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October 2012Revised August 2014

Revised December 2015

R o b e r t P i r a m R e g i o n a l T r a i l M a s t e r P l a n A M E N D M E N T

Acknowledgments

The contributions and support of the following individuals and organizations were instrumental in the creation of this plan, and are gratefully acknowledged:

Metropolitan Airports Commission: Pat Mosites Riverfront Corporation: Gregory Page US Army Corps of EngineersCity of St. Paul Public Works Bruce Elder Sewer Engineer Mike Klassen Transportation Planner Emily Erickson Sustainable Transportation Planner Luke HansonDakota County Planning Department John Mertens KurtChatfieldCity of South Saint Paul Christopher Esser Parks and Recreation Director John Sacci City EngineerNational Park Service Susan Overson Great River Passage Planning Task Force.

City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Staff:Don VarneyEllen StewartAnne GardnerDavid Ronzani

Prepared by:St. Paul Department of Parks and RecreationDesign & Construction Section

October, 2012 Revisions/supplemental info.Aug. 2015 * Additional Revisions/supplemental info-per Met. Council Comments Dec. 2015 **

Amendment April 2017

R o b e r t P i r a m R e g i o n a l T r a i l M a s t e r P l a n A M E N D M E N T

Table of ContentsTable of Contents 3Introduction 4Background 61. Property Ownership and Acquisition Cost * 82. Stewardship Plan 113. Demand Forecast * ** 124. Development Concept ** 14 Amended Cost Estimate 19 5. Conflicts * 276. Public Services 367. Operations 378. Citizen Participation ** 389. Public Awareness ** 3810. Accessibility 3911. Natural Resources 39Appendix Contents List 41Trail Project Context Map / Existing Trails** A1Trail Alignment Map / Adjacent Land Cover A2Trail Alignment / Wetland Resources A3Public Participation Process ** A4-A10Letters of Support A11-A14Dakota County Support Resolutions * A15-A16City of Saint Paul Name Change Resolution A17Signage Plan ** A18-A19Easement Summary and Drawings A20-A36

Amendment NotesThe City of Saint Paul City Council, to honor Mr. Robert Piram’s 28 year long career in the City Parks and Recreation Department, as its Superintendent/Director, changed the name of the trail from the Harriet Island to South St. Paul Regional Trail to the Robert Piram Regional Trail through a council resolution. (Appendix A-17) This Master Plan Amendment addresses an important change from the original trail alignment that impacts the project beyond the simple route change. Changes within sections are noted in the Table of Contents as underlined text Amended portions of the text will be shown in italic text. Combining the original and amended plan into one document, should help bring clarity in understanding the project as it has evolved through the preliminary engineering phase.

R o b e r t P i r a m R e g i o n a l T r a i l M a s t e r P l a n A M E N D M E N T 4

The Robert Piram Regional Trail is expected to become part of theMulti-State Mississippi River Trail.

Introduction

Aerial view of trail within the context of the City of Saint Paul.

The Robert Piram Regional Trail will be a 3.4 mile long* public transportation and recreational linking trail corridor that will connect Harriet Island and Lilydale Regional Park and their trails to the south portion of the City and beyond to Kaposia Landing Park in the City of South St. Paul. In addition to the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in South St. Paul, the trail will become a part of four existing St. Paul systems:1. The existing inter city trail system that provides both transportation and recreational trail connections between city public parks.2. The Great River Passage, St. Paul’s planned vision for a comprehensive riverfront park system that will synergistically connect the natural and urban ecologies of St. Paul.3. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) aNational Park encompassing 72 miles of Mississippi River basin.4. The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is a multi-state transportation and recreational trail that begins at the headwaters of the Mississippi River and extends through ten states on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. MnDOT is supporting the trail and recognizes that the goal of developing a multi-statenationaltrailbringsbothqualityoflifeandeconomicbenefitstoSt.Paul and the entire metropolitan region..


Beginning with a connection to Harriet Island/Lilydale Regional Park, the trail alignment will, utilize both existing public right-of-way and several permanent easement acquisitions tocreateacontinuousoffroadbicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will be built to meet current safety and accessibility standards and will provide a safe transportation route for bicyclists and pedestrians coming from South St. Paul and St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood to make connections to other regional parks and trails and to Saint Paul’s downtown business district. The City of Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation has prepared this master plan for Metropolitan Council review and approval.

The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan describes the role of the master plan in the regional park system and requires that any project proposed for funding in the Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) be consistent with a Metropolitan Council approved regional park master plan. This Master Plan Amendment was prepared following detailed preliminary engineering work that identified conflicts with portions of the originally planned alignment that were incompatible with either railroad or airport regulations. Many options for realignment were considered with the preferred alignment chosen to balance trail safety standards and costs for easement acquisition. This master plan addresses the content requirements for RegionalParks and Open Space Master Plans for a Linking Trail as outlined by the Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan adopted February 2015.The Master Plan Amendment describes the rationale for selecting a new alignment and provides justifications for the easement acquisitions required for the revised trail route.


Thereiscurrentlynooff-streetbicyclecommutertrailconnectionbetween Saint Paul and South St. Paul. The Robert Piram Regional Trail will connect major sections of the existing regional bike commuter and recreational trail systems and eliminate many current and future potential safetyhazards,principallybicyclistconflictswithvehiclesandtrains.Bothcitieshavesignificantinvestmentsintheirparksandtrailsystemsandtheopportunity for the development of a connection, provides enhancements that serve the region as well.

Discussions have been under way with planners at Dakota County and theCity of South St. Paul and both parties are anxious to team with Saint Paul on the planning, construction and operation of their respective portions of the proposed regional trail.

Saint Paul originally researched and selected a feasible route for the trail however after preliminary engineering began, our options for rail crossings and crossing airport runway protection zones prevented us from using the original route. Beginning with a connection at Harriet Island and Lilydale, the trail will mostly, utilize existing public right-of-way along with some permanent easement acquisitions along the Lafayette frontage roadtocreateacontinuousoffroadbicycleandpedestriantrail.The trail will be built to meet current safety and accessibility standards and will provide a safe transportation route for bicyclists and pedestrians coming from South St. Paul and the St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood to make connections to other regional parks and trails and to Saint Paul’s downtown business district.

The proposed trail connection will be part of multiple existing long term commitments to strengthening the metro area’s alternative, sustainable transportation and recreational trail system as shown on the trail systemmaps on the following page.

Background

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This map was prepared by the National Park Service in cooperation with the Metro Mississippi Trailsand Open Space Partnership, a group of over 50 agencies and organizations working toward the visionof a continuous trail and open-space corridor along the Mississippi River. Participating organizations:Anoka County Parks and Recreation, Dakota County Parks, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, RamseyCounty Parks, Hennepin Parks, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Washington County Parks,Minnesota Parks and Trails Council, Friends of the Parks, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Trustfor Public Land, National Park Service, Metropolitan Council, Metro Parks and Open Space Commission,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, Friends of the Mississippi River,and communities in the MNRRA corridor. All information is conceptual and not intended for use as atrail guide. For additional information, call the National Park Service at 651-290-4160, ext. 225.

Updated September 2004 (5th printing)

Photo courtesy of National Park Service/Susan Overson

The 1995 Comprehensive Management Plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) outlines a visionfor an enhanced system of trails and parklands along the river through the Twin Cities. The goal is to provide a continuouslinear trail and open space system along the riverfront in most of the 72 mile corridor while protecting natural, cultural, andeconomic resources. This is a conceptual map, designed as a tool to help communities in the corridor realize this vision.

Connections to the RiverExisting Trails/Opportunities Within or Linking to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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1. Property Ownership and Acquisition Costs*The selection of a feasible route for the Robert Piram Regional Trailmaximizes the use of existing City Rights of Way. Additional easements needed for trail construction will be acquired at costs determined by the appraised value of the properties. The trail would begin at Plato Boulevard and Water St. where it will connect with the Harriet Island’s existing trail and the Cherokee Regional Park trail. We have studied the use of the Plato Blvd. Right ofWaywith the PublicWorksTraffic Planners and Ramsey County Engineers. Thereappearstobesufficientoptionsfortrailplacement within this right of way with several exceptions noted below.

Plato Blvd. Temporary Easements required for Construction. Grading changes necessary for stormwater drainage of the trail will requiremodificationstoseveralprivatedrivewaysalongthissegment.These temporary easements will expire following completion of constnruction and are expected to be secured without controversy and at low cost.

