public open house #2 - duluth, minnesota

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2Western Waterfront Trail & Park Master Plan

June 13, 2017

• Project Overview

• Planning for Interpretation

• Planning for St. Louis River Access

• Planning for Rail and Trail Extension

• Recommendations

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orWESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, MinnesotaST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Overall Project Goals Master Planning Process

A public planning process began in August 2016 to determine the future recreational uses of a mostly City-owned, 10-to12-mile corridor along the St. Louis River between the Irving neighborhood and Jay Cooke State Park, in West Duluth. The study area includes an existing 3.3 mile long pedestrian trail, an historic rail bed, and five existing or planned river access points. A portion of the historic rail bed has been leased by the City of Duluth to the nonprofit Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad for seasonal fee-based rail excursions.

The Master Plan’s overall project goals include, but are not limited to:

• Increasing connectivity from adjacent neighborhoods to the St. Louis River and Estuary.

• Increasing recreational and development opportunities within and along the St. Louis River Corridor.

• Facilitating a stakeholder community engagement process to gain significant input on the future use of the area.

• Enhancing neighborhood quality of life.

• Restoring and protecting natural habitat along the trail corridor.

• Determine whether to retain and potentially improve the remaining riverfront rail line and renew the Lake Superior and Mississippi railroad’s lease for excursion rail trips.

With these project goals in mind, the master planning process will explore options to:

• Extend and improve the Western Waterfront Trail as cited in the 1979 WWFT Master Plan.

• Re-brand the Western Waterfront Trail as a heritage trail that celebrates and interprets the rich culture and natural heritage of the corridor.

• Develop potential new river access nodes opposite Tallas Island and at the area known as Slag Point.

• Develop potential new canoe/kayak water trail entry points at Munger Landing, Boy Scout Landing, and Perch Lake.

• Decide the future use of the City-owned riverfront.

• Create synergy between the Water Trail, the Western Waterfront Trail, and the excursion rail (if the City determines to extend the excursion rail lease).

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TRAIL AND BIKEWAY PLAN

DULUTH, MINNESOTA

OCTOBER 5, 2011

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, MinnesotaST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017

PRIOR VISIONING + OVERLAPPING INITIATIVES

2011 Bikes and Trailway Plan

2015 Riverside Small Area Plan & 2013 Gary New-Duluth Small Area Plan

River Restoration Remediation Sites in the St. Louis River AOC

2015-2020 St. Louis River Corridor Projects2012 Morgan Park

Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

1979 Plan 2010 Parks and Recreation Plan

Remediation and Restoration Sites in the St. Louis River AOC


STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS SUMMARY

• Five workshop meetings occurred from

September —January (3 hrs duration)

• Topics included:

1. Planning for interpretation and

branding implementation

2. Riverfront green space

3. St. Louis River access and put-in sites

4. Trail extension and rail options

5. Planning for trail extension

possibilities

• Carole Newkumet, Riverside Community Club• Andy Webb, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad• Dwight Morrison, Wheels on Trails• Dave Moore, Railway Solutions/LS&M• Joel Manns, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad• Dean Votgman, Parks and Rec Commission, District 5• Mike Casey, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails• Wayne Dupuis, Fond-du-Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa• Jill Hoppe, Fond-du-Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa• Jack Ezell, Western Lake Superior Sanitary District• Daryl Peterson, Minnesota Land Trust• Hansi Johnson, Minnesota Land Trust• Rick Staffon, Izaak Walkton League• Denette Lynch, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails• Charlie Staudahar, Spirit Lake Development• Bill Majewski, Morgan Park Community Club - SLRA• Amanda Crosby, Parks and Rec Commission - Disability Rep• Alison J. Clarke, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails• Harry Hanson, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails• Virginia Olson, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails

