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Hwy 101 MN River Flood Mit Project: Approve Agreement for DNR Trail Grant FundingCITY OF 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: 952.2271120 Fax: 952227.1110 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 7901 Park Place 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 C�47 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager FROM: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /City Engineer ` V DATE: July 14, 2014 SUBJ: Approve Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for the Trail Segment from Bluff Creek Drive to the New Highway 101 MN River Bridge — Project No. 13 -04 PROPOSED MOTION "The City Council approves Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the trail segment from Bluff Creek Drive to the new Highway 101 MN River Bridge." City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council present. BACKGROUND On February 25, 2013, the City Council approved a grant application through the DNR Local Trail Connection Program in the amount of $150,000 to help pay for the cost of the Highway 101 MN River Flood Mitigation and CSAH 61 Trail Improvements. This is the same grant funding source the City secured funds for the TH 5 pedestrian underpass at Minnewashta Parkway. To receive the grant funds, the City will need to enter an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The city attorney has reviewed the agreement and finds it acceptable. The following is a breakdown of the City cost share: CSAH 61 Roadway City Share Not Turnback Eligible Per Carver County Cost Participation Policy $209,031 Highway 101 Trail City Share $230,372 CSAH 61 Trail $ 50,188 Roundabout Aesthetics and Entry Monument $ 67,105 Engineering Share of Design $ 55,670 -City's Right-of-Way City Share $234,375 Total City Costs $846,741 Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Todd Gerhardt Highway 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project: Approve Agreement with DNR July 14, 2014 Page 2 Funding for the project is as follows: DNR Grant $150,000 MSA Funds $696,741 Total $846,741 SCHEDULE The anticipated schedule is as follows: Construction Start Work Substantially Completed; Road Open to Traffic Attachment: Agreement Resolution July, 2014 Fall, 2015 g: \eng \public \_2013 projects\13 -04 th 101 river crossing - csah 61 improvements \bkgd 071414 approve agreement with dnr.doc AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE City of Chanhassen ( #CO26- 13 -3B) THIS AGREEMENT is made between the State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Commissioner of Natural Resources (hereinafter the "State "); and the City of Chanhassen (hereinafter the "Recipient "). WHEREAS, The Minnesota Legislature by 2013 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 114, Article 3, Section 4, Subdivision 5 from the natural resources fund for trail grants to local units of government on land to be maintained for at least 20 years for the purposes of the grant. This appropriation is from the revenue deposited in the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (e), clause (4). and WHEREAS, the Recipient has applied to the State for a grant and has proposed to construct .8 miles of a 10 foot wide trail segment from Bluff Creek Drive in Carver County to the new Highway 101 Minnesota River Flood Mitigation Bridge in Scott County that includes a trail bridge and retaining wall; (hereinafter the "Project ") and which has been approved by the Recipient's appropriate governing entity as evidenced by Attachment "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed between the State and the Recipient as follows: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1.1 The total obligation of the State for all compensation and reimbursement to the Grantee under this Grant Agreement will not exceed $150,000. 1.2 The Recipient acknowledges that these funds are proceeds from the Natural Resources Fund, which is subject to certain legal restrictions and requirements, including Minnesota Statutes Section 116P.13. The Recipient is responsible for compliance with this and all other relevant State and Federal laws and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto governing the proceeds of the Fund in the fulfillment of the Project. Further, the Recipient is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits, permission and /or interests in property necessary for the performance of this Agreement. 1.3 CONTACT PERSONS The authorized contact person for the State is: Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Division of Parks and Trails Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road, Box 39 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -4052 1- Cooperative Trail Program The authorized contact person for the Recipient is: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN55317 The authorized fiscal agent for the Recipient is: Gregg Sticha, Finance Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 1.4 OPERATION OF THE PROJECT. The Agency shall operate the PROJECT or cause it to be operated as outlined in the approved Application that is attached hereto as Attachment "B" which is incorporated by reference herein during the period from the effective date as referenced in paragraph 13.1 through June 30, 2015. Where provisions of the Sub grantee's Application, that include but are not limited to project scope, budget, timeline, completion date are inconsistent with other provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall take precedence over the provisions of the Application. 2. USE OF FUNDS The Recipient shall use the proceeds of this agreement only for the eligible costs of the Project as outlined in Section 5. Costs. MATCHING FUNDS The State shall disburse funds to the Recipient pursuant to this agreement on a reimbursement basis not to exceed seventy -five (75) percent of its eligible costs, as described in Section 5. Costs up to a maximum of $150,000. 4. PROJECT 4.1 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The Project shall be guided by the Application as approved by the State. After completion of the Project, the Recipient shall certify to the State that the Project, as conducted, conforms to the approved Application. Said certification must be filed with the State prior to final reimbursement for the Project by the State. 2- Cooperative Trail Program 4.2 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION The Recipient shall be responsible for the administration, supervision, management and Project oversight that may be required for the work performed under this agreement. The Recipient may employ such professional services, as it deems reasonable and necessary to provide these services, subject to the provision of Section 5. Costs. 4.3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Upon Project completion, the Recipient shall post a permanent funding acknowledgment sign at the entrance to the Project site, or at an alternative conspicuous location on the site. The sign will state that the site was cooperatively developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 4.4 STATUS REPORTS The Recipient shall submit to the State program status, as the State shall reasonably request. 