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Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Meeting 7:00 p.m. Community Room #221,
Brooklyn Center Community Center
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1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes June 16, 2009
4. City Council Liaison Report
New Business
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* Trailway Cooperative Agreement- Three Rivers Park District
Old Business
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7. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda
8. Adjournment
AGENDA
Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Meeting 7:00 p.m. Community Room#221,
Brooklyn Center Community Center
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1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes—June 16, 2009
4. City Council Liaison Report
S. New Business
* Trailway Cooperative Agreement- Three Rivers Park District
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Old Business
7. Set Next Meetin g an Date d Agenda
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& Adjournment
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 11, 2009
To: Parks and Recreation Commission Members
From: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services
Subject: August Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
As you may know, the Park and Recreation Commission does not typically meet during the
summer months, unless a special need arises. As evidenced by this letter and the attached
agenda, the need has arisen.
For some time, staff has been working with Three Rivers Park District personnel on a
cooperative trail agreement. We took the feedback offered by the Commission at the January
2009 meeting, along with input from the City Council and have negotiated additional revisions to
the agreement. The final draft of the agreement is attached.
In order for the proposed trail improvements to be included in the Three Rivers 2010 Capital
Improvements Plan, we will need to have an agreement in place within the next month. As a
result, the next regular meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. in
Community Room#221 of the Community Center.
Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug, along with staff from Three Rivers Park District, will be
in attendance to present the plan and answer any questions. Please feel free to contact me if you
have any questions. I can be reached at (763) 569-3407.
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Curt Boganey, City Manager
Steve Lillehaug, Public Works Director
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 16, 2009
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioners
Peterson and Starling were excused. Also present was City Council Liaison Mark Yelich and
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—May 19, 2009
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the
minutes of the May 19, 2009 Park&Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Yelich reported that the City had been informed that it would be receiving
Federal stimulus funding for the planned Bass Lake Road reconstruction and streetscape
enhancements. Councilmember Yelich noted that the Bass Lake Road project is planned for
2010.
Commissioners asked about the status of the proposed San Antonio Grill restaurant on the corner
of Interstate 694 and Shingle Creek Parkway. Councilmember Yelich responded that, to date, no
liquor license had been approved for the property.
SHINGLE CREEK BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Commissioner Lee reported that she attended a recent informational meeting regarding potential
improvements to Shingle Creek from the Village Creek Development, south to Interstate 694.
Commissioner Lee handed out surveys regarding some potential project elements and asked that
Commissioners identify any priorities.
ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP
Chair Sorenson noted that the Commission would need to clean Marlin and Lakeside Parks
sometime over the summer as part of their Adopt-A-Park commitment. Chair Sorenson noted
that he would contact the Commissioners via e-mail to establish a day and time.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that one of the activities o f the CARS
Department's Communities Empowering Youth grant was a strategic planning process for the
department. CARS Director Glasoe asked the Commissioners to review their personal calendars
for a Saturday morning in September to schedule a planning session.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for September
15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room#221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lee to adjourn the meeting at
6:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
MEMORANDUM- COUNCIL 'CORK SESSION I'T'EM
TO: Tim Glasoe, CARS Director
PROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works
BATE: August 12, 20011
SUBJECT: Regional Trail Agreement Overview—City of Brooklyn Center and Three
Rivers Park District
Currer i y, the City is pursuing negotiations with Three Rivers Park Distris-t to assume th°
respons Iity for the operation and maintenance for two of Brooklyn C; .nter's existing
pedest-an and bike trails—the existing Shin& Creek trail located along Shingle Creek from
the northern to the sorlhern City limits and the existing Twin Lak, trail located from Twin
Lake Pa-k to Xerxes Avenue (see attached map). The park district is also interested in jointly
pursuing the extension of a reL oval trail cast from the Brookdale mall area to connect to the
Mississippi River regional trail. For this to occur, City and park distri,lw staff has prepared a
draft Trailway Cooperative Agreement. The following provides; a general overview of the
elements contained in the draft agreement:
Property Rights—An easement for trail purposes would be provided to the pa.'< dis:-,t by
the CitA", The easements would ;,rovi•'e a cop., aous and contiguous corridor 'or the aegiona
trail. F inure acquisition of easements would :e required for the Twir_Lakes Trail Extension
to the Ntississippi River cc ' idor.
