2016-10-17 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday October 17, 2016 - 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of the September 13, 2016 Minutes
4. Announcements
5. Dodd Road Trail Study Presentation
6. Natural Resource Management Plan
7. Copperfield Ponds Discussion
8. Basketball Courts Discussion
9. Buckthorn Tools Discussion
10. Summer Programming Recap
11. Par 3 Report
12. Commission Comments
13. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
September 13, 2016
The August meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Chair Paper called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. The
following commissioners were present: Chair Paper, Commissioners: Jay Miller, David
Miller, Pat Hinderscheid, Ira Kipp and Michael Toth. Staff present: Recreation Programmer
Sloan Wallgren.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Paper added a discussion of the city’s Natural Resources Plan to the agenda,
Commissioner Hinderscheid added Vandilism at Ivy Hills, EAB Plan and Dog Park to the
agenda.
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA;
COMMISSIONER DAVID MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Approval of Minutes from August 8, 2016
COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
FROM THE AUGUST 8, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING;
COMMISSIONER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Announcements
Mr. Wallgren did not have any announcements for the evening.
Natural Resources Plan
Leslie Pilgrim, a Mendota Height resident attending the meeting and just wanted the
commission to be aware that the city has a Natural Resources Plan. Mrs. Pilgrim wants to
make sure that the city is doing everything it can to follow the plan and update it if necessary.
MHAA Presentation
Mr. John Masica, the Executive Director for MHAA came to the meeting to see if there was an
interest in making some alterations to the field at Victoria Highlands Park. Mr. Masica said
that the association would like to use the field for older kid’s games. MHAA would like to
install a temporary fence in the outfield, install a fence down the first base line and see the
backstop improved. MHAA is looking for an association and city to contribute money to make
the improvements. Mr. Wallgren stated that he would get costs to make the improvements and
follow up with the commission.
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Dodd Road Study Update
Mr. Wallgren updated the commission on the Dodd Road Trail Study. The next step will be
hosting an open house on Monday, October 17, 2016. At the open house residents will have an
opportunity to ask staff and Stantec questions as well as voice any concerns or support they
may have.
Warming House Hours
The commission discussed the current hours of operation for the three warming houses that the
city operates. Some of the commissioners would like to see the warming houses stay open
later at night. Mr. Wallgren suggested maybe staying open one hour later until 9:00pm
Monday-Saturday and opening one hour later on Saturday mornings.
COMMISSIONER JAY MILLER MADE A MOTION TO CHANGE THE WARMING
HOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION; COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
Ivy Hills Vandalism
Commission Hinderscheid mentioned that someone had recently done some vandalism at Ivy
Hills Park.
EAB Plan
Commissioner Hinderscheid commented that the City of West St. Paul will be treating some of
their ash trees and that residents can be given the same rate as the city to treat their trees. Mendota
Heights residents that are interested in treating their trees can contact West St. Paul and possibly
work with their contractor.
Dog Park
The commission discussed the mowing of the Dog Park. Staff has been directed to mow the Dog
Park four times per year. The commission discussed that weather conditions may require it to be
mowed more often. Staff reminded everyone to please clean up after their dogs at the Dog Park.
Par 3 Report
Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that things at the Par 3 are starting to slow down. The
course will remain open on a day to day basis depending on weather conditions.
Commission Comments
Commissioner Jay Miller congratulated Vis soccer on their recent victories.
Commissioner David Miller was happy with the MHAA presentation and the process that is
being followed.
Commissioner Toth inquired about the annual bonfire.
Commissioner Kipp thought it was a good meeting.
Commissioner Hinderscheid though we covered a lot of information tonight and thanked Leslie
Pilgrim for attending the meeting tonight.
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Chair Paper thanked MHAA and Leslie for attending tonight’s meetings. Chair Paper also
thanked all of the volunteers that were our removing buckthorn at Valley Park.