Permanent easementsThere are several small easements required that will correct existing right of way anomalies where the road radius and pedestrian crossing ramps at two intersections have overlapped property lines.

RR Crossing at Starkey St. (See Plato Blvd. / Union Pacific Railroad Crossing aerial photo page 31) The trail makes an at grade rail crossing on Plato Blvd. at Starkey St. To provide the preferred perpendicular bicycle crossing, the trail must skew into the adjacent property. A future development near this location makes the property a future acquisition prospect for the City however, at this time the owner is reluctant to give up the entire parcel. Option 1; It is likely that acquisiton of a partial easement, wide enough to include the trail skew for a perpendicular crossing, will be used. Option 2; If a partial easement cannot be secured prior to the start of construction, we will request a temporary ‘design exception’ from MNDOT that would allow the trail to be built within the available right of way and create a ‘Stop’ condition at the crossing to provide an additional safety measure. This condition would only remain in place until an easement can be acquired or the entire parcel becomes available for purchase by the City. The crossing options must be acceptable to bothMNDOTandtheUnionPacificRailroad,theowneroftherailroadright of way at this location.


1. Property Ownership and Acquisition Costs*Summary of Anticipated Permanent Acquisition/Easement Costs-Amended

Property Project Property Owner Length of Trail Width SF Value (1) Cost City of St. Paul /Ramsey Co. (ROW) 8,000 15 120,000 N/A $-Plato Blvd. Properties Plato Blvd. Parcel 1 (2) 202 16 3,232 $38,784 $38,784 Plato Blvd. Parcel 2 N/A (3) 137 $1,644 $1,644 Plato Blvd. Parcel 3 N/A 639 $7,668 $7,668 Plato Blvd. Parcel 4 N/A 171 $2,052 $2,052Lafayette E. Frontage Rd. Properties Parcel 1 380 15.5 7,573 $ 88,188 $ 88,188 Parcel 2 210 15.5 3,213 $ 38,556 $ 38,556 Parcel 3 597 15.5 9,302 $111,624 $111,624 Parcel 4 280 18.5 5,181 $ 62,172 $ 62,172 Parcel 5 817 18.5 14,579 $174,948 $174,948 Parcel 6 160 18.5 4,338 $ 52,056 $ 52,056 Parcel 7 (4) 262 18.5 5,132 $ 61,584 $ 61,584 Parcel 8 (4) 232 20 4,638 $ 55,656 $ 55,656Metropolitan Airports Commission (5) 1,383 15 20,754 $248,940 $- Union Pacific ‘Temporary’ Easement (6) 150 15 1,500 $ 18,000 $ 18,000 St. Paul Port Authority (7) 390 18 7,020 $ 84,240 $-

Real Estate Administration * $ 10,000 Appraisal Services, Title Work, Closing Costs (8) $ 50,000 Total Estimated Easement potential costs. (7) $772,932

1 All Valuations are estimates only based on $12/SF-typical for the given property & zoning context. 2 Assumes Starkey Crossing Option 13 Small Easements that don’t correlate with a specific trail length. 4 Final Parcel boundary limits are being brought up to date. SF Area’s are subject to change.5 Agreement with MAC/FAA will allow trail development along road with no acquisition purchase required. See additional MAC agreement information in text. 6 Use of rail property is dependent on Union Pacific’s willingness to allow a conditional, temporary easement through an unused segment. See Text for additional discussion of conditions.7 A temporary Port Authority easement will be used while the rail easement is in effect or until a permanent bridge replaces it. 8 Costs estimated to meet required legal obligations for acquisitions. * Assumes fees for document preparation even when there is no purchase cost for easements.

See Appendix A20 - A36 for additional property/easement information.

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Lafayette Frontage Road.The original proposed trail alignment, using the right of way on the flood control levee, proved to be unworkable due to a combination of a disallowed railroad crossing, levee structural limitations and airport runway related constraints. Some alternative alignment options were explored and the final selection was made to use portions of the East Lafayette Frontage Rd. and minimize impacts to adjacent property owners. To reduce the amount of trail easement needed, the trail design includes narrowing the roadway by revising the curb line to provide room for trail construction. The City will negotiate with property owners to make modifications to an existing, platted drainage and utility easement that will provide the needed right of way to allow the addition of the trail. The width of the existing easement is adequate to contain the trail with an exception at the south end of the frontage road where the easement terminates. In this area the road will be narrowed as much as possible and acquisition of a permanent easement will be negotiated with the property owner.

Airport Agreement:The realigned trail returns to the original alignment at the intersection of Airport Rd., and Eaton St. where it will utilize the Eaton St. right of way. Discussions have continued toward securing an agreement with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow the construction and operation of the trail. The proposed realigned trail along the Lafayette frontage road falls within the airport’s Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). This necessitates a MAC and FAA review and ultimately an agreement to place the trail within the RPZ and along other property under the jurisdiction of Holman Field. Securing these agreements remains likely to be at the cost of preparing and executing the documents and will not include a

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2. Stewardship PlanThe City of Saint Paul, the City of South Saint Paul and Dakota County own and maintain the trails at each end of the proposed new trail. They will cooperatively manage the regional trail portions that are within their respective jurisdictions. Management responsibilities will include operational management, safety, law enforcement and emergency services. Trail use will be open to the public year round with no non-residential uses or revenue collection for the use of the trail. Should such uses occur in the future, revenues collected will be utilized consistent with the adapted Recreation Open Space Development Guide/Policy plan. The completed trail will likely become part of the Multi-state Mississippi River Trail.Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail;

Operated and maintained by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.

Port Authority The St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) has granted easements to the City for the construction of the trail. Though these easements remain in place, operational conditions in some of the adjacent properties necessitate some adjustments in the trail alignment through the Southport industrial area. With substantial increases in traffic along Barge Channel Rd. resulting from increased port activity, the use of an at-grade crossing in this area may need to be an interim condition until an overpass structure can be funded. The City will collaborate with the SPPA and Union Pacific Railroad to establish a safe route that will complete the connection to Kaposia Landing Park and South St. Paul.

South Saint Paul The trail will parallel the existing rail right of way through to the Saint Paul boundary. The trail will need to cross several rail lines as it enters into Kaposia Landing park. (See Plan aerial photos on pgs. 28,29 & 32) Becauseofheavier train trafficon these lines,abicycleandpedestrianbridge has been designed to cross the multiple rail lines which will connect to the existing trails in the park. The design will be reviewed for compliance with railroad and MnDOT standards.


3. Demand Forecast * **Based on the Metropolitan Council Annual Use Estimate of the Metropolitan Regional Park System for 2014, Lilydale and Harriet Island Regional Park received 737,100 visitors and Big Rivers Regional Trail received 136,000 visitors. Since 2010, overall park use has increased in St. Paul by 19% and in Dakota County by 10%. Data for all metro parks indicates that trail visits in 2014 have increased by 5.8% from 2013.

The Metropolitan Council Regional Parks and Trails Survey 2008 shows that walking/hiking and biking are rated as the top activities for regional parks and trails. The surveys also indicate that trails provide important access to other activitieswithin a park such as swimming andfishing.According to MnDOT, the number of individuals using bike trails for transportation is on the rise: “In 2000, more than 10,000 people biked to work in the Twin Cities”. The bike mode share in Saint Paul (based on 2010 regional Travel Behavior Inventory data) is about 1.9%.

The Robert Piram trail connection will become an important part of the City and region’s bicycle network. The trail is included in a Citywide Bicycle Transportation plan. The network of trails that can be accessed from the Robert Piram trail is extensive and expanding as the both Saint Paul and adjacent municipalities continue to implement its non-motorized transportation system. Primary connections will be made to the existing trails within Harriet Island Lilydale Regional Park and the Cherokee Regional Park trail completed in 2012. These trails establish further connections to the Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail via the Wabasha Bridge and the re-constructed Lafayette Bridge contains bicycle and pedestrian lanes on the Northbound (East) side of the bridge. From the bridge trail, connections to the Bruce Vento Regional Trail and other trails on the east side of Saint Paul can be completed. Regional Park use estimates listed below are based on existing Metropolitan Council estimates from 2014. High levels of trail use may be expected due to the high regional park visitor counts shown below.

• Harriet Island, Lilydale Cherokee Regional Parks had over 1.10 million visitors in 2014.

• The Sam Morgan Regional Trail connects directly with the Mississippi River Boulevard trail, a part of the Mississippi River Gorge Regional Park which had over 1.56 million visitors in 2014 and Trail use only measurements showed 442,900 trail visits.

