DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Agreements With Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company Related To Construction Of Veterans Memorial Greenway Pedestrian Bridge In Inver Grove Heights And Eagan, County Project P00147
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of construction and maintenance and right of entry agreements with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway Company for the construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over CPKC right of way and Robert Street (Trunk Highway 3) for the Veterans Memorial Greenway (P00147), located between Diffley Road and Cliff Road near Tofte Lane in the cities of Inver Grove Heights and Eagan.
SUMMARY
Dakota County is proceeding with construction of the Veterans Memorial Greenway (P00147), a planned regional trail connection between Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the Mississippi River Greenway. A central feature of this project is a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge crossing over the CPKC Railway and Robert Street (Trunk Highway 3), located between Diffley Road and Cliff Road near Tofte Lane. This bridge is essential to providing a continuous and safe greenway alignment.
To facilitate this project, Dakota County has coordinated with CPKC to secure the necessary legal agreements, which outline the County's rights and obligations:
Construction and Maintenance Agreement
* This agreement authorizes Dakota County to construct, maintain, and operate the pedestrian bridge and associated infrastructure within CPKC's right of way.
* Dakota County is responsible for all design, construction, and maintenance costs associated with the bridge, as well as any modifications or repairs required to meet safety or operational standards.
* CPKC retains the right to inspect the project site during construction to ensure compliance with railroad safety standards.
* The County is required to follow CPKC's specified protocols for construction, including flagging services ...
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