F i aneing and Cost Participation—Once the trails have been conveyed,the park district will
be responsible fe-trail operations, maintenance, reconstruction and capital expenses. Th(-
park district will also pat ner with the design -..rid construction of the future Twin Lake Trail
EXte'Ision including participation in the orelimit.ary planning for the trail extension.
Future Trails—The park district will reimburse the City for the design and construction of
the regional trail as part of the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail project. Any
recessary design of existing trails will be the responsibility of the park district, unless the
redesign is dvarranted or impacted by a City project.
Trail Uses—Permitted lrses on the future regional trails will generally be consistent with
what is allowed currently or, City trails. Winter use wid still be allowed, so long as the City
continues to plow the trails (which is planned to continue).
Maintenance of Trails—The p<!,-_ district district �v�11 be responsible for the mainter.°.nce and upkeep
of the trails. The City will i respo.nsibie to plow the trails in the winter as it currently does.
Duration of Agreement—The agreement shall be forever, as long as both the City and park
district continue`o mutually agree to the conditions of the agreement.
City of Brooklyn CenteN/Regional Trails Agreemef-,?
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RE: Twin Lakes and Shingle Creek Regional Trails— Informational Meeting
Clear Area Resident:
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Wu are cordially invited to an informational meeting to discuss an agreement between the City aild
Three Rivers P rk District pertaining to regional t, As within the City:
W ecin scl y Nugust 19, 2009, 5;30 p—
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Currently,the City : pursuing negotiate ns with T'-Tee Rivers Park bistrict to assume the responsibiii�,i for
the operation and maintenance for two of Brooke;/n Center's existing pedestrian and bike trails — -'ie
existing Shingle Creek trail located along Shingle Cr ek from the northern to the southern City limits and
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the existing Twin Lake trail located from Twi, Lake Park to Xerxes Avenue ,see attached map): The park
�istrlct is also interested in loint€v purr ng the extension of a regional trail Mast from the Rrockd-le r :al"
ar to connect to the Missis�iopi River regional trail.
At this meeting, , e will pr sent general in'crmatlt:n pertaining to these efr-,-ts between the park c istr ct
and City,and the benefits and impacts thi_ transfer will have on the residents and property mAiners within
the City.City staff will be available to spend time with individual residents and property owners to revieVv
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any issues and -address questions,
If you have any questions or comments, p .,ase cor.tactthe City Engineering Division at 763-:E - 40.
\,A e look forward to seeing;you on AUgust 19'h at the Brooklyn Center City Hall Council Chambers.
Sincerely,
Steve Lillehaug, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Curt Boganey, 'City Manager
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
TRAILWAY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District ("Park District") is a political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota authorized by statute to acquire, establish, operate and maintain a
regional trail system; and
WHEREAS, Park District promulgates master plans for the development of park
facilities including the regional trail systems; and
WHEREAS, the Park District's master plans are submitted to the Metropolitan
Council and the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center ("City") has requested that Park District
assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of an existing city trail corridor
along Shingle Creek that will be designated as the Shingle Creek Regional Trail located
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that Park District assume responsibility for the
operation and maintenance of an existing city trail corridor from Twin Lake Park to Xerxes
Avenue North that will be designated as the Twin Lakes Regional Trail located within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that Park District assume responsibility for the
construction, operation and maintenance of an extension of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail
Extension from Xerxes Avenue North east to the Mississippi along a route to be determined
jointly by the City and the Park District; and
WHEREAS, the Park District and City desire to cooperate to design, construct,
reconstruct, operate and maintain a regional trail network located in the City employing
their own powers and the powers granted by Minn. Stat. §471.59.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the City and
Park District agree as follows:
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1. Property Rights.
A. Shingle Creek Trail Easement
City shall convey to Park District a permanent non-exclusive Easement for trail
purposes in the form of the Public Trailway Easement attached hereto as Exhibit A
(hereinafter "Shingle Creek Trail Easement"). Said Shingle Creek Trail Easement
shall provide a continuous and contiguous corridor for the existing trail to be
designated as the Shingle Creek Regional Trail
The route of the trail shall be as illustrated in Exhibit A, Segments SC-1 through
SC-8.
The parties recognize that certain bridges and grade crossings may require
agreements with third parties such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The parties shall cooperate to secure necessary permissions to use such crossings
and bridges.