• The South St. Paul connection leads directly into the recently completed Kaposia Landing Park where additional trail connections to other South St. Paul and Dakota County destinations can be found.

• Big Rivers Trail at the western end of the Lilydale trail had over 136,000 visitors in 2014.


Mississippi River Trail use projectionsMississippi River Trail, (MRT) development in Minnesota is supported by MnDOT as one component of their multi-modal transportation planning strategy. With its multiple connections to other riverfront trails and its close river proximity it is expected that the Robert Piram trail will become an important segment of the MRT. The development of the MRT is considered a long term project and with MnDOT and NPS partnerships Minnesota’s portion is likely to continue to be at the forefront of the trail’s development and use for the near future. Appendix X

National Park Service MNRRAThe Robert Piram trail will be part of the network of trails that lie in close proximity to the river and within the National Park System’s Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. (MNRRA) The trail will support a key NPS goal of increasing non-motorized access to the river for park visitors as part of the MNRRA Alternative Transportation Plan (ATP).

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Segment 1:Harriet Island to East Lafayette Frontage Rd.

Plato Boulevard: Creation of separated bike and walking trails, or a combined trail located along the west-bound right of way along Plato Avenue. Type #1 would widen the boulevard to provide space for a bike route, while the existing concrete sidewalk would remain.Some sections of trail installation on Plato Blvd. will require different configuration strategies. Plato Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County so all design options have been developed in collaborations between the City and County.

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The overall trail alignment is illustrated in the maps in Appendix A1-A3. The development of trail segment 1(see pages 14-15) will utilize the existing right of way along Plato Boulevard. This will require modifications to the existing road lanes at some portions of this segment.

Where there is sufficient space present, it may be necessary to narrow the median and shift the north curb enough to provide a wide enough boulevard. Trail widths will be reviewed by MnDOT State Aid and meeting their rules will be required before the project will be authorized for bidding and construction. Depending upon the details of the trail, the estimated cost for this segment is $ 1.3M and includes road modification, trail construction,traffic signage and landscaping.

The trail is scheduled for bidding and construction in 2017 utilizing Federal STP, FTWA grant funds awarded jointly to the City of St. Paul and Dakota County on the merits of the trail project’s outcomes. Other local funds, including legacy funds will be utilized for design, engineering and project construction administration. Preliminary engineering, wayfinding signage plans, additional public engagement events regarding the final design elements are included in the preliminary and final design process to be underway in 2015-2006.


Partly prompted by low traffic counts, and the goal to preserve the large, mature boulevard trees, the westbound road segment between Water St. and Wabasha will be narrowed to provide space for trail placement. Having sufficient right-of-way partially simplifies the trail placement. Maintaining road function requirements, preserving adjacent property driveways, creating safe, signalized and un-signalized intersections and the railroad crossing at Plato and Starkey St. will all require careful design and engineering strategies possibly including trafficcalmingmeasures;

bump-outs at intersections; raised intersections and raised crosswalks. Close collaborations between St. Paul Public Works traffic planners, adjacent property owners and railroad authorities will lead to a trail section design that meets established trail standards and coexists with other City functions.The trail segments that are within street rights of way in St. Paul and are under the jurisdiction of either the City or Ramsey County, will be reviewed for conformance with safety, traffic efficiency, effects on adjacent businesses. The trail will be developed to coexist with the functional needs of the roadway. Plato Blvd’s traffic conditions were evaluated and upon review of a proposed lane width reduction, Ramsey County engineers supported the reduction, enabling a trail design that preserves a stand of significant boulevard trees.

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The trail design in this segment will utilize the same standards used on other segments. To require revisions to the road width in several sections to the avoid or minimize adjacent property easement impacts. Private drivewaysmay alsoneedmodifications as needed to provide safe trailcrossings and smooth transitions between the road and trail.

Segment 2: East Lafayette Frontage Rd. to Eaton St. Segment 2

Preliminaryengineeringeffortsbeganwithcontinuedconversationswithairportofficialsandon-sitemeetingswiththerailroad.OwnershipoftheMidwest Properties Railroad line running along the levee was determined toundertheownershipandjurisdictionoftheUnionPacificCorporation.Despite the low usage of this line, company policy does not allow any at-grade, pedestrian only crossings.Additional options for use of the levee were encumbered by airport runway height restrictions. The East Lafayette frontage road was selected for the revised alignment of the off-road bicycle connection. This alignmentpreserves two important connections; (1) to the bike and ped. facility on the Lafayette Bridge and (2) a future river connection east of the airport. An existing utility easement along this helps preserve the original goals of minimizingeasementacquisitioncostsandavoidingsignificantdisruptionof existing private property rights. A portion of the road will be narrowed to provide additional public right of way for the trail and minimize the disruption of the adjacent property owner. Negotiations for the use of the properties will avoid the use of eminent domain except as an absolute last resort and instead will strive to reach mutually acceptable easement agreements.

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SITE PREPARATION $941,339.00 $508,836.00TRAIL CONSTRUCTION $1,486,667.50 $365,527.50LIGHTING, SIGNALS, SIGNAGE $154,045.00 $8,192.50LANDSCAPING (1) $113,300.00 $83,200.00RAILROAD COSTS (2) $250,000.00TRAIL CONSTRUCTION TOTAL $2,945,351.50 $965,756.00CONTINGENCY 20% $589,070.30 $193,151.20CONSTRUCTION SUB-TOTAL $3,534,421.80 $1,158,907.20

BRIDGE NO. R0733 (SOUTH ST. PAUL) $2,800,000.00BRIDGE NO. R0738 (BOARDWALK) $355,000.00BRIDGE NO. R0739 (BOARDWALK) $193,000.00BRIDGES TOTAL $548,000.00 $2,800,000.00CONSTRUCTION TOTAL $3,534,421.80 $1,158,907.20TOTAL TRAIL & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE $4,082,421.80 $3,958,907.20SITE AMENITIES (3) $495,000.00 $147,817.00TOTAL INCLUDING SITE AMENITIES $4,577,421.80 $4,106,724.20

(1) Includes Blvd. Trees and erosion control plantings.

ROBERT PIRAM REGIONAL TRAIL 30% COST ESTIMATE

CONSTRUCTION ITEMS ESTIMATE

(2) Railroad Cost increase includes FRA recommended pedestrian signal arm installation and bike/ped. crossing control gates but do not include Railroad owner's required engineering participation.(3) Includes Landscaping, interpretive signage, Site Furnishings, public art

SAINT PAUL TOTAL

DAKOTA COUNTY TOTAL

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Beginning at the intersection of E. Lafayette Frontage Rd. and Eaton St. the revised alignment returns to the originally proposed trail alignment along the south side of Eaton St. Agreements have been initiated that will allow the trail to meet FAA and MAC conditions for the trail to coexist with the safety and security needs of the airport. This will require shifting the existing security fencing. In place easement agreements with the Saint Paul Port Authority (SPPA) will provide access through the Barge Channel Road/Southport business area.

Due to changes in the operational conditions of some of the adjacent businesses, an alternate route is being sought through coordination with the Port Authority and the UP railroad. A short segment of trail will require a boardwalk crossing of wetlands, also owned by the SPPA. This segment is estimated to cost $ 830,000 and includes; security fencing, wayfinding signage, and a boardwalk through the wetland area.

Segment 3: Eaton St. to Barge Channel Rd.

Airport Road showing proposed trail location

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Boardwalk through Wetland **: A boardwalk will be installed to traverse the wetland as the trail departs from Eaton Street. (See Appendix A3 for location) Boardwalk construction will be done in a way that meets all safety standards and minimizes, eliminates or mitigates negative wetland impacts as determined by the permitting agency. The trail/boardwalk design will comply with all applicable wetland laws and regulations in place and any required mitigation will be detailed and coordinated with the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization, which will be the responsible permitting agency. Permit mitigation plans will be incorporatedintothefinalconstructionplans.The trail will then continue within several easements on St. Paul Port Authority property before it crosses Barge Channel Road and connects to Kaposia Landing Park in South Saint Paul.

Barge Channel Road Substantial increases in the truck traffic on Barge Channel Rd. combined with the addition of a new rail spur serving an adjacent business, has changed the original design parameters and the feasibility of creating an at-grade crossing using the existing trail easement. The new conditions have led to exploring unique options for rail crossing including the future construction of an overpass bridge. The completion of the trail connection may rely on the ability to provide a phased approach to obtaining the most satisfactory connection. The entire area is under study by the SPPA so the finaltrailcrossinglocationandalignmentthroughthisareawillbemadeonly afteroperational effects and safety considerations are considered.Trail alignment will utilize road and rail crossing standards to arrive at anoptimaltrailcrossingconfigurationthatprovidesclearsightlinesandsafe passage for trail users.

