Grand Rounds Missing Link Development Study Report

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Missing Link Citizen’s Advisory CommitteeMay 2008

John Erwin (Chair) George Puzak (Vice Chair)Larry Lamb Suzanne PepinSteve Dziedzic Nancy HyldenJeff Haberer Steve SmelaTony Anastasia Jan MorlackDorothy Bridges Jim FelicettaMichael Rainville Kathy SchwieConnie Sullivan Gavin Watt John Akre Andy MickelDr. Charles Jorgensen Jacqueline Dekker-TravisPastor Craig Pederson Clay Lambert and Mia Lambert

John Erwin (Chair) George Puzak (Vice Chair)Larry Lamb Suzanne PepinSteve Dziedzic Nancy HyldenJeff Haberer Steve SmelaTony Anastasia Jan MorlackDorothy Bridges Jim FelicettaMichael Rainville Kathy SchwieConnie Sullivan Gavin Watt John Akre Andy MickelDr. Charles Jorgensen Jacqueline Dekker-TravisPastor Craig Pederson Clay Lambert and Mia Lambert

Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Representatives from:

City of Minneapolis Public Works

City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development

Hennepin County Housing, Transit & Community Works

University of Minnesota

Metropolitan Council

Representatives from:

City of Minneapolis Public Works

City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development

Hennepin County Housing, Transit & Community Works

University of Minnesota

Metropolitan Council

MPRB Staff, Nick Eoloff, Project Manager

Consultants Hay Dobbs, Inc., Tom Johnson, Project CoordinatorHNTB Corp., Dick Stehr, Lead EngineerHNTB Corp., Craig ChurchwardHNTB Corp., Karl WeissenbornHKGi, Greg Ingraham, Lead DesignerHKGi, Tyler PedersonHess Roise and Co., Marjorie Pearson, Historical Research

MPRB Staff, Nick Eoloff, Project Manager

Consultants Hay Dobbs, Inc., Tom Johnson, Project CoordinatorHNTB Corp., Dick Stehr, Lead EngineerHNTB Corp., Craig ChurchwardHNTB Corp., Karl WeissenbornHKGi, Greg Ingraham, Lead DesignerHKGi, Tyler PedersonHess Roise and Co., Marjorie Pearson, Historical Research

MPRB Staff and Consultants

To guide and assist staff and consultants in the review and selection of the alternative routes of the Missing Link. The CAC will also review and comment on open space opportunities and recommend site(s) for additional park land. Based upon the analysis and comments, the Committee will recommend a preferred design route for the Missing Link, along with open space recommendations, to the Park Board as part of the Board’s Public Schematic Design approval process.

To guide and assist staff and consultants in the review and selection of the alternative routes of the Missing Link. The CAC will also review and comment on open space opportunities and recommend site(s) for additional park land. Based upon the analysis and comments, the Committee will recommend a preferred design route for the Missing Link, along with open space recommendations, to the Park Board as part of the Board’s Public Schematic Design approval process.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Directive to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC)

Missing Link Study Tasks

• Define the Missing Link Parkway Route• Determine Park and Parkway Amenities• Enhance Trail Connections

The Missing Link

Three mile gap in the 50 mile Grand

Rounds Parkway

Grand Rounds Parkway Plan

• Provide parkway system continuity

• Enhance recreational opportunities

• Enhance or protect the environment

• Improve mobility

• Create economic benefits

• Be feasible and compatible

Citizen’s Advisory Committee Goals

MonthlyCitizen

Advisory Committee

Meetings

Study Team and ProcessMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)

MonthlyTechnicalAdvisory

Committee

Public Input

Area StakeholdersRecommended Route

Recommended ParkwayAmenities

Recommended ParkLand Locations

Consultant Team

Minneapolis Park andRecreation Board

(MPRB) for review and adoption

Missing Link Development Study

Goals

Mission

•Connectivity for motorists, bicyclists, transit users and pedestrians. • Public safety. • Provide a signature parkway amenity. • Increase green space.• Positive relationship to LRT. • Create potential for investment in the area. • Compatible with city, neighborhood and U of M plans.

Citizen’s Advisory Committee Evaluation Criteria

Parkway Route SegmentsConsidered

A. Marshall StreetB. University AvenueC. Central AvenueD. Johnson StreetE. Stinson Blvd.F. 15th Avenue G. Industrial Blvd.H. Highway 280I. Oak StreetJ. 27th Avenue

A. Marshall StreetB. University AvenueC. Central AvenueD. Johnson StreetE. Stinson Blvd.F. 15th Avenue G. Industrial Blvd.H. Highway 280I. Oak StreetJ. 27th Avenue

ParkwayRoute Options

Sept. - Oct. Meetings

ParkwayRoute OptionsSE Como Area Detail

Sept. - Oct. Meetings

Citizen’sAdvisoryCommitteePreliminaryRoutes

January, 2008

Como Detail

Hennepin Ave

Como Ave

Elm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

Como AveElm St

University Ave

35W

Stin

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27th

Ave

29th

Ave

Ind.

Blv

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Public Open House Meetings:1. September 18, 2007 – Northeast Recreation Center

2. October 18, 2007 – Windom Recreation Center

3. January 16, 2008 – Luxton Recreation Center

4. January 17, 2008 – Van Cleve Recreation Center

5. January 30, 2008 – Windom Recreation Center

Preferred Missing LinkParkway Route

29th

Ave

Como Ave

Elm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

35W

Stin

son

Blv

d

Ind.

Blv

d

Missing LinkPark AmenityOpportunities

Como Detail

Hennepin Ave

Como Ave

Elm St

27th

Ave

29th

Ave

Como Ave

Elm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

35W

Stin

son

Blv

d

Ind.

Blv

d

Park and recreation opportunity areas:

1. Ridgway Overlook Park

2. SE Como Community Park

3. Bridal Veil Green Space

4. Kasota Ponds Green Space

5. SEMI North Corridor Green Space

6. Granary Park7. Bridal Veil

Creek Linear Park

Minneapolis and St. Paul Grand Rounds

Parkway and trail links

TypicalParkwayCross Sections

Used to find minimum ParkwayR.O.W. widths

IllustrativeExample of CAC PreferredParkwayRoute

North

South

North AreaPreferredRoute

South AreaPreferredRoute

IllustrativeSketch ofSE ComoAreaLooking South Over Hennepin Ave.

PLACE HOLDER

Missing Link Parkway

Como Ave.

E. Hennepin Ave.

Eco-Business Park

IllustrativeSketchGardenRoute

PLACE HOLDER

Preferred Missing LinkPark Locations

29th

Ave

Como Ave

Elm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

35W Stin

son

Blv

d

Ind.

Blv

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Ridgway Overlook Park

SE Como Community Park

Bridal Veil Open Space

Granary Park

Preferred ParksRidgway Overlook Park

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Preferred ParksSE Como Community Park

Como Ave

Elm St

Hennepin Ave

29th

Ave

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Preferred ParksBridal Veil Green Space

Kasota Ave

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Preferred ParksGranary Park r

Trails andBikeways PlanIntegrated into Mpls and St. Paul’s Plans

Trails andBikeways PlanGrand Rounds,Ridgway Pkwy, andStinson Blvd Loop

Parkway andPark Acquisition Map

Como AveElm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

35W

Stin

son

Blv

d

Ind.

Blv

d

280

Cost Estimate

FundingPlan

Phasing

Como Ave

Elm St

University Ave

Hennepin Ave

35W

Stin

son

Blv

d

Ind.

Blv

d

280

North

Central

South

Before After

Grand RoundsBefore and After

Questions and Answers

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Before and AfterPlan View of St. Anthony Pkwy.

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Before and AfterCross Section View of St. Anthony Pkwy.

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Before and AfterPlan View of St. Anthony Blvd.

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Before and AfterCross Section View of St. Anthony Blvd.

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Before and AfterPlan View of Ridgway Pkwy.

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Before and AfterCross Section View of Ridgway Pkwy.

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Before and AfterPlan View of Industrial Blvd.

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Before and AfterCross Section View of Industrial Blvd.

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Before and AfterPlan View of SE Como Neighborhood Parkway

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Before and AfterCross Section View of SE Como Neighborhood Parkway

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Before and AfterSuggested Plan View of Granary Road

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Before and AfterSuggested Cross Section View of Granary Road

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Before and AfterPlan View of 27th Ave SE

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Before and AfterCross Section View of 27th Ave SE

Preliminary Ridgway Overlook Park Concept

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PreliminarySE Como Community Park Concept Plan OptionsConcept A – Alternative Sports Park

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PreliminarySE Como Community Park Concept Plan OptionsConcept B – Cultural Arts Park

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PreliminarySE Como Community Park Concept Plan OptionsConcept C – Eco-Business Park

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PreliminarySE Como Community Park Concept Plan OptionsConcept D – Formal Gardens

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PreliminaryBridal Veil Green Space Concept Plan Options

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Preliminary Granary Park Concept Plan Options Concept A

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Preliminary Granary Park Concept Plan Options Concept B

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Preliminary Bridal Veil Creek Linear Park Concept

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