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August 15,2003
Council Report 2003-126
Adopt Resolution Supporting City of Edina Trail Grant Application
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council adopt Resolution 2003-
071, resolution supportinq a City of Edina application for federal funds to construct a pedestrian
trail alonq Interlachen Boulevard and Blake Road.
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Overview.
The City of Edina is submitting an application for federal funding to construct an off-road
pedestrian/bicycle trail that includes a segment paralleling Blake Road within the City of Hopkins.
They have asked that the City of Hopkins support their application with a City Council resolution.
At this time there is no trail design, only the proposed trail route. The federal funding, if approved,
would be for the year 2007~ The proposed trail conforms to the City of Hopkins trail master plan
which includes a future trail along the west side of Blake Road.
The proposed resolution states that the City of Hopkins is committed to the future operation and
maintenance of the portion of the trail within the city limits. The resolution also states that City of
Hopkins support is conditional on city approval of the design plans and that on-street parking is not
affected by a new trail. Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution of support.
Supportinq information.
. Project description
. Trail location map
. Hopkins Trail master plan
. Resolution 2003-071
. Photo raphs of I e Road south of Excelsior Boulevard
Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
Financial Impact: $~ Budgeted: Y/N _n/a_ Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
INTERLACHEN BOULEVARD/BLAKE ROAD TRAIL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Edina is proposing construction of an off-road pedestrian/bicycle trail
paralleling Interlachen Boulevard from its intersection with Vernon A venue west to
Blake Road. This proposed trail would then parallel the west side of Blake Road north,
crossing at Spruce Road and continuing on the west side of Blake road to connect to
Hennepin County's Southwest LRT Trail, ultimately providing trail access into
downtown Minneapolis. Interlachen Boulevard and Blake Road are classified as "B"
Minor Arterials in the Metropolitan Council's functional classification system. Existing
(2000) ADT on Interlachen Boulevard is 11,900. On Blake Road, existing (2000) ADT
is 8,850. Providing an off-road pedestrianlbicycle trail along Interlachen Boulevard and
Blake Road will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, separating them from these
heavily-traveled roadways.
This proposed project will connect existing trails and sidewalks in the City of Edina to
Hennepin County's Southwest LRT Trail. In addition, constructing this trail will provide
improved bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between a node of commercial and housing
development in the City of Edina (Grandview Area) to a proposed redevelopment area in
the City of Hopkins (East Hopkins). Other major generators of pedestrian and bicycle
traffic at this location include Blake School in the City of Hopkins and Highlands Park in
the City of Edina. In addition, Interlachen Country Club will also be, connected by the
proposed trail. By linking nodes of commercial activity to housing and to other
generators of pedestrian and bicycle traffic, the city's extensive, existing trail system will
be more logically and safely linked. The proposed crossing will provide regional
connectivity to Hennepin County Parks trails located to the north and south of the
proposed project limits; namely, the Southwest LRT Trail and a Hennepin County on- .
road trail along Vernon A venue. It is important to note that the Southwest LR T Trail
runs within right-of-way purchased by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
(HCRRA) in the early 1990s for future transit use. Since earlier Southwest Corridor
transit planning efforts have identified a future transit station near the intersection of
Blake Road and the Southwest Corridor, providing improved pedestrianlbicycle access to
this corridor will enhance future multi-modal connectivity.
This application is being submitted for federal funding under the Transportation
Enhancement (TE) category. The proposed project will conform to the Metropolitan
Council's Transportation Policy Plan Policy 13, which promotes the development of
safe, high-quality, continuous, barrier-free pedestrian facilities as an important
component to the region's transportation system.
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CITY OF HOPKINS.
HENNEPIN COUNTY MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-071
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITY OF EDINA GRANT APPLICATION FOR
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA,
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is submitting an application for Federal
Transportation Enhancement funds from the Metropolitan Council to construct a
pedestrian/bicycle trail along Interlachen Boulevard and Blake Road in the cities
of Edina and Hopkins connecting to Hennepin County's Southwest LRT Trail for
the year 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has identified a plan to improve Blake Road
north of Excelsior Boulevard through streetscape improvements in the City's East
Hopkins Lane Use and Market Study and is currently providing pedestrian
improvements during the reconstruction of Excelsior Boulevard at the intersection
of Blake Road; and,
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WHEREAS, the construction of a safe and convenient off-road pedestrian/bicycle
trail connecting the City of Hopkins to the City of Edina and to the Southwest LRT
Trail will enhance the City of Hopkins' investment in our East Hopkins
redevelopment area by providing an improved connection enhancing alternative
travel mode choice; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins takes great pride in providing enhanced
transportation improvements that provide alternative transportation choices
accessible to all its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that if the City of Edina should be
successful in securing federal funding to construct the Interlachen
Boulevard/Blake Road Trail, the City of Hopkins is committed to the future
operation and maintenance of that portion of the Interlachen Boulevard/Blake
Road Trail that lies within the limits of the City of Hopkins throughout its useful
life. City of Hopkins support for this new trail construction, operation and
maintenance is subject to the following conditions:
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. The segment of the Blake Road trail through Hopkins is located on the
west side of the road
. That the trail design and drainage design is subject to approval by the City
of Hopkins .City Engineer
. That the trail design and construction will allow continued on-street
parking on the west side of Blake Road
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Adopted by the City Council of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 19th day of August
2003.
By
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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