COMMISSIONER TOTH A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER JAY MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
AYES 6: NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren
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Dodd Road
Trail Feasibility
Study
Prepared for:
City of Mendota Heights
Prepared by:
Fay Simer, AICP
DRAFT
October 11, 2016
DODD ROAD
TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... I
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
2.0 PROJECT LOCATION ..................................................................................................... 4
3.0 TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS ............................................................................................ 6
TRAIL ELEMENTS AND WIDTHS .......................................................................................... 6 3.1
OTHER RIGHT-OF-WAY USES ............................................................................................. 7 3.2
3.2.1 Burying Utilities ................................................................................................. 8
3.2.2 Relocating Utilities ........................................................................................... 8
3.2.3 Replacing Drainage Ditches ......................................................................... 9
4.0 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................... 11
5.0 RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT ........................................................................... 13
PHYSICAL FEATURES ........................................................................................................ 14 5.1
RIGHT-OF-WAY AVAILABILITY ......................................................................................... 15 5.2
6.0 COMMUNITY INPUT ..................................................................................................... 24
MENDOTA HEIGHTS 5K/PARKS CELEBRATION .............................................................. 24 6.1
PARKVIEW PLAZA AND VILLAGE COMMONS (08.25.16 AND 08.31.16) ................... 24 6.2
7.0 PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES ................................................................................... 25
8.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................... 26
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Private Right-of-Way Required for Trail ........................................................................................ 16
Table 2: Trail Construction Cost Estimates .................................................................................................. 25
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Master Plan ...................................................... 2
Figure 2: 2040 Transportation Policy Plan .................................................................................. 3
Figure 3: Dodd Road Corridor and Existing Trail Facilities in Mendota Heights .................... 5
Figure 4: Assumed Widths of Right-of-Way Uses ....................................................................... 7
Figure 5: Surface Drainage with Retaining Wall Below ........................................................... 9
Figure 6: Surface Drainage and Ditch with Retaining Wall Above ....................................... 9
Figure 7: Drainage with Storm Sewer ....................................................................................... 10
Figure 8: Assessment of potential trail alignment ................................................................... 12
Figure 9: Recommended Trail Alignment ................................................................................ 13
Figure 10: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 1 (Delaware Ave. to Chippewa
Ave.) .............................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 11: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 2 (Chippewa Ave. to Emerson Ave.) ........ 18
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TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Figure 12: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 3 (Emerson Ave. to Wentworth Ave.) ........ 19
Figure 13: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 4 (Wentworth Ave. to Marie Ave.) ............. 20
Figure 14: Trail Alignment in Segment 7 Using Public Right-of-Way (Decorah Lane
to South Plaza Drive) ................................................................................................... 21
Figure 15: Trail Alignment in Segment 8 Using Public Right-of-Way (Decorah Lane
to Lake Drive) ............................................................................................................... 22
Figure 16: Trail Alignment in Segment 9 Using Public Right-of-Way (Lake Drive to
Mendota Heights Road) ............................................................................................. 23
LIST OF APPENDICES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN ................................................................... A.1 APPENDIX A
DETAILED COST ESTIMATES ....................................................................... B.2 APPENDIX B
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TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
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Executive Summary
The City of Mendota Heights retained Stantec Consulting Services to evaluate preliminary
feasibility of an off-road trail along Dodd Road. Dodd Road runs approximately 3.8 miles north-
south the entire length of the City. Approximately one mile of this corridor is served by an existing
trail or by a funded trail that will be constructed in 2018. Stantec analyzed 2.8 miles of the
corridor between Delaware Ave. and Marie Ave. and between Wagon Wheel Trail and
Mendota Heights Road.
To identify the best location for a trail alignment, Stantec generated assumptions regarding the
total surface width required for a trail facility. A trail would require a twenty foot-wide corridor
adjacent to the roadway shoulder. This corridor would accommodate an eight-foot wide
walking and bicycling trail, clear zones, private utilities, and drainage infrastructure for
stormwater generated by both the trail and the road.
Stantec conducted a desktop assessment and field review to understand the physical
conditions within the public right-of-way that would impact trail construction, and assess the
availability of public right-of-way for a trail. The following principles guided our analysis of
potential locations for a trail alignment along Dodd Road:
• Utilize available public right-of-way as much as possible
• Minimize relocation of utilities
• Minimize disruption to slopes and trees
• Minimize crossings; maintain a continuous trail segment along one side of Dodd Road for
as long as possible
Based on this analysis, Stantec’s recommended alignment for an off-road trail along Dodd Road
would run on the west side of Dodd Road from Delaware Ave. to Marie Ave. Trail users would
cross Dodd Road at Marie Ave. to a planned trail segment along the east side of Dodd from
Marie to Maple St., connecting to an existing trail that runs from Maple St. south of Highway 110
on the east side of Dodd Road. From Highway 110 to Mendota Heights Road, Stantec
recommends a trail alignment on the east side of Dodd Road.
Our preliminary cost estimate for constructing this trail in its entirety is $3.6 million, including soft
costs. This does not include right-of-way acquisition. In order to construct the trail, the City of
Mendota Heights would need to acquire approximately 75,000 square feet of right-of-way from
approximately 71 privately owned parcels.
The City of Mendota Heights conducted outreach meetings with community stakeholders to
understand preferences regarding a trail alignment. Participants generally supported a trail
along the corridor and indicated a desire for safer walking and bicycling facilities on Dodd
Road.
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Stantec recommends the City pursue the following next steps in order to advance
implementation of a trail in this corridor:
• Continue to discuss the proposed alignment with citizens and elected officials to
generate buy-in and support for the trail concept.
• Pursue trail construction in segments. This helps spread costs out over time. Begin
construction along southern trail segments where right-of-way is publicly owned.
Completed segments can help build public support for the trail and for extending the
alignment further north where right-of-way acquisition is required.
• Initiate individual meetings with property owners along the trail alignment to assess
support for the trail project and readiness to sell property or easements for trails
segments.
• Continue conversations with Xcel Energy staff and other utility companies regarding
relocation needs of private utilities. Utility staff expressed appreciation for early notice of
these discussions and can more easily join productive partnerships when they are
included early in the process.
• Look for opportunities through the development review process to acquire trail
easements as properties change ownership.
• Work with MnDOT to install crossing improvements such as medians at key locations on
Dodd Road during its 2018 resurfacing project to improve safe access to the trail.
• Both segments 7A and 7B create a continuous off-road connection throughout the trail
corridor. While it is likely only feasible to construct one alignment in the short term, the
City should pursue both alignments in the long term to maximize the trail’s connectivity
with existing trail and the City’s park system.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report documents preliminary feasibility analysis of an off-road trail along Dodd Road in the
City of Mendota Heights, MN. This corridor represents a gap in the City’s extensive trail network.