In the event City cannot convey a Shingle Creek Trail Easement which provides a
continuous and contiguous corridor for the existing trail, City shall acquire such
rights to additional lands as may be necessary. Park District shall not be obligated
to proceed with any obligation under this Agreement until City has conveyed to
Park District Easements sufficient to create a continuous and contiguous regional
trail corridor. If City cannot acquire and convey a Shingle Creek Trail Easement to
Park District which provide a continuous and contiguous trail corridor within
eighteen (18) months following execution of this Agreement, the Agreement shall
be terminated and neither the City nor Park District shall have any obligation
hereunder, except that Park District shall return unrecorded Easements to City and
take such other measures as may be necessary to cancel the Easements.
Certain of the Easements lie within platted rights-of-way and easement areas
where the City does not have an interest in real property but does have the legal
authority to construct, maintain and operate sidewalks, trails, and other such
public ways. In such cases, the Easements do not convey an interest in real
property but, pursuant to this agreement, shall serve as an irrevocable permit and
license to the Park District to construct, operate and maintain a trail within the
Easement areas. In the event the City's right to so maintain a trail within these
segments of the Easement area is lost by vacation, condemnation, revocation of
license or permit, or otherwise, the City will acquire such additional rights, titles
and interests as are needed to assure a continuous and contiguous trail corridor
through the Easement areas. If the loss of such right to maintain a trail within
right-of-way areas occurs, after construction of the trail, the City shall acquire such
additional right, title or interest and reconstruct the trail, if necessary, at City
expense. The City represents that it currently has the legal right and authority to
construct and maintain the trail within such platted rights-of-way.
B. Twin Lakes Trail Easement
City shall convey to Park District a permanent non-exclusive Easement for trail
purposes in the form of the Public Trailway Easement attached hereto as Exhibit B
(hereinafter "Twin Lakes Trail Easement"). Said Twin Lakes Trail Easement shall
provide a continuous and contiguous corridor for the existing trail to be designated
as the Twin Lakes Regional Trail.
The route of the trail shall be as illustrated in Exhibit B, Segments TL-1 through TL-
5.
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In the event City cannot convey a Twin Lakes Trail Easement which provides a
continuous and contiguous corridor for the existing trail, City shall acquire such
rights to additional lands as may be necessary. Park District shall not be obligated
to proceed with any obligation under this Agreement until City has conveyed to
Park District Easements sufficient to create a continuous and contiguous regional
trail corridor. If City cannot acquire and convey a Twin Lakes Trail Easement to
Park District which provide a continuous and contiguous trail corridor within
eighteen (18) months following execution of this Agreement, the Agreement shall
be terminated and neither the City nor Park District shall have any obligation
hereunder, except that Park District shall return unrecorded Easements to City and
take such other measures as may be necessary to cancel the Easements.
Certain of the Easements lie within platted rights-of-way and easement areas
where the City does not have an interest in real property but does have the legal
authority to construct, maintain and operate sidewalks, trails, and other such
public ways. In such cases, the Easements do not convey an interest in real
property but, pursuant to this agreement, shall serve as an irrevocable permit and
license to the Park District to construct, operate and maintain a trail within the
Easement areas. In the event the City's right to so maintain a trail within these
segments of the Easement area is lost by vacation, condemnation, revocation of
license or permit, or otherwise, the City will acquire such additional rights, titles
and interests as are needed to assure a continuous and contiguous trail corridor
through the Easement areas. If the loss of such right to maintain a trail within
right-of-way areas occurs, after construction of the trail, the City shall acquire such
additional right, title or interest and reconstruct the trail, if necessary, at City
expense. The City represents that it currently has the legal right and authority to
construct and maintain the trail within such platted rights-of-way.
C. Twin Lakes Trail Extension Easement
An easement or other permanent property rights satisfactory to Park District for
the extension of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail will be required upon agreement by
City and Park District upon establishment of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail
extension (hereinafter "Trail Extension Easement"). Said Trail Extension Easement
shall provide a continuous and contiguous corridor for the Twin Lakes Regional Trail
extension from Xerxes Avenue North east to existing trail along the Mississippi
River and shall be conveyed to Park District upon amendment of this Agreement.
Park District shall commence a planning study contemporaneously with City
planning and redevelopment efforts in the same area for the Twin Lakes Regional
Trail extension to determine the desired location of the Trail Extension Easement.
The route of the trail shall be as illustrated in Exhibit C, Segments TLE-1 and TLE-
2.
The parties recognize that certain bridges and grade crossings will require
agreements with third parties such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The parties shall cooperate to secure necessary permissions to use such crossings
and bridges.
In the event City cannot convey a Trail Extension Easement, which provides a
continuous and contiguous corridor for a trail as determined during the
aforementioned planning study of the Twin Lakes Trail Extension, City shall acquire
such rights to additional lands as may be necessary to complete the trail corridor.
Park District shall not be obligated to proceed with any further obligation under this
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Agreement relating to the Twin Lakes Regional Trail extension until City has
conveyed to Park District the Trail Extension Easement sufficient to create a
continuous and contiguous trail corridor. Said Trail Extension Easement shall not
be recorded by Park District until completion of the regional trail extension
construction. If this Agreement is terminated, and the regional trail extension is not
constructed, Park District shall return the unrecorded Trail Extension Easement to
City and take such other measures as may be necessary to cancel the Trail
Extension Easement.
Certain of the Easements lie within platted rights-of-way, easement areas and trail
corridor areas yet to be determined where the City does not have an interest in
real property but does have the legal authority to construct, maintain and operate
sidewalks, trails, and other such public ways. In such cases, the Easements do not
convey an interest in real property but, pursuant to this agreement, shall serve as
an irrevocable permit and license to the Park District to construct, operate and
maintain a trail within the Easement areas. In the event the City's right to so
maintain a trail within these segments of the Easement area is lost by vacation,
condemnation, revocation of license or permit, or otherwise, the City will acquire
such additional rights, titles and interests as are needed to assure a continuous
and contiguous trail corridor through the Easement areas. If the loss of such right
to maintain a trail within right-of-way areas occurs, after construction of the trail,
the City shall acquire such additional right, title or interest and reconstruct the
trail, if necessary, at City expense. The City represents that it currently has the
legal right and authority to construct and maintain the trail within such platted
rights-of-way.
2. Financing.
Following conveyance of the Shingle Creek Trail Easement and Twin Lakes Trail
Easement in accordance with paragraphs 1(A) and 1(B) of this Agreement, Park
District shall be responsible for trail operations, maintenance, reconstruction and
capital expenses as deemed necessary by Park District. Furthermore, in accordance
with paragraph 1(C), the Park District shall commence planning contemporaneously
with City planning and redevelopment efforts in the same area for the Twin Lakes
Regional Trail extension at Park District expense. No design or construction work shall
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commence by Park District unless and until the Twin Lakes Regional Trail extension
project is funded in Park District's Capital Improvement Program approved by the Park
District's Board of Commissioners or through other funding sources. City may elect to
finance design or construction of Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension.
3. Cost Participation.
Upon execution of this Agreement and performance of City obligations contained in
paragraph 1, and subject to paragraph 2, Park District agrees to be responsible for all
future operations, maintenance, reconstruction, and capital expenses of existing trails
described in the Shingle Creek Trail Easement and the Twin Lakes Trail Easement.
Upon amendment to this agreement with the Trail Extension Easement, Park District
agrees to be responsible for all design, construction and future operations,
maintenance and reconstruction of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail extension as
described in the Trail Extension Easement.
In recognition of the significant costs associated assumed by the Park District for
future operations, maintenance, reconstruction, and capital expenses, and in
recognition of the significant contribution by the City in transferring existing trails,
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easements or irrevocable permits to the Park District, City agrees to convey all
easements or irrevocable permits at a cost of one ($1) dollar to Park District.
4. Design of Trail.
Future redesign of existing trails
Future redesign, if needed, of the existing trails to be named the Shingle Creek
Regional Trail and the Twin Lakes Regional Trail (but not the Twin Lakes Extension
Easement), and their related trail structures, shall be the responsibility of Park District,
except as otherwise provided in this paragraph. Park District may, in its sole
discretion, contract with consultants to provide trail redesign services, including, but
not limited to design development, contract document preparation, bidding
documents, construction, administration, and project closeout. Park District shall
submit all redesign construction plans to City for review, comment and approval.City
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Trail designs consistent with then
current Park District standards for regional trail design shall be presumed to be
reasonable. The cost of design services provided by Park District or consultants
selected by Park District shall be the responsibility of Park District.
