Design, engineer & build safety improvements for Robert Piram Regional Trail (year 2 of 2)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Recipient
St. Paul Parks & Recreation
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Project includes additional design, engineering, easements, potential acquisitions, construction of safety improvements related to the regional trail project specifically at intersections of the trail and private businesses and rail properties.

Project Details

Robert Piram Regional Trail (fka (Harriet Island-South St. Paul)

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017, Chp. 91, Art. 3, Sec. 4 (SFY 2019) PTLF
Appropriation Language

Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$16,584,000$18,891,000
(a) $16,584,000 the first year and $18,891,000 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 funds remaining after completion of 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 funds are used to supplement and not substitute for traditional sources of funding.
(d) The implementing agencies receiving appropriations under this section shall give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measure and report the acres of easements or land acquired for trail construction, the linear feet of trail constructed.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. 737 sq. ft. permanent easement, 9,109 sq. ft. temporary easement acquired (excluding easement area from PAOF grant)
2. 3.715 miles of trail constructed

Recipient Board Members
City Council
Project Manager
First Name
Michael Hahm
Street Address
25 W 4th St #400
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-266-6409
Email
michale.hahm@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000