Wetland crossing Boardwalk location

Boardwalk through wetland area.

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With the benefit of additional preliminary engineering and a higher degree of accuracy, the newer estimated cost for the construction of the bicycle and pedestrian bridge has been increased to $2.8M. This does not including the bituminous trail segment within Dakota County’s jurisdiction. Dakota Co. has committed to work with Saint Paul on the completion of the trail segments within their jurisdiction.

Segment 4: Barge Channel Rd. to Kaposia Landing ParkThis section of trail (See map on pages 26-27) is outside of Saint Paul’s city limits and will be completed by Dakota County / South St. Paul. Both South St. Paul and Dakota County have expressed a strong desire to work with the City of St. Paul toward their goal of connecting the City’s Bicycle and park resources. A joint powers agreement between the agencies will be used to allow the two Cities and Dakota County to seeking funding for the completion of the trail as a single project. The connection to South St. Paul will require the construction of a bridge over the railroad tracks to provideasafecrossingofthehightrafficfreightraillineatthenorthernend of Kaposia Landing Park. The City of South St. Paul and Dakota county have both listed this trail connection an important priority in their park and trail system. The bridge design has been reviewed by UP railroad and meets their design standards. An agreement wuth the railroad and Dakota County establishes the conditions for the construction and operation of the bridge.


5. Conflicts

Airport Road Right of Way Room for the trail will be between the fence and curb.

Right of Way on Eaton St. Requiring Airport Agreement for ‘non-airport’ use.

Eaton Street intersection

MACSeveral discussions with MAC have yielded positive and supportive results. The construction and operating conditions for the use of MAC right of way will be through a site use agreement that will include security, lighting conflicts and vertical obstacles. The re-aligned trail along the East Lafayette Frontage Rd. is within the airport’s Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). A RPZ Alternatives Analysis was submitted, reviewed with FAA/MAC concurrence with the preferred alignment requested. This finding allows the development of an acceptable site use agreement for ‘non-airport’ use of the Airport Rd./Eaton St. right of way for the construction and operation of the trail. Saint Paul Public Works and Ramsey Co. Public WorksSaint Paul’s Public Works department has jurisdiction and therefore significant control over several aspects of the trail’s development. Plato Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. A review of the Plato Blvd. traffic levels between Wabasha St. and Water St. supports a design that reduces the westbound road width with a configuration that saves trees and provides better stormwater treatment options. Through careful re-configuration of the road lanes, an off road bicycle trail can be added without significant impact to the traffic flow in the vicinity. See Cross Section Type 1 on page 15.Port AuthorityThe Saint Paul Port Authority (SPPA) owns several parcels of land important for the completion of the trail. As part of the planning efforts for the Great River Passage Master Plan, the Parks Department and the SPPA discussed several key land and easement agreements that will support key objectives of the proposed GRP Master Plan including the Robert Piram trail connection. Segment 3 of the proposed trail route includes several parcels that are in transition. See Southport Alignment Feasibility Study Area on the Segment 3 and Segment 4 alignment maps. Significant changes to property entrances on Barge Channel Rd. require modifications to the existing easement agreements with the SPPA. The Port Authority has agreed to work with the City to support realignment of the trail passage through this complicated area. It is likely that it will require a temporary interim condition that will eventually be solved with the construction of a Bike Ped Bridge.

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Safety Barriers proposed as a cost savingalternative to signal arms at Eaton St. railroad crossing.

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Bridges vs. ‘at grade’ crossingsSafe bicycle and pedestrian crossing of railroad tracks depends on multiple factors including clear sight lines for the trail user and the railroad operating engineers, the speed and volume of the rail traffic at the crossing, and the presence of crossing arms or other signals of approaching trains. In addition, the surface conditions of the crossing can contribute to safe travel across the tracks. These conditions are determined by established railroad standards and the standard practices for trail design dictated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). All rail-trail crossings necessary for the completion of this trail will be designed to meet the applicable standards of the railroad ownership and the MnDOT design standards. Design concepts for rail crossings at Plato Blvd. and Starkey St. and at Eaton St. have been reviewed by MnDOT, Federal Rail Authority (FRA)officials and Union Pacific and have gotten preliminary approval. Over the past 2 years, there has been significant changes to the traffic levels on Barge Channel Rd. corresponding to increased shipping activities along this port area. The introduction of a new rail spur in the vicinity of the proposed trail/rail crossing has created a complication that necessitates a change of the alignment and crossing configuration. There are two conditions that have been difficult to meet. 1. Union Pacific does not allow bicycle/pedestrian only crossings so they must be paired with road crossings. 2. Because every rail crossing introduces additional liability and maintenance costs, new at-grade rail crossings are not considered an option for any purpose. The City has been meeting with UP rail officials to consider other possible crossing options, including a temporary condition that would eventually be replaced with a bridge overpass. The interim trail crossing alignment would require modifications to the existing easement agreements with the St. Paul Port Authority. In the event that the railroad will not agree to a temporary crossing, the current funding source would be re-evaluated for a scope change including a reduction of funds. In this case, the project may require a phased approach that would include a Phase II that would include funding for the construction of a bike/ped bridge.


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6. Public Services **

Wayfinding and interpretive signageThe Robert Piram regional trail will include wayfindingand interpretive signage. Near the trail junction at Harriet Island, there is an existing information kiosk that will be updated to include maps and other information about the trail and its connections to other City and regional facilities. Other key wayfinding signage locations will be identified during the detail design process but initially these locations will be considered most significant;• Harriet Island at Water Street and Plato• Plato Blvd. and Ohio street connection to Cherokee Trail• Plato Blvd. at Wabasha• Plato Blvd. at Robert St. • Plato Blvd. at East Lafayette frontage Rd.• Airport Rd. at Eaton St. • Bridge/connection at Kaposia Landing Park - S. St. Paul. See Appendix A1 for map of overall trail system and connections of note.Trail users will also be guided by ‘trail blazer’ signage through the length of the trail to help keep them appraised of their location. Use of this system will also help in understanding the trail’s multiple identities; part of city, regional, state and National (MRT) trail systems. St. Paul Parks & Recreation will utilize its a comprehensive signage type plan-thatwillbethefoundationforafinalprojectsignageplanthatwillbedetailedinthefinaldetailedsignageplan.SeeAppendixA17-A18

Interpretive signsOpportunities for interpretation are present at multiple locations along the trail and will be evaluated and selected during design project development. Possibilities include:• C.O.E. flood control levee interpretation.• National Park Service MNRRA• Airport History / Operations,• Wetland - Natural History - River Ecology• Existing and historic river related industrial activities• Railroad history• St. Paul West Side History

Potable water availabilityCurrently, there is drinking water available at Harriet Island and at Kaposia Landing Park. A water service main is in close proximity near the intersection of Airport Road and Eaton St. so providing an additional drinking fountain along the trail would be a relatively simple installation. Thispartofthetrailwouldbenefitfromadrinkingfountainandisthemost likely location for this featurehoweverdecisionsabout thefinallocation will depend upon multiple factors.

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Interpretive Signage Panel

St.PaulStandardWayfindingKiosk


7. Operations

Parks maintenance departments will add this trail to the list of other regional bicycle and pedestrian trails that are routinely plowed. As a component in the City and County’s non-motorized transportation planning, snow plowing would be performed as needed following measurable snow falls.

Mowing adjacent turf areas will be done routinely along with other landscape maintenance activities including tree pruning. Native planting areas will be maintained using the most current accepted, sustainable practices. In areas where it is feasible, there will be periodic burning of native grass plantings to reduce the presence of invasive plant species.

The City of Saint Paul will operate and maintain the 3 miles of trail within their jurisdiction. The 0.4 mile segment of trail in Dakota County will be maintained by South St. Paul-Dakota County. South St. Paul and Dakota County ordinances and parks and recreation rules and regulations for operation and maintenance will apply to the trail within those jurisdictions. Due to the trail’s proximity to the Holman Field Airport, additional security measures will be incorporated into the as needed to meet Metropolitan Airport Commission and Homeland security requirements.

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All regional trails within St. Paul are included in the park operations maintenance budget. This includes annual assessment of the trail conditions and repair and renovation of the trail components as needed. The completed Robert Piram Regional Trail will be included in the normal operations and maintenance cycle funded in part with Regional Park maintenance funds.