5. COSTS 5.1 REIMBURSABLE COSTS Eligible costs shall be those costs directly incurred by the Recipient in preparation of and the actual conduct of the Project. Eligible costs shall be based upon the approved Application and can include the following types of costs provided they are solely related to and necessary for the completion of the Project and provide appropriate documentation: 5.1.1 Advertising costs solely for (1) Recruitment of personnel; (2) Solicitation of bids; and (3) Disposal of scrap materials; 5.1.2 Capital and labor expenditures for facilities, equipment and other capital assets; 5.1.3 Communication costs incurred for telephone calls and postage; 5.1.4 Materials & supplies; 5.1.5 Freight transportation expenses; and 5.1.6 Professional services and Project administration costs provided that they do not exceed 20% of the total cost of the Project; 5.1.7 Land acquisition (including permanent easements) whose value is established by a licensed appraiser and whose conclusions of value are certified by the state. Any cost not defined as an eligible cost or not included in the approved Application shall not be paid from State funds committed to the Project. 5.2 NONREIMBURSABLE COSTS Noneligible costs for reimbursement means all costs not defined as eligible costs, including but not limited to the following: 5.2.1 Any expenditure that occurs outside of the operating dates established in Section 1.4 (OPERATION OF THE PROJECT); 5.2.2 Fund raising; 3- Cooperative Trail Program 5.2.3 Volunteer or Donated Labor 5.2.4 Taxes, except sales tax on goods and services; 5.2.5 Insurance, except title insurance; 5.2.6 Attorney fees; 5.2.7 Loans, grants, subsidies to persons or entities for development; 5.2.8 Bad debts or contingency funds; 5.2.9 Interest; 5.2.10 Lobbyists; 5.2.11 Political contributions; 5.2.12 Wages and expenses of Recipient's employees; 5.2.13 Fringe benefit costs of Recipient's employees; and 5.2.14 Land appraisals. 5.2.15 Entertainment, gifts and prizes, food and refreshments; 5.2.1.6 Purchase of phones, computers, tablets or audiovisual equipment; 5.2.17 Memberships (including subscriptions and dues), publications, periodicals and other subscription fees 5.2.18 Agency advertising and marketing expenses 5.2.19 Office Rental Fees, and Overhead and Indirect Expenses (including, but not limited to office or storage space rental, utility expenses, copier rental, phone bills, office materials and supplies). 6. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES 6.1 Invoices. The State will promptly pay the Grantee after the Grantee presents an itemized invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced services. Invoices must be submitted at the close of each state fiscal year (July 1— June 30) at the very least. 6.2 Federal funds. (Where applicable, if blank this section does not apply) Payments under this grant contract will be made from federal funds obtained by the State through Title ----- - - - - -- CFDA number ------- - - - - -- of the --------------- - Act of ---------------- The Grantee is responsible for compliance with all federal requirements imposed on these funds and accepts full financial responsibility for any requirements imposed by the Grantee's failure to comply with federal requirements. All reimbursement requests, including invoices, for this project must be received by the State on or before June 30, 2015. Upon completion of the Project, the Recipient shall certify to the State that the Project, as conducted, conforms to the approved Application. Said certification must be filed with the State prior to final reimbursement for the Project by the State. Prior to reimbursement for land acquisition, if applicable, the Recipient must file a perpetual easement referenced in Paragraph 14 herein below with the County Recorder and provide a copy of the same with the state. 4- Cooperative Trail Program 7. ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Grantee's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this grant contract are subject to examination by the State and/or State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this grant contract. 8. NONDISCRIMINATION The Recipient in the conduct of the Project shall not engage in discriminatory employment practices and shall in all respects comply with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 363.03 and 181.59 -60 and all applicable rules and subsequent amendments. 9. WORKERS COMPENSATION The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 176.181, subd. 2, pertaining to workers' compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee's employees and agents will not be considered State employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any claim made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no way the State's obligation or responsibility. 10. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 10.1 Government Data Practices. The Grantee and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this grant contract, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee under this grant contract. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Grantee or the State. 10.2 Intellectual Property Rights. The State owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the Works and Documents created and paid for under this contract. Works means all inventions, improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and disks conceived, reduced to practice,' created or originated by the Grantee, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this grant contract. Works includes "Documents." Documents are the originals of any databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, 5- Cooperative Trail Program specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether in tangible or electronic forms, prepared by the Grantee, its employees, agents, or subcontractors, in the performance of this grant contract. The Documents will be the exclusive property of the State and all such Documents must be immediately returned to the State by the Grantee upon completion or cancellation of this grant contract. To the extent possible, those Works eligible for copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be "works made for hire." The Grantee assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the Works and the Documents to the State. The Grantee must, at the request of the State, execute all papers and perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record the State's ownership interest in the Works and Documents. 11. LIABILITY The Grantee must indemnify,. save, and hold the State, its agent, and employees harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorney's fees incurred by the State, arising from the performance of this grant contract by the Grantee or the Grantee's agents or employees. This clause will not be construed to bar ant legal remedies the Grantee may have for the State's failure to fulfill its obligations under this grant contract. 