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MOVNns VfEw City of Mounds View Staff Me part Item No: 8G Meeting Date: Marchl4, 2022 Type of Business: CB Administrator Review: To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9563, Approving a Trail Easement at 2360 Hillview Road and Development of the Trail Introduction: The City Council is asked to approve the attached resolution approving a Trail Easement with the property owners at 2360 Hillview Road. The Council is further asked to approve the development of the trail from Oakwood Drive to Hillview Road — into Greenfield Park. Background/Discussion: Staff was approached by the property owners of 2360 Hillview Road requesting the City consider an easement on the East side of their property next to an existing drainage easement to install and maintain a permanent trail. For several years individuals have used an unofficial path from Oakwood Drive to Hillview Road in order to gain access to Greenfield Park by utilizing the existing storm water drainage easement located at 2360 Hillview Road. The City would require an easement from the owners to establish and maintain the proposed trail. The Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission reviewed the proposed trail and recommends that City Council proceed in obtaining the necessary easement and install the trail. Staff requested that the City Attorney prepare an easement for the property owner to review and sign. The easement was reviewed and approved by Rice Creek Watershed, as they also have an easement for the storm drainage ditch located along the proposed trail. The property owner had the opportunity to review the easement verbiage and has agreed to sign the easement upon Council approval. Further Discussion: Staff reviewed the proposed trail location and estimated the cost for a contractor to construct it is $17,552.68. Public Works will perform the majority of the trail construction with contracting out the necessary concrete replacement work, a cost savings of over $10,000.00. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal. Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Ensure Clean Water and Maintenance. Financial Impact: No financial Impact to the 2022 Budget. The Street Improvement Fund, 100-4470-7050, includes $75,000.00 for Trailway development and ADA transitions.