Currently, there are no sidewalks or trails along most of Dodd Road. The road is paved with wide
shoulders, which are used regularly by both cyclists and pedestrians. Enhancing bicycling and
walking facilities in this corridor would greatly improve connectivity of the city-wide trail system
and create a continuous north-south connection through Mendota Heights.
Improving walking and bicycling facilities along Dodd Road is consistent with local and regional
plans. The City of Mendota Heights 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies planned improvements
on Dodd Road between TH110 and Marie Avenue as a priority in its Parks and Open Space
Plan.1 This trail connection will be implemented during MnDOT’s 2018 resurfacing project on
Dodd Road. Dakota County’s Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Master Plan, depicted in Figure
1, identifies portions of Dodd Road in Mendota Heights as the preferred and/or alternative
alignment for a future greenway corridor that would include bicycling and walking facilities. 2
The Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan identifies Dodd Road as part of a Tier
1 Priority Regional Bicycle Transportation Corridor.3 The Met Council defines these as the highest
priority corridors for regional transportation planning and investment, located where they can
attract the most riders and most effectively enhance mode choice in favor of biking and
walking.
The City of Mendota Heights asked Stantec to perform a preliminary feasibility analysis of an off-
road trail along Dodd Road. City of Mendota Heights staff also conducted outreach meetings
with community members to gauge interest and support for a potential trail alignment,
summarized in Section 6. This report documents right-of-way availability for a trail along Dodd
Road; assesses major geographic features such as mature trees, wetlands, and slopes that could
impact the trail’s physical design and constructability; and presents a preliminary
recommendation for a trail alignment along Dodd Road based on these characteristics. An
estimated cost to construct this alignment is also included in this report.
This study and City-led community outreach regarding the trail alignment was funded by a grant
from Dakota County as part of the Statewide Health Improvement Program.
1 City of Mendota Heights website. Accessed 9.19.16. http://www.mendota-heights.com/vertical/sites/%7BA0FB05B5-
4CF8-4485-84AA-0C48D0BC98D7%7D/uploads/%7BC3D7F995-5084-416B-8992-95A9EDFE7BF8%7D.PDF
2 Dakota County website. Accessed 9.19.16.
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/Planning/Greenways/Documents/MendotaLebanonHillsGreenwayMasterPlan.pdf
3 Metropolitan Council website. Accessed 9.19.16. http://www.metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Planning-2/Key-
Transportation-Planning-Documents/Transportation-Policy-Plan-(1)/The-Adopted-2040-TPP-(1)/Final-2040-Transportation-
Policy-Plan/2040-TPP-Chapter-7-Bike-and-Pedestrian-Investment.aspx
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Figure 1: Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Master Plan
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Figure 2: 2040 Transportation Policy Plan
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2.0 PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Mendota Heights’ existing trail system is depicted in Figure 3 on the following page.
The Dodd Road corridor is highlighted in this graphic in light tan. Bicycling and pedestrian needs
along the majority of Dodd Road are currently served by wide shoulders. An additional off-road
trail would provide greater separation and protection from vehicular traffic.
Stantec analyzed the Dodd Road corridor between Delaware Ave. and Marie Ave., and from
Wagon Wheel Trail to Mendota Heights Road. Stantec did not review Dodd Road between
Marie Ave. and Wagon Wheel Trail, because this segment is served by an existing off-road trail
from TH 110 to Maple Street that will be extended north to Marie Ave. during MnDOT’s planned
2018 resurfacing of Dodd Road. The total corridor is approximately 3.8 miles long and runs north-
south through the City. The segments included in this study are approximately 2.8 miles long.
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Figure 3: Dodd Road Corridor and Existing Trail Facilities in Mendota Heights
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3.0 TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS
TRAIL ELEMENTS AND WIDTHS 3.1
To identify the best location for a trail alignment, Stantec generated assumptions regarding the
total surface width required for a trail facility. The trail design standards listed below were
developed based on recommendations from City staff on widths of existing City trails, the
MnDOT Bikeway Design Manual, the 2012 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities, and a June 2016 conversation with Xcel Energy staff regarding standard utility sizes and
right-of-way requirements.
This study uses the following assumptions regarding trail design standards:
• A multi-use trail along Dodd Road will be constructed as close to the road shoulder as
possible
• The total surface width needed for a trail corridor is twenty feet. The multi-use trail corridor
includes:
o 8’ bituminous surface two-way walking and bicycling trail
o 2’ clear space on either side of trail
o 3’ additional vegetative clearance between trail and roadway shoulder
o 7’ additional separation between trail and adjacent properties to accommodate
drainage and utilities within public right-of-way
Figure 4 is a visual depiction of this trail design accommodating all of the elements listed above.
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Figure 4: Assumed Widths of Right-of-Way Uses
OTHER RIGHT-OF-WAY USES 3.2
The available public right-of-way along Dodd Road (i.e. publicly-owned land that does not
include the roadway surface or shoulder) currently serves two major uses: it houses private
utilities (e.g. power lines, power poles, and utility boxes) and contains drainage infrastructure to
carry stormwater. Construction of a trail along Dodd Road must continue to accommodate
these uses within the public right-of-way.
The width of the publicly-owned right-of-way along Dodd Road varies greatly throughout the
corridor. The road surface is typically 38 feet wide. In some locations, the total right-of-way is as
narrow as 40 feet. At the southern end of the corridor, the right-of-way is owned by Dakota
County and is as wide as 300 feet. The width of the available public right-of-way varies block by
block and parcel by parcel. In some locations along the corridor, a 20 foot right-of-way width is
available adjacent to the road. In other locations, between 5 feet and 20 feet of right-of-way
would need to be acquired in order to accommodate a 20 foot trail corridor with drainage and
utility infrastructure. Constructing as much of the trail as possible within the public right-of-way
reduces the cost of acquiring land or easements from neighboring property owners for the trail.
