9.2.A. PRSR 02-14-2007Item # 9.2.A
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: February I, 2007
SUBJECT: Great Northern Trail -Federal Funding
Staff prepared and submitted a request for federal funding for the paving of the Great
Northern Trai( from CR 33, north to the city limits. This SAFETEA - LU grant
application has been recommended by the selection committee and forwarded to the
National Transportation Agency for approval. It appears likely at this time that the city
will be awarded $160,000 towards the construction of a paved trail along the Great
Northern railroad grade.
Attached:
Grant Application
Location map
THE GREAT NORTHERN TRAIL
ELK RIVER, MN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The intent of this project is to construct a recreational trail along the abandoned Burling on
Northern railroad corridor extending from the existing trailhead at CSAH 33 north to the City
Limits within City of Elk River. The project is part of a lazger trail project through this corridor
extending from the City of Elk River to the City of Princeton essentially connecting one end of
Sherbume County to the other. The project has been named "The Great Northem Trail" and
would create a regional transportation system for recreational use and provide an opportunity to
link users to neazby local and regional trails and facilities.
This non-motorized transportation comdor running pazallel to State Hwy 169 would serve as an
effective trail system for the general public, Meadowvale Elementary School, civic activities;
and recreation enthusiasts and would be accessible year round for multiple uses. Sherbume
County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and has one of the highest averages for
people per household in the state (MN Land Management demographic data).
The proposed trail will serve as the County's main arterial route with links connecting to neazby
facilities, trails, and pazks such as the Sand Dunes State Forest; the Sherburne National Wildlife
Refuge, and Grams Regional Pazk on Fremont Lake neaz Zimmerman. The railroad right-of--way
from Elk River to Princeton is the only abandoned raikoad line in Sherburne County. making it
the only opportunity for a trail of this type. The amenity would provide an immediate benefit to
the local users and would enhance opportunities to neighboring trails for links to Hennepin,
Anoka, Wright, and Mille Lac Counties.
Implementation of The Great Northem Trail has already begun for the portions between the
Cities of Zimmerman and Princeton. Local eovernment agencies includins Sherbume County,
the City of Princeton and the City of Zimmerman have already be~wn or even completed the
necessary land acquisition and construction operations for portions of The Great Northern Trail.
The City of Elk River currently owns 100% of the abandoned Burlington Northem right-of--way
within the City Limits. The City has already completed the recreational trail within this comdor
from the Core City on the southern border to CSAH 33. The City has also constructed an
underpass across CSAH 33 for the future trail system connection and is Baser to complete this
portion. y
The portion of the trail within the City of Elk River includes approximately 2.6 miles of trail
construction or trail enhancement with an estimated cost of $256,000. Through MnDOT's
Transportation Enhancements Funding Program, this project would complete an extraordinary,
multi-purpose transportation route through the City of Elk River and provide for the future
connection to the rest of Sherburne County.
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Pert
Application Deadline:
Friday, January 12, 2007
Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership
c/o Minnesota Department of Transportation
7694 Industrial Park Road
Baxter, MN 56425-8096
(218) 828-5779
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Applicant's Agency/Organization -Must indicate o ne of the following:
^ State A enc ®Munici al/Count Govt. ^ Quasi Governmental ^ Tribal ^ Other
Name: City of Elk River Project Manager: Terry Maurer
Address: 13065 Orono Parkway Title: City Engineer
Telephone: 763-635-1051 Fax: 763-635-1090 Email: tmaurer@ci.elk-river.mn.us
Project Contact (if different from Project Manager):
Title:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
The Great Northern Trail
Please answer the following questions pertaining to your proposed transportation
enhancement project. (Refer to the Guide on pages 4-6 for assistance in completing your
responses.)
1. Is your project eligible to receive federal transportation enhancement funding?
® Yes ^ No
2. Does your project have a demonstrated relationship to transportation?
®Yes ^ No
3. Is your project identified in an approved or adopted statewide, regional, or local plan?
® Yes ^ No
4. Does your agency have a clear concept of the project for which you are seeking transportation
enhancement funds and the costs of the proposed improvements?
® Yes ^ No
5. Has your agency developed a financial strategy to match the federal transportation
enhancement funds and any additional funding necessary to complete your proposed project?
® Yes ^ No
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6. Is your agency prepared to cover ineligible costs?
® Yes ^ No
7. Has your agency secured a commitment to acquire or purchase the necessary right of way?
® Yes ^ No
8. Are any parts of this project mandated by a regulatory agency to mitigate the impacts of a
construction project?
^ Yes ®No
9. Are you aware of the environmental document path your project will likely follow?
® Yes ^ No
10. Are you aware of the federal project development process and other requirements associated
with the receipt of transportation enhancement funds?
® Yes ^ No
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SAFETEA-LU defines 12 exclusive activities that qualify for Enhancement funds. These activities
include:
Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles
Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites
Scenic or historic highway programs (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities)
Landscaping and other scenic beautification
Historic preservation
Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including
historic railroad facilities and canals).
Preservation of abandoned railroad corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for
pedestrian or bicycle trails)
Control and removal of outdoor advertising
Archaeological planning and research
Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality
while maintaining habitat connectivity
Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists
Establishment of transportation museums
One or more of these 12 activities must constitute at least 70 percent of the project cost. Unlisted
activities such as paving a parking lot, constructing buildings, or providing restrooms must constitute no
more than 30 percent of the project cost.
A list of possible projects under the 12 eligible activities identified in SAFETEA-LU is shown in Example
A, found on pages 7-g. This list is intended to suggest projects in each category but is not exclusive.