• Design of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase I (Xerxes Avenue
to Highway 100)
Design of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase I shall be the
responsibility of City in accordance with standards adopted by Park District. City
may, in its sole discretion, contract with consultants to provide trail design
services, including, but not limited to design development, contract documentation
preparation, bidding documents, construction administration and project closeout.
City shall submit final construction plans to Park District for approval, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld. The cost of design services provided by City or
consultants selected by City shall be the responsibility of City, provided however
that reasonable design costs contemplated by this paragraph shall be reimbursed
by Park District to the extent such costs are expended for trail design only and not
for other improvements.
• Design of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase II (Highway 100
to Mississippi River)
Design of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase II shall be the
responsibility of Park District and City in accordance with standards adopted by
City. Park District and City may contract with consultants to provide trail design
services, including, but not limited to design development, contract documentation
preparation, bidding documents, construction administration and project closeout.
The cost of design services provided by consultants shall be the responsibility of
City, provided however that reasonable design costs contemplated by this
paragraph shall be reimbursed by Park District to the extent such costs are
expended for trail design only and not for other improvements.
S. Construction of Trail.
The District and City will confer and agree upon trail construction
responsibility prior to beginning a regional trail project
A. Reconstruction of existing trails
The Shingle Creek Regional Trail the existing segment of the Twin Lakes Regional
Trail and future trails will be maintained in accordance with Park District's
Pavement Management Program. That program will schedule appropriate
reconstruction for individual segments of existing trails. Trail reconstruction
projects are funded through Park District's Capital Improvement Program as
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approved by the Park District's Board of Commissioners. All costs of reconstruction
shall be the responsibility of Park District. Park District will not reimburse City for
indirect costs incurred by City including, but not limited to, staff costs, costs of
consultants and advisors, legal fees, filing fees, permit fees, or any other similar
expense.
B. Construction of Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase I
Park District and City will confer and agree upon trail construction responsibility.
Park District shall be responsible for construction expenditures to the extent such
costs are expended for trail construction only and not for other improvements.
C. Construction of Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Phase II
Park District and City will confer and agree upon trail construction responsibility.
Park District shall be responsible for construction expenditures to the extent such
costs are expended for trail construction only and not for other improvements.
6. Permits and Assessments.
City shall grant all City approvals, City permits, and other official City permissions
necessary to operate, maintain, reconstruct and construct regional trails. In
consideration of the Park District's performance under this Agreement including its
maintenance obligations, City hereby agrees that the Park District shall not be subject
to assessment by the City pertaining to improvements made on the lands included in
the Easement..
7. Trail Uses and Purposes.
All regional trails within City boundaries shall be open to the general public, and be
used exclusively for outdoor recreation and commuter activities including, but not
limited to, walking, jogging, skating, biking, and uses mandated by state law including,
but not limited to, electric personal assistive devices. In addition, motorized vehicles
used by the City or Park District for maintenance, law enforcement or other public uses
will be permitted.
8. Winter Use.
As of the date of this Agreement, Park District policy is to close the trail(s) to the
public in winter and to perform no maintenance on the trail. Park District reserves the
right to open trail for winter use in its sole discretion. If Park District closes the trail(s)
for winter use, City will be provided with a Park District Winter Use Permit to operate
the trail during the winter period. Such permit will require City, among other things, to
assume responsibility for trail maintenance and operation and to assume responsibility
for liabilities associated with winter use.
9. Maintenance of Trail.
Park District will be responsible for renovation, replacement, repair, maintenance, and
upkeep of the trail(s) except as provided in paragraph 8. Park District shall be solely
responsible for establishing maintenance standards for the trail, which will be
consistent district wide.
10. Signage.
Park District shall be responsible for providing signage for the trail(s). Signage will
indicate that the trail is a regional trail of Park District. City may provide additional
signage, provided however, that Park District shall approve such additional signage,
and that City shall be responsible for providing and maintaining such additional
signage. When the regional trail crosses a city roadway, City shall be responsible for
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providing and maintaining roadway crossing treatments such as pedestrian striping,
road signs and/or other treatments as prescribed by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD), or as appropriate.
