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Green Sheet # _110094
Council File # C .'1 ��S
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred to
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Committee: Date
1 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its National
2 Recreation Trail Progam has made funding available to assist units of government for purposes
3 that include the development or rehabilitation of trailside or trailhead facilifies and recreational
4 trail linkages; and
5 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is an eligible applicant and desires to submit an
6 application to the DNR National Recreation Trail Program on February 28, 2002, in the amount
7 of $100,000 for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Pazks and Recreation has submitted the following project
pre-applicarion to the DNR for the referenced grant program, to-wit:
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15
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17
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National Recreation Trails Proeram
North Lexington Pazkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel - Tkris project is intended
to complete a Grand Round trail connection between Como Park to the north and
the residential azea to the south by constructing a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks
which run along Jessamine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a pedestrian/bicycle trail link through a twuiel to be
constructed beneath the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks along Jessamine Avenue which will
connect Como Park north of the tracks with the residential neighborhoods to the south; and
20 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, Division of Pazks and Recreation is in the process of
21 purchasing an easement from the Buriington Northern Railroad for the property on which the
22 North Lexington Pazkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project wi11 be constructed; now,
23 therefore;
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul act as legal sponsor for the Nor[h
Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project contained in the National Recreation
Trail Program application to be submitted on February 28, 2002, and that the Mayar and proper
City officials are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding
of this project in the amount of $100,000 on behalf of the City of Saint Paul; and
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BE IT FURT'HER RESOLVEA, that the Mayor and proper officials of the City of Saint
Paul are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project
on behalf of the City.
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Yeas Nays Absent
Benanav ,/
Blakey _ ,i
Bostrom_ ,,.
Coleman ,i
Harris ,i
Lantry _ ,i
Reiter ✓
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Adopted by Council: Date ��, . aJ� �po�,
Requested by:
Divi �'on of Parks and
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p�.•lSd
ion
Form Approved by City
Mayor for Submission t
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By:
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-0EPAfyTMENT(OFFICE/COUNCI�
Parks and Recreation
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February 12 GREEN SHEET
2002
, CONTAGT PERSON AND PMONE
" Mike Rossberg 26664A7
ss�c,�u
. - NUMBERFO
ROIf�ING
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY �DATE) OIiDER
= February 27, 2002
Suggested sponsor.
Councilmember Reiter
� TOTAL $ OF SIGNATVIiE PAGES �
INITIAVDATE
1 OEPARTMEM DIFECTOR
Z CISY ATTOPNEY
� FlNANC�AL SERVICES DIR.
3 MAYOft (OR ASSISTANn�
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NO. 110094
IWTIA4DATE
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❑ CITV CLERK
❑ FMANCIALSERV/ACCiG
�J _ROSSBERG - 300 CHA
Cl1P ALL LOCAitONS fOR SIGNAAIREI
ACTIOPo REDUESTED:
Signatures authorizing 1) the Division of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources fVational Recreation Trail Program for fundi�g for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrianl6fcycie Trail Tunnel
project and 2) the proper City officials to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement this project on behaff
of the City of Saint Paul.
flECOMMEN�ATIONS: Approve (A) or Pejec[ �R�
' PLANNIN6 COMMISSION
_ CIB COMMITTEE
_ GIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
x STAFF
INITIATING PAOBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFTUNITY (Who, Wha4 When, Where, Why):
PEqSONAL SERVICE CONTRpCTS MUST ANSWEN THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has th�c person(firm eve� worked undea a conVact for this deparUnent2
VES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a ci[y employee?
VES NO
3. Ooes tMS person/firm possess a skitl not normally possessed by any, wrrenf aty employee?
YE$ NO
4. Is this persoNfirm a[arge[ed ventloR
YES NO
EzpYa�n all yo answers ort separate sheet and attac� [o green sTSet.
Tfiere is a need for a connecting link along the Grand Round bicyde trail between Como Park to the north and the
residential neighborhoods to the south. This link �eqiN co�sist, of a tunnel built beneath the railroad tracks which run
along Jessamine Avenue. It will accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians, and will add to the safety and
convenience of ail the trail users.
ADVANTAGES IF APPROVE�:
I This project will resuR in the construction of a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks running along Jessamine Avenue that
will provide a safe and convenient link between the trails in Como Park to the �orth and the residential area to the
south.
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DISADVANTAGES IF APPFOVED:
None.
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DISADVANiAGESIF NOT APPROVED
The opportunity to gain funding for a needed traif link between Como Park to the north and the residential
neighborhoods to the south wilf be lost.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSACTION 5 �I OO.00O COST/NEVENUE BU�GEiED (CIRCLE ONEI YES NO
FUNDIN6SOURCE Minnesota Deqartment of Natural Resources ACTNIIYNUMBER
FINANCIALINFORMATION: �EXPLAIM $��� in funding being sought.