In Minnesota, the 12 federal categories cited above have been placed into three groups as follows:
1) HISTORIC. This includes acquisition of historic sites, historic highway programs, historic
preservation, rehabilitation, and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or
facilities, archaeological planning and research, and establishment of transportation museums.
2) SCENIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL. This includes acquisition of scenic easements and scenic
sites, scenic highway programs, landscaping and other scenic beautification, control and
removal of outdoor advertising, and mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff.
3) PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES. This includes provision of facilities for bicycles
and pedestrians, preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use
thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails), and provision of safety/educational activities for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
2. Transportation enhancement projects must possess a substantial relationship to the intermodal
transportation system, but not necessarily to a currently planned highway project. This relationship
may be one of proximity/function or proximity/impact. (Proximity alone does not constitute a
substantial relationship to the intermodal transportation system and does not qualify a project for
enhancement funding.)
Function, proximity and impact can be defined as follows:
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1) FUNCTION -Projects must facilitate transportation or meet the primary needs of
transportation system users.
2) PROXIMITY -Except for bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkway facilities, projects
must be contiguous to or within sight of at least one of the following transportation facilities:
public transit routes, hubs and terminals; railroads, ports, and intermodal terminals; and
bikeways and pedestrian facilities.
3) IMPACT -Projects must deal with the interrelationship between transportation
systems/users and the surrounding environment.)
3. State, regional, and local agencies have developed numerous system plans addressing one or more
enhancements activities. In many cases, these plans provide detailed documentation on the existing
conditions and planned improvements, as well as surveys of public use and attitudes. They also can
provide insight on the process for setting priorities and recommending investments. As a result, the
facilities identified in these plans are likely to provide the greatest benefits to all the residents of
Minnesota and the regions within which they are located.
4. Applicants must be able to provide essential information about the background, purpose,
location/termini, and cost of their project. If a project is so large that the required funding is beyond the
ability of the sponsor to provide the local match in a single year or the required funding would require a
significant amount of federal funding, applicants are advised to submit the project in segments.
Applicants submitting their project in segments must ensure that each segment has the ability to stand
alone as a single enhancement project. They must also be able to provide a detailed cost breakdown
for each segment and prioritize the different segments of the project. Applicants are advised there will
be no guarantee of federal funding for remaining segments of the project; and consequently, are
encouraged to identify other funding sources to ensure full implementation of their proposed project
5. SAFETEA-LU requires anon-federal match of at least 20 percent of project costs. The Central
Minnesota ATP relies upon the input from its four regional planning partners in setting
transportation priorities for non Mn/DOT projects seeking federal funds. Regions reserve the right
to limit the number and amount awarded for each application to ensure efficient and effective use of
limited federal funds. Therefore, applicants may be requested to exceed the minimum 20 percent
matching requirements to maximize and leverage available federal funds. Assurance of this
required local match by the proposer at the time of application indicates a necessary level of
support by the proposer to immediately proceed with project development and implementation.
SAFETEA-LU allows for the matching of federal funds with right-of-way on all projects and for the
use of "soft" or "in kind" match on enhancement and scenic byway projects. The right-of-way used
for match should be right-of-way either purchased or donated specifically for the project. Right-of-
way purchased at an earlier time to do other work or the initial construction of the route should not
be used as match. The "soft" or "in kind" match for enhancement projects must be something that
has a tangible cost, such as railroad ties or wires necessary to run a historic streetcar. Charging a
professional fee for labor being performed by non-professionals is not allowed.
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6. Preliminary and construction engineering are ineligible for enhancement funding. Land acquisition
necessary for preserving abandoned railroad corridor is eligible for reimbursement If the property is
being acquired for the provision of pedestrian and bicycle trails. Appraisal fees, legal frees, and
other costs associated with acquisition of right-of-way are ineligible.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively acquire any right-of-way needed for
their transportation enhancement project. Acquisition of property may be secured through direct
purchase, donation, easement, or a combination thereof. Applications will be favored that show an
achievable and realistic plan for acquisition.
SAFETEA-LU requires that Enhancement funds not be used to implement mitigation of the adverse
impacts associated with implementation of other transportation projects. According to the FHWA,
environmental measures conducted as routine or customary elements of transportation projects or
those provided to mitigate project impacts in compliance with the requirements of environmental,
historic preservation, or other laws are not eligible for Enhancement funding. Enhancement
activities are over and above normal transportation projects. Typically, a normal transportation
project involves mitigation, including landscaping, other permit requirements, and provisions
negotiated as a condition of obtaining a permit for the transportation project. If this proposal is an
enhancement to a larger project, check the environmental document for these items - Is the
proposed enhancement part of the project description? Is it listed as mitigation? If so, the activity
would not be "over and above" a normal project.
9. All federal aid projects must undergo a successful environmental review and clearance to be
awarded. Typical environmental document paths vary in complexity and take a variety of forms
(e.g. Project Memorandum, Project Path Report, Environmental Assessment, etc.). Depending
upon the environmental path required, applicants must demonstrate and document how their
project impacts existing environmental, historical, cultural, and social resources. Impacts to these
resources should be first avoided, then minimized, and mitigated if they cannot be avoided and/or
minimized.
10. There are significant state and federal project processing requirements that come with federal
funds. These requirements translate into expenditures of time and money on the parts of both the
agency proposing the project and the agency administering the federal funds for the project.
Successful applicants must consider a number of state and federal regulations and requirements
during project development and implementation.