11. Utilities.
City shall at all times retain the right to maintain, repair or replace any utilities and
related facilities in, on, or under said trail(s) and install such utilities and related
facilities provided, that if any such activities by the City shall or may damage or limit
the use of the trail, the City will give the Park District ten (10) days prior written notice
of the same (except in cases of emergency), and in any event the City will upon
completion of such activities so affecting the trail or any portion thereof, restore the
trail as near as possible to its condition existing before such maintenance, repair,
replacement or other activities of the City. City and Park District recognize that prior
notice is needed to develop temporary trail detour routes and temporary signage. City
and Park District will cooperatively determine and implement a temporary detour route
when feasible.
City will not require Park District to pay for utility relocation or burying of utility lines
for construction or reconstruction of regional trails.
12. Law Enforcement.
The City will patrol and police the trail in such manner and by such persons as the City
shall deem necessary, and may enforce all rules and ordinances of the City except as
provided herein. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Park District
shall have the right to enforce its rules, regulations and ordinances with respect to the
trail. City shall not promulgate any ordinance, rule or regulation which contravenes
any ordinance, rule or regulation of Park District with respect to the trail or which
contravenes this Agreement.
13. Indemnification.
The City and the Park District each shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
other from any loss, liability, cost, damage and claim arising from any act or omission
on the part of its officers, employees, agents, contractor or representatives in
connection with the use, occupancy, development, operation, maintenance and repair
of the trail, including any attorney fees and expenses incurred in defending any such
claim. Nothing herein shall change or otherwise affect the liability limits established
under Minn. Stat. § 466, as amended. The liability limitations established in Minn.
Stat. § 466 shall apply to undertakings pursuant to this Agreement, and no individual
or entity may seek to increase recovery beyond the statutory amounts set forth in
Minn. Stat. § 466 by attempting to aggregate the statutory amounts applicable to the
Park District or the City.
14. Successor and Assigns.
The Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, that neither the City nor
the Park District shall have the right of assign it rights, obligations and interests in or
under this Agreement to any other party without the prior written consent of the other
party hereto.
15. Amendment, Modification or Waiver.
No amendment, modification or waiver of any condition, provision or term of this
Agreement shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing and signed by the
party or parties to be bound, or its duly authorized representative. Any waiver by
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either party shall be effective only with respect to the subject matter thereof and the
particular occurrence described therein, and shall not affect the rights of either party
with respect to any similar or dissimilar occurrences in the future.
16. Saving Provision.
If any provision of the Agreement shall be found invalid or unenforceable with respect
to any entity or in any jurisdiction, remaining provision of the Agreement shall not be
affected thereby, and such provisions found to be unlawful or unenforceable shall not
be affected as to their enforcement or lawfulness as to any other entity or in any other
jurisdiction, and to such extent the terms and provisions of this Agreement are
intended to be severable.
17. Termination.
This agreement may be terminated by Park District or City by mutual agreement or as
otherwise provided in this agreement. This agreement shall be terminable by either
party upon material breach by the other party.
18. Notices.
Any notice given under this Agreement shall be deemed given on the first business day
following the date the same is deposited in the United States Mail (registered or
certified) postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to the Park District: Superintendent
Three Rivers Park District
3000 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
If to the City: City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Park District have entered into this Agreement as
of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its City Manager
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
By:
Its Chair - Board of Commissioners
By:
Its Superintendent
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-1: Brooklyn Park border to 69th Ave N
Commencing at the North municipal boundary of the City of Brooklyn Center in the
northeastern corner of West Palmer Park, the bituminous trail lies west of Palmer Lake, east
of Palmer Lake Dr. W. and east of the existing park play fields. South of the play fields the
trail is located east of, and proceeds parallel to, Palmer Lake Dr W and then proceeds north
of, and parallel to, 69th Ave. N.. The trail crosses Shingle Creek on an existing City-owned
bridge. The bridge will be conveyed to Park District upon approval of this Agreement.