Saint Paul and South St.. Paul are both staffedandequippedtomaintainthetrail.

Trail maintenance will include snow plowing.

St. Paul Segments Dakota Co. SegmentTask Annual Cost Annual Cost

Plow Snow (<5", 2 passes) 4,248$ 350$ Broom- Winter (2 passes) 2,602$ 350$ Sand/Salt paths. 969$ 350$ Mow Grass 6' both sides 2,664$ 40$ Broom Summer (2 passes) 1,301$ 344$ Pick Litter. 1,815$ 258$ Empty trash 3,132$ 446$ Brush Back 612$ 87$Annual Cost 17,342$ 2,225$ Patching 1,695$ 241$ Mill and Overlay q,15-20 yrs. 12,275$ 5,600$Note:

Estimated Trail Maintenance Costs

*The trail costs noted above are based on the current operation and maintenance costs for a typical paved section of a similar trail design.


8. Citizen Participation **

9. Public Awareness

Great River Passage Planning.St. Paul has adopted a comprehensive Master Plan known as the Great River Passage for all 17 miles of riverfront parks and trails within the Mississippi River Corridor. A number of open public planning charrettes were held and a public task force was selected to represent planning districts throughout the City. One chapter of the Great River Passage Master Plan, is dedicated to improving and implementing better connectivity to the river with improvements suggested for existing and proposed trails. (See appendix A4-A10 for a summary of completed and future public process) The Robert Piram Regional Trail Connection was presented at task force meetings specifically addressing the trail system and it was overwhelmingly supported as an important connection by task force members and from community members at large. With this demonstrated community understanding and support, it is clear that completing the trail connection strengthens both recreational and commuter transportation options into and within the St. Paul and Dakota County park trail systems.

South St. Paul / Dakota CountyMeetings with planners in Dakota County and South St. Paul have lead to important collaborative efforts toward the completion of this trail. It is mutually understood by Saint Paul, South Saint Paul and Dakota County that a bicycle and pedestrian connection between these municipalities will augment the recreational facilities found on each end of the trail. In addition, it will provide a much needed off road non-motorized transportation route that connects multiple neighborhoods. Saint Paul, South Saint Paul and Dakota County will continue to work together and make use of synergies realized with a multi-jurisdictional project. The completed trail, as a component of the MRT, will take on greater significance than a simple connecting trail between two cities. It will provide a regional and national draw that highlights the Mississippi River in addition to these two neighboring cities.

National Park Service, Great River PassageThis proposed regional trail will benefit from its location within the boundaries of MNRRA. In addition to the prestige garnered with this status, it includes the nation wide marketing efforts that are part of a NPS designation. In addition, the implementation of Saint Paul’s Great River Passage plan will include substantial marketing efforts including web site information to promote the Passage as a regional destination. The trail


All park facilities will be developed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other local guidelines, such as the DNR’s Trail Planning, Design and Development resource book, and the MnDOT Bicycle Facility Design Manual will be used when developing accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities including trail surfaces, the street crossings and the bridge connection in South Saint Paul.

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11. Natural Resources

Miss. River Trail Inc. / MnDOTThe Miss. River Trail continues to expand and efforts are ongoing to complete and improve the entire length of the trail, including the efforts strong support from MnDOT. This includes strengthened support of MRT improvement projects and the efforts to publicize the trail and market the trail as a tourist destination with MnDOT’s June 2011 Publication of the Mississippi River Trail Bikeway Marketing Toolbox. A ‘marketing toolbox to provide potential MRT marketers with the tools and information they need to promote the trail.’

City of Saint Paul & Dakota CountyAs part of these agencies’ park and trail systems, the Harriet Is. South St. Paul Regional trail will gain public awareness via Web page information on this trail and trails and park connections. Following a project Grand Opening celebration, the trail will be promoted through print brochures Web sites and other trail related publications available at park facilities, as part of St. Paul’s efforts to be the ‘Most Livable City in America’.

Existing ConditionsThe trail alignment proposed makes use of developed land where there are no documented ecologically sensitive areas. One exception to this is where the trail will traverse an existing wetland located between the airport and an industrial steel scrap recycling area. Prior to any development, the area will be reviewed for the presence of any endangered or threatened plant or animal species. Because of its close proximity to the airport flight paths, this will be an area where ecological connectivity needs to be carefully considered and enhanced only if can be done without increasing potential wildlife - air traffic conflicts. See Appendix; Surrounding Land Cover, Regional Wetland Areas Maps.


Proposed Natural Resources Plan **

It is expected that water quality improvement measures can be incorporated in the vicinity of the wetlands as well as at other locations along the length of the trail. Landscaping will utilize sustainable practices to minimize any energy intensive maintenance operations. Use of native, drought tolerant turf grasses, trees and shrubs will be used to improve the existing wildlife habitat in areas where this is appropriate. Some areas near the airport may have to minimize rather than enhance bird habitat since the presence of birds can create safety conflicts with airport operations.

The majority of the proposed trail right of way is either existing developed right of way or it is otherwise disturbed by long-standing infrastructure development. Natural Resources mapping indicates no significant natural areas will be disturbed by this trail development. There is a wetland area adjacent to the airport that will be left undisturbed following construction of a boardwalk that will carry the trail over a short section of the wetland. As discussed in the development plans on page 21, wetland disruptions, both temporary, during construction, and those considered to be permanent, will comply with existing rules and regulations including any mitigation. Mitigation efforts will be incorporated into the final construction plan documents. The trail alignment from the Saint Paul / South Saint Paul boundary into St. Paul will again follow land previously used for industrial access roads. Within the narrow confines of the trail corridor, the opportunities for significant habitat restoration, improvements or enhancement of existing wildlife corridors will be very limited. Even given this limitation, the possibilities will be explored and where it is feasible will be included within the scope of the trail design and construction.


AppendixAppendix A1.................. Trail Project Context Map / Existing Trails **Appendix A2..................Trailalignmentmap/significantnaturalareas.Appendix A3..................Trail alignment/proximity to wetland resources Appendix A4-A10..........Public Participation planning process **Appendix A11-A14........Letters of Support MnDOT / Dakota County St. Paul Port Authority City of South Saint. Paul M.A.CAppendix A15-A16.........Dakota County Resolution of Support for Master Plan. South St. Paul Resolution of Support for Master Plan.Appendix A17.................City of St. Paul Resolution; Change Trail Name to;Robert Piram Regional Trail Appendix A18-A19.........Signage Plan Summary and examples.**

Appendix A20................. Supplemental Easement Notes

Appendix A21..................Table of Proposed acquisitions

Appendix A23-A29.........Plato Blvd. Trail Alignment showing easements

Appendix A30-A36.........Lafayette E. Frontage Rd. Trail Alignment+Easements

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bicyc

ling

and

walki

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acce

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fo

cus o

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ba

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strat

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for

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plet

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icyc

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m an

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sys

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nnec

ting o

ff-ro

ad tr

ails a

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facilit

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sing

link

s. D

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do no

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vel

optio

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ocus

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rails

with

exist

ing bi

kewa

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d cor

ridor

s slat

ed fo

r sho

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mim

pleme

ntatio

n.>>

Prio

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segm

ents

that w

ill co

mplet

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rrido

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leas

t 2.5

mile

s lo

ng– w

hich i

s the

natio

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vera

ge bi

cycle

trip

length

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onda

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rrido

rs an

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hood

co

nnec

tions

can b

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ed ov

er tim

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reate

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ain to

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to sl

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visio

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Great River Passage Community Engagement Plan.Great River Passage Master (GRP) plan city wide community engagement process began in August 2010 and continuing until the plan’s final adoption by the St. Paul City Council in April of 2013. The Community Participation Plan for the GRP was grounded on two key principles; Outreach and community involvement. Community participation included a ‘cultural audit’, a project website that provided an additional means to introduce plan comments, a community task force and technical advisory group, district councils, newspapers, library displays, listserves, outreach to under-served communities. The Harriet Is. to South St. Paul trail project was specifically addressed at community meetings and several comments were noted in the master plan; October 14, 2010 Design Forum City WideThere were many comments supporting trail connections in general and several specifically mentioned the Robert Piram trail; ‘ Can the bike trail go along the river by the airport? How Can West Side Residents Connect?’ ‘...sidewalks on Plato Blvd. west to Harriet Island Park’ ‘Love connections of Dakota County Greenways to West Side of the River’ ‘Connect Kaposia, Dodge Nature Center and River with Bike Trails and habitat.-Great Idea!’ ‘Important that Holman Field doesn’t prevent river access.’ November 9, 2010 Design Forum; Downtown and Floodplain Reach ‘Continue Trail around airport’. ‘Connect bike path to Southport at Holman Field.’ ‘Establish North-South connection to South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights...’ ‘Please don’t forget to connect the West Side and Downtown St. Paul with the expanding and soon to be completed trail from South St. Paul (Kaposia Landing to Hastings)...’ ‘Can this be connected to South St. Paul?’ Other comments generally related to bike trail connectivity reinforced the support for off street trails to provide bicycle and pedestrian links.