State statutes require all federal funds to be administered by an eligible fiscal agent. Cities over
5,000 in population, counties, state agencies, and Indian Tribal Governments may apply directly for
federal aid. Cities under 5,000; townships; and quasi governmental and private non-profit entities
may apply but require sponsorship from a state agency or county. Projects are subject to specific
standards during the design and construction stages.
Applicants are expected to maintain and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Davis-
Bacon and Copeland Acts, and other anti-discrimination laws at the state and federal level in the
development of their projects. Further, applicants must agree to operate and maintain facilities
constructed with federal transportation funds for the useful life of the improvement and not change
the use of any right of way acquired without prior approval from the FHWA. Most physical
conditions and total reconstructions are considered by the FHWA to have useful lives of 20 years.
Bridge constructions and total reconstructions have useful lives of 50 years.
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PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES
BICYCLE FACILITIES
A. Bicycle trailslpaths
B. Paved shoulders and wide curb lanes for bicycle lanes (beyond dimensions required by applicable
road design standards)
C. Benches, lighting and other related amenities
D. Trail head facilities that provide access to trail systems, e.g., right-of-way, public parks and lands,
rest areas, etc.
E. Bicycle racks on buses, trains
F. Bicycle parking, e.g., racks, lockers and shelters
G. Traffic control signs and signals
H. Bridges and tunnels
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
I. Pedestrian sidewalks, trails, paths, bridges, crosswalks, tunnels
J. Traffic structures and devices for the purpose of traffic calming
K. Benches, lighting and other related amenities
L. Traffic control signs and signals
2. ACQUISITION OF SCENIC EASEMENTS AND SCENIC OR HISTORIC SITES
A. Costs related to the direct purchase, donation, transfer or trade of property for specific sites or
pullouts. (Fee acquisition has proven to be a more effective and less costly method of preserving
sites.) Land must be in public ownership and open to the public.
B. Costs related to acquisition of scenic easements by direct purchase, donation, transfer or trade.
(Should only be used in a selective manner.)
SCENIC OR HISTORIC HIGHWAY PROGRAMS (Including provision of tourist and welcome center
facilities)
A. Planning, development and implementation of state or regional programs to develop and promote
transportation corridors as a tourism and economic development resource.
B. Interpretation projects and site development projects, e.g., plaques, restoration of historic
transportation sites, restoration of historic light standards.
C. Production of promotional media, e.g., brochures, publications and electronic communications.
D. Corridor management planning.
E. Information and route identification signing on historic routes, e.g., Yellowstone trail, Glacial Ridge
trail, etc.
F. Construction of a scenic overlook site or facility.
G. Rehabilitation of state entrance monuments.
H. Repair, renovation, expansion of interpretive sites.
I. Construction of a rest area or a tourist information facility.
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4. LANDSCAPING AND OTHER SCENIC BEAUTIFICATION
A. Highway and view-shed landscaping to address visual quality and habitat (above and beyond
current practices in landscaping projects, i.e., mitigation or commitments made during project
development to obtain plan approval).
B. Site landscaping to address visual quality and habitat (park, rest area, historic site).
C. Preservation or restoration of historic landscapes.
D. Incorporation of design elements into transportation structures to compliment the surrounding
environment (above and beyond current practices, i.e., mitigation or commitments made during
project development to obtain plan approval).
E. Environmental enhancement projects to improve habitat and promote diversity in biological species.
5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Site must be included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, or a
contributor to a National Register Historic District or a local landmark or contributing resource within a
local historic district, designated by a Certified Local Government. Sites must also have a substantial
relationship to the past or current transportation system.
A. Acquisition of historic sites.
B. Historic highway programs.
C. Historic preservation and interpretation.
D. Construction of historical or geological interpretive sites.
6. REHABILITATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR FACILITIES
(Including historic railroad facilities and canals)
Structures and facilities include tunnels, bridges, trestles, embankments, rails or other guideways, rolling
stock, canal viaducts, tow paths and locks, stations and other transportation features integrally related to
the operation and passenger or freight use of any mode of transportation.
A. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities.
7. PRESERVATION OF ABANDONED RAILROAD CORRIDORS
(Including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian and bicycle trails)
A. Acquisition of abandoned railroad corridors.
B. Trail construction on abandoned railroad corridors.
CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF OUTDOORS ADVERTISING
A. Projects to achieve consent among stakeholders and adopt local ordinances regarding outdoor
advertising.
B. Expenditures made to remove existing nonconforming signs*, displays and devices on the interstate
and federal-aid primary highway system under a legal process that bases payment on an equitable
appraisal.
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* A nonconforming sign is: One which was lawfully erected, but which does not comply with the
provisions of state law or state regulations passed at a later date or which later fails to comply with state
law or state regulations due to changed conditions. Illegally erected or maintained signs are not
nonconforming signs.
9. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH
A. Planning and research for any preservation and interpretation of archaeological sites. (This would
not include data recovery.)
10. MITIGATION OF WATER POLLUTION DUE TO HIGHWAY RUNOFF OR REDUCE VEHICLE-
CAUSED WILDLIFE MORTALITY WHILE MAINTAINING HABITAT CONNECTIVITY
(Mitigation in this case means retrofitting existing roads and ditches to correct water quality problems or
to achieve a net gain in water quality. Measures taken on a construction project or reconstruction project
to correct water quality problems caused by the project are not eligible.)
A. Creation of wetlands to filter water transported by highway ditches and structures.
B. Construction of structures to filter water transported by highway ditches and structures.
C. Planning to systemically manage water quality stemming from highway runoff and from water
carried by highway ditches.