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_ . . _ ro.. .. `v;iL
Green Sheet # _110094
Council File # C .'1 ��S
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred to
��
Committee: Date
1 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its National
2 Recreation Trail Progam has made funding available to assist units of government for purposes
3 that include the development or rehabilitation of trailside or trailhead facilifies and recreational
4 trail linkages; and
5 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is an eligible applicant and desires to submit an
6 application to the DNR National Recreation Trail Program on February 28, 2002, in the amount
7 of $100,000 for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Pazks and Recreation has submitted the following project
pre-applicarion to the DNR for the referenced grant program, to-wit:
1Q
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
National Recreation Trails Proeram
North Lexington Pazkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel - Tkris project is intended
to complete a Grand Round trail connection between Como Park to the north and
the residential azea to the south by constructing a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks
which run along Jessamine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a pedestrian/bicycle trail link through a twuiel to be
constructed beneath the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks along Jessamine Avenue which will
connect Como Park north of the tracks with the residential neighborhoods to the south; and
20 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, Division of Pazks and Recreation is in the process of
21 purchasing an easement from the Buriington Northern Railroad for the property on which the
22 North Lexington Pazkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project wi11 be constructed; now,
23 therefore;
24
25
26
27
28
29
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul act as legal sponsor for the Nor[h
Lexington Parkway Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Tunnel project contained in the National Recreation
Trail Program application to be submitted on February 28, 2002, and that the Mayar and proper
City officials are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding
of this project in the amount of $100,000 on behalf of the City of Saint Paul; and
29
30
31
BE IT FURT'HER RESOLVEA, that the Mayor and proper officials of the City of Saint
Paul are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project
on behalf of the City.
����������,�,
��
Yeas Nays Absent
Benanav ,/
Blakey _ ,i
Bostrom_ ,,.
Coleman ,i
Harris ,i
Lantry _ ,i
Reiter ✓
� I � II � I
Adopted by Council: Date ��, . aJ� �po�,
Requested by:
Divi �'on of Parks and
/
� / � By: � ��� I.t
p�.•lSd
ion
Form Approved by City
Mayor for Submission t
mci
0
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By:
�: .
�-
�`
� 5�
-0EPAfyTMENT(OFFICE/COUNCI�
Parks and Recreation
owTe wmw�a
February 12 GREEN SHEET
2002
, CONTAGT PERSON AND PMONE
" Mike Rossberg 26664A7
ss�c,�u
. - NUMBERFO
ROIf�ING
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY �DATE) OIiDER
= February 27, 2002
Suggested sponsor.
Councilmember Reiter
� TOTAL $ OF SIGNATVIiE PAGES �
INITIAVDATE
1 OEPARTMEM DIFECTOR
Z CISY ATTOPNEY
� FlNANC�AL SERVICES DIR.
3 MAYOft (OR ASSISTANn�
�
D �-- �5c�
NO. 110094
IWTIA4DATE
4 c�n couHCa
❑ CITV CLERK
❑ FMANCIALSERV/ACCiG
�J _ROSSBERG - 300 CHA
Cl1P ALL LOCAitONS fOR SIGNAAIREI
ACTIOPo REDUESTED:
Signatures authorizing 1) the Division of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources fVational Recreation Trail Program for fundi�g for the North Lexington Parkway Pedestrianl6fcycie Trail Tunnel
project and 2) the proper City officials to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement this project on behaff
of the City of Saint Paul.
flECOMMEN�ATIONS: Approve (A) or Pejec[ �R�
' PLANNIN6 COMMISSION
_ CIB COMMITTEE
_ GIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
x STAFF
INITIATING PAOBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFTUNITY (Who, Wha4 When, Where, Why):
PEqSONAL SERVICE CONTRpCTS MUST ANSWEN THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has th�c person(firm eve� worked undea a conVact for this deparUnent2
VES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a ci[y employee?
VES NO
3. Ooes tMS person/firm possess a skitl not normally possessed by any, wrrenf aty employee?
YE$ NO
4. Is this persoNfirm a[arge[ed ventloR
YES NO
EzpYa�n all yo answers ort separate sheet and attac� [o green sTSet.
Tfiere is a need for a connecting link along the Grand Round bicyde trail between Como Park to the north and the
residential neighborhoods to the south. This link �eqiN co�sist, of a tunnel built beneath the railroad tracks which run
along Jessamine Avenue. It will accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians, and will add to the safety and
convenience of ail the trail users.
ADVANTAGES IF APPROVE�:
I This project will resuR in the construction of a tunnel beneath the railroad tracks running along Jessamine Avenue that
will provide a safe and convenient link between the trails in Como Park to the �orth and the residential area to the
south.
�TC�9 �6FtfL!'
DISADVANTAGES IF APPFOVED:
None.
: ` 11
DISADVANiAGESIF NOT APPROVED
The opportunity to gain funding for a needed traif link between Como Park to the north and the residential
neighborhoods to the south wilf be lost.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSACTION 5 �I OO.00O COST/NEVENUE BU�GEiED (CIRCLE ONEI YES NO
FUNDIN6SOURCE Minnesota Deqartment of Natural Resources ACTNIIYNUMBER
FINANCIALINFORMATION: �EXPLAIM $��� in funding being sought.
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