Furthermore, assembling easements from dozens of property owners fronting the corridor could
take many years.
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Because of the constrained width of public right-of-way, accommodating a trail within this
space would require changing the location of existing public and private utility infrastructure.
Although public agencies are required to provide space for private utilities in the public right-of-
way, agencies have some discretion in determining where within their right-of-way these utilities
are located. Stantec explored the idea of moving or burying private utilities in order to create
more room within existing right-of-way for a trail. In order to understand whether private utilities
along Dodd Road could be buried underground or moved (e.g. to the side of the road opposite
the proposed trail alignment), Stantec and City staff had a conversation with Xcel Energy
representatives on June 30, 2016. This conversation focused on general concepts of burying and
relocating utilities and did not review any detailed designs or investigate specific conditions
along the corridor.
3.2.1 Burying Utilities
Private utilities may be buried underground at the expense of the requesting entity. Burying
power lines eliminates the need for most power poles, creating room along the ground surface
for other uses such as trails. According to Xcel staff, the additional cost of burying utilities along
two miles of Dodd Road could range from $1.5 to $2 million. Furthermore, some elements of the
system such as utility boxes cannot be buried underground and would still need to be
accommodated within the public right-of-way at the surface. Because of the high cost of this
option, Stantec and City staff determined that it was not realistic to consider utility burial as part
of this trail project and to only investigate options for trail construction that accommodate
above-ground private utility infrastructure.
3.2.2 Relocating Utilities
The City of Mendota Heights could require Xcel and other utility companies to relocate power
poles within the public right-of-way to create space for a trail. All utility equipment must be
contained completely in the public right-of-way, including the full length of overhanging power
pole arms. Any new right-of-way needed for the relocation of private utilities must be purchased
by the City of Mendota Heights.
The majority of overhead power lines along Dodd Road are on the west side of the corridor,
although in some segments utility lines are on the east side of the corridor as well. Xcel staff
believe that poles on the west side of Dodd Road are used by Xcel; poles on the east side are
used by Century Link. Both utilities could be combined on the same pole; however, this would
likely require constructing taller, larger poles that may not be politically acceptable to nearby
residents.
Stantec explored the idea of moving existing poles closer to the roadway to create more room
for a trail along the edge of the right-of-way closest to the neighboring property line. However,
MnDOT clear zone requirements do not allow poles to be moved closer to the roadway than
they are today. Therefore, Stantec and City staff determined that the preliminary concept
designs explored in this study should incorporate space for private utilities alongside the
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proposed trail, between the trail and the adjoining property line. This configuration is depicted in
Figure 4.
3.2.3 Replacing Drainage Ditches
In some segments along Dodd Road, stormwater drainage is carried by ditches. In order to
repurpose right-of-way space for a trail, drainage ditches can be eliminated by adding storm
sewers to transfer water in pipes. Figures 5-7 depict modifications to stormwater drainage
systems along Dodd Road to ensure that drainage can still occur within the public right-of-way.
These modifications are included in the cost estimates to construct a trail presented in Section 6.
Figure 5: Surface Drainage with Retaining Wall Below
Figure 6: Surface Drainage and Ditch with Retaining Wall Above
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Figure 7: Drainage with Storm Sewer
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4.0 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
To identify a potential alignment for the trail along Dodd Road, Stantec first conducted a review
of aerial photography to identify major physical barriers to trail construction along the corridor
alignment. We next analyzed the width of the public right-of-way along both sides of Dodd
Road to determine which side of the road (east or west) would be most feasible for a trail
alignment given both physical conditions and available public right-of-way.
The following principles guided our analysis of potential locations for a trail alignment along
Dodd Road:
• Utilize available public right-of-way as much as possible
• Minimize relocation of utilities
• Minimize disruption to slopes and trees
• Minimize crossings; maintain a continuous trail segment along one side of Dodd Road for
as long as possible.
Stantec divided the corridor into nine segments based on different characteristics of each
segment. An initial assessment of each segment is depicted in Figure 8 on the following page.
Note: Stantec did not review Segments 5 or 6. Segment 6 includes an existing trail segment
along Dodd Road. This trail will be extended into Segment 5 during a 2018 resurfacing project on
Dodd Road.
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Figure 8: Assessment of potential trail alignment
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5.0 RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT
After completing the desktop assessment, Stantec performed a field review of Segments 1-4 and
Segments 7-9 to verify actual conditions and assess potential limitations to the constructability of
a trail based on the physical features present. The field review confirmed findings from the
desktop assessment and informed which side of Dodd Road Stantec recommends for the trail
alignment. Stantec’s recommended alignment for a trail corridor is depicted in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Recommended Trail Alignment
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PHYSICAL FEATURES 5.1
The following is a summary of existing conditions within each segment along Dodd Road that
would impact trail construction, and major activities that would be required to accommodate a
trail within this alignment.
Segment 1 – Delaware Ave. to Chippewa Ave.
• Fill existing ditch sections and add storm sewer between road and trail
• Remove and replace existing stone retaining wall
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 15-20 trees and shrubs
Segment 2 – Chippewa Ave. to Emerson Ave.
