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Home My WebLink About20100517 - VI-26City of Hastings Parks & Recreation 920 W 10 St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480 -6175 Fax: (651) 437 -5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us "Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs" Date: 5/12/10 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Hastings to Red Wing Trail The City of Hastings has been participating in a concept plan to have a trail beginning in Hastings and reaching Red Wing, ultimately connecting to the Cannon Valley trail system. I have enclosed information from other participating local units of government regarding this trail concept proposal. In addition, I have also enclosed some trail background information for your review. I am seeking approval from the City Council to approve the concept Hastings portion of this trail only. Both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council reviewed this proposal and recommended approval by the full City Council. Thank you! Civic Arena Aquatic Center Youth First 2801 Red Wing Blvd. 901 Maple Street 920 W I O b Street Ph: (651) 480 -6195 Ph: (651) 480 -2392 Ph: (651) 480 -6182 Fax: (651) 437 -4940 Fax: (651) 437 -5396 Fax: (651) 437 -5396 Barry Bernstein From: Mertens, John [JOHN.MERTENS @CO. DAKOTA. MN. US] Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 2:57 PM To: Barry Bernstein Cc: Sullivan, Steve Subject: FW: Hastings Red Wing Trail / Political Review Process Barry, Below are updates for the Hastings to Red Wing Master Plan: Goodhue County — approved master plan with revisions in December, 2010 Dakota County —present for approval in February, 2010 City of Red Wing — planning commission recommend to City Council for approval January, 2010 City of Hastings - ? Are you planning to bring the plan to the City Council for approval? Thanks, John From: Peterson, Brian [ma ilto: Brian. Peterson @ci.red- wing.mn.us] �. _ �__ �.. �.. ._._..�..�_.....,.__......,_._. __.�.._.,,M..�.,�.._..��. "_ Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 2:31 PM To, Sullivan, Steve; Isakson, Greg; Jeff Schoenbauer Cc: Huneke, Julie; Root, Willie; Mertens, John Subject: RE: Hastings Red Wing Trail/ Political Review Process Just a note FYI; Red Wing Planning Commission reviewed the Hastings to Red Wing Master Plan with the revisions as approved by Goodhue County and adopted a motion on December 15 recommend that the Red Wing City Council accept the master plan report with the revisions. The Red Wing City Council will consider a motion of acceptance at their meeting scheduled for January 11 Brian C. Peterson AICP Planning Director City of Red Wing 651/385-3617 From: Sullivan, Steve [ma ilto: Steve. Sul I ivan@CO. DAKOTA. M N. US] Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:24 PM To: Isakson, Greg; Jeff Schoenbauer; Peterson, Brian Cc: Huneke, Julie; Root, Willie; Mertens, John Subject: RE: Hastings Red Wing Trail/ Political Review Process Greg Dakota County will request Board acceptance of the master plan now that Goodhue County Board has taken resolution. We will likely go to our Physical Development Committee in January or February. I would appreciate if you could forward to me the item report, resolution and minutes. Also, any word frorn Hastings regarding its political review schedule? Take care, Steve : From: Isakson, Greg [ma ilto :greg.isakson @co.good hue. mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:08 AM To: Jeff Schoenbauer; Peterson, Brian; Sullivan, Steve Cc: Huneke, Julie; Root, Willie Subject: FW: Hastings Red Wing Trail The Goodhue County Board approved the staff recommendation in this report at their meeting last night. There was quite a bit discussion about not using condemnation for this trail. Could someone pass this along to Hastings? Greg Isakson Goodhue County Public Works Director (651) 385.3025 From: Isakson, Greg Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:54 PM To: 'Jeff Schoenbauer' Subject; FW: Hastings Red Wing Trail Jeff, Here Is the report 1 am taking to the county board next week Greg Isakson Goodhue County Public Works Director (651) 355 -3025 From, Isakson, Greg Sent; Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:58 AM To: 'Jeff Schoenbauer' Subject: Hastings Red Wing Trail Jeff, We sent your revised drawing to the members of the Park Board and they liked it. Commissioner Seifert wanted to know what the .tones Lake Property owners thought so we met with Tom one of the owners last week. Tom should getting back to me today. I will let you know what I hear back from Tom and how Commissioner Seifert wants to proceed. Greg Isakson Goodhue County Public Works Director (651) 385 -3025 DAKOTA COUNTY PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE REVIEW 6.3 - Acceptance Of Hastings To Red Wing Trail Master Plan Meeting Date: 3123110 Item Type: Regular- Action Division: OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET Department: Office Of Planning And Analysis Contact: John Mertens Telephone: 952- 891 -7036 Prepared by: John Mertens . Reviewed by: NIA NIA PURPOSEIACTION REQUESTED FiscalIFTE Impact: ® None ❑ Amount included in current budget ❑ Budget amendment requested ❑ FTE included in current complement ❑ New FTE(s) requested ---NIA ❑ Other To accept the Hastings to Red Wing Trail Master Plan (Attachment A) as amended by the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners at its meeting on December 1, 2009 (Attachment B). The amendment broadens the preferred trail alignment search corridor in Goodhue County. SUMMARY The master plan scope focuses on establishing both preferred and optional trail alignments from Hastings to Red Wing. The master plan recommends a trail corridor that that offers high recreational value and provides continuity to local, state, and regional trails (e.g. Mississippi River Regional Trail, Cannon Valley Trail). The trail corridor is consistent with the National Mississippi River Trail Plan and (for the portion in Dakota County) the Metropolitan Council Regional Park Policy Plan, Dakota County 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Dakota County Park System Plan. Hastings To Red Wing Trail History 1990's Local advocacy groups -fostered the idea of developing a trail corridor between Hastings and Red Wing along the Mississippi River that would complement other existing and planned trails. 2004 The Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota conducted a feasibility study which indicated that the corridor would attract many users similar to the Cannon Valley Trail. 2007 An informal committee of trail advocates was formed to review opportunities and develop consensus on next steps. The committee recommended that a trail master plan be developed that defines a preferred alignment and solicits public input. 200718 The Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota agreed to serve as a project coordinator, securing funding of $8,000 each from Red Wing, Hastings, Goodhue County and Dakota County as project collaborator to prepare the master plan (Resolution No. 07 -537). A 15- member task force was assembled to provide oversight and input on key planning issues. The task force included representatives from the project collaborators and from the National Park Service, Ravenna Township, and Welch Township. 2009 The master plan was completed under the direction of the Parks and Trails Council, task force and with opportunities for public input. Master Plan Recommendations The master plan recommends primary and optional trail routes to provide implementation flexibility based on potential technical and landowner issues. In Dakota County, the preferred trail alignment will primarily follow County State Aid Highway 54. The master plan recommends that the preferred governance is for state trail designation with management by the Department of Natural Resources. The document also suggests governance options of a regional partnership or joint powers board between the associated local units of government. Both Goodhue County and the Red Wing City Council accepted the plan with the amendment from Goodhue County. Ravenna Township reviewed and voted unanimously to support the Master Plan Report (Attachment C). The City of Hastings will consider the master plan at a future meeting. The Dakota County Park and Recreation Advisory Committee recommended acceptance of the plan with the Goodhue County amendment. EXPLANATION OF FISCALIFTE IMPACT 4/8/2010 8:38 AM Page i c:\ userslbbernsteinlappdatalloca llmicrosoftlwindowsltemporary internet files icontent.outlooklucOhy6pgljwm 3 -23 -10 hastings to red wing- 2.docx Agenda Page No. The estimated cost for acquisition and development of the master plan is $6.25 million. Future funding would likely be derived from the State of Minnesota based on the plan's governance preference for a state trail designation. 4/8/2010 8:38 AM Page 2 c: %users�bbernstein \appdatal l ocal lmicrosoftlwindowsltemporary internet filesOcontent .outlook\UcOhy6pgljwm 3 -23 -10 hastings to red wing- 2.docx Agenda Page No. Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A - Hastings to Red Wing Trail Master Plan 07 -536; 11/27/09 Attachment B - Goodhue Resolution and Amendment - ; Attachment C - Ravenna Township Support Letter RESOLUTION Acceptance Of Hastings To Red Wing Trail Master Plan WHEREAS, a trail corridor from Hastings to Red Wing is consistent with the National Mississippi River Trail Plan and (for the portion in Dakota County) the Metropolitan Council Regional Park Policy Plan, Dakota County 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Dakota County Park System Plan; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota agreed to serve as a project coordinator, securing funding of $8,000'each from Red Wing, Hastings, Goodhue County and Dakota County as project collaborators to prepare the master plan (Resolution 07 -536); and WHEREAS, a 1a- member task force was assembled to provide oversight and input on the preparation of the master plan; and WHEREAS, the master plan was completed under the direction of the Parks and Trails Council, task force and with opportunities for public input; and WHEREAS, the master plan recommends primary and optional trail routes to provide implementation flexibility based on potential technical and landowner issues; and WHEREAS, in Dakota County, the preferred trail alignment will primarily follow County State Aid Highway 54; and WHEREAS, the master plan recommends that the preferred governance is for state trail designation with management by the Department of Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, the document also suggests governance options of a regional partnership or joint powers board between the associated local units of government; and WHEREAS; both Goodhue County and the City of Red Wing accepted the plan with the amendment from Goodhue County; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2010, the Dakota County Park and Recreation Advisory Committee recommended acceptance of the Hastings To Red Wing Trail Master Plan with the Goodhue County amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the Hastings To Red Wing Trail Master Plan as amended by the Goodhue County Board on December 1, 2009; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the implementation of the plan, including selection of a final trail route is contingent upon successfully addressing technical and landowner Issues. Administrator's Comments: ❑ Recommend Action ❑ Do Not Recommend Action ❑ Reviewed —No Recommendation ❑ Reviewed — Information Only ❑ Submitted at Commissioner Request iy Administrator 10 8:38 AM Paae 3 Reviewed by (if required): ❑ County Attorney's Office ❑ f=inancial Services ❑ Risk Management ❑ Employee Relations ❑ Information Technology c: �users\bbernsteintappdatal local lmlcrosoft lwindowsltemporary internet fileslcontent .outlooklucOhy6pgljwm 3 -23 -10 hastings to red wing- 2.docx Agenda Page No. RAVENNA TOWNSHIP 20425 Red wing BW Hmdags, MN 55033 Phase: 6511480 -1902 e -mall: rave tttiatowrtship@embargmaiLcom Webske: www.raveiinalwpmn govoffice2.cona March 15, 2010 Dakota County Planning & Analysis 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Attn: John Mertens Dear John, The Ravenna Township Town Board met last Thursday, March 11, 2010. At the meeting, there was a review of the Master Plan Report of the Hastings — Red Wing Trail. This letter is to inform you that our board voted unanimously to support the Master PIan Report. We look forward to working with you on'this plan. Sincerely, Caroline Spurgeon Ravenna Township Clerk/Treasurer Cc. Mike Waxon: Board Supervisor / Chair Carl Reuter: Board Supervisor Hank Tressel: Board Supervisor Ravenna Town Board sape-rhors. Carl Reuter, HankTressel, Michael Wa%on, Clerk/Treasurer: Caroline Spurgeon Ravenna Township Planning Commission Jint Chapdelalne, Lee r4nrt G�eion, Peter Lamb, Jan Langenfeig ,Fume Mundt David Srebenaler & Paul Spurgeon ATTACHMENT B Page 3279 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS, GOODHUE COUNTY, MN DECEMBER 1; 2009 The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, Red Wing, MN with Commissioners Samuelson, Rechtzigel, Bryant, Allen and Seifert all present. C /Allen called the meeting to order and asked for disclosures of interest. There were none, Moved by C /Rechtzigel, seconded by C /Bryant, and carried to approve the November 17, 2009, County Board meeting minutes. 2 Moved by C/Bryant, seconded by C /Seifert, and carried to approve the November 17, 2009, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. 3 Moved by C /Rechtzigel, seconded by C /Seifert, and carried to approve the November 17, 2009, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. 4 Moved by C /Bryant, seconded by C /Allen, and carried to approve the December 1, 2009, County Board agenda. Mr. Arneson added item 42 under Public Works "Soot /teas! Collector Preferred Alternative Meeting ". Mr. Arneson also noted that the board would be acting as the Public Health Board when taking action on the Meth Lab Cleanup Public Hearing. s Moved by C /Rechtzigel, seconded by C /Samuelson, and carried to approve the following consent agenda as amended: 1, Approve the South East Region Counties / Region One Counties Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Management. 2. Approve Public Surplus items for on -line public auction: (2) motor grader tires and rims and (1) 2009 Mack truck front bumper. 3. Approve the 2010 Natural. Resource Block Grant Agreement. 4. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Region One South East Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency SHERIFF'S REPORT Wireless Site Preparation Services. Goodhue County solicited bids for wireless site preparation services. Three bids were received. Staff recommended the board approve to move forward with the low bidder, Omni Contracting, subject to county attorney approval. G Moved by C/Rechtzigel, seconded by C /Allen, and carried to approve the agreement with Omni Contracting for the Wireless Site Preparation Services. Mobile Data Users Agreement. This agreement is for all of the entities inside of Goodhue County and will cover the costs associated with their share of the Mobil Data project, This agreement has been presented to the city councils within Goodhue County. CBryant questioned the cities that the county contracts with and if they were being charged. Sheriff Albers stated that they would not be charged, 7 Moved by CBryant, seconded by C /Allen, and carried to approve the Mobile Data Users Agreement and Addendum. VIAL 1C WORK'S DIRECTOR'S REPORT Hastings to Red Wing Trail Study Recommendation. The Park Board recommended the County Board accept the Vaster Plan Study Report as presented by Brauer and Associates including the amended drawing. s Moved by C /Seifert, seconded by C /Samuelson, and carried to approve the Park Board's recommendation to accept the Master Plan Study Report for the Hastings to Red Wing Trail as presented by Brauer and Associates including the amended drawing (attaclunent B). 3279 Attachment B FIGURE 3.4 — PRIMARY AND OPTIONAL. TR a Rojus (Stvv4s PAGrs 3.6 AND 3.7) Hastings Bluffs L EGEND: Optional Trail Route follows PRIMARY TRAIL ROUTE Glendale Rd. OPTIONAL TRAIL ROUTE OP TIONAL TRAIL ROUTE SEARCH AREA ON -ROAD BIKE. ROUTE (WIDENED SHOULDER) CANNON VALLEY TRAIL (FXI5TING) tit ends L. 2nd St. Hastings COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION {connec.�s to y trail systems —PAGE 1 OF 2 Hastings Bluffs Optional Trail Route Search A on top of bluffli. Primary Trail Ro a to follows Ravenna !rail ROW from Hastings toCR1B Old Rai! lied Alignment (for reference on)y) Bile route (w+ideenr d shoulder) Olt Ravenna Trail and CR 18 GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION -- THE PRIMARY SEARCH AREA FOR THE TRAIL CORRIDOR WITHIN GOODHUE COUNTY IS EXPANDED BEYOND THE OLD RAIL BED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY ON THE FINAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE COUNTY TO WORK WITH A BROADER CROSS - SECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS IN FINDING A WORKABLE TRAIL ROUTE UNDER A WILLING SELLER/ NEGOTIATED APPROACH TO ACQUIRING PROPERTY. T)Icd PARKS ANf) TRAILS C0LJNCI L BE Attachment B GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION -- PAGF2of2 SECTION! 3 — TRAIL AND BIKEWAY MASTER PLANT GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW LABELED "GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION" ARE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO THE HASTING -RED WING TRAIL PLAN ADOPTED AS PART OF GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN REVIEW. THE INTENT IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY ON THE FINAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT WITHIN THE COUNTY BEYOND THAT WHICH IS SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL PLAN (AS IS DISPLAYED UNDERNEATH THE IDENTIFIED MODIFICATIONS) Optional Trail Route in f recowayl conservation corridor context GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION — SHOULD FINDING A TRAIL WITHIN THE PRIMARY SEARCH AREA PROVE UNACHIEVABIE AN ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT ALONG STURGEON LAKE ROAD COULD BE PURSUED. NOTE THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN FORMALLY CONSIDERED BY THE PRAIRIE ISLAND COMMUNITY. I (for Bike route (widened shoulder) on CR 78 dike route (widen edshoulded on Hwy 67 Cannon GOODHUE COUNTY PLAN QUALIFICATION — THE PRIMARY SEARCH AREA FOR THE TRAIL CORRIDOR WITHIN GOODHUE COUNTY IS EXPANDED BEYOND THE OLD RAIL BED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY ON THE FINAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT. THIS WILL ALLOW THE COUNTY TO WORK WITH A BROADER CROSS - SECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS IN FINDING A WORKABLE TRAIL ROUTE UNDER A WILLING SELLER/NEGOTIATED APPROACH TO ACQUIRING PROPERTY. Optional TM follows ROW 3.7