1k. TH 41Bicycle/Pedestrian Underpass and Trails-Approve Letter of Support
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
FROM:
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park aod Recreation Director -;f/
July 9, 2007 O~
DA TE:
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
SUBJ:
Approval of Letter of Support and Resolution - Carver
County Application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funds for
Trunk Highway (TH) 41 BicyclelPedestrian Underpass and Trails
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Please find attached a draft letter of support and resolution concerning Carver
County's application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds for the Trunk
Highway (TH) 41 bicycle/pedestrian underpass and trails. A pedestrian trail located
parallel to State Highway 41 and along the eastern right-of-way is an improvement
identified in the city's Comprehensive Plan. However, the initiation of planning for
this section of trail only makes sense when combined with an underpass allowing
pedestrians to travel under the highway.
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Carver County has completed an initiative to identify high priority pedestrian
improvements within their system of parks and trail rights-of way. The Highway 41
underpass ranked very high in this study. Two years ago the county applied for a
Federal Transportation Enhancement grant in the amount of $1,000,000. A local
match of $250,000 was added for a total project of $1,250,000. Of this, $600,000
was allocated for the underpass, $335,000 for trail construction within the Regional
Park, and $315,000 for trail construction along Highway 41. The $250,000 local
match was proposed to be divided as follows: $135,000 to the county and $115,000
to the city.
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
The 2005 grant application was not successful, but the project ranked very high
among the list of unfunded projects. The County is hopeful that this year's
application will be successful. To that end, Martin Walsh, Carver County Parks
Director contacted the city to inquire if we would again be supportive of this year's
grant application.
Web Site
WIIW.ci. chanhassen .mn.us
This application represents just the kind of effort that the city anticipated would be
required to complete the Highway 41 trail and underpass to the Regional Park. In the
event that the grant is approved, park dedication dollars would be available to finance
the city's contribution.
The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, a~d play.
TH 41 Trail & Underpass
July 9, 2007
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RECOMMENDA TION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached letter of support and
resolution supporting Carver County's application for Transportation Enhancement
(TE) funds for Trunk Highway (TH) 41 bicycle/pedestrian underpass and trails.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Letter of Support
2. Proposed Resolution of Support
3. Site Map
c: Roger Gustafson, Carver County Engineer
Martin Walsh, Carver County Parks Director
G:\PARK\TH\TH 41 Underpass\Carver County Grant Report.DOC
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
WNW.ci .chanhassen.mn. us
July 9, 2007
Mr. Roger Gustafson, P.E.
County Engineer
Carver County Public Works Department
11360 Highway 212 West
P.O. Box 300
Cologne, MN 55322-0300
SUBJ: Application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funds for the Trunk
Highway (TH) 41 Bicyc1elPedestrian Underpass and Associated Trails
Dear Roger:
The City of Chanhassen has been contacted by Carver County regarding support
of the county's application for TE funds for the proposed bicycle/pedestrian
underpass beneath TH 41 and associated trails. We understand that the project
will provide a box culvert underpass beneath TH 41 linking planned
bicycle/pedestrian improvements in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and along
State Highway 41 in the City of Chanhassen.
On behalf of the city council, this letter and the attached resolution are to serve as
the community's support of Carver County's application.
Sincerely,
Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
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Enclosure
The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
DATE:
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNIPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CARVER COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR
TRANSPORT A TION ENHANCEMENT (TE) FUNDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 41
BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AND TRAILS
WHEREAS, The City of Chanhassen has been contacted by Carver County regarding
support of the county's application for TE funds for the proposed bicycle/pedestrian underpass
beneath TH 41.
WHEREAS, We understand that the project will provide a box culvert underpass beneath
TH 41 linking planned bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and the
City of Chanhassen.
WHEREAS, Pedestrian trails improve the quality of life in a community and work to
improve the health and well-being of its residents
WHEREAS, The Highway 41 pedestrian trail and underpass to Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park are identified as planned improvements in the city's Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports the Carver
County Application for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funds for the Trunk Highway (TH) 41
Bicycle/Pedestrian Underpass and trails.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of July 2007.
ATTEST:
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES
NO
ABSENT
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