DON’T OVERDESIGN –

LET NATURE PREDOMINATE Keep open spaces open (less development) >

Don’t over-design so that parks and amenities become more of a focus >than the ‘natural’ river. Beware of fancy fountains

Do not sacrifice “old growth” trees for airport zoning concern >

Restore the west part of the heron rookery--replant trees that were removed. >

Get rid of the parking lot below the bluff between Wabasha and Robert Street bridges-- >naturalize it!

Restore the riparian zone on Harriet Island. The river is going to reclaim it every few springs so >include that in the plan. More rain gardens, flood plain gardens. ie. natural flood plain.

We like the ‘wild’ parks like Lilydale. We have plenty of overdesigned parks. Preserve the >natural character.

Keep in natural but neat. Control weeds. More native flowers and plants. >

Have some pockets of more intense development (retail, bathrooms, >industry) separated by mostly wild stretches.

Keep it natural and wild. >

Less is more at Lilydale Park! >

RIVERFRONT PARKS ARE GREAT

BUT ACCESSING THEM IS CHALLENGING

Pedestrian crossing? (ferry/skyway) >

Access to river at barge channel (up river side) >

Warner Road is a barrier, blocks convenient access to riverfront >

Figure out a way to avoid getting stuck at train crossings along river (can be very long trains) >

Combine transit, bike/ped, water access along river >

Access Access Access. Parts of the river we can’t see or touch even though we are on top of it. Highway >between us. Open Crosby at both ends. Beautiful underused park. Improve access to, along and across. Need options when confronting wildlife. Bike to canoe loops between parks along string of pearls. Nice Ride etc. Island Station!!

Think at access for those with disabilities holistically >

Please make much more accessible by bike, walking >

More accessibility for disabled >

People with disabilities need to be on the water also >

Growing park but no parking >

So far so good, but let’s get more parking space! >

Public transit to (or close to) key river destinations! >

Access to river at barge channel up river side >

“Bring water back to St. Paul” >

TRAILS, TRAILS, TRAILS – WE LOVE THEM

Like bike trails from gateway to greenway >

Connect to suburbs. ie. Maplewood, Falcon Heights >

Lilydale south bank is “really cool, beautiful ride” -- see river and woods. Can’t >believe you’re in the city, feels safe. Would be fun to bike by airport.

Mileage markers at Lower Landing Park heading east for runners and walkers >

Connect Vento Park to Sam Morgan Trail. Extend Sam Morgan Trail downstream. >

??Status of Midtown Greenway -- Is this a rail with trail or pending abandonment? >

2. Trails--especially west side all the way to Hastings--co/connection to Macalaster >College Scientific Area and Pine Bend Bluffs Scenic and Natural Area

Sign to ID Hidden Falls (and set of trails) and also trail maps to indicate where >trails go. Put sign inside park.

Eagerly awaiting continuous bike trail from St. Paul to Hastings >through Inver Grove etc.

Check for new Lilydale plans for trails >

Connect the trails more! >

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CANOEING & KAYAKING

Canoe launch at Pig’s Eye lake >

Create kayak slalom area in river. >

Downtown residents (and likely others) need boat racks. >

Kayak/canoe landings with signs to restaurants. (especially on city side of river) >

Place on river to rent kayaks, canoes, bikes -- non-motorized recreation >

Urban Boatbuilders would like a safe (to launch boats) spot on the water >

Yes-suitable! son canoed the length. I bike south bank (Lilydale) and grand round; Pig’s Eye less because >separated by highway and farther from home.

Access & Connections: Please support increased public water access development for the Urban Wilderness >Canoe Adventures (UWCA). This is literally the biggest paddling outreach/youth engagement effort in the country and will expose 10,000 youth/year to the river with experience and education. Thanks! Consider the old NSP Building and 11-acres off of Shepard and Randolph. Offer canoe and kayaking in this location

Promote non-motorized use of the river--like city lake in Austin, TX. canoe, kayak, rowboat rental >

Paddler friendly canoe landings for WWCA restrooms at canoe/kayak launch points >

Yes! rowing canoeing, non-motorized padding >

Need canoeing/kayaking access close to Harriet Island >

1. Yes! Rinks by Island Station, canoes, swim, fish, explore! >

Canoe rentals/outfitter from U of M to Smith Bridge >

Kayak storage at Lilydale >

Kayaking and canoeing >

Canoe launch! >

CAMPING

Camping along Pig’s Eye >and Lilydale

Urban campsites, paddle-in, cart-in >

Backpacking/cart in camping. Love the >bike trails. Not too much development-

-it is peaceful now. Need accessible canoeing/kayaking

group camping >

-it is pcan

>

FISHING

Off river bay for fishing >

Possibly a couple fishing piers/ >docks on river

Additional fishing access points. Boat boat >landings and shore fishing opportunities.

Bait and tackle shops near/on river >

Fishing piers for kids on Pickerel >

BIRDING

Bird sanctuary >

Best place for bird watching >is Crosby Farm Park.

Bird Sanctuary for bird >watchers

CAMPPIINNNNNGGGGGGG

TRAILS

Benches >

Walkers need more porta- >potties along the way. They are

spaced okay for bikers, but not walkers.

Non-motorized use of river >(via the MRT)

miscellaneous comments

Why do they shut down the city dock to the >boaters during celebrations?

How can we trust a process when at the start of the >process you run out of post-it notes!

Please post past documents of studies or [links]? at website >

So many studies--put some money into projects. We know >what has to be done--too many duplicate studies.

How can one get on the final plan committee? >

What are “green streets”? esp. in the >Vicinity of Afton Road

August 17, 2010

A72

A P P E N D I X

Public Comment Summary A.4


THIS IS THE TOP

ISSUE Transportation hub of downtown=crossroads. >

That’s why the city is where it is.

Drive and walk--love it! >

1. Yes--in fall, winter and spring. 2. I walk or bike there. 3. >Yes many times per week.

River access has improved over the years >

My family regularly bikes and walks along the river >(Harriet Island to Fort Snelling and back)

7th key corridor for multi-modes originally Fort >to Landing now Airport to downtown

and excel energy center

3.

BLUFF TOPS TO

RIVERFRONT PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS ARE LACKING

Need to show existing trail across north side of Mendota Bridge >

Green stair replacement on west side to connect bluffs to flats >

Absense of the “Green Stairs” is a major negative access issue. >

Please replace the green stairs! We used it and miss it! >

Wabasha/Channel “Green” stairs and Ohio St. Stairs on the west side have been lost and should be >replaced

Replace green stairs! >

Preserve and develop the system of pedestrian stairs >

Give serious attention to replacing system/network of stairs on bluffs -- critical part of >transportation system

Stairs on the Shepard Road side up to the Wabasha bridge--ideally an elevator or spiral ramp >for wheelchairs or bikes. Another idea--check out elevator in Salvador, Brazil for idea for ped

bridge from lowertown to bluffs.

Access (bike and ped) from Smith to riverfront >

Open up historic views from Cherokee Park to reconnect people with the >river

Ped connections from West side bluffs needs emphasis-- >great park to look at from bluff but impossible

to walk to

NEED BETTER

WAYFINDING Signage for all trails like the Grand Rounds in >

Minneapolis

More welcoming entry into trailhead/parking areas...so >that ‘journey’ is also an experience. ie. going to Crosby feels

deserted at street level.

Signage to bring attention to the natural features of the park >

Access to downtown from river--signage needed--visitors do >not know where to go.