12. CONVERSION OF USE The Recipient shall not at any time convert any property acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement to uses other than those specified in this Agreement without the prior written approval of the State, until a period of twenty years from the time the designated Funds are no longer available for the Project, has expired. 13. TERM 13.1 EFFECTIVE DATE This agreement shall become legally effective on June 18, 2014. The Grantee cannot request reimbursement until the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 2. 13.2 EXPIRATION DATE The agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2015, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. 13.3 TERMINATION If the State finds that there has been a failure on the part of the Recipient to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, that reasonable progress has not been made, or that the purposes for which the funds were awarded have not been or will not be fulfilled, the State may take action to protect the interests of the State including, but not limited to, the refusal to disburse additional funds and 6- Cooperative Trail Program r requiring the return of all or part of the funds previously disbursed. 13AAMENDMENTS Any amendment to this grant contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original grant contract, or their successors in office. 14. ANTI -TRUST PROVISION The Recipient hereby assigns to the State of Minnesota any and all claims for overcharges as to goods and/or services provided in connection with the Agreement resulting from antitrust violations that arise under the antitrust laws of the United States and the antitrust laws of the State of Minnesota. 15. ASSIGNMENT The Recipient agrees to grant to the State a perpetual easement for the general public to use the subject property for recreational trail purposes. Attached hereto as Attachment "D" and incorporated by reference is a copy of the indenture to be filed with the county recorder if applicable. 16. DATA DISCLOSURE Under Minn. Stat. § 270.66, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to the state, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligation. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and state tax laws which could result in action requiring the Grantee to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any. 7- Cooperative Trail Program 17 INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION The DNR requires active steps to prevent or limit the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species during work. The Grantee and/or contractor shall prevent invasive species from entering into or spreading within a project site by cleaning equipment prior to arriving at the project site. If the equipment, vehicles, gear, or clothing arrives at the project site with soil, aggregate material, mulch, vegetation (including seeds) or animals, it shall be cleaned by Grantee and/or contractor furnished tool or equipment (brush/broom, compressed air or pressure washer) at the staging area. If the material cannot be disposed of onsite, secure material prior to transport (sealed container, covered truck, or wrap with tarp) and legally dispose of offsite. Note that transporting noxious weeds requires a permit from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Grantee and/or contractor shall ensure that all equipment and clothing used for work in infested waters has been adequately decontaminated for invasive species (ex. zebra mussels) prior to being used in non - infested waters. All equipment and clothing including but not limited to waders, tracked vehicles, barges, boats, turbidity curtain, sheet pile, and pumps that comes in contact with any infested waters must be thoroughly decontaminated. 8— Cooperative Trail Program Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ANnnesota 500 Lafayette Rood • St. Paul, MN • 55155 -40 DEPAA1NFNrOF NATUAALAESOUACES June 24, 2014 Gregg Sticha, Finance Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Connection - Scott County to Carver County, Project #CO26 -13 -313 Dear Gregg Sticha: Enclosed find three (3) copies of the above mentioned agreement for your review and approval. Upon signing all three copies please forward them back to my attention. A fully executed copy will be sent back to you for your files. These documents must be returned to this office within thirty days of the date at which they are received. If it is not received in that time period, the agreement will be voided and your project will be delayed. The Financial Management Manual outlines the paperwork needed to receive reimbursement. It is available at httl)7Hwiw,.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/index.htmiI and click on the appropriate grant program you have been awarded. The manual is listed under "For the Grantee" section. Please forward this link to the person that will be completing the reimbursement documentation. Do not hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions regarding this agreement. Sin P7ly,� Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Division of Parks and Trails Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (651) 259 -5619 traci.vibo@state.mn.us Eneto sure cc Paul Oehme File #CO26 -13 -313 wwwAr.state.mn.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I0, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CONTAINING A MINIMUM OF 10% POST- CONSUMER WASTE 1. STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION 3. STATE AGENCY Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as Required by inn Stat. §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05. By: {,9 ,, (with delegated authority) Signed: A l,� Title: Deputy Director, Division of Parks and Trails Grant Contract No. Purchase Order No.—, 2. GRANTEE The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) Have executed the grant contract on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances. Title: Revised May 6, 2014 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS A Resolution and approval by board or council B Approved Application C Financial Management Manual - on website as referenced in cover letter 9- Cooperative Trail Program Attachment CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: February 25, 2013 RESOLUTION NO: 2013 -14 MOTION BY: Tjornhom SECONDED BY: Ernst A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DNR GRANT APPLICATION PROJECT NO. 13 -04 WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to improve the Hwy. 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project and CSAH 61 trail system. These trail improvements will improve safety of pedestrians; WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen will be requesting the maximum grant amount of $150,000 and if awarded grant funds will be required to provide a 20 -year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor.. