8.4 PRSR 12-08-2021
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
8.4
Agenda Section
Action Item
Meeting Date
December 8, 2021
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Park Dedication Funds for County Road 33 and 44
Trails
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss using Park Dedication Funds for County Roads 33 and 44.
Recommend or reject, by motion, CR33 and CR44 trails for local cost share.
Background/Discussion
At the November meeting, the Commission was informed that Sherburne County’s current 5-year Capital
Improvement Program includes the reconstruction of County Roads 33 and 44 (CR33 and CR44).
Road construction and reconstruction projects provide the most efficient opportunity to acquire right-of-way,
design and connect trail networks because all of the engineering equipment mobilization is done at the same time
and because roads typically last 40-50 years before major reconstruction occurs again.
The Commission-approved Master Trail Plan includes trails for both roads.
Sherburne County has approved a cost participation match for road improvements which provide benefit to the
city mobility network.
On November 10, the Commission indicated they needed additional time to discuss the trail costs. On
November 15, the City Council was informed of the county road reconstruction timeline and deferred the
discussion to the Parks Commission for recommendations.
The Council and County Board met jointly on July 12, 2021, in which construction timing of CR33 was
discussed, however there was no discussion regarding CR44 or trails for either.
The county held a virtual public engagement session, inviting property owners impacted by the CR33
realignment. They indicated the 16 participants were supportive of a trail connection.
Mayor Dietz asked if state or federal grant funds would be available for the project. The public works director
indicated the CSAH12 Transportation Alternative Grant request did not score high enough for funds. A major
factor is how the project connects people to specific destinations and he believes this trail fare worse in
consideration.
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Financial Impact
City local trail cost share for CR 33 is $1,500,000 for 2023 and $250,000 for CR 44 in 2024.
Attachments
CR 33 Sherburne County Information
City of Elk River
Park Dedication Fund
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate
Cash Balance -Beginning $932,450 $853,030 ($453,190) ($524,410) ($345,630)
Revenues:
Total Revenues
Expenditures:
Total Expenditures
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Cash Balance -Ending $853,030 ($453,190) ($524,410) ($345,630) ($166,850)