• Fill existing ditch sections and add storm sewer between road and trail
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 35-40 trees and shrubs
Segment 3 – Emerson Ave. to Wentworth Ave.
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 15-20 trees and shrubs
Segment 4 – Wentworth Ave. to Marie Ave.
• Fill existing ditch sections and add storm sewer between road and trail
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 55-60 trees and shrubs
Segment 5 – Marie Ave. to Maple St.
• Not analyzed as part of this study. Trail extension planned as part of 2018 Dodd Road
resurfacing project.
Segment 6 – Maple St. to Hwy 110
• Not analyzed as part of this study. Trail exists along east side of Dodd Road.
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Segment 7A – Apache St. to Decorah Ln. (off-road on public right-of-way)
• Clear 30’ wide corridor through existing woods; approximately 30 trees and brush
Segment 7B – Hokah Ave. to Decorah Ln. (along Dodd Road)
• Fill existing ditch sections and add storm sewer between road and trail
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 15-20 trees and shrubs
Segment 8 – Decorah Ln. to Lake Dr.
• Fill existing ditch sections and add storm sewer between road and trail
• Add retaining walls to keep grading limits within the 20’ trail corridor
• Clear 30-35 trees and shrubs
Segment 9 – Lake Dr. to Mendota Heights Road
• Extend grading limits in public right-of-way to 30-45’ to eliminate retaining walls
• Clear 10-15 trees and brush
RIGHT-OF-WAY AVAILABILITY 5.2
As described in Section 3, a twenty-foot wide right-of-way corridor along Dodd Road is required
to construct a trail. In many cases, the City of Mendota Heights would need to acquire portions
of the twenty-foot right-of-way corridor from adjoining property owners, either through land
purchase or easements. In some instances, easements on individual properties would be as
narrow as five feet; in others, all twenty feet would need to be acquired. Table 1 summarizes the
total right-of-way that would need to be acquired from private property owners to support a
trail. Locations where right-of-way acquisition is required within each segment are depicted in
Figures 10-16 beginning on page 17.
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Table 1: Private Right-of-Way Required for Trail
Total Right-of-way
Acquisition Needed
(square feet)
Number of Parcels
Impacted
Segment 1 6,400 14
Segment 2 24,100 23
Segment 3 27,000 25
Segment 4 12,700 5
Segment 7B 4,900 4
Segment 5, 6, 7A, 8,9 Public right-of-way
available or trail exists
TOTAL 75,100 71
Note: Constructing either Segment 7A or Segment 7B would result in a continuous north-south
trail connection along Dodd Road. Although building a trail in Segment 7B requires the
acquisition of private right-of-way, this segment connects the proposed trail with existing trail
west of Dodd Road and to Mendakota Park. For this reason, both alignments are included in this
study.
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Figure 10: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 1 (Delaware Ave. to Chippewa Ave.)
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Figure 11: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 2 (Chippewa Ave. to Emerson Ave.)
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Figure 12: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 3 (Emerson Ave. to Wentworth Ave.)
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Figure 13: Right-of-Way Needed in Segment 4 (Wentworth Ave. to Marie Ave.)
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Figure 14: Trail Alignments in Segment 7 (Decorah Lane to South Plaza Drive)
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Figure 15: Trail Alignment in Segment 8 Using Public Right-of-Way
(Decorah Lane to Lake Drive)
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Figure 16: Trail Alignment in Segment 9 Using Public Right-of-Way
(Lake Drive to Mendota Heights Road)
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6.0 COMMUNITY INPUT
The City of Mendota Heights shared trail design concepts at public meetings throughout the
summer of 2016. While this report details technical considerations that would make a trail
feasible, acquiring right-of-way from adjoining property owners is ultimately a political decision
that requires strong support from the community and buy-in from both property owners and
potential trail users. The following is a summary of comments and discussion at public meetings
held to discuss a potential trail alignment. Appendix A includes the public participation plan for
this outreach effort.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS 5K/PARKS CELEBRATION 6.1
City of Mendota Heights planning staff attended this event on June 4, 2016. Staff presented trail
concepts and asked for feedback on the proposed Dodd Road alignment. Participants
expressed the following desires regarding the potential trail:
• Overwhelmingly positive comments about establishing a trail along the corridor
• Safer corridor for walking and biking
• A separated trail facility is preferred over a wide shoulder
• Safer connection to Somerset Elementary School
• Pedestrian crossing improvements
PARKVIEW PLAZA AND VILLAGE COMMONS (08.25.16 AND 6.2
08.31.16)
City of Mendota Heights planning staff visited two senior housing facilities located along the
Dodd Road corridor on August 25 and August 31, 2016. Staff presented trail concepts and asked
for feedback on the proposed Dodd Road alignment. Participants expressed the following
desires regarding the potential trail:
• Most residents would not use a trail facility on Dodd Road
• Walking/biking would not replace any vehicle trips for those that drive
• Some recreational walkers may use Dodd Road to reach other walking trails
• Pedestrian crossing at South Plaza Drive
• Connection to River to River Greenway
• Trail crossing Dodd Road at TH 110
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7.0 PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES
Stantec prepared a preliminary cost estimate to construct each trail segment. Costs do not
include right of way acquisition or temporary construction easements. Costs include a 20
percent construction contingency and a 25 percent engineering contingency (e.g. design,
construction administration, survey, geotechnical work and legal fees for acquisitions). Detailed
descriptions of the construction requirements for each segment are provided in Appendix B.