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council: 1. If the City of Chanhassen is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Chanhassen agrees to accept the grant award and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project. The City of Chanhassen will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement. 2. The City Council of Chanhassen of Chanhassen names the fiscal agent for the City of Chanhassen for this project as: Greg Sticha Finance Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 3. The City of Chanhassen hereby assures the Hwy. 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project and CSAH 61 trail improvements will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of February, 2013. ATTE� IL To6d Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT Furlong Ernst Laufenburger McDonald Tjornhom Attachment B Project # CO26 -13 -313 LOCAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM 2013 Grant Application 1 GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Grant Applicant (Unit of Government Required): City of Chanhassen Contact Person: Paul Oehme Contact Title: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mailing Address: 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952- 227 -1169 E -mail address: oehme ci.chanhassen.mn.us If the project has a trail club, organization, or project partner, please include below: Organization/Club Name: Parks Dedication Fund Contact Person: Contact Title: $ 183,000 City of Chanhassen — Mailing Address: Phone: Municipal State Aid E -mail address: 2) GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION: Project Name: Regional Trail Connection Project- Scott County to Carver County Are these match funds along Hwy 101 and CSAH 61. Project Summary To construct .8 miles of a 10' wide trail segment from Bluff Creek (30 words or less): Drive in Carver County to the new Highway 101 Minnesota River to $ amount): Flood Mitigation Bridge in Scott County. Project Completion Date: June, 2015 3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Grant Request: Source of Cash Match Are these match funds $ 150,000 (describe below in the box next secured? (Check below): YES NO to $ amount): Non -State Cash $ 183,000 City of Chanhassen — Trail and X Matching Funds Parks Dedication Fund (25% cash match $ 183,000 City of Chanhassen — X required): Municipal State Aid Total Project Cost: $ 516,000 (Grant Request + Matching Funds must = Total Project Cost If this project has received federal funding through the Enhancements Program, FFY: N/A lease indicate which year the project is programmed for construction? Revised 1/15/2013 4) PROJECT LOCATION: County Project is Located: Carver Count State Legislative (House) District: - 47B State Senate District: -47 State House Representative: Joe Hoppe State Senator: Julianne Ortman Congressional District: Erik Paulsen - 3 5 MEASURABLE TARGETS /OUCOMES: It is now required that measurable targets and outcomes be collected for your project. Complete the boxes below on the right with exactly how many miles of trail that will be acquired, newly developed or existing trail miles improved, along with the number of trailhead facilities, bridges, and /or culverts that will be developed or restored as part of the project. After the project is complete the measurable outcome will be compared with the tar et you include here. Trail Miles to be Acquired: N/A New Trail Miles to be Developed/Created: .8 miles Existing Trail Miles to be Restored or Improved: N/A Number of Trailhead Facilities to be Developed or Restored: N/A Number of Trail Bridges /Culverts to be Developed or Restored: 1 6) RECREATIONAL USES FOR PROJECT: Below, indicate which primary and secondary recreation uses will directly benefit from the proposed project: Primary Use Secondary Use X Walking/Hiking X Bicycling Mountain Bicycling Horseback Riding Cross-Country Skiing X In -Line Skating Snowmobilin ATV Riding Off-Highway Motorcycling 4 X 4 Trucking Other (specify): Revised 1/15/2013 YKVJL'l:l LL'.�l,K1Y 11V1V: Provide a description sufficient enough to understand the project. Indicate prominently whether this is primarily a new trail or facility development request, an enhancement to an existing trail or facility, or an acquisition. Make sure to include the design specifics of the project, such as the trail width (paved multi -use bicycle /pedestrian trails must be at least 10 feet wide). Include how this project will be immediately available for use by the general public. If this project is a phase of a larger project, make sure to describe how it fits into the larger plan, however, focus specifically on how the grant funds will be used. Also, explain why it is important for this project to be funded. Use the box below. MnDOT along with Carver and Scott Counties will be constructing a new 4,100 -foot long, four - lane Highway 101 bridge over the Minnesota River floodplain between the existing Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge in Shakopee and County Road 61/171ying Cloud Drive in Chanhassen. The bridge project will be constructed above the Minnesota River 100 -year flood stage elevation to minimize transportation disruptions caused by seasonal flooding of the Minnesota River. The existing causeway will be removed after the bridge is constructed. Additionally, Carver County is planning to reconstruct the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 "Y" intersection as a roundabout to accommodate future traffic growth, and to plan for future improvements to Highway 101 north of CSAH 61. Also, Carver County is planning to reconstruct CSAH 61 between Bluff Creek Drive to about .2 miles east of Highway 101 with the river bridge project. This reconstruction work is a tumback- programmed project to fully transfer jurisdiction from MnDOT to Carver County. Currently, there is no pedestrian corridor in this area. The new Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge will have a 10 -foot wide multi -use trail constructed on the west side of the bridge. The trail bridge will be built and paid for by MnDOT and Scott and Carver Counties. To complete a new regional trail connection, the City of Chanhassen is proposing to construct a 10 -foot wide bituminous multi -use bicycle /pedestrian trail north of the new Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge and along the north side of CSAH 61 to Bluff Creek Drive. This trail will connect to the Three Rivers Park District Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail at the trailhead facility via Bluff Creek Drive. Also, the trail will be extended east of Highway 101 on CSAH 61 .2 miles. The trail will be constructed under CSAH 61 at Bluff Creek at the bridge crossing. The grade - separated crossing at CSAH 61 and Bluff Creek will provide additional safety for the trail user and provide aesthetic views of Bluff Creek. In 2015, Hennepin County is planning to reconstruct 3.4 miles of CSAH 61 east of the Carver County project and add a trail on the north side of the roadway. In the future when the north leg of Highway 101 is reconstructed, it is anticipated another connection to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Trail will be made. After