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'sdi-v( <br /> • MEMORANDUM <br /> Memo To :Mayor and Council Members <br /> From :Ric Minetor, City Engineer/Director of Public Works <br /> Date :February 28, 1990 - 4"4111. <br /> Subject :Pedestrian Pathway along County Road I <br /> Quincy to Eastern City Limits <br /> In response to Council's request, I have discussed the <br /> possibilities of this trail with Shoreview's City Engineer. He <br /> indicated that they had not resolved the problem of crossing Rice <br /> Creek. This appears to be more costly than they are able to <br /> afford at this time. They are continuing to attempt to find <br /> options to reduce the cost. They also had not considered the <br /> problem with the I-35W bridge. <br /> I reviewed the area and found that the existing walk under the <br /> bridge is 3 feet in width from the back of the curb to the front <br /> of the guard rail. This area is often covered with snow in the <br /> winter and covered with sand or debris at other times of the <br /> year. It appears that modification of the slope paving would be <br /> necessary and a retaining wall placed behind the bridge piers. <br /> This would be significantly expensive. Mounds View would share <br /> half the cost with Shoreview. <br /> Shoreview indicated that they were considering a bituminous <br /> trail, we currently have a concrete walk west of Quincy along <br /> County Road I. At least a portion of this pathway would need to <br /> be concrete where it crosses the St. Paul Water Works conduits. <br /> The pathway would be approximately 1320 feet in length and at <br /> least 7 feet in width. If we use concrete only where necessary, <br /> and bituminous elsewhere, I estimate the pathway would cost <br /> $20,000. The previously mentioned work under the I-35W bridge <br /> would be in addition to this figure. <br /> I am asking for Council direction on further efforts on this <br /> proposal. <br /> • <br />