACB MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWMG QUESTIONS: 1. Ha5 Mis pereoNtirm ever worketl untler a contrac[ Por Mis depaRmenV YE$ NO 2. Has thrs personffi�m evet been a c�ry employee? YES NO 3. �oes fhw perwn(firtn possess a skii! not normally possessed by any curreni city amployee? YES NO 4. Is Nis person(firm a targetetl ventloR VES NO Fnplain ell yes answers on saparate sheet and aIIach to green sheet. There is a need for a connecting link along the Grand Round bicycle trail between Como Park to the north and the residentiaf neighborhoods to ihe south. This link will consist of a tunnel built beneath the railroad tracks which run along Jessamine Avenue. It will accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians, a�d will add to the safety and convenience of all the trail users. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: This project will resuit in the construction of a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks running aiong Jessamine Avenue that wifi provide a safe and convenient link between the trails in Como Park to the north and the residentiat area to the south. pISADVANTA6E5 1F APPROVED: None. DISADVANTAGES IF 130T APPqOVED The opportunity to gain funding for'a needed trail link between Como Park to the north and the residentiai neighborhoods to the south wiil be lost. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TpANSACTION 5 � OO,OOO WST/REVENUE BUDGEfED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO FUNpINGSWNCE MIr1Y1@SOY2 DBDBT�CrP1B�lY Of N8YU�8I RQSOUlCBS ACTNf(YNUMBER PINANCIALINFORMATION: (EXPL4IM ���� ,000 in funding being sought. CQiB����'��� �' � ,. � ��fi9