the Carver County project is constructed, the general public will immediately be able to use this regional trail corridor from Scott County /Shakopee regional trails and the Minnesota Valley State Trail to Carver County and to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. The grant funds will be used to help pay for the 10 -foot wide bituminous multi -use bicycle /pedestrian trail north of the Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge, the trail underpass of CSAH 61 and the trail segment along CSAH 61. This trail improvement is consistent with the City of Chanhassen's 2030 trail comprehensive plan. The grant funds are needed to help pay for this important regional trail connection between the County's and City's local trails, the Minnesota Valley State Trail and the Three Rivers Parks District Regional Trail. Revised 1/15/2013 8) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: Identify each recreational trail /facility being proposed for funding. Provide a short quantitative description of the facility (linear feet, dimension of structures, number of components, etc.), the total estimated cost and the expected completion date for each. Include materials, landscaping, design/engineering services, contract service, etc. Add or delete rows in the text boxes below as appropriate. For acquisition projects, fill out the acquisition table. Estimated Expected Trail/Facility Description Cost Completion Estimate Date N/A - Right -of -way for the trail will be .8 miles of 10 -foot wide bituminous N/A February, 2013 within Carver County paved trail including soil corrections. 10 -foot Wide Trail -North of the Minnesota River Bridge Improvements up to CSAH 61 and the trail along $250,000 June, 2015 Total CSAH 61 from Bluff Creek Drive to .2 miles east of the new Highway 101 roundabout. Bluff Creek Bridge Extra CSAH 61 bridge length for trail $100,000 June, 2015 Cost underpass at Bluff Creek. Retaining Walls Trail retaining walls between Bluff $80,000 June, 2015 Creek and trail at underpass. Indirect Costs 20% Estimate for Design and $86,000 June, 2015 Construction Administration. Total $516,000 ACQUISITION (if ap icable): Description of Parcel Acres or Miles of Trail Reasonable Expected Market Acquisition Value Date Estimate N/A - Right -of -way for the trail will be N/A February, 2013 within Carver County roadway right -of -way. Total $N /A Revised 1/15/2013 9) PROJECT LOCATION MAP: It is important for reviewers to have an idea of where in the state and/or your region the project being proposed is located. This map must be 8 %2" X 11" in size ONLY, should be in color, and be able to show where the project is generally located within the state or region. So typically the scale of this map is very large. Insert the map here. 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Use the box below. This project will open up a new regional trail corridor between trails in Scott County and Carver County and offers many attractive features for the multi -use bicycle /pedestrians. Currently there is no pedestrian corridor in this area. The local governmental agencies feel strongly that this new regional corridor link will be a great asset to the area and will allow the trail user to enjoy the Minnesota River floodplain to a greater extent. The new regional trail will connect to the Minnesota Valley State Trail and will utilize the Historic Holmes Street Bridge in the city of Shakopee for this connection. This bridge was originally constructed in 1927 for vehicle traffic but was recently rehabilitated and converted for pedestrian use only by MnDOT. The bridge was rehabilitated to meet all current design standards and is ADA compliant. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The trail user will have stunning panoramic views of the DNR's Raguet Wildlife Management Area and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge on the new Minnesota River Bridge. The trail design has taken into consideration Bluff Creek amenities, and has located the trail to take advantage of this scenic, wetlands area. The trail corridor will pass by the City of Shakopee River Side Park and boat launch. The trail will also be in viewing area of the MN DNR Seminary Fen property near Bluff Creek Drive. A year - round golf center that offers a golf driving range, mini putt (indoor and outdoor) and refreshments is located on the trail corridor that will complement the trail user's experience. KEAl11INEJ5: What is the current status of the project? Can the project begin immediately? What major activities must still be accomplished before the project can begin? Will the project be completed within the appropriation timelines? At a minimum, please reference land acquisition requirements, status of engineering /design, and relevant permits and approvals that have /have not been obtained for the project. Is there urgency to move ahead with this project now, and what consequences are looming if it is not funded? Use the box below. The agency partners are working on final design details at this time. Also, permitting and necessary approvals are being worked on. Carver County has received positive comments from representatives from the DNR and PCA because the causeway will be replaced by a bridge. When the causeway is removed, the floodplain wetlands will be able to develop more naturally. The project is on schedule for a bid date in May, 2014. Carver County is in the process of purchasing roadway right -of -way for the project at this time. All trail improvements will be in existing roadway right -of -way or purchased roadway right -of -way. A right -of -way certificate /letter of compliance will be obtained by February 13, 2014. The project is anticipated to be completed within the grant timeline. The majority of the Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge improvements are being funded by state bonding. The bond proceeds are set to expire in 2014 if funds are not used. If the project does not start in 2014, there is a real possibility the state bond funds will not be available in the future. Revised 1/15/2013 A1:CEJJ1111L11 Y All facilities that are developed, or portions thereof, using these funds must be accessible for persons with disabilities or be eligible for an exemption. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has developed guidelines for outdoor developed areas, buildings and facilities and is available at www.access - board.gov. Will the project facilitate and/or improve ADA access to Describe how the trail or facility is designed for use existing trails or trail related facilities? by persons of all abilities and takes into consideration ADA design standards. If your project will not be ADA accessible, list the specific exemption permitted in ADA guidelines. Use the box below. This project will be developed using ADA guidelines. The City is working with MnDOT to insure proper ADA standards are used in the design of this trail corridor. The trail will be designed to Municipal State Aid standards which is ADA compliant. 