Table 2: Trail Construction Cost Estimates
Trail Segment Length
(LF)
Probable
Construction
Cost/LF
Probable
Construction
Cost
Segment 1 - Delaware Ave to Chippewa Ave 900 $ 252.67 $ 227,400
Segment 2 - Chippewa Ave to Emerson Ave 2600 $ 269.02 $ 699,450
Segment 3 - Emerson Ave to Wentworth Ave 2800 $ 224.49 $ 628,575
Segment 4 - Wentworth Ave to Marie Ave 2800 $ 297.46 $ 832,875
Segment 5 - Marie Ave to Maple St [Trail construction planned]
Segment 6 & 7 - Maple St to Hokah Ave [Existing trail facilities to remain]
Segment 7A - Apache St to Decorah Lane (Off-
road through public right-of-way)
1500 $ 117.75 $ 176,625
Segment 7B - Hokah Ave to Decorah Lane (Along
Dodd Rd)
1000 $ 230.03 $ 230,025
Segment 8 - Decorah Lane to Lake Dr 1650 $ 372.41 $ 614,475
Segment 9 - Lake Dr to Mendota Heights Rd 1600 $ 144.14 $ 230,625
Total Segment 1 - 9 14850 $ 3,640,050
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8.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public right-of-way along Dodd Road is finite and must serve multiple functions. Adding a trail
entirely within the existing right-of-way is not feasible. Therefore, the City of Mendota Heights
would have to acquire additional right-of-way along some portions of Dodd Road in order to
construct a trail. In addition, private utilities within the right-of-way would also need to be
relocated to support the trail alignment. Stantec recommends the City pursue the following next
steps in order to advance implementation of a trail in this corridor:
• Continue to discuss the proposed alignment with citizens and elected officials to
generate buy-in and support for the trail concept.
• Pursue trail construction in segments. This helps spread costs out over time. Begin
construction along southern trail segments where right-of-way is publicly owned.
Completed segments can help build public support for the trail and for extending the
alignment further north where right-of-way acquisition is required.
• Initiate individual meetings with property owners along the trail alignment to assess
support for the trail project and readiness to sell property or easements for trails
segments.
• Continue conversations with Xcel Energy staff and other utility companies regarding
relocation needs of private utilities. Utility staff expressed appreciation for early notice of
these discussions and can more easily join productive partnerships when they are
included early in the process.
• Look for opportunities through the development review process to acquire trail
easements as properties change ownership.
• Work with MnDOT to install crossing improvements such as medians at key locations on
Dodd Road during its 2018 resurfacing project to improve safe access to the trail.
• Both segments 7A and 7B create a continuous off-road connection throughout the trail
corridor. While it is likely only feasible to construct one alignment in the short term, the
City should pursue both alignments in the long term to maximize the trail’s connectivity
with existing trail and the City’s park system.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A Public Participation Plan
October 11, 2016
A.1
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN Appendix A
Public Participation Plan – Dodd Road Corridor Study 4/15/2016 DRAFT for Dakota County Review
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
Dodd Road Corridor Study
Purpose:
Dakota County’s Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) is funded by a
grant from the Minnesota Department of Health to reduce chronic disease and
improve health for all. The SHIP grant requires that the City engage target
populations through community outreach as part of the proposed project. The
City recognizes that public participation is an important component of the
planning process. This plan is intended to outline public engagement strategies
and methods to fulfil the grant award requirements.
Project Scope:
The City intends to conduct an in-depth analysis of the Dodd Road (State Trunk
Highway 149) corridor in an effort to identify safe trail facility options and funding
sources. Dodd Road is a key north-south transportation corridor through the
community that requires a detailed analysis to identify opportunities and
constraints to establishing an off-street trail facility. The study will include
stakeholder engagement outreach to certain user groups that are more likely to
depend on non-motorized transportation, including seniors and children.
Public Participation Methods:
In an effort to promote community engagement in the planning process and
recognize the SHIP target populations, the following activities will be undertaken:
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission will be presented project
updates and will advise staff and consultants throughout the planning process.
The Commission meets monthly and includes seven members and two high-
school aged student representatives. All Commission meetings are posted in
advance and open to the public. The meeting agendas will allow for public
comment on the planning process. In addition to the regularly scheduled
meetings, staff plans to host an open house prior to one of the Commission
meetings.
Commission Members:
Joel Paper (Chair)
Ira Kipp
Pat Hinderscheid
Stephanie Brod Levine
David Miller
Jay Miller
Michael Toth
Claire Dunham (student)
Miles Bowen (student)
Public Participation Plan – Dodd Road Corridor Study 4/15/2016 DRAFT for Dakota County Review
Focus Group Open Houses
Parkview Plaza and Village Commons are senior living/affordable housing
facilities operated by the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)
and located along the Dodd Road corridor. The CDA’s Senior Housing Program is
designed for adults over age 55 who meet the income eligibility requirements.
The Village at Mendota Heights and Mendota Plaza are mixed-use commercial
developments that serve as local and regional destinations located along the
corridor. Staff plans to hold open houses at both facilities and prior to one of the
Commission meetings to present the preliminary findings and get feedback from
the residents.
Surveys
Staff plans to develop a short survey to be completed by students of area
public/private schools and by attendees of the Parks Celebration to inform them
about the planning process and get feedback regarding potential use of an off-
street trail facility along the corridor.
