This project will construct approximately 750 linear feet of combined pedestrian and bicycle trail that will be part of the Grand Round Missing Link in Northeast Minneapolis. This trail segment will extend along Industrial Boulevard, beginning at the 1-35W underpass and terminating at Broadway Street NE. The trail connects on its northern end to the recently constructed extension of Ridgway Parkway Regional Trail. The project is a collaborative effort with the City of Minneapolis, which will reconstruct Industrial Boulevard to provide additional space for the trail.
Prepare master plan for Grand Round North Regional Trail. Project may include assessing feasibility and existing trail designations, meeting with partners, Met Council review, and public comment on draft report
Prepare master plan for Grand Round North Regional Trail. Project may include assessing feasibility and existing trail designations, meeting with partners, Met Council review, and public comment on draft report
Operating budget for project and equity initiatives in Mississippi River Gorge, Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm, Lilydale-Harriet Island-Cherokee-Raspberry Island, and Battle Creek-Indian Mounds-Pigs Eye Regional Parks, as well as Sam Morgan and Bruce Vento Regional Trails. Using principles and guidance from the Great River Passage Master Plan, initiatives will support innovative public engagement, establishing organizational partnerships, providing areas for cultural activities, and enhancing participation in natural resource based activities, programs, and multi-modal access.?
Operating budget for project and equity initiatives in Mississippi River Gorge, Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm, Lilydale-Harriet Island-Cherokee-Raspberry Island, and Battle Creek-Indian Mounds-Pigs Eye Regional Parks, as well as Sam Morgan and Bruce Vento Regional Trails. Using principles and guidance from the Great River Passage Master Plan, initiatives will support innovative public engagement, establishing organizational partnerships, providing areas for cultural activities, and enhancing participation in natural resource based activities, programs, and multi-modal access.?
Continued implementation of the division created in 2016. Division gaining inertia and requires further momentum to provide continuing leadership and guidance in prioritization of projects and implementation of short term strategies to become increasingly sustainable. Develop a framework for increasing the number of annual visits by underserved demographic groups to St. Paul's riverfront regional parks by providing more opportunities and increasing accessibility.
Continued implementation of the division created in 2016. Division gaining inertia and requires further momentum to provide continuing leadership and guidance in prioritization of projects and implementation of short term strategies to become increasingly sustainable. Develop a framework for increasing the number of annual visits by underserved demographic groups to St. Paul's riverfront regional parks by providing more opportunities and increasing accessibility.
Design, bid, furnish and install two prefabricated concrete vault latrine buildings including soil borings, permitting, bidding, site preparation/demolition, tree removals/trimming for crane accessibility, grading, drainage, erosion control, ADA concrete pad and path, site restoration, furnish and install latrines, related utility and lighting work, signage and building appurtenances
Prepare concept plan for renovation of play area at Harriet Island Regional Park. Project will include community engagement process to inform play area design, cost estimate and final concept plan
Replace the existing, deteriorated play area and area surrounding play area. Work may include design, engineering, demolition, excavation, construction, grading, irrigation, erosion control, stormwater management, landscaping, and other related improvements.
Continued implementation of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm master plan including parking lot construction, trail and crossing improvements, and restroom design. Work may include a site survey, asphalt and concrete removal, excavation, regrading, stormwater management, erosion control, paving and concrete work, signage, lighting, and landscaping.
First phase of implementation of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Master Plan expected to be completed in early 2019. Projects may include construction of buildings, installation of park amenities, paving of trails, paving of roads and parking lots, utility installation or relocation, grading, stormwater management, erosion control, lighting, signage, and landscaping.
Multiple projects within west side of Hyland Park Reserve:
-Engineering and construction of 40 additional parking stalls at Richardson Nature Center
-Engineering and construction of parking lot lighting upgrades at Richardson Nature Center
-Engineering and reconstruction of 0.1 miles of paved trails at Richardson Nature Center
-Engineering and construction for mill and overlay of 2.3 acres of pavement at Richardson Nature Center and the nearby Operations Center
Replace restroom building & maintenance garage south of the Chalet Rd. parking lot with new restrooms that meet ADA requirements and new maintenance/trash/recycling building, including demolition to existing structures, retaining walls, soil corrections, associated stormwater management improvements, landscaping, lighting, concrete driveway & sidewalk connections, utilities, furniture, fixtures, equipment, turf restoration, surveys/permits, signage, plus design/engineering/legal & contingencies
Updating of fishing and beach areas including replacement and demolition of three existing fishing pier structures that were removed in 2022 and 2023 due to deteriorating materials spilling into the lake, retaining walls, soil corrections, associated stormwater management improvements, landscaping, lighting, concrete, driveway and sidewalk connections, utilities, furniture, fixtures, equipment, turf restoration, surveys and permits, signage, plus design/engineering/legal & contingencies.
Lebanon Regional Park, implement elements of the Visitor Center Interpretive Concept Plan to engage, educate, inform and encourage stewardship and preservation.
Design, engineering, and construction of improvements included in the Metropolitan Council approved Master Plan for Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, specifically in the area south of I-35W on the west bank now commonly known as Bohemian Flats. Work will include bicycle and pedestrian paths, picnic areas, fishing areas, landscaping, signs, and visitor comfort facilities.
Improve parking, buildings and other features at the Lake Elmo Swim Pond to better meet ADA standards and improve other park visitor needs. The swim pond area was originally developed in 1986. The park had 464,200 visits in 2013.
Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park, contract trail, path, seating, concessions, and shoreline improvements and play area rehabilitation. Includes site furniture, landscaping, site utilities and lighting, design and engineering, project management.
Improve parking, buildings and other features at the Lake Elmo Swim Pond to better meet ADA standards and improve other park visitor needs. The swim pond area was originally developed in 1986. The park had 464,200 visits in 2013.
Renovation and partial relocation of the roads and parking areas at the park; including improvements to buildings and other related facilities. The current park building was constructed in 1985. The park had 75,300 visits in 2013.
Renovation and partial relocation of the roads and parking areas at the park; including improvements to buildings and other related facilities. The current park building was constructed in 1985. The park had 75,300 visits in 2013.
Implementation of the Cultural Resources Study expected to be completed in Summer 2019. Project may include signage, interpretive elements, access reconfigurement to portions of park, and other items identified in the plan.
Implementation of the cultural resources study including a series of messaging features installed throughout the regional park on existing benches and light/wayfinding poles, on fences or in landscapes. The project will also include storytelling/interview videos linked in the messaging features and also landscaping and vegetation establishment.
Pre-design, design, and engineering to stabilize and reconstruct the Fish Hatchery Trail. Project may include internal staff design time, consultant coordination, environmental and natural resource review, and project administration.
Design, engineering, and construction of the Fish Hatchery Trail. Project may include stabilizing embankment, conducting environmental cleanup, removing existing trail, paving new trail, and adding lighting and other amenities.
