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Alex Fiorini, P.E. (ND) <br />Manager Public Projects <br />BNSF Railway Company <br />80 44th Ave. NE <br />Minneapolis MN 55421 <br />763-782-3476 <br />alexander.fiorini@bnsf.com <br />March 7, 2022 <br />Mr. Wayne Sandberg <br />Public Works Director <br />Washington County Public Works Department <br />11660 Myeron Road North <br />Stillwater, MN 55082 <br />Dear Mr. Sandberg: <br />This letter is intended to acknowledge the planning discussions between BNSF, <br />Minnesota Commercial Railway and Washington County related to the County’s <br />proposed extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail falong the east side <br />Falcon Court and Falcon Boulevard in the City of Hugo, a total of approximately <br />1.1 miles. Based on the preliminary design, it is anticipated that the <br />implementation of the proposed trail extension will require temporary right-of- <br />way easements from BNSF during construction. <br />The County has been working productively with BNSF to produce an <br />acceptable design and we will continue to participate in that effort. It appears <br />that remaining design problems are likely to have feasible solutions that will <br />satisfy both parties. <br />BNSF will not make any commitment to allowing this use of its right-of-way until <br />final designs have been approved and BNSF and the County have executed <br />agreements covering the terms and conditions of use. However, at the moment <br />BNSF believes that the project can move forward with a reasonable likelihood <br />of a successful agreement. <br />Please contact me with any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />Alex Fiorini <br />BNSF Manager Public Projects