4.11. SR 12-02-2019
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.11
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 2, 2019 Jenna Fabish P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Item Description Reviewed by
Application Submittal for Trail Gap Funding Justin Femrite P.E., Public Works Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Authorize, by motion, the application submittal for Transportation Alternatives federal funding for the
st
construction of two multi-use trail gap connections along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 12 (181
Avenue) and CSAH 13 (Twin Lakes Road) for funding in fiscal year 2024.
Background/Discussion
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified initiatives for improving, maintaining and expanding the
parks and recreational facilities. Initiative 1 – Improve Existing Parks and Facilities and Initiative 3 –
Strengthen Trail Connections provided guidance for staff to identify trail gap segments.
Staff is proposing to apply for federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding for fiscal year 2024 for the
completion of two trail gap segments. The applications are due on January 3, 2020, and would include:
st
1. Along the north side of CSAH 12 (181 Ave) from Nixon St to County Road (CR) 40 (Cleveland
Ave), and
2. Along the east and south sides of CSAH 13 (Twin Lakes Road) from Trott Brook Parkway to CR 40
CSAH 12 segment will improve both neighborhood access to local parks, schools and shopping and
Spectrum School access between the school and athletic fields (the athletic fields are located along the
proposed corridor). The trail segment along CSAH 13 will improve both neighborhood access to local parks,
shopping and schools including Twin Lakes Elementary School (located along the proposed corridor).
The TA program will fund up to 80% of eligible project construction costs up to a maximum of $800,000.
The city would be responsible for the design, any right of way and the 20% match for construction costs.
Financial Impact
Staff has estimated the total project costs to be $60,000 for design, $50,000 for right of way needs and
$1,060,000 for construction for a project total of $1,170,000. The city’s cost for the project is estimated at
$370,000. The city’s costs are anticipated to be paid out of the (Active Elk River) Local Option Sales Tax
funding available for trail improvements.
Attachments
Map of proposed trail segments
Resolution
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 19-____
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Authorizing
Application Submittal for Transportation Alternatives 2024 Federal Funding
Solicitation Process
WHEREAS, the Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP-3) is soliciting
project submittals for federal funding under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation
(FAST) Act in fiscal year 2024; and
WHEREAS, these federal programs fund up to 80 percent of project construction costs
up to a maximum of $800,000; and
WHEREAS, federal funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers for regional
improvements; and
WHEREAS, non-federal funds (local match) must be at least 20 percent of the project
construction costs; and
WHEREAS, project submittals are due on January 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, all proposed trail segments are consistent with the adopted City of Elk River
Parks Master Plan and adopted Master Trail Plan; and
WHEREAS, subject to federal funding award, the City Council of Elk River would be
asked to consider authorization to execute a grant agreement at a future meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council of Elk River supports seeking Transportation Alternatives Funding for
the construction of the two trail gap connections on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 12
st
(181 Avenue) between Nixon Street and County Road (CR) 40 (Cleveland Avenue) and
CSAH 13 (Twin Lakes Road) from Trott Brook Parkway to CR 40 (Cleveland Avenue)
2. The City Council for the City of Elk River hereby approves the submittal of a
Transportation Alternatives application for the construction of a multi-use trail along the
north side of CSAH 12 from Nixon Street to County Road 40 and along the east and south
sides of CSAH 13 from Trott Brook Parkway to County Road 40.
nd
Passed and adopted this 2 day of December 2019.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk