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Neg Agmt PW 02-44-24 with Three Rivers Park District for cost participation in CSAH 66 multimodal safety improvements, CP 2211000 (est county cost: $180,000 state aid)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 02-44-24 with Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) for cost participation in the design of multimodal safety improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 66 (Golden Valley Road) at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway in Golden Valley, county project (CP) 2211000, as part of the TRPD Bassett Creek Regional Trail (Golden Valley Segment) project, at an estimated county cost of $180,000; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Bassett Creek Regional Trail is a paved multi-use trail connecting French Regional Park in Plymouth to Theodore Wirth Regional Park in Golden Valley. TRPD, in coordination with the City of Golden Valley and the county, is leading a project to construct a local trail connection along Golden Valley Road from Regent Avenue to Douglas Drive. TRPD also plans to close a one-mile trail gap between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, connecting the Bassett Creek Regional Trail to the Grand Rounds Trail at Theodore Wirth Park.
County and TRPD staff collaborated to include the county’s planned multimodal safety improvements on Golden Valley Road at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway (CP 2211000) into TRPD’s Bassett Creek Regional Trail project. Hennepin County will cost participate in the project at an estimated cost of $180,000, with funding available in CP 2211000 (CSAH 66 - Golden Valley Rd safety Douglas to Theo Wirth Pkwy) with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2211003 (Construction of multimodal safety improvements at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway). Public engagement is ongoing, including an open house in early 2024 to share the design, gather feedback and answer questions. Project construction is scheduled in 2025.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate Agreement PW 024424 with TRPD for participation in design engineering costs of multimodal safety improvements on Golden Valley Road at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway, CP 2211000, at an estimated county cost of $180,000.
Impacts/Outcomes: This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility and enhancing safety for multi-modal transportation users. This project aligns with the county’s safety plan, comprehensive plan, and complete and green streets policy.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval