History:  The city of Minnetonka is leading an effort to construct a multi-use trail along Excelsior Boulevard from Kinsel Road to Shady Oak Road. The multi-use trail project is being completed in two phases: phase one (completed in 2020) from CSAH 60 (Baker Road) to CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) and phase two (completion in 2021) from Kinsel Road to I-494. 

Proposed Agreement PW 05-15-21 with the city of Minnetonka stipulates that the city will be the lead agency responsible for design and construction administration. The county will cost participate in phase two of the multi-use trail construction at an amount not to exceed $100,000. Upon project completion, the city will assume all trail maintenance responsibilities.

Funding will come from CP 2183500 Cost Participation and Partnerships 2019-2023, with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2190800. 

Current Request: This request is for authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 05-15-21 with the city of Minnetonka to cost participate in the construction of a multi-use trail along Excelsior Boulevard, CP 2183500, at an amount not to exceed $100,000.

Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of this request will improve safety, connectivity and mobility along Excelsior Boulevard. This project will also promote a healthy and livable community which is identified as a strategy to meet the county’s goals established in the Mobility 2040 Plan and climate action efforts.