1b. TH 41 Trail & Pedestrian Underpass
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
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager d(
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director "1N
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May 10,2010
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Carver County for
TH 41 Trail and Pedestrian Underpass.
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding with Carver
County for the construction of the TH 41 Trail and Pedestrian Underpass."
Approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council.
BACKGROUND
On July 9,2007, the City Council approved the attached letter and resolution of
support for Carver County's application for transportation enhancement (TE)
funds for Trunk Highway (TH) 41 Bicycle and Pedestrian Underpass and Trails.
In 2007, the anticipated total project cost was $1.25 million, or $1 million in
federal funds with the remaining $250,000 split as a local share between the city
and county. The projected project cost is now set at $1.8 million with $400,000
being invested each by the city and county. It is important to bear in mind that
this new estimate is based upon up-to-date information, but remains a pre-design
cost estimate. Anticipated costs may go up or down based upon the final design
and the bidding climate encountered at the time of construction.
The city's 2010 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital
Improvement Program includes the $400,000 currently anticipated as the "city
share" investment. We have also communicated to the county that we are
interested in recommending to the city council that two components (100% city-
funded) be added to the overall project. These two components include
extending the northern trail terminus 500 feet from the Minnetonka Middle
School West driveway to Chaska Road and including a stairway or trail
connection from Highcrest Meadows to the pedestrian underpass. The city's
Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital Improvement Program
includes $100,000 designated for the stairway or trail connection.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
May 10, 2010
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Staff and our legal counsel have reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) and support its content.
DISCUSSION
Consistent with the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Master Plan and the City
of Chanhassen's Trail System Plan, the county and city are planning for the
construction of a pedestrian underpass and 2 miles of trail. Preliminary design
and engineering are underway for these improvements. Carver County will lead
the project with support from the city.
The planned pedestrian underpass will cross underneath Highway 41 into Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park. Two sections of asphalt pedestrian trail totaling
approximately one mile each are planned. One trail section will parallel
Highway 41 connecting Longacres Drive to Chaska Road. The second trail
section will connect the planned trail on the east side of TH 41 to the regional
park at a point south of the main park entrance drive and lead to the main
swimming beach within the park. Planning and engineering for this project is
slated for 2010 with construction proposed for 2011. A neighborhood meeting
for the project has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 3 from
5-8 p.m. at Minnetonka Middle School West. This meeting will further
introduce the project to the community, allow for additional resident input, and
provide time for staff and project consultants to answer questions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. MOU Between City and County
2. Letter of Support dated July 12,2007
3. Resolution of Support
4. City CIP Sheet Trail Grant Match
5. City CIP Sheet Pedestrian Stairway
6. Location Map
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Memorandum of Understanding between
City of Chanhassen and County of Carver
For TH 41 Trail and Underpass
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this _ day of
, 2009, by and between the City of Chanhassen, a municipal corporation under the
laws of the Minnesota ("Chanhassen"); and the County of Carver, a political subdivision of the State of
Minnesota ("Carver County")
WHEREAS, Chanhassen and Carver County wish to construct trails and a underpass along or within the
Trunk Highway (TH) 41 and Ches Mar Drive rights-of-way, and within Lake Minnewashta Regional
Park as generally depicted in Exhibit A (hereinafter referred to as "improvements"); and,
WHEREAS, Carver County applied for and has been selected to receive federal funds to construct these
improvements in 2011; and,
WHEREAS, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction and maintenance of these improvements will
be governed by a separate Joint Powers Agreement between Carver County and the City of Chanhassen;
and,
WHEREAS, as a prelude to the Joint Powers agreement,Chanhassen and Carver County wish to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding to outline the responsibilities of each party; and,
WHEREAS, the parties agree that the Joint Powers Agreement will be generally consistent with the
terms of this Memorandum of Understanding;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
A. Carver County will be the lead agency in right-of-way and easement acquisition, design, contract
administration and construct the improvements. The alignment of the trail is from Longacres Drive to
Minnetonka Middle School West and from TH 41 to the Lake Minnewashta Park beach area as shown in
Exhibit A.
B. In order to share the Federal Funding of the project in an equitable manner, Federal funds will be
applied to the project in the following manner
a. Box Culvert 80% Federal Funds, 10 % Carver County, 10 % City of Chanhassen
C. The Remaining balance of Federal Funds split based on project cost for trail construction outside of
the park boundary as compared to construction cost for the trail inside the park boundary. Chanhassen
and Carver County will share in the cost of the local share of construction costs of the improvements.
Carver County will apply Parks and Trails funding toward the construction of the trail within the park
boundary as the local match to Federal Funding. These funds are not eligible for use for items not
identified in the park master plan. Chanhassen will apply City funds towards the construction of trail
along TH 41 as a local match to Federal Funding.
D. Chanhassen and Carver County will share equally (SO/50) in the cost of design.
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MOU for Trails and Under Pass
City of Chanhassen and County of Carver
E. Chanhassen will acquire (pay for) any right of way for trail along the eastern side ofTH 41
F. Carver County will acquire (pay for) any right of way for trail west ofTH 41
G. Chanhassen and Carver County will share equally (50/50) in the cost of wetland mitigation not
covered by Federal Funds and permitting ofthe improvements.
H. Chanhassen and Carver County will share equally (50/50) in the cost of adjustment, relocation or
construction of private utilities (power, telephone, gas, etc.) and the design and property acquisition
thereof not covered by Federal Funds.
I. Chanhassen will be responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of the adjustment, relocation, or
construction of municipal utilities (water, sewer, etc.) and the design and property acquisition thereof.
1. Ifnecessary, Chanhassen and Carver County will share equally (50/50) in the cost to negotiate
property acquisition and design of a bypass to maintain traffic on TH 41 during construction, additional
survey for record drawings, and any expenses for permits and agreements with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
K. Within and outside of the easterly right-of-way ofTH 41, excluding the box culvert, Chanhassen will
assume jurisdiction and maintenance of the trail between Longacres Drive and Minnetonka Middle
School West.
L. Within and outside of the westerly right-of-way of TH 41, Carver County will assume jurisdiction
and maintenance of the underpass and trail going west into Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
M. Chanhassen and Carver County will share equally (50/50) in any capital repair, replacement, or future
capital improvement costs of the underpass structure.
N. This Memorandum of Understanding is an expression of intention and does not create a legally
binding obligation upon either party. This Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding is a guide to the
preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement between the parties.
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Approved As To Form:
Mayor, City of Chanhassen
Date:
City Attorney
Date:
County of Carver, Minnesota
Attest:
City Administrator
Date:
Chair, County Board of Commissioners
Date:
Attest:
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MOU for Trails and Under Pass
City of Chanhassen and County of Carver
Approved As To Form:
County Administrator
Date:
County Attorney
Date:
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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
www.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 Bicycle/Pedestrian 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.
Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
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Enclosure
Chanhassen is a Community for life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNIPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
Julv 9. 2007
RESOLUTION NO:
2007-43
MOTION BY:
Litsev
SECONDED BY: Ernst
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CARVER COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR
TRANSPORTATION 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.
YES
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
Gerhardt, City Manager
NO
Furlong
Li tsey
Ernst
Peterson
Tjornhom
None
None
Capital Improvement Program
City of Chanhassen, MN
2010 thru 2014
Department Park & Trail Improvements
Contact Todd Hoffinan
Account #1 410-0000-4706
Account #3
Account #4
Type Improvement
Useful Life 50 Years
Category Park
Priority nla
Project #
PK&T -069
Project Name Hwy 41 Pedestrian Underpass/Trail Grant Match
Account #2
Description I Total Project Cost: $400,000
Carver County has applied for a federal grant to provide these improvements. The City originally supported the application by pledging a $125,000
matching contribution. However, project engineering and increased project costs have resulted in the City share of the budget to be re-estimated at
$400,000.
Justification
I
A pedestrian underpass to Minnewashta Regional Park is a highly sought after improvement. The project also completes a one mile section of trail
adjacent to State Highway 41 identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Expenditures
Construction
2010
400,000
400,000
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total
400,000
400,000
Total
Funding Sources
Park Dedication Fund
2010
400,000
400,000
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total
400,000
400,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
Maintenance and operations costs.
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Capital Improvement Program
City of Chanhassen, MN
2010 thru 2014
Department Park & Trail Improvements
Contact Todd Hoffman
Account #1 410-0000-4706
Account #3
Account #4
Type Improvement
Useful Life 50 Years
Category Park
Priority n/a
Project #
PK&T-I04
Project Name Highway 41 Pedestrian Stairway
Account #2
Description I Total Project Cost: $100,000
Addition of a pedestrian stairway connector between the proposed Highway 41 trail/underpass to Highover Drive and the Highover and Highcrest
Meadows neighborhoods.
Justification
I
An outlot was acquired during the platting of Highcrest Meadows to accommodate this future improvement.
Expenditures
Construction
2010
100,000
100,000
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total
100,000
100,000
Total
Funding Sources
Park Dedication Fund
2010
100,000
100,000
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total
100,000
100,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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