Electronic Communications
Staff plans to utilize several electronic communication outlets to inform and
engage stakeholders in the planning process. The City’s website and social media
applications will be updated with current information on the planning process,
including meeting agendas and materials. In addition, articles will be included in
the weekly Friday News email and in the September edition of the Heights
Highlights newsletter mailed to all property owners.
Public Participation Timeline:
Staff anticipates starting the project in May and finishing by the end of December
2016.
Public Participation Method Stakeholder(s) Tentative Timeline
Parks and Recreation
Commission Meetings (6-7) Commissioners, Residents Monthly meetings
(May – November)
Focus Group Open Houses (4) Seniors citizens, business owners July – November
Surveys (5) Students, residents September – October (schools)
June 4 (Parks Celebration)
Electronic Communications Residents, “friends/followers”
Continuous (website/social media)
Weekly (Friday News)
September (Heights Highlights)
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.2
DETAILED COST ESTIMATES Appendix B
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.3
Segment 1 - Delaware Ave to Chippewa Ave
Length 900 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 7200 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 10800 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 1800 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 10800 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 10800 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 9000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 7200 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 7,000.00$ 7,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 700.00$ 700.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 60 5.00$ 300.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 290 20.00$ 5,800.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 230 20.00$ 4,600.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 120 20.00$ 2,400.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 120 15.00$ 1,800.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 280 15.00$ 4,200.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 600 40.00$ 24,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 3 3,500.00$ 10,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 1400 30.00$ 42,000.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 300 20.00$ 6,000.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 460 15.00$ 6,900.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 40 20.00$ 800.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 140 80.00$ 11,200.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 3 2,000.00$ 6,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 230 30.00$ 6,900.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 1000 3.00$ 3,000.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 151,600.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 30,320.00$
181,920.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 45,480.00$
Total Cost 227,400.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.4
Segment 2 - Chippewa Ave to Emerson Ave
Length 2600 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 20800 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 31200 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 5200 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 31200 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 31200 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 26000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 20800 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 180 5.00$ 900.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 830 20.00$ 16,600.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 170 20.00$ 3,400.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 350 20.00$ 7,000.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 350 15.00$ 5,250.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 3230 15.00$ 48,450.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 1600 40.00$ 64,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 8 3,500.00$ 28,000.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 4450 30.00$ 133,500.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 1050 20.00$ 21,000.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 1320 15.00$ 19,800.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 100 20.00$ 2,000.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 390 80.00$ 31,200.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 9 2,000.00$ 18,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 650 30.00$ 19,500.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 2900 3.00$ 8,700.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 466,300.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 93,260.00$
559,560.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 139,890.00$
Total Cost 699,450.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.5
Segment 3 - Emerson Ave to Wentworth Ave
Length 2800 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 22400 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 33600 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 5600 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 33600 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 33600 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 28000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 22400 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 18,000.00$ 18,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 1,800.00$ 1,800.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 60 5.00$ 300.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 890 20.00$ 17,800.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 790 20.00$ 15,800.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 380 20.00$ 7,600.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 380 15.00$ 5,700.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 950 15.00$ 14,250.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 200 40.00$ 8,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 1 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 5980 30.00$ 179,400.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 1495 20.00$ 29,900.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 1420 15.00$ 21,300.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 100 20.00$ 2,000.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 420 80.00$ 33,600.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 9 2,000.00$ 18,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 700 30.00$ 21,000.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 3200 3.00$ 9,600.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 419,050.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 83,810.00$
502,860.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 125,715.00$
Total Cost 628,575.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.6
Segment 4 - Wentworth Ave to Marie Ave
Length 2800 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 22400 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 33600 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 5600 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 33600 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 33600 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 28000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 22400 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 26,000.00$ 26,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 120 5.00$ 600.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 890 20.00$ 17,800.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 800 20.00$ 16,000.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 380 20.00$ 7,600.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 380 15.00$ 5,700.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 1380 15.00$ 20,700.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 1300 40.00$ 52,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 7 3,500.00$ 24,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 7325 30.00$ 219,750.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 1650 20.00$ 33,000.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 1420 15.00$ 21,300.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 100 20.00$ 2,000.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 420 80.00$ 33,600.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 9 2,000.00$ 18,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 700 30.00$ 21,000.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 5,500.00$ 5,500.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 3200 3.00$ 9,600.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 555,250.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 111,050.00$
666,300.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 166,575.00$
Total Cost 832,875.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.7
