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Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 2020 Page 5 from our eastern border with the City of Hugo to the City of Ramsey on Anoka County's western border. Over 16 miles of the planned 26 miles have been constructed county wide. Portions of the trail, within Lino Lakes, have been constructed over the past 15 years as part of County Highway projects. The latest segment, completed in 2013, extended the trail over 35W from the Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Providing access to the Regional Park and expanding multi -use trail access to the City's north side continues to be a priority goal for the City. In 2016, the City partnered with Anoka County to seek federal funding for the segment of trail between Lino Lakes Elementary and the 35W overpass. While unsuccessful, the application was an important first step in programing the future extension of the trail system. Every two years, the Regional Solicitation distributes federal transportation funds to locally initiated projects that meet regional transportation needs. The 2020 Solicitation process is now open and accepting applications through May 15, 2020. The City is again partnering with Anoka County to submit an application for consideration under the Multiuse Trails and Bicycle Facilities category. Staff is still in the process of updating cost estimates. The 2016 application estimated a total cost of $1,100,000. If successful, federal funding would cover 80% of the project cost. The City and County would split the remaining share. Board Comments Mr. Root asked Mr. Grochala to clarify the path location near Main Street. Mr. Grochala explained ultimately, there will be a trail on both sides of Main Street. However, the city is in the conceptual phase of the project right now. If funding is received, the city will then move into the design phase and will be more specific. At this time, only one of these trail segments on one side of the roadway will be constructed. The trail is likely going to stay on the south side up to West Rondeau, where old City Hall is, and will likely cross over at that point and continue on the north side to Lino Lakes Elementary. Mr. Tralle asked if a tunnel will be constructed similar to the south side. Mr. Grochala replied stating a tunnel will not be constructed at this point. Mr. Root stated consideration should be given to the trail crossing point given the speed limit near that location is 50 MPH. He also questioned since Main Street has fairly wide shoulders, would the trail be incorporated into the shoulder. Mr. Grochala stated we are attempting to construct an off road trail. At this time, we are not anticipating utilizing the shoulders. Mr. Root asked if right-of-way would need to be acquired from the residents along Main Street. DRAFT MINUTES