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43 Department of Public Works Paul L.Kirkwold,P.E.,Director and County Engineer ENGINEERING/OPERATIONS &; ADMINISTRATIONA AND SURVEY 3377 N.Rice Street r 50 West Kellogg Blvd.,Suite 910 Shoreview,MN 55126 RAMSEY COUNTY St. Paul,MN 55102 c, (612)266-2600 o Fax 266-2615 (612) 484-9104 o Fax 482-5232 May 21, 1996 Mr. Mike Mornson City of St . Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St . Anthony, Mn. 55418 Re : Replacement of bridges over C.P. Rail System track on Silver Lake Road just North of County Road D Dear Mr. Mornson, This letter is to confirm our phone discussion of May 17, 1996 . Ramsey County was successful in soliciting Federal bridge replacement funds for the referenced twin bridges. Funding has been approved for the year 2000 . However, the County will attempt to advance the funding 0 to an earlier year. The bridge under the north bound lanes is in very poor condition and it is a distinct possibilty that major maintenance activities may be required before thQ year 2000 . The fitting of the new twin bridge into the site will require the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the roadway leading to and from the bridge. Total segment to be affected by this project will be that part of Silver Lake Road located between County Road D and Silver Lane . At present, we are soliciting requests for proposals from consulting engineers who are on the County' s list of approved bridge design specialists. Following the selection of the project consultant, we will enter into the public and agency involvement process . Following the involvement process, project design parameters will be selected and final plans and reports will be prepared for construction. We encourage city participation during the public and agency involvement process . We will be holding neighborhood informational meetings and a public hearing if necessary. We will request the City' s involvement at the meetings . Our project can not come to fruition without the City' s approval . Consequently, it is extremely important that we do work together throughout this project . I had previously discussed this project with Larry Hamer and Larry agreed to work with us as the project progresses. It may be an opportune time for the City to update some of its infrasturcture located on or along Silver Lake Road. For instance, Larry thought the OCity May be interested in adding a sidewalk along the eastern edge of the road. Water and sewer improvements or repairs may also be a consideration. Minnesota's First Home Bale County pnnted on recycled paper with a minimum of 10%postconsumer content t