D. Stabilization and restoration of decaying stream banks.
E. Filter strips along ravines, gullies and ditches.
F. Stabilization of off-site sedimentation generators affecting roadways.
G. Design and implementation of methods to reduce vehicle-related wildlife mortality including, but not
limited to: fencing and underpasses for small vertebrates, fencing, and warning devices for large
vertebrates, planting non-palatable vegetation along right-of-ways to reduce vertebrate road
mortality, vegetative plantings to deflect large bird flight patterns away from traffic, and off right-of-
way habitat modifications/improvements to divert wildlife away from vehicle traffic.
11. PROVISION OF SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
A. Production and distribution of informational media.
B. Production and placement of print, radio and television advertising.
C. Signing and pavement marking that reinforces safety message.
D. Development and in-service training for pedestrian and bicycle safety curriculum.
E. Training for staff or agencies engaged in safety and education activities for pedestrians and
bicyclists. This could include classes, field demonstrations or conference sponsorship.
12. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUSEUMS
A. Construction or renovation of structures to display and interpret transportation history andlor
artifacts.
B. Acquisition of artifacts for interpretation and display.
C. Interpretation and display of artifacts.
D. Development of supporting publications, media, and curriculum.
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Application Deadline:
Friday, January 12, 2007
Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership
c/o Minnesota Department of Transportation
7694 Industrial Park Road
Baxter, MN 56425-8096
(218) 828-5779
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------1
Section 1 -Project Summary ---------------------------------------------------------2
Section 2 -Eligibility Criteria -------------------------------------------------------3
Section 3 -Project Information --------------------------------------------------4
Section 4 -Budget Information-------------------------------------------------------5
Section 5 -Project
Section 6 -Evaluation Criteria-------------------------------------------------------7
Appendices
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o Area Transportation Partnerships------------------------------A1
o RDC/MPO Boundary Map ---------------------------------------A2
o List of Contacts --------------------------------------------------------A3
o Evaluation Criteria Instructions---------------------------------61
o Program Requirements--------------------------------------------C1
o Sample Resolutions-------------------------------------------------D1
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Applicant's Agency/Organization -Must indicate one of the following:
^ State Agency ®Municipal/County Govt. ^ MPO ^ Quasi Governmental
^ Tribal Other
Name: Cit of Elk River Project Mana er: Ter Maurer
Address: 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN Title: City Engineer
55330
Tele hone: 763-635-1051 Fax: 763-635-1090 Email: tmaurer ci.elk-river.mn.us
Project Contact if different from Project Mana er
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Recreational edestrian/bic cle trail alon the abandoned Burlin ton Northern railroad corridor.
Length: 2.6 Miles Width: 10 Feet
Quantity:
Begin Termini: CSAH 33 End Termini: City Limits
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*Federal Funds Re nested: $160,000 Pro ert to be urchased? ^ es ®no
**Total Local Matchin Funds: $ 40,000 Easements needed? ^ es ®no
Total Eligible Project Cost: $ 200,000 Donated Property? ^yes ®no
***Show the matchin ercenta a matchin funds=total eli ible ro ect cost : 20%
I The applicant recommends that this project be selected for funding through the Transportation Enhancement
i Program and attests a commitment to the project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management,(1and~financing.
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Signature Itle Date
This application must be accompanied by a resolution from the appropriate sponsoring agency showing a
willingness to guarantee at least a 20% matching funds. The sponsor will also be responsible for assuring
future maintenance of the com leted ro'ect b resolution. See A endix
'Minimum federal Request: $50,000
"Minimum Total Project Cost: 3100,000
*"Minimum Match: 20%
Transportation enhancement activities are a provision under the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy far
Users (SAFETEA-LU). States are required to retain the higher of either 10 percent of their SAFETEA-LU Surface Transportation Program funds or the
FFY 2005 enhancement level for transportation enhancements. The Central Minnesota ATP annually makes transportation enhancements eligible for
federal SAFETFJI-LU funding. The ATP relies upon the input from its four regional planning partners in setting transportation priorities for non-Mn/DOT
projects seeking federal funds targeted to the ATP area. Regions are responsible for reviewing all qualifying transportation enhancement applications.
Further, regions reserve the right to limit the number of and amount awarded to each transportation application recommended fo the ATP for inclusion
in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Regions base their determination on their review of each application and consideration of other
transportation priorities, including highway, bridge, and public transit projects.
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SAFETEA-LU defines 12 exclusive activities that qualify for federal enhancement funds.
Check (/) all that apply (refer to Examples of Eligible Enhancement Projects in Part A of the
Enhancement Application for assistance):
® Facilities for pedestrians or bicycles
^ Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists
^ Acquisition of scenic easement and scenic or historic sites
^ Scenic or historic highway programs
® Landscaping or other scenic beautification
® Historic Preservation
^ Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities
® Preservation of abandoned railway corridors
^ Control and removal of outdoor advertising
^ Archaeological planning and research
^ Environmental mitigation of pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused
wildlife mortality
^ Establishment of transportation museums
^ Historic Grouping
^ Scenic Environmental Grouping
® Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Grouping
In Minnesota, the 12 federal categories cited above have been placed into the following three
groups. Check (/) all that apply:
^ HISTORIC. This includes acquisition of historic sites, historic highway programs, historic
preservation, rehabilitation, and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or
facilities, archaeological planning and research, and establishment of transportation museums.
^ SCENIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL. This includes acquisition of scenic easements and scenic
sites, scenic highway programs, landscaping and other scenic beautification, control and
removal of outdoor advertising, and mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff.
® PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES. This includes provision of facilities for bicycles and
pedestrians, preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use
thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails), and provision of safety/educational activities for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Describe why this project is important to your community and how it will improve existing
conditions.
The project will turn what once was a busy railroad corridor into a valuable recreational tool
for the residents of the City of EIk River and Sherburne County. Within the City of Elk River
most of the abandoned corridor is idle with little or no current usage at this time. The City
has already improved portions of the railroad corridor south of CSAH 33 and is eager to
continue their proactive approach for recreational trail improvements.
The result of the project would involve the preservation of an abandoned railroad corridor
and its conversion to a paved trail for pedestrians and bicycles providing a valuable
recreational resource. The corridor would serve as the primary non-motorized trial
connecting the residents within the City of Elk River to Residential, Commercial, and Public
facilities. The corridor would also provide an important connection to other cities including
Zimmerman and Princeton, and the townships of Livonia and Baldwin. In addition, it would
establish itself as the beginning of a regional trail system serving local and regional clientele
both within and outside of the county where the highest projected growth rates will occur
over the next 30 years.
2. Describe the main users by type or classification and the approximate number of users to be
served by the proposed project.
The primary uses of the trail corridor will be for recreational purposes. Users will travel via
bicycle or simply by walking either to reach a recreational destination such as a park or
commercial facility. There may be some users utilizing the trail system to access schools,
work, or other public facilities as well. The approximate number of users is difficult to
quantify, but could approach several hundred people per day.
Describe any current and/or previous uses of the project area.
Previously the railway corridor was owned and used by Burlington Northern railroad. The
City of Elk River has since purchased the entire corridor right-of-way within the City Limits.
The City has already transformed a section of the corridor into a recreational pedestrian and
bicycle trail from the City Limits at the southern border to CSAH 33. The improvements
include and underpass across CSAH 33 for a future trail connection.
4. Explain current and future ownership of the property.
Currently Elk River owns the entire abandoned Burlington Northern right-of-way within the
City Limits. Elk River will continue to maintain ownership of the trail corridor.
Explain how your agency will provide the necessary local match to leverage the federal
transportation enhancement funds requested and cover any additional (or ineligible) costs
required for the completion of your project.
The local match would be provided through funds from the City of Elk River Parks and
Recreation improvement funds including the Park Dedication Fund, which through the Park
Dedication Ordinance collects fees from new residential area on a per lot basis. It is
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anticipated that continued growth will occur throughout the City of Elk River and Sherburne
County.
6. Explain the 20-year maintenance plan and any maintenance agreements that will be required
with other agencies for your proposed project.
Property and facility maintenance for The Great Northern Trail would be a joint responsibility
and partnership between Sherburne County and the additional communities involved
including the City of Elk River. The City of Elk River will coordinate property and facility
maintenance for the trail sections within the City Limits.
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Detailed Project Budget for Enhancement Project
Items Eli ible for Reimbursement: Estimated
Quanti
Unit Cost
Total Cost 2007
Sub rade Excavation & Pre aration 494 CY $10 $5,000
A re ate Base Class 5 918 TON $16 $14,700
3" Bituminous Pavement 2248 TON $58 $130,400
Stri in 13,700 LF $0.50 $6,900
Si nin 50 EACH $100 $5,000
Turf Establishment 4.0 ACRE $3,000 $12,000
Surve Costs 2.6 MI $10,000 $26,000
LINE A: TOTAL $200,000
Items Not Eli ible For Reimbursement: Estimated
Quanti
Unit Cost
Total Cost
LINE B: TOTAL N/A
Administrative Costs - relimina and construction en ineerin
28%Contin enc En ineerin , Le al, Financin $56,000
LINE C: TOTAL $56,000
Total cost of ro osed ro'ect: LINES A, B, & C TOTALED $256,000
Items not eli ible for enhancement fundin LINE B & C TOTALED $56,000
Total of eli ible casts minimum of $100,000 LINE A TOTAL $200,000
Please answer the questions below to assist reviewers in determining whether your proposal's project
schedule is realistic and achievable.
QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED:
1. Are project segments or phases prioritized?
®Yes ^ No
If so, please indicate priority and schedule for each phase.
Trail improvements within this corridor have already begun within the County, but have only
been prioritized with respect to approval and development timelines. The portions between
Zimmerman and Princeton have already begun design and construction operations. The
City of Elk River has completed improvements for the portion of the trail corridor from the
Core City to CSAH 33 including the construction of an underpass. The portion proposed
with this application is slated to be constructed next followed by the section between Elk
River and Zimmerman.
2. When will the project manager be selected? (month and year)
The City of Elk River will serve as the project manager
3. What environmental document path will the project most likely follow, i.e., Project
Memorandum, Project Path Report, Environmental Assessment, etc.?
The project will most likely use an Environmental Assessment, and if not necessary, a
Project Path Report.
When will the environmental document be completed?
The environmental document will be completed by
officially approved the use of local funding
5. When will plans be prepared? (month and year)
The plan preparation will begin in June of 2010.
(month and year)
December 2009 once City Council has
6. When will construction bids be advertised? (month and year)
Construction bids will be advertised as soon as feasible, likely in March of 2011.
7. When will bids be opened? (month and year)
Bids will be opened May of 2011.
When will construction begin? (month and year)
Construction will begin as early as June 2011, but no later than August 2011
When will construction be completed? (month and year)
Construction will be completed by December 2011.