Covington Inn access and signs >

Gateway signage for Mounds Park >(entrances)

river

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TRAIL ACCESS ACROSS

HWY 61 TO PIGS EYE LAKE IS NEEDED

Trail and bridges from Henry Park to Pig’s Eye Lake >

Physical access to Pig’s Eye: trailhead at reserve street, then looped trails >north of Pig’s Eye with trail west side of Hwy 61 and bridge over 61 v.

staircase south of Mounds Blvd to Warner-- closed (exit pavilion and go south) to old fish hatchery

Pig’s Eye needs a trail out of Battle Creek to bring bikers into Pig’s Eye >

Pig’s Eye Lake is a special place that should be accessible. >

Access from Henry Park out Pig’s Eye over Hwy 61--also boardwalk along East side >of Lake

Barge repair to move SE of airport in process of rebuilding Lafayette Bridge; >Access to river off Barge Channel Road? (direct river access from West side

neighborhoods to East)

Trail around Holman Field >

Trail at river’s edge at Holman Field >

Access to Pig’s Eye Lake from South >

pok at from bluff but impossible to CONNECTIONS

TO RIVER CORRIDOR FROM DOWNTOWN &

NEIGHBORHOODS ARE LACKING Crosswalks at both Jackson and Selby >

Needs a crosswalk to Harriet Island main entrance (Better connectivity between Ohio & Harriet >Island)

Create visitor boat parking (short term) and transit shuttle running passengers up to downtown >

Increase access between Science Museum and river >

How about a ferry to cross river at Upper Landing >

Cable tramway from downtown to Harriet Island >

Standing in Lowertown, you can’t even tell there’s a river a few blocks away...:( >

Pedestrian bridge from Science Museum or new condos to Harriet Island (like Grant Park in Chicago) >

Bike trails/raised crossing from Upper Landing to Harriet Island >

Access from Kellogg is too restricted. It would be great to have more STs, such as Wall St, open to river >

Walking/biking connections to WS neighborhood >

Better connections to the river through pedestrian bridges across Shepard and Warner Roads. Today we have a few >crosswalks from Lowertown to river.

Better trails are needed from P & Y Club in Lilydale to Harriet Island >

Enhance trail access on Warner from Bruce Vento >

Desire for trail heading SE off Warner Rd closer to river >

Possibly move RR tracks back into first arch north on Robert Street Bridge >

Lower town/Broadway connection directly to river -- visual and physical >

Realign Sibley to east and RR tracks for better visual >access and physical access

WATER TAXIS

WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION

Water Taxis would be a wonderful idea! >

Where is the water taxi? >

Water taxis similar to what Chicago has done. ie. >Harriet Island to Upper Landing

Water taxi >

Water Taxis--yay!! also better bike >trail signage as to what’s

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SAFE PEDESTRIAN &

BIKE CONNECTIONS ARE NEEDED

Check bike crash stats -- especially on Ohio >

Slow cars on Humbolt/Wabasha from George down hill, wide enough for bikes but >speeds at crossing are tough

Lethal bike trail ‘connections’ on Warner Road at trainyards! (Marked now as existing trail.) >

Pay attention to bike access points. eg. bike lane access from Jackson to Warner/Shepherd >

Link bike trail from Cherokee Park to the river >

Bike trails need connections. >

Bikes should stay on the trails that are built for them -- it is safer. >

Commuter traffic north of Lexington toward Pierce Butler Road area makes biking tough >

Pedestrian walks on Lake and Franklin Street bridges need to be safer for children >

Improve the walking aesthetics of the Robert Street bridge--feels unsafe with no railings between traffic >and pedestrians

A bridge crossing (foot, car?) between 494 and downtown >

We need a bridge to connect with Saint Paul to lower afton area. Also will be nice to see biking >trail improvement down the Brick Factory.

I run along the river 3-5x per week. We need more ped xings on Shepard Rd >

Need either Lexington and/or Snelling to be improved to go north/south >across railroad tracks (traffic calming)

Connections! to and from river >

Access from future LRT stops >

August 17, 2010

Public Comment Summary A.4

A74

A P P E N D I X

Excerpt from Great River Passage Public Comment Summary


21City of Saint Paul and Dakota County | Harriet Island to South St. Paul Regional Trail

TASK 2: PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT2.1 Public Involvement Plan: Develop a Public Involvement Plan with input from the City of Saint Paul and Dakota County in coordination with project partners. The jointly developed public engagement plan will help stakeholders understand and reach consensus on the issues, options, and decisions around trail design. The community engagement process for this project begins with the following critical tasks:

ɋ Identify Stakeholders. Working with the PMT, identify the key stakeholders for the project. The result of this effort will define the scope of the public and stakeholder engagement. Key to this discussion will be a collective understanding of how the stakeholders may vary along the trail corridor, by issue, by their “stake”, and how they use or intersect with the trail corridor.

ɋ Set Engagement Parameters. Work with the PMT to define the engagement parameters connected to technical issues. Project team members will identify the key issues on which we are and are not seeking stakeholder input/feedback, the formal decision-making processes for this project, and how stakeholder contributions are integrated into the process and products.

ɋ Stakeholder Involvement Plan. Based on the initial discussions, work with the PMT to finalize a comprehensive Public Involvement Plan.

ɋ Stakeholder Communications. Working with project leads, provide information to ensure that stakeholders have the information they need to participate meaningfully throughout the process, as well as information on engagement opportunities and project progress.

2.2 Project Management Team Meetings: Prepare for and attend monthly PMT meetings. These meetings will provide the opportunity for our team and the PMT to work together to establish project goals, discuss project issues, identify design and engineering strategies, strategize outreach efforts, and consider public input. (16 joint meetings)

2.3 Council Meetings: Prepare presentations for meetings with the South St. Paul City Council and the Lilydale City Council. We assume that two meetings will be conducted with each City Council. (County – four meetings)

2.4 Public Meetings: Prepare for and conduct three public open houses in Dakota County and two public open houses in the City of Saint Paul. The open houses will be held at key points during the process to present the purpose and need of the project, identify issues and concerns, solicit input on design concepts and evaluation results, and present design and engineering recommendations. Specific tasks will include the following:

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 1. The first County open house will provide the opportunity to inform the public about the project purpose and to solicit input on issues and concerns.

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 2 and City of Saint Paul Public Open House 1. These open houses will provide the opportunity to present schematic design concepts and receive feedback.

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 3 and City of Saint Paul Public Open House 2. These open houses will provide the opportunity to present project outcomes to the public and receive comments prior to finalization of design development.

(City - two meetings, County - three meetings; City and County to publicize the meetings and mail responses).

Detail Design Community Engagement Plan.Following the Great River Passage Master plan community engagement process that affirmed the importance of the trail connection and the proposed alignment, the preliminary engineering and design development and detail design process will include a community engagement process that will provide input on the project’s detailed design elements. The public engagement process is outlined in the preliminary engineering proposal, Task 2. description excerpted below. Ultimately, the community engagement process will seek wide and diverse participation from both Saint Paul and Dakota County’s neighborhoods and project stakeholders.


21City of Saint Paul and Dakota County | Harriet Island to South St. Paul Regional Trail

TASK 2: PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT2.1 Public Involvement Plan: Develop a Public Involvement Plan with input from the City of Saint Paul and Dakota County in coordination with project partners. The jointly developed public engagement plan will help stakeholders understand and reach consensus on the issues, options, and decisions around trail design. The community engagement process for this project begins with the following critical tasks:

ɋ Identify Stakeholders. Working with the PMT, identify the key stakeholders for the project. The result of this effort will define the scope of the public and stakeholder engagement. Key to this discussion will be a collective understanding of how the stakeholders may vary along the trail corridor, by issue, by their “stake”, and how they use or intersect with the trail corridor.

ɋ Set Engagement Parameters. Work with the PMT to define the engagement parameters connected to technical issues. Project team members will identify the key issues on which we are and are not seeking stakeholder input/feedback, the formal decision-making processes for this project, and how stakeholder contributions are integrated into the process and products.

ɋ Stakeholder Involvement Plan. Based on the initial discussions, work with the PMT to finalize a comprehensive Public Involvement Plan.

ɋ Stakeholder Communications. Working with project leads, provide information to ensure that stakeholders have the information they need to participate meaningfully throughout the process, as well as information on engagement opportunities and project progress.

2.2 Project Management Team Meetings: Prepare for and attend monthly PMT meetings. These meetings will provide the opportunity for our team and the PMT to work together to establish project goals, discuss project issues, identify design and engineering strategies, strategize outreach efforts, and consider public input. (16 joint meetings)

2.3 Council Meetings: Prepare presentations for meetings with the South St. Paul City Council and the Lilydale City Council. We assume that two meetings will be conducted with each City Council. (County – four meetings)

2.4 Public Meetings: Prepare for and conduct three public open houses in Dakota County and two public open houses in the City of Saint Paul. The open houses will be held at key points during the process to present the purpose and need of the project, identify issues and concerns, solicit input on design concepts and evaluation results, and present design and engineering recommendations. Specific tasks will include the following:

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 1. The first County open house will provide the opportunity to inform the public about the project purpose and to solicit input on issues and concerns.