114A) Describe how the trail project will connect multiple destinations and /or communities. Use the box below. Currently there is no pedestrian corridor in this area. The new Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge will have a 10 -foot wide trail constructed on the west side of the bridge. A trail will also be constructed on the north side of CSAH 61 from Bluff Creek Drive to .2 miles east of the new roundabout. The trail on CSAH 61 will connect to the 13 -mile long Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail at the trailhead on Bluff Creek Drive. This LRT regional trail extends from the city of Chaska to the city of Hopkins. In the future when the north leg of Highway 101 is reconstructed, it is anticipated another connection to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail will be made. In 2015, Hennepin County is planning to reconstruct about 3.4 miles of CSAH 61 east of the Carver County project and add a trail on the north side of the roadway. This trail will connect Eden Prairie Parks on CSAH 61 to the Eden Prairie trail system. The trail will also connect to the Minnesota Valley State Trail in Scott County and City of Shakopee's trails. Trail users will immediately be able to use this trail corridor from the Scott County /Shakopee regional trail and the Minnesota Valley State Trail to Carver County and to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail after the project is completed. This trail improvement project is a key link that will connect multiple destinations and communities' trail systems together. The proposed regional trail improvements will be one of only a few pedestrian crossings of the Minnesota River in the region. Revised 1/15/2013 14B) Does the trail project connect directly to an Connects to Designated and yes existing state or regional trail? Check all that Existing State Trail: Connects to Designated and yes apply to the right and describe in the box below if applicable. Existing Regional Trail: The new proposed regional trail will connect the regional trail system in Scott County and the Minnesota Valley State Trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail via Bluff Creek Drive in Carver Count . The LRT trail also extends into Henne in County. 14C) Does the trail project connect Connects Directly to a State Park or yes directly to an existing state park, state State Recreation Area: Connects Directly to a Regional Park yes recreation area, regional park, high quality natural resource, local or Regional Recreation Area: Connects Directly to a Local Park or yes recreation area, or local park? Check all that apply to the right and describe Recreation Area: in the box below if applicable. Connects Directly to a High Quality yes Natural Resource (not included above): The proposed regional trail will connect directly into the MN DNR Raguet Wildlife Management Area and to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge high quality natural resource. The trail will connect to the Minnesota Valley State Trail in the city of Shakopee /Scott County and the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Trail in the city of Chanhassen/Carver County. The trail will connect to the City of Shakopee's Hubert, Riverside and Memorial parks and connect to Shakopee Valley Campground in downtown Shakopee via the Minnesota Valley State Trail. The re Tonal trail will connect to the high ualit wetlands and natural area along Bluff Creek. 14D) Describe how the trail project contributes to the overall connectivity of the trail system in the area. Specifically, how well does the project connect existing trail networks or fill critical gaps within the trail system? How well does the project help promote connectivity among trail networks statewide? Use the box below. Currently there is no pedestrian corridor crossing of the Minnesota River on Highway 101. The new regional connection will fill a critical trail gap between state, regional and local trails in Carver County, Hennepin County and Scott County. This trail connection will be a key trail link between the trail systems of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie and the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail to Scott County, City of Shakopee trail system and the Minnesota Valley State Trail. The trail will serve as a key link between the trail systems north and south of the Minnesota River. The trail will promote usage of trails north and south of the Minnesota River because the new trail will offer stunning panoramic views of the Minnesota River floodplain and create a trail destination that previously was not available. Revised 1/15/2013 15 NATURAL RESOURCE IMPACT: Describe the potential impact to natural resources by the project and efforts to avoid or mitigate adverse effects. This includes considerations for trail design and construction practices, noise, odors, dust control measures, surface erosion, fish and wildlife populations, damage to wetlands or other ecologically sensitive natural resources, landscaping that includes native planting, and historical/archaeological sites. Also, demonstrate the compatibility of the proposed project with existing adjoining land uses. To the extent possible, all landscaping or plantings that are done in the project area must be native to Minnesota and preferably of the local ecotype, and describe below how this project will comply with this requirement. The Highway 101 Minnesota River Bridge improvements will remove the existing causeway between Scott and Carver Counties which will allow natural river flow of the floodplain. This improvement will allow for more natural river floodplain wetland vegetation to become established. The project is an overall benefit to the natural area. Currently the roadway storm water runoff from Highway 101 and CSAH 61 is not treated before discharging into the Minnesota River floodplain. The bridge design will include filtration basin ponds to help treat the bridge runoff before it discharges into the Minnesota River. CSAH 61 will have storm water ponds constructed to pretreat the roadway runoff and for storm water rate control prior to discharging into the floodplain. Some wetlands will be impacted by the bridge and roadway project. These impacts are small compared to the benefit of removing the causeway. The wetlands that are impacted will be mitigated on site as much as possible. All landscaping and restoration plantings will be native to Minnesota. The contractor will employ best management practices to limit dust and sediment from leaving the construction site. Erosion control and construction storm water mitigation plans will be part of the construction documents. Also through the permit process, significant efforts will be incorporated into the design using best management practices to limit impacts to fish and wildlife. A significant amount of the excavation and soil correction work for CSAH 61 will take place during the fall and winter months of 2014/2015. Constructing most of CSAH 61 during the fall and winter months will reduce potential environmental impacts because of low storm water runoff potential during this time period. The