Grand Rounds Missing Link Development Study Report Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Missing Link Citizen s Advisory Committee May 2008
Citizen s Advisory Committee (CAC) John Erwin (Chair) Larry Lamb Steve Dziedzic Jeff Haberer Tony Anastasia Dorothy Bridges Michael Rainville Connie Sullivan John Akre Dr. Charles Jorgensen Pastor Craig Pederson George Puzak (Vice Chair) Suzanne Pepin Nancy Hylden Steve Smela Jan Morlack Jim Felicetta Kathy Schwie Gavin Watt Andy Mickel Jacqueline Dekker-Travis Clay Lambert and Mia Lambert
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Representatives from: City of of Minneapolis Public Works City of of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development Hennepin County Housing, Transit & Community Works University of of Minnesota Metropolitan Council
MPRB Staff and Consultants MPRB Staff, Consultants Hay Hay Dobbs, Inc., Inc., HNTB Corp., HNTB Corp., HNTB Corp., HKGi, HKGi, Hess Roise and and Co., Co., Nick Nick Eoloff, Project Manager Tom Tom Johnson, Project Coordinator Dick Dick Stehr, Lead Engineer Craig Churchward Karl Karl Weissenborn Greg Ingraham, Lead Designer Tyler Pederson Marjorie Pearson, Historical Research
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board s Directive to the Citizen s Advisory Committee (CAC) To To guide and assist staff and consultants in in the review and selection of of the alternative routes of of the Missing Link. The CAC will also review and comment on on open space opportunities and recommend site(s) for for additional park land. Based upon the analysis and comments, the Committee will recommend a preferred design route for for the Missing Link, along with open space recommendations, to to the Park Board as as part of of the Board s Public Schematic Design approval process.
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
Citizen s Advisory Committee Goals Provide parkway system continuity Enhance recreational opportunities Enhance or protect the environment Improve mobility Create economic benefits Be feasible and compatible
Study Team and Process Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Public Input Area Stakeholders Consultant Team Monthly Technical Advisory Committee Recommended Route Recommended Parkway Amenities Recommended Park Land Locations Monthly Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings Mission Goals Missing Link Development Study Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) for review and adoption
Citizen s Advisory Committee Evaluation Criteria 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.
Parkway Route Segments Considered A. A. Marshall Street Street B. B. University Avenue C. C. Central Central Avenue D. D. Johnson Street Street E. E. Stinson Blvd. Blvd. F. F. 15 15 th th Avenue G. G. Industrial Blvd. Blvd. H. H. Highway 280 280 I. I. Oak Oak Street Street J. J. 27 27 th th Avenue
Parkway Route Options Sept. - Oct. Meetings
Parkway Route Options SE Como Area Detail Sept. - Oct. Meetings
Citizen s Advisory Committee Preliminary Routes January, 2008 Hennepin Ave Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St University Ave Como Ave Elm St Como Detail Ind. Blvd Stinson Blvd 27 th Ave 29 th Ave 35W University Ave
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 Link Parkway Route 29 th Ave Ind. Blvd Stinson Blvd 35W Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St University Ave
35W Stinson Blvd 29 th Ave Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St Ind. Blvd University Ave Missing Link Park Amenity Opportunities Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St 27 th Ave Como Detail 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 Park 7. Bridal Veil Creek Linear Park
Minneapolis and St. Paul Grand Rounds Parkway and trail links
Typical Parkway Cross Sections Used to find minimum Parkway R.O.W. widths
Illustrative Example of CAC Preferred Parkway Route North South
North Area Preferred Route
South Area Preferred Route
Illustrative Sketch of SE Como Area Looking South Over Hennepin Ave. Missing Link Parkway PLACE HOLDER Como Ave. Eco-Business Park E. Hennepin Ave.
Illustrative Sketch Garden Route PLACE HOLDER
35W Stinson Blvd Ind. Blvd Preferred Missing Link Park Locations Ridgway Overlook Park Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St 29 th Ave SE Como Community Park Bridal Veil Open Space Granary Park University Ave
Preferred Parks Ridgway Overlook Park r
Preferred Parks SE Como Community Park Hennepin Ave r 29 th Ave Como Ave Elm St
Preferred Parks Bridal Veil Green Space r Kasota Ave
Preferred Parks Granary Park r
Trails and Bikeways Plan Integrated into Mpls and St. Paul s Plans
Trails and Bikeways Plan Grand Rounds, Ridgway Pkwy, and Stinson Blvd Loop
Parkway and Park Acquisition Map 35W Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St 280 Ind. Blvd Stinson Blvd University Ave
Cost Estimate
Funding Plan
University Ave Stinson Blvd 280 Ind. Blvd Phasing 35W Hennepin Ave Como Ave Elm St North Central South
Grand Rounds Before and After Before After
Questions and Answers
Before and After Plan View of St. Anthony Pkwy. r
Before and After Cross Section View of St. Anthony Pkwy. r
Before and After Plan View of St. Anthony Blvd. r
Before and After Cross Section View of St. Anthony Blvd. r
Before and After Plan View of Ridgway Pkwy. r
Before and After Cross Section View of Ridgway Pkwy. r
Before and After Plan View of Industrial Blvd. r
Before and After Cross Section View of Industrial Blvd. r
Before and After Plan View of SE Como Neighborhood Parkway r
Before and After Cross Section View of SE Como Neighborhood Parkway r
Before and After Suggested Plan View of Granary Road r
Before and After Suggested Cross Section View of Granary Road r
Before and After Plan View of 27 th Ave SE r
Before and After Cross Section View of 27 th Ave SE r
Preliminary Ridgway Overlook Park Concept r
Preliminary SE Como Community Park Concept Plan Options Concept A Alternative Sports Park r
Preliminary SE Como Community Park Concept Plan Options Concept B Cultural Arts Park r
Preliminary SE Como Community Park Concept Plan Options Concept C Eco- Business Park r
Preliminary SE Como Community Park Concept Plan Options Concept D Formal Gardens r
Preliminary Bridal Veil Green Space Concept Plan Options r
Preliminary Granary Park Concept Plan Options Concept A r
Preliminary Granary Park Concept Plan Options Concept B r
Preliminary Bridal Veil Creek Linear Park Concept r