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 2 and City of Saint Paul Public Open House 1. These open houses will provide the opportunity to present schematic design concepts and receive feedback.

ɋ Prepare for and conduct Dakota County Public Open House 3 and City of Saint Paul Public Open House 2. These open houses will provide the opportunity to present project outcomes to the public and receive comments prior to finalization of design development.

(City - two meetings, County - three meetings; City and County to publicize the meetings and mail responses).


Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland BoulevardSaint Paul, MN 55155

An Equal Opportunity Employer

August 19, 2011

Mr. Kevin Roggenbuck Transportation Coordinator Transportation Advisory Board Metropolitan Council 390 North Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101

Re: Support for 2015 & 2016 Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant Application: Saint Paul/Dakota County Commuter Bike Trail

Dear Mr. Roggenbuck:

This letter of support is to inform and assure you that MnDOT has identified the proposed Saint Paul/Dakota County Regional Trail Connector as an important Metro improvement to the Mississippi River Trail (MRT), a ten-state effort to provide a continuous bicycle route extending from the Mississippi River Headwaters in Minnesota all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana.

MRT development adds value to existing roads and trails that follow the river, but may not intuitively be recognized as a continuous route. Both St. Paul and Dakota County have provided key leadership and cooperation during our route planning and signing efforts in the Metro area. Further, they have each continued to develop improvements that enhance this “Masterpiece in the Making.”

Building this proposed off road facility improves both bicycle safety and the Mississippi River experience; two key goals of MnDOT’s efforts to establish the MRT statewide. The majority of the project will take cyclists off Trunk Highway right of way onto trails that are much closer to the Mississippi and connect to existing trails. In addition, the Lilydale segment will allow cyclists appropriate room under a railroad bridge and separate cyclists from road traffic. They currently must share the road within a very narrow opening. Lastly this project is developed in accordance with MnDOT’s Bicycle Modal Plan.

Sincerely,

Director of Context Sensitive Solutions MnDOT Office of Environmental Stewardship 395 John Ireland Blvd., Mail Stop 686 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-366-3302 [email protected]


City of Saint Paul

Legislation Text

City Hall and Court House15 West Kellogg Boulevard

Phone: 651-266-8560

Renaming two trail systems, including the Lilydale Regional Trail and a new trail under development to beimplemented in 2018 now known as the Harriet Island to South Saint Paul Regional Trail, combined andrenamed into one trail to be known as the Robert Piram Regional Trail.

WHEREAS, Robert Piram was a lifelong resident of Saint Paul and worked in the Parks and RecreationDepartment for 38 years beginning in 1960, then retired in 1998, spending 26 of those years as thesuperintendent-director; and

WHEREAS, “Bob spent his career making Saint Paul Parks and Recreation a national model," Mayor ChrisColeman said. "Whether it was his four decades of civil service or his years of volunteer work, he took greatpride in making the City of Saint Paul the city we call home today;" and

WHEREAS, Robert Piram was central to developing the regional parks system, preserving land along theMississippi River, and merging the operations of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory; and

WHEREAS, his strong advocacy and support for a riverfront plan led to the blueprint for Harriet Island,Raspberry Island, and Upper Landing Parks; and

WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul wishes to honor Robert Piram by officially changing the name of two trailsto the Robert Piram Regional Trail; the two existing trails are the Lilydale Regional Trail and a new trail underdevelopment to be implemented in 2018 now known as the Harriet Island to South Saint Paul Regional Trail;and

WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) is an appointed bodyestablished to advise the Mayor and City Council on long-range and city-wide matters related to Parks andRecreation; and

WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the proposal to officially change thename of two trails; the Lilydale Regional Trail and a new trail under development to be implemented in 2018now known as the Harriet Island to South Saint Paul Regional Trail, combined into one trail known as theRobert Piram Regional Trail; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorizes changing the name of two trails; the LilydaleRegional Trail and a new trail under development to be implemented in 2018 now known as the Harriet Islandto South Saint Paul Regional Trail, combined into one trail known as the Robert Piram Regional Trail.

File #: RES 16-3, Version: 1

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Signage Plan. Included in the preliminary engineering and final detailed design of the trail, a wayfinding signage plan will be developed specific to the trail project. The signage plan will incorporate elements of the City of St. Paul’s existing standard signage details, required elements of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other signage as required by the respective railroad owners (Union Pacific) for the trail’s RR crossings. Dakota County may include specific visual ‘branding’ elements to the signage that is within their jurisdiction. By adhering to established standards, the signage can readily be consistent with visual identity elements within each local jurisdiction yet provide the functional aspects of signage that trail users can rely on for safety assurance wayfinding assistance.

During detailed design, signage locations will be specified in the plans and dictated by context and proximity. Street and rail crossings will require both safety and directional wayfinding elements that will be prescribed and reviewed by the railroad owners and during the public/community review process. The final signage plan will be completed following the preliminary engineering and final engineering has confirmed the trail alignment and a community review process will help refine the selection of interpretive elements and the signage/panels for providing that information.

WayfindingSignage-St.PaulStandard

Inplacewayfindingtrailsign.


Sign Type Likely locations Cost/signKiosk/Wayfinding Maps Harriet Island Trailhead *Map only $800

Kaposia Landing Park $20,000Wayfinding Directional Sign Trail and Street junctions $4,600Interpretive panels Trailheads *Panel in Kiosk $3,030

Freestanding at noteworthy locations $3,030Safety signage Dictated by MUTCD / RR mandates. Varies.

Signage Type and Cost Summary.

Saint Paul’s trail use designation sign.

Existing Trail Signage graphics.


Supplemental Easement Notes

The following Easement summary and property drawings, (Plato Blvd. 1-9 and Lafayette Frontage Rd, 1-7) describe and depict the both temporary and permanent easements needed in the context of the trail alignment. (See Easement Summary Table Appendix A21)

Note: At this time, property records near the intersection of Lafayette E. Frontage Rd. and Eaton St. are uncertain and are being researched and updated. Precise easement area (SF) is uncertain; tables and drawings reflectassumedrightofwaybasedonrd.alignmentbutmaychangefollowing property title reasearch.


Plato Ave EasementsPIN Address SF.Temp. SF. Perm Value Appendix #

62822430007 185 Plato Blvd. W 1,243 0 A2262822410033 162 Wabasha St. 626 0 A2362822410037 0 Plato BLvd. E 560 0 A2362822410052 0 Fillmore Ave. 169 0 A23

Parcel 1 62822410048 41 Plato Blvd. E. 185 3,232 $38,784 A24Parcel 2 52822320044 0 Fillmore Ave. 1,472 137 $1,644 A24

52822320017 0 Plato Blvd. W 562 0 A2552822320016 193 Robert St. S. 86 0 A2552822320004 176 Plato Blvd E. 1,326 0 A2552822320001 139 Eva St. 506 0 A2652822310005 199 Plato Blvd E 1,005 0 A2752822310004 223 Plato Blvd E 877 0 A2752822310026 255 Plato Blvd. E. 672 0 A28

Parcel 3 52822310001 175 Lafayette Rd. S. 631 639 $7,668 A28Parcel 4 52822130021 345 Plato Blvd. E. 0 171 $2,052 A29

Lafayette Frontage Rd. E. Parcel 1 52844240005 0 Plato Blvd 1,585 7,349 $88,188 A30Parcel 2 52822420004 345 Plato Blvd E 1,737 3,213 $38,556 A31Parcel 3 52822430016 246 Lafayette Frontage Rd. E 1,910 9,302 $111,624 A32Parcel 4 52822430015 341 Chester St. 3,640 5,181 $62,172 A33Parcel 5 52822430032 380 Chester St. 6,688 14,579 $174,948 A34Parcel 6 52822430004 0 Chester St. 1,262 4,338 $52,056 A35Parcel 7 82822120113 0 Lafayette Rd. E. 2,573 5,132 $61,584 A35Parcel 8 82822110032 301 Eaton St. 1,530 4,638 $55,656 A35-A36

MAC/FAA Eaton St. Eaton St. & Lafayette to Boardwalk 1,383 $16,596 By agreement

Barge Channel Rd, (UP) Railroad 670' NE of Barge Channel Rd. 4,000 0 By agreement

(SPPA) 92822320057 0 Barge Channel Rd. 7,020 0 By agreement

Robert Piram Trail Easement Summary

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