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Projects will be scored based on the responses provided the following five criteria. (Refer to
Evaluation Criteria Instruction at Appendix 81 for assistance in completing this section.)
Is your project identified in a statewide, regional, or local plan, which has been adopted by
federal, state, regional, or local agencies? 0-25 POINTS
® Yes ^ No
The City of Elk River's Park and Recreation Board included the proposed recreational trail
within the abandoned Burlington Northern corridor in their 1991 Park Improvement Plan as
a major connection to the Elk River trail system. In 1997 the Park and Recreation Board
revised the plan to highlight the corridor improvements as a high priority project.
The project is consistent with Sherburne County's "Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan"
adopted by the Sherburne County Board in 1997, where it identifies the abandoned
Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way as an existing facility that could be utilized as a
trail way. In June of 1999, a Rail Road Task Force subcommittee was created by the
Sherburne County Parks Commission to help plan for the acquisition and development of a
future trail. The portion of the trail project from CSAH 9 in Baldwin Township north to the
City of Princeton was granted TE funding in 2005.
The project is also consistent with and identified in the Central MN Regional Parks and
Trails Plan, representing planning efforts between Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne County
and the surrounding communities.
The Great Northern Trail project is also consistent with other townships and communities
within the County. Baldwin Township has acquired several parcels of land along the
railroad right-of-way and has planned a small park along one of its corridors. The City of
Zimmerman and Princeton have also formulated plans for a future trail along or near the
abandoned railroad corridor.
A link from Princeton to the existing trail system in Mille Lac County would is a long-term
aspiration to connect to the well known Sioux Line Trail. In order for this to occur, an
approximate 10 to 12 mile distance north (of which some is currently owned by MnDOT)
would have to be converted for public use.
Describe how your project completes a larger project, concept, or plan. 0-25 POINTS
The City of Elk River has already completed the construction of a recreational trail through
the abandoned Burlington Northern corridor from the City limits at the southern border to
CSAH 33. The City has also completed an underpass across CSAH 33 to establish a safe
pedestrian crossing. The Elk River trail project is an extension of this trail system within the
City from CSAH 33 north to the City limits through the abandoned Burlington Northern
corridor. Elk River has taken on a proactive approach to pedestrian and bicycle trails
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throughout the City and this project would facilitate the connection of residential,
commercial, and public facilities.
The Elk River trail project is also part of a much larger project called The Great Northern
Trail which stretches from the City of Elk River to the City of Princeton essentially
connecting one end of Sherburne County to the other. Sherburne County's plans for the
acquisition and development of properties along the abandoned railroad are consistent with
the other local communities in the county including the City of Zimmerman, Princeton,
Livonia Township, and Baldwin Township. The acquisition and conversion of the
abandoned railroad bed to a recreational trail is also consistent with Sherburne County's
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. This project was identified as a top priority in that
plan and would serve as the "backbone" of the County's trail system. Sherburne County
and the Rail Road Task Force sub-committee have drafted a Comprehensive Plan for the
long-term management and maintenance of a trail along the corridor.
3. Explain the degree to which a project addresses issues/needs in one, two, or three of the three
groupings (Section 2 -Eligibility) established for Minnesota's process.
Historic Grouping 0-5 POINTS
The preservation of the abandoned Burlington Northern railroad corridor would serve as a
significant historical resource that would be kept intact. The areas' rich history with James
J. Hill; the original St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway Service; the St. Paul & Pacific
R.R.; and the Great Northern Railway would provide many historic and interpretive
opportunities along the railroad corridor. Information from the MN Historical Society and
other sources indicate that there were six different stations that existed between Cities of
Princeton and Elk River. These facets of history and how they relate to Sherburne County
and the City of Elk River are also significant to the history of transportation overall. Since
this railroad corridor from Elk River to Princeton is the only abandoned railroad line in
Sherburne County, this is the only opportunity for a trail of this type.
Scenic Environmental Grouping 0-5 POINTS
In acquiring the abandoned railroad corridor and preserving and/or restoring the resources
that exist within the railroad right-of-way, the scenic attributes located along the future trail
will be shared and interpreted for environmental education. The railroad corridor travels
through some diverse land cover types including uplands, lowlands, wetlands, and
woodlands. The Minnesota DNR County Biological Survey Map has identified some areas
along this railroad corridor and others as having some rare plant communities including
various prairie remnants with rare grasses and fortis. Restoring the prairie remnants along
specific areas of the 100-foot right-of-way would enhance the trails' environmental value
and the experience shared by the users. Creating non-motorized trails along corridors
such as this establishes a valuable resource for multiple recreational uses offering
opportunities to view wildlife, ecology, and other scenic resources first-hand.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Grouping 0-5 POINTS
The project would result in and provide an immediate transportation route having long-term
local benefits with potential for future regional and inter-county benefits. Some of the
resources that are adjacent to and near the trail system would likely be connected via
linking trails resulting in better access between residential, commercial, and public areas.
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The City of Elk River's Woodland Park and Top of the Work Park are located directly along
the railroad corridor and the City's trail system provides a variety of recreational uses
including hiking, bicycling, and skiing.
In acquiring and paving the necessary properties, eventually anon-motorized
transportation route linking the Cities of Elk River, Zimmerman, and Princeton would be
created. By connecting the trail systems of these municipalities and adjacent townships,
access to a variety of city-owned parks, trails, housing developments, and the future
Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail would be feasible.