trail underpass will provide a safe alternative route for critters to cross CSAH 61 from the natural corridor area along Bluff Creek to the Minnesota River Valley floodplain. The land use in this area is mainly business and is compatible for a trail corridor. A year -round golf center that offers a golf driving range, mini putt (indoor and outdoor) and refreshments is located on the trail corridor that will complement the trail user experience. Revised 1/15/2013 ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS All attachments MUST be 8'/: by 11 ONLY) Attachment A— Required Certifications The first signature block is to be signed by the proper authority for the grant applicant. The specific manager of the facility that is being rehabilitated, enhanced or developed should sign the second section. If the proposed project will utilize public land that is not under the jurisdiction of the grant applicant, the proper authority must sign the final section in order to assure that they are both aware and supportive of the project . Attachment B — Resolution Supporting Application The application must be accompanied by either a copy of a resolution, council minutes or some other official documentation that demonstrates that the local unit of government supports the proposed project and the consequent application. The resolution does not need to have a specific form or specific language, as long as it satisfies what was outlined in the previous sentence. A sample resolution has been included. The sample resolution is a combination type resolution example. It shows support of the grant application (as required above), and if the project is awarded, it includes language to support accepting the grant award, names the fiscal agent, and states that the facility or trail will be maintained for no less than twenty years. This combination resolution helps eliminate the need for an additional resolution for this project in the future, if awarded a grant. ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS if applicable) Attachment C — Letters of Support Letters of support are an important factor for reviewers when selecting projects. There should be an effort to solicit letters from specific groups that will derive a direct benefit from the project. The applicant is also welcome to provide letters of support from all other sources as well. Attachment D — Transportation Funding Award Letter If this project is scheduled to receive Federal Transportation funds, then your local MnDOT district should have notified you in some manner. Please attach this notification and fill in the year in which you are scheduled to receive the funding under question 3. Revised 1/15/2013 0 Attachment A— REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Complete the Required Certifications form below with original signatures. For Grant Applicants: "I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I recognize that in the event of the proposed project being funded, this document will be used as an addendum to the agreement between the sponsoring unit of government and the state to guide project scope and reimbursement. I also acknowledge that all work must be completed by June 30, 2015, and no reimbursement will be sought for an in -house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll. I also preliminarily agree with plans to develop the proposed trail related project on land administered by my agency." Name: Paul Oehme, PE Title: Dv. Of Public Works /City Engineer Unit of GovemmenF7 of Chanhassen Signature: �r l /te Dat j 3 For Trail and Park Administrators: "1 substantially agree that the proposed trail related project will be mutually beneficial to the local community, as well as to the goals and purposes for which this recreation unit was established. I will cooperate in its provision if the project proposal should be funded." Name: Todd Hoffman Title: Park & Recreation Director Unit of Government: City of Chanhassen Signature: IF For All Administrators of Public Lands Crossed/Utilized in the Proposed Linkage (Required only if the proposed project will utilize public land that is not under the jurisdiction of the grant applicant): "I preliminarily agree with plans to develop the proposed trail related project on land administered by my agency, and I will cooperate in seeking more formal authorization in the event the project proposal is authorized for reimbursement." Unit of Government: I Carver Director Revised 1'15'2013 Attachment B CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: February 25, 2013 RESOLUTION NO: 2013 -14 MOTION BY: Tiornhom SECONDED BY: Ernst A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DNR GRANT APPLICATION PROJECT NO, 13 -04 WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to improve the Hwy. 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project and CSAH 61 trail system. These trail improvements will improve safety of pedestrians; WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen will be requesting the maximum grant amount of $150,000 and if awarded grant funds will be required to provide a 20 -year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor.. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council: I . If the City of Chanhassen is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Chanhassen agrees to accept the grant award and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced project. The City of Chanhassen will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement. 2. The City Council of Chanhassen of Chanhassen names the fiscal agent for the City of Chanhassen for this project as: Greg Sticha Finance Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, NIN 55317 3. The City of Chanhassen hereby assures the Hwy. 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project and CSAH 61 trail improvements will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25h day of February, 2013. A OAW- Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT Furlong Ernst Laufenburger McDonald Tjornhom Attachment C Cartier County ft 6C�c Works of,6 113609ftg(nvay 212 Suite 1 Co(ogne, DPW 5S312 -8016 ., Phmte(952)466 -5200 ri'aK(952)466 -5223 February 20, 2013 Ms. Traci Viho. Grant Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, hfN 55155- 405'_ RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application — Project No. 13 -04 Dear Ms. Vibo: I htJ(nr ,rl' :11,rirtlui.uh. :.JufJvrri rt : tlaiun v,urcr Carver County supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail improvements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in 2014. This trail will connect Scoff and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the flood mitigation project. The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Sincerely, Lyndon R County Engineer c: Paul Oehnte, Director of Public WorksiChanhassen City Engineer Attachment C ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application - Project No. 13 -04 Jennifer De3ournett Dear Ms. Vlbo: District 2 Three Rivers Park District supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail Daniel Freeman, improvements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a Vice Chair trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in District 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the Flood mitigation project. John Gunyou, Chair The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation District 4 Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. John Gibbs District s These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Larry Biackstad Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application Appointed for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for At LaMe regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Vacant Sincerely Appointed At Large Kelly Grissman Cris Gears Director of Planning 9 C: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /Chanhassen City Engineer Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeR!versParks.org February 25, 2013 Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners Ms. Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails Penny Steele 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 District 1 St. Paul, MN 55155- 4052 RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application - Project No. 13 -04 Jennifer De3ournett Dear Ms. Vlbo: District 2 Three Rivers Park District supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail Daniel Freeman, improvements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a Vice Chair trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in District 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the Flood mitigation project. John Gunyou, Chair The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation District 4 Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. John Gibbs District s These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Larry Biackstad Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application Appointed for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for At LaMe regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Vacant Sincerely Appointed At Large Kelly Grissman Cris Gears Director of Planning 9 C: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /Chanhassen City Engineer Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeR!versParks.org _..0000�- Attachment C T`hreeRivers PARK DISTRICT March 4, 2013 Ms. Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155- 4052 RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application — Project No. 13 -04 Dear Ms. Vibo: Three Rivers Park District supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail improvements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the Flood mitigation project. The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State, and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for regional trail Improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Sincerely Jonathan Vlaming Associate Superintendent Planning, Design and Technology ivlaminaC(Dthreeriversoarkd istrict.ora c: Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /Chanhassen City Engineer 3vryjs Administrative Center, 3000 Xemum Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversParks.org Attachment C OtA SHAKOPEE March 1, 2013 Ms. Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St. Paul, MN 55155- 4052 RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application — Project No. 13-04 Dear Ms. Vibo: The City of Shakopee supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail improvements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the flood mitigation project. The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Sincerely, Brad e Mayor cc: Paul Ochme, Director of Public Works/Chanhassen City Engineer Attachment C The City of Eden Prairie supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota ade W1Wdeore Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail improvements, The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the flood mitigation project. The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Sincerely, C1Tf OF CHAWASSEN WOM MAR 15 2013 Jay I.otthammer V40 M%RftG DEPT Parks and Recreation Director c: Todd Hoffman, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Chanhassen Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /Chanhassen City Engineer Parks and Recreation I March 4, 2013 Ms. Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 I 1 1 1 St. Paul, MN 55155 -4052 RE: City of Chanhassen Trail Grant Application - Project No. 13 -04 DFD 9529499300 FAX 952 949 9390 TDD 9529499399 Dear Ms. Vibn: 8099Mitchenad Eden Praise, MN 55344 -4495 The City of Eden Prairie supports the City of Chanhassen's application to the Minnesota ade W1Wdeore Department of Natural Resources for TH 101 and CSAH 61 trail improvements, The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be constructing a trail with the Highway 101 Flood Mitigation Project scheduled for construction in 2014. This trail will connect Scott and Carver Counties and the Cities of Shakopee and Chanhassen. Carver County will also be making road and pedestrian improvements to CSAH 61 with the flood mitigation project. The City of Chanhassen plans to construct a trail from the TH 101 Flood Mitigation Project to CSAH 61, connecting this new trail to the Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail. These new trails will also connect to the City of Eden Prairie trail system along CSAH 61. These proposed trail improvements will connect regional destinations in the southwest metropolitan region including significant Federal, State and local public lands in addition to commercial centers. Again, please accept this letter of support for the City of Chanhassen's application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's Local Trail Connection Grant for regional trail improvements with the Highway 101 /CSAH 61 Flood Mitigation Project. Sincerely, C1Tf OF CHAWASSEN WOM MAR 15 2013 Jay I.otthammer V40 M%RftG DEPT Parks and Recreation Director c: Todd Hoffman, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Chanhassen Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /Chanhassen City Engineer CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: July 14, 2014 RESOLUTION NO: 2014 -XX MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ENTERING INTO A TRAIL GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WHEREAS, on February 25, 2013, the Chanhassen City Council approved a resolution supporting a grant application be made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to improve the Hwy. 101 MN River Flood Mitigation Project and CSAH 61 trail system. These trail improvements will improve safety of pedestrians. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chanhassen is hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into a trail connection agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a copy of which said agreement was before the City Council. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 10 day of July, 2014. ATTEST: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT