Dakota Rail Regional Trail - CSAH 15 Trail Crossing Improvements - Mound

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,492
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
Three Rivers Park District
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2027
Project Overview

This is a joint project with the City of Mound and Hennepin County to improve the regional trail at-grade crossing of CSAH 15 in downtown Mound. The project is being led by Hennepin County and hs an estimated cost of $555,000, of which Three Rivers has agreed to pay one-third ($185,000). Crossing improvements include road reconfiguration to create a safety island, reduction of road traffic lanes, removal of a right turn road lane, and addition of a Rapid Flashing Beacon crossing signal.

Project Details

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2024, Regular Session, Ch. 106, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2024) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITSec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$28,572,000$ 29,167,000
(a) $28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 $29,167,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any money remaining after completing the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.

(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the money is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.

(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section must give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

(e) Implementing agencies that charge a fee for activities or rental equipment, including but not limited to watercraft, skis, bicycles, golf clubs, and green fees, must report to the Metropolitan Council the opportunities to participate in the activities and rent equipment at free or reduced rates offered in their park and recreation programs. By February 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Council must provide a report to the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over legacy funding on the information gathered under this paragraph.AN COUNCIL$28,572,000$25,524,000
(a) $28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for distribution according to Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) Money appropriated under this section and distributed to implementing agencies must be used only to fund the list of projects approved by the elected representatives of each of the metropolitan parks implementing agencies. Projects funded by the money appropriated under this section must be substantially consistent with the project descriptions and dollar amounts approved by each elected body. Any money remaining after completing the listed projects may be spent by the implementing agencies on projects to support parks and trails.
(c) Grant agreements entered into by the Metropolitan Council and recipients of money appropriated under this section must ensure that the money is used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section must give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,492
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The measure of safety improvements is the number of accidents pre and post-improvements, and also the perception of safety amng trail users. Three Rivers will track accidents at this site to guage the success of the improvements. Three Rivers conducts trail visitor studies, and will track visitor sastisfaciton and concerns about road crossing safety for this crossing.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Reported upon completion

Recipient Board Members
Three Rivers Park District Board
Project Manager
First Name
Boe
Last Name
Carlson
Street Address
3000 Xenium Lane N
City
Plymouth
Zip Code
55441
Phone
763-559-9000
Email
bcarlson@threeriversparkdistrict.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000