Segment 7A - Apache St to Decorah Lane (Off Street through County Right of Way)
Length 1500 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 12000 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 18000 SF
Shouldering 4 LF Shoulder 6000 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 18000 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 18000 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 15000 SF
Clearing 30 LF Clearing 45000 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 5,500.00$ 5,500.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 500.00$ 500.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 20 5.00$ 100.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 480 20.00$ 9,600.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 0 20.00$ -$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 670 20.00$ 13,400.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 670 15.00$ 10,050.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 0 15.00$ -$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 200 40.00$ 8,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 1 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 0 30.00$ -$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 0 20.00$ -$
14 Aggregate Base TN 760 15.00$ 11,400.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 110 20.00$ 2,200.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 230 80.00$ 18,400.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 1 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 380 30.00$ 11,400.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 1700 3.00$ 5,100.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 600.00$ 600.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 117,750.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 23,550.00$
141,300.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 35,325.00$
Total Cost 176,625.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.8
Segment 7B - Hokah Ave to Decorah Lane (Along Dodd Rd)
Length 1000 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 8000 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 12000 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 2000 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 12000 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 12000 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 10000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 8000 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 7,000.00$ 7,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 700.00$ 700.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 20 5.00$ 100.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 320 20.00$ 6,400.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 230 20.00$ 4,600.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 140 20.00$ 2,800.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 140 15.00$ 2,100.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 840 15.00$ 12,600.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 600 40.00$ 24,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 3 3,500.00$ 10,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 1050 30.00$ 31,500.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 300 20.00$ 6,000.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 510 15.00$ 7,650.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 40 20.00$ 800.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 150 80.00$ 12,000.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 3 2,000.00$ 6,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 250 30.00$ 7,500.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 1200 3.00$ 3,600.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 153,350.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 30,670.00$
184,020.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 46,005.00$
Total Cost 230,025.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.9
Segment 8 - Decorah Lane to Lake Dr
Length 1650 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 13200 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 19800 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 3300 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 19800 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 19800 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 16500 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 13200 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 19,000.00$ 19,000.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 1,900.00$ 1,900.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$
4 Remove Pagel Rd Intersection SY 400 20.00$ 8,000.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 530 20.00$ 10,600.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 0 20.00$ -$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 220 20.00$ 4,400.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 220 15.00$ 3,300.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 1740 15.00$ 26,100.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 500 40.00$ 20,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 3 3,500.00$ 10,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 7025 30.00$ 210,750.00$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 1250 20.00$ 25,000.00$
14 Aggregate Base TN 840 15.00$ 12,600.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 60 20.00$ 1,200.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 250 80.00$ 20,000.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 3 2,000.00$ 6,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 420 30.00$ 12,600.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 1900 3.00$ 5,700.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 409,650.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 81,930.00$
491,580.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 122,895.00$
Total Cost 614,475.00$
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Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates
October 11, 2016
B.10
Segment 9 - Lake Dr to Mendota Heights Rd
Length 1600 LF
Width Area
Bit 8 LF Bit 12800 SF
Gravel 12 LF Gravel 19200 SF
Shouldering 2 LF Shoulder 3200 SF
Common Ex 12 LF Com Ex 19200 SF
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 12 LF SG Ex/CB 19200 SF
Topsoil Borrow 10 LF Topsoil 16000 SF
Clearing 8 LF Clearing 12800 SF
Thickness
Bit 2.5 IN
Gravel 6 IN
Shouldering 2.5 IN
Common Ex 0.71 FT
Subgrade Ex/Com Bor 1 FT
Topsoil Borrow 0.5 FT
No.Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$
2 Traffic Control LS 1 750.00$ 750.00$
3 Clearing & Grubbing LS 1 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
4 Remove Curb/ Bit Trail / Conc Walk SY 40 5.00$ 200.00$
5 Common Excavation - Trail CY 510 20.00$ 10,200.00$
6 Common Excavation - Cut Slopes CY 790 20.00$ 15,800.00$
7 Subgrade Excavation CY 220 20.00$ 4,400.00$
8 Common Borrow for Subgrade Ex CY 220 15.00$ 3,300.00$
9 Common Borrow - Fill Slopes CY 2530 15.00$ 37,950.00$
10 Storm Sewer Pipe LF 200 40.00$ 8,000.00$
11 Storm Sewer Structures EA 1 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$
12 Retaining Wall SF 0 30.00$ -$
13 Chain Link Fence LF 0 20.00$ -$
14 Aggregate Base TN 810 15.00$ 12,150.00$
15 Aggregate Shouldering TN 60 20.00$ 1,200.00$
16 Bituminous Pavement TN 240 80.00$ 19,200.00$
17 Concrete Curb & Pedestrian Ramps EA 2 2,000.00$ 4,000.00$
18 Topsoil Borrow (LV)CY 400 30.00$ 12,000.00$
19 Erosion Control LS 1 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
20 Turf Establishment SY 1800 3.00$ 5,400.00$
21 Signing & Striping LS 1 1,700.00$ 1,700.00$
Subtotal Construction Costs 153,750.00$
+/- 20% Construction Contingency 30,750.00$
184,500.00$
+/- 25% Engineering, Admin, Legal, Etc 46,125.00$
Total Cost 230,625.00$
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Summer Programming Recap
Recap
This summer the City of Mendota Heights offered many recreation programs for youth and adults
to participate in. Below is a list of the program participation from the past summer. Additionally,
the city offers other free events including: Summer Music Concerts, Parks Celebration, Puppet
Wagon and the Summer Playhouse Theatre.
Program # of Participants
Tennis 179
Pickleball 40
Fishing Derby 35
Field Trips 140
Teen Field Trips 55
Princess Ball 38
Skateboard Camp 33
Skyhawk Camps 19
Playgrounds 222
Safety Camp 55
Skating Lessons 42
Gymnastics 38
Adult Softball 270
Total 1,166
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Par 3 Update
Update
The golf course remains open on a day to day basis. We do have one event scheduled for
November 5th. This year we will be putting up some Christmas lights on the clubhouse and the
trees near the clubhouse. The additional of the holiday lights should help brighten up the area to
make it look more appealing and hopefully prevent vandalism of the clubhouse during the winter
months
Maintenance
The greens were aerated on September 19th and have healed for the most part. The irrigation
system will be prepared for winter in the next week or two. We will also be aerating the fairways
and tee boxes during the next few weeks.