Memorandum 15-032 Strategic Doing - Trail Connections

Memorandum 15-032

TO:                       Marvin Yoder - City Manager

FROM:                 Carey Meyer – Public Works Director

DATE:                  March 3, 2015

SUBJECT:         Strategic Doing -

              Build the Recommended Trail Connections in the

                              Non-Motorized Transportation Plan                          

The construction of the following trails is recommended in the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan:

Shellford Trail – A 200 foot long Level 1 foot path in the Shellford right-of-way (connecting the existing road to the north to Lee Street) is proposed.  Public Works/Parks will complete any required clearing and install a six foot wide gravel pathway to create a Level 3 trail.

Danview Trail – A 300 foot long Level 1 footpath in the Danview Street right-of-way (between Bartlett and Hohe Streets) is proposed.  Public Works/Parks will acquire the necessary wetland permit and complete any required clearing and install a six foot wide gravel pathway to create a Level 3 trail.

West Homer Elementary Trail – A trail is proposed between Forest Glen Drive and the West Homer Elementary School. Public Works will evaluate potential alignments, secure necessary easements and prepare bid documents for the construction of a Level 3 trail.

Roger’s Loop Trail Head Land Acquisition – Negotiations with the property owner will hopefully result in the acquisition of this parcel later this year.

Construction Schedule – Public Works will start construction of the Shellford and Danview Trails this winter and will hopefully have them completed by Spring.  The West Homer Elementary Trail should be finished later in the Summer by a competitively selected Contractor.