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Approximately 150 feet to the east of the bridge, the trail proceeds south and cress
Ave N at grade.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-2: 69th Ave N to Freeway Boulevard
Commencing at said point last described above, the trail proceeds south along the eastern
side of Shingle Creek. The trail passes under Shingle Creek Parkway, and then under
Freeway Boulevard.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-3: Freeway Boulevard and the Interstate 94 Bridge
Commencing at the Freeway Boulevard underpass, t he trail proceeds south along
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side of Shingle Creek through land owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MNDOT). The trail then crosses the Interstate 94 Pedestrian Bridge, and proceeds to the
southern terminus of said bridge. The Bridge is owned by MNDOT. Agreement for use of the
MNDOT land and bridge for trail purposes is covered under a separate agreement with
MNDOT.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-4: Central Park: Interstate 94 Bridge to Shingle Creek Parkway
Commencing at the southern terminus of the Interstate 94 Pedestrian Bridge, the trail
proceeds to the south through Central Park, staying east of the existing play fields. The trail
crosses an existing City-owned bridge located approximately 200 feet north-northwest of
the library. The bridge will be conveyed to Park District upon approval of this Agreement.
The trail then parallels the eastern side of Shingle Creek and proceeds south to the point
where the trail turns due east to reach contact with the western side of Shingle Creek
Parkway.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-5: Shingle Creek Parkway to County Road 10
Commencing at the point last described above, the trail proceeds south along the western
side of Shingle Creek Parkway to the intersection of Shingle Creek Parkway and County
Road 10.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-6: County Road 10 to Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge
Commencing at the point last described above, the trail proceeds south/southeast to the
northern terminus of the Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge. The current trail alignment follows
the north side of the Brookdale Center Road to the northern terminus of the Highway 100
Pedestrian Bridge. Redevelopment of this area may result in a modified trail alignment in
the future.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-7: Highway 100 Bridge
Commencing at the northern terminus of the Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge, the trail
proceeds to the southern terminus of said bridge. The Bridge is owned by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MNDOT). Agreement for use of the bridge for trail purposes
is covered under a separate agreement with MNDOT.
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EXHIBIT A
Shingle Creek Regional Trail Easement
Segment SC-8: Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge to Minneapolis Border
Commencing at the southern terminus of the Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge, the trail
proceeds south along the western border of Lions Park and then east along the southern
border of the park until the point at which the trail enters the City of Minneapolis.
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EXHIBIT B
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Easement
Segment TL-1: Lakeside City Park
Commencing at the southern boundary of Twin Lake Park, the bituminous trail proceeds
north/northeast to the parking lot of the park.
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EXHIBIT B
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Easement
Segment TL-2: Twin Lakes Ave. N. (signed only — on-road trail)
From the Twin Lake Park parking lot north to the existing bituminous trail on the north side
of Lake Breeze Ave. N., there will not be a physical trail, Trail users will be directed
between the two points using street markings and signs along Twin Lakes Ave. N.. The on-
street portion of the trail does not require an easement under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Easement
Segment TL-3: Lake Breeze Ave. N. to France Ave. N.
Commencing from the intersection of Twin Lakes Ave. N. and Lake Breeze Ave. N., the trail
proceeds east on the northern side of Lake Breeze Ave using the existing bituminous trail.
The trail proceeds north along the eastern side of Azelia Ave. N. and the southern side of
50th Ave. N. to the intersection with France Ave. N.
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EXHIBIT B
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Easement
Segment TL-4: France Ave N to Brooklyn Blvd
Commencing at the point last described above, the trail proceeds north on the west side of
France Ave. N., to 53rd Ave. N.. The trail proceeds east on the south side of 53rd Ave. N.
until the road turns to the north, at which point the trail continues to follow the road on the
east side of the road until the intersection of 55th Ave. N..
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EXHIBIT B
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Easement
Segment TL-5: Brooklyn Blvd. to County Road 10 along Xerxes Ave. N.
Commencing at the point last described above, the trail crosses Brooklyn Blvd. and Xerxes
Ave. N. along the north side of 55th Ave N.. The trail proceeds north along the east side of
Xerxes Ave. N. to the intersection of Xerxes and County Road 10.
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EXHIBIT C
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Easement
Segment TLE-1: Xerxes Ave. N. to Shingle Creek Pkwy. along CR 10
The final alignment of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail from Xerxes east to the Mississippi
River will be determined through joint planning efforts between City and Park District (See
�aragraph 1C).
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EXHIBIT C
Twin Lakes Regional Trail Extension Easement
Segment TLE-2: Shingle Creek Pkwy to Mississippi River
The final alignment of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail from Xerxes east to the Mississippi
River will be determined through joint planning efforts between City and Park District (See
Paragraph 1C).
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