Also of importance is the current and future reliance of the abandoned railroad corridor by
school children as a safe route to public schools. Meadowvale Elementary School in the
City of Elk River is located very near the abandoned railroad corridor and the trail would
serve as an effective transportation system for young students and adults going there, to
work, civic events, and social gatherings.
4. Describe adjacent land use and the relationship to the proposed project. 0-10 POINTS
Adjacent land use consists primarily of residential, commercial, and public establishments,
uplands, lowlands, wetlands, and woodlands with connecting trail systems already in
existence throughout many of these areas. The project would connect many of these areas
and create a major corridor for pedestrian traffic. Since trail users are already within a
desirable distance for accessibility the completed project would facilitate immediate use
and benefit to the community.
The project will have minimal adverse affects to the environment and/or land. The
construction of the proposed 10-foot wide trail would occur over the existing railroad bed
within the abandoned railroad corridor and therefore would not require any significant
changes to the existing landscape. Embankments along the existing corridors would be
preserved and maintained for the protection of the trail and natural resources nearby. The
project would actually protect and/or restore, if necessary, some of the prairie remnants
that have been identified along the corridor.
5. Explain the project's relationship to transportation system (e.g. function, proximity, impact)
0-25 POINTS
The project establishes a safe and much-needed non-motorized transportation route and
recreational resource that would eventually create additional opportunities for linking local
parks, agencies, cities, and various amenities. Sherburne County is one of the fastest
growing counties in the state and growth projections for the county indicate a continued
trend with 1990 population figures tripling by 2030. US Highway 169, located
approximately 1 mile east of the railroad corridor, is considered a major transportation route
serving local and statewide needs. Some of the County's primary roads (CSAH #4, CSAH
#9, Co. Rd. 45) are adjacent to or intersect with the proposed trail enhancing the value for
alternative transportation by creating safe, accessible pathways that are sought now and
will continue to grow in demand. Establishing anon-motorized trail route in this vicinity with
the anticipated population growth will have immediate benefits to the local communities and
long-term economic benefits to adjoining counties and cities. Providing a safe, non-
motorized transportation route will connect communities and adjacent county's and create
an intangible resource that is difficult to develop any other way. The trail's relationship to
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the transportation system provides a direct and positive benefit in terms of function,
proximity, and impact.
TOTAL POINTS
0-100 POINTS
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APPENDICES
Area Transportation Partnership Boundary Map-----------------------------A1
RDC/MPO Boundary Map ---------------------------------------------------------A2
List of Contacts
Evaluation Criteria Instructions---------------------------------------------------B1
Program Requirements-------------------------------------------------------------C1
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REGION 5 Counties of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena
Chris Etzler
Region 5 Development Commission
611 Iowa Avenue NE
Staples, MN 56479
Phone: (218) 894-3233 Fax: (218) 894-1328
REGION 7E Counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine
Bob Bollenbeck
East Central Regional Development Commission
100 South Park Street
Mora, MN 55051
Phone: (320) 679-4065 Fax: (320) 679-4120
REGION 7W Counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright (excluding the St. Cloud
Metropolitan area)
Steven Voss
Mn/DOT District 3
7694 Industrial Park Road
Baxter, MN 56425
(218)828-5779
1-800-657-3971
Fax: (218) 828-5815
ST. CLOUD METROPOLITAN AREA
Cities of St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Joseph, and Waite Park
Scott Mareck
St. Cloud Area Planning Organization
1040 County Road 4
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Phone: (320) 252-7568 Fax: (320) 252-6557
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Criterion 1 - Is your project identified in a statewide, regional, or local plan, which has been
adopted by federal, state, regional, or local agencies?
State, regional, and local agencies have developed numerous system plans addressing one or
more enhancement activities. In many cases, these plans provide detailed documentation on
the existing conditions and planned improvements as well as surveys of public use and
attitudes. They also can provide insight on the process for setting priorities and recommending
investments. The facilities identified in these plans are likely to provide the greatest benefits to
all the residents of Minnesota and the regions within which they are located. Proposers should
identify the relationship of the project to any statewide or regional plans/objectives. They should
also explain how the project is consistent with these plans and objectives, and refer to specific
sections of the plan.
Criterion 2 -Describe how your project completes a larger project, concept, or plan.
There may be a number of larger projects that are missing a key or final element. Funding
these missing elements with Enhancement funds could provide a sort of synergistic benefit
extending beyond the immediate benefits provided by the component for which funding is being
sought. Examples include bike or pedestrian trail segments that fill gaps in existing trails;
historic preservation that completes the restoration of an historic site/property that has already
been partially/substantially restored; and landscaping that completes an original concept plan
which was not installed earlier due to funding constraints. These are only generic examples.
Applicants are encouraged to look at their projects in light of the general concept identified here
and describe how their project fits into a larger project concept or plan which has been or soon
will be implemented using another funding source.
Criterion 3 -Explain the degree to which a project addresses issues/needs in one, two, or
three of the three groupings established for Minnesota's process.
There are 12 eligible categories of projects identified under the SAFETEA-LU Transportation
Enhancement Program. Minnesota has placed these categories into three groupings: Historic,
Scenic/Environmental, and Pedestrian/Bicycle facilities. With limited funding available, it makes
sense to emphasize projects that accomplish multiple objectives. One generic example would
be a bicycle/pedestrian path that includes some landscaping and restoration of an historic
structure adjacent to it.
Points will be awarded based on the following:
Historic Grouping: Describe the current recognized level of historic significance (federal, state,
or local). This would include any specific designations such as the National Register for Historic
Places, State Historical Register, etc. Also indicate the degree to which the project will
enhance, preserve, or protect the historic/archaeological resource.
Scenic Environmental Grouping: Explain degree to which scenic or environmental resources
are rare, unique or significant, degree to which potential for enhancement exists for landscaping
or scenic beautification, current degree of visual blight, magnitude of environmental problem,
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and degree to which the project would preserve, rehabilitate or develop scenic, or environmental
resources or solve the environmental problem.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Grouoino: Explain the degree to which the proposed project
would encourage/facilitate pedestrian and/or bicycle transportation.
Criterion 4 -Describe adjacent land use and the relationship to the proposed project.
Projects should not have the potential to harm or negatively impact the environment. For
example, projects that will have problems getting environmental clearances due to the nature of
the site location and/or design, that create conflicts with adjacent land uses or have chosen a
site that is not intended or suited for the proposed project will receive lower scores in this
category.
Criterion 5 -Explain the project's relationship to transportation system (e.g. function,
proximity, impact)
Projects must possess a substantial relationship to the intermodal transportation system, but not
necessarily to a currently planned highway project. This relationship may be one of
proximity/function or proximity/impact. (Proximity alone does not constitute a substantial
relationship to the intermodal transportation system and does not qualify a project for
enhancement funding.) Function, proximity and impact can be defined as follows:
FUNCTION -Projects must facilitate transportation or meet the primary needs of transportation
system users.
PROXIMITY -Except for bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkway facilities, projects must
be contiguous to or within sight of at least one of the following transportation facilities: public
transit routes, hubs and terminals; railroads, ports, and intermodal terminals; and bikeways and
pedestrian facilities.
IMPACT -Projects must deal with the interrelationship between transportation systems/users
and the surrounding environment.)
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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Following is a listing of some of the regulations that apply to any project receiving federal transportation
funds. These requirements must be taken into consideration during the project development and project
implementation stages.
Davis-Bacon and Cooeland Acts:
Payment of pre-determined wage is applicable to all federal-aid construction contracts exceeding $2,000 and
to all related subcontracts, except for projects located on roadways classified as local roads or rural minor
collectors.
ADA Requirements:
All transportation enhancement assisted projects must comply with the handicapped accessibility standards,
as stated in Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 55, of the Minnesota State Building
Code; and with the Public Service Provisions of the 1983 disability amendments, Minnesota Human Rights
Act.
According to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) "No qualified individual with a disability shall,
by reason of that disability, be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefits of the services,
programs or activities provided by a public entity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by such entity."
ADA requires, among other things, modification of equipment and removal of physical barriers.
Anti-Discrimination Laws:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of
race, color, national origin, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefts of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination.
Each sponsoring participant must display posters explaining non-discrimination provisions of Title VI,
including compliance procedures and must develop a procedure for processing Title VI related complaints.
Minnesota Statutes 363.073, part 5000.3535 (Subp. 7) also prohibits discrimination with regard to marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Matching Funds:
SAFETEA-LU allows for the matching of federal funds with right-of-way on all projects and for the use of "soft"
or "in kind" match on enhancement and scenic byway projects. The right-of-way used for match should be
right-of-way either purchased or donated specifically for the project. Right-of-way purchased at an earlier time
to do other work or the initial construction of the route should not be used as match. The "soft" or "in kind"
match for enhancement projects must be something that has a tangible cost, such as railroad ties or wires
necessary to run a historic streetcar. Charging a professional fee for labor being performed by non-
professionals is not allowed.
Federal funds are received when right-of-way or soft match is used. If the right-of-way or soft match is
sufficient to make up 25% of the total cost of the project, (contract plus right-of-way or soft match) then the
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contract would receive 100% federal funds. If the right-of-way or soft match is less than 25% then some state
or local match would be required. The following examples assume an 80!20 participation.
Soft Match Example for Enhancement Projects
Contract Cost $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
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Federal funds used would be $100,000. Example C illustrates that a local or state match would be required as
80% is less than the contract amount. Federal funds used would equal $96,000.
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RESOLUTION 07-OS
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AGREEING TO MAINTAIN
GREAT NORTHERN TRAIL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Resolution of uPport from Sponsoring enck
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ells River act as sponsoring agency fora "Transportation
Enhancements" projett identified as Great Northern Trail (CS_AH 33 to North City Limits)
and acknowledges herewith that it is willing to be the project sponsor, knowing full well that
such sponsorship includes a willingness to secure and guazantee the local shaze of costs
associated with this project and responsibility fox seeing this project through to its
completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, Hiles and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Terry Mauler, Ell; River City Engineer is hereby authorized to act as
agent on behalf of this application.
Agreement to Maintain Facilirv
WHEREAS, The Federal Highway Adnvnistration (FHWA) requires that states agrees to operate and
maintain faalities construtted with federal transportation funds for the useful life of the improvement and
not change the use of right of way acquired wdthout poor approval from the FHR/A; and
WHEREAS, Transportation enhancement projects receive fedetal funding from the Surface
Transportation Program (STP) of the Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users (SAFETE.A-LU); and
WHEREAS, City of Elk River is the project sponsor for the transportation enhancement Project
identified as Great Northern Trail (CSAH 33 to North City Limits).
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Project Sponsor hereby agrees to assume full
responsibility for assuring the operation and maintenance of propertc and facilities related to the
aforementioned transportation enhancement project will be faithfully executed by the appropriate responsible
parties.
Certification
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and coaect copy of a resolution adopted by City of Elk
River on this 8~ day of January, ?007.
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