• Joel Manus, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad• Brad Massengill, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad• Debbie Isabell-Nelson, Morgan Park Community Club• Lisa Angelos, MnDNR - Jay Cooke State Park• John Lindgren, MnDNR• Erin Endsley, MN Pollution Control Agency• Glenn Merrick, Izaak Walton League• David Bolgrien, Environmental Pollution Control Agency• Deb DeLuca, Duluth Seaway Port Authority• Will Munger, Izaak Walton League• Mike Bares, MN Pollution Control Agency• Scott Cieniawski, Environmental Protection Agency• Keith Okeson, Lake Superior Muskies• Pat Okeson, Lake Superior Muskies• Craig Sterle, Izaak Walton League• Kevin Johnson, MnDNR - Parks and Trails - Two Harbors• Charlie Nelson, Twin Ports Walleye Association• Dave Nelson, Twin Ports Walleye Association• Russ Francisco, Marine General

Stakeholder Attendees (39)Summary

Goals and Objectives

GUIDING PRINCIPLES


Western Waterfront Trail Vision (1979 to present): To create a multi-use recreational trail along the shoreline of the historic St. Louis River and Estuary from the Irving neighborhood up river to the Fond du La neighborhood in West Duluth. The lineal pathway system will provide a unique and safe experience for trail users of all abilities, and will also educate, honor, and celebrate our rich history along this great body of water. The trail corridor shall include quality site amenities, offer spectacular views and interpretation opportunities at key points of interest while also providing improved water access for picnicking, boating and fishing activities.

Community Connection

• Enhance sense of community by creating a lineal trail system that links the waterfront to adjacent residential

neighborhoods, and provides transportation alternatives to nearby businesses, recreational destinations, and public green

spaces. Provide a better connection to the larger network of trail systems throughout the City.

Unique Duluth Experience

• Implement the natural and cultural history into the design of the trail. Educate on natural habitat, resource management,

and local heritage. Ensure points of interest and viewsheds are preserved and enhanced.

Equitable Experience

• Maximize accessibility and provide economic equality for all people by ensuring corridor is affordable and designed to ADA

standards where feasible, minimize trail crossings, or provide safe access points. Be respectful to immediate landowners and

neighbors.

Goals and Objectives

GUIDING PRINCIPLES


Technically & Economically Feasible

• Be mindful of technical and economic feasibility. Ensure trail design is realistic and can be maintained long term for

community benefit.

Environmentally Sustainable

• Minimize disruption to the natural terrain and sensitive environmental areas. Implement low impact development and

sustainable best management practices to avoid degrading natural environment.

Promote Economic Development

• Recognize opportunities and encourage future development by connecting other regional areas of interest, neighborhoods,

and commercial districts.

Overall Site Map

EXISTING CONDITIONS & STUDY AREAS


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Mud

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Chambers

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Fond du Lac

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Spirit Lake

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Indian Point

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EXISTING WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENTS

EXISTING LAKE SUPERIOR MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD TOURIST LINE

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STUDY AREA 1: GRASSY POINT TO INDIAN POINT CAMPGROUND

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STUDY AREA 2: INDIAN POINT CAMPGROUND TO SPIRIT LAKE MARINA

STUDY AREA 3: SPIRIT LAKE MARINA TO BOY SCOUT LANDING

STUDY AREA 4: BOY SCOUT LANDING TO CHAMBERS GROVE PARK

Current ExtentsEXISTING CONDITIONS


PLANNING FOR INTERPRETATIONAn Overview of the Rich Cultural and Natural Heritage

Along the St. Louis River Corridor


RE-BRANDING + INTERPRETATION

Clarifying Our Vision

Recommendations + Next Steps:

Word Cloud Summary• We collected information from stakeholder workshops and online

survey data to further confirm our project vision. Sampling of

questions below:

• What makes the region unique?

• What does heritage mean to you?

• What makes up our heritage? What are the stories and defining

features along the trail corridor that we want to honor and

celebrate?

• What does the future of the Western Waterfront Trail and Park

look like to you?

• Rename trail to better reflect river and region

• New name options will be a co-name to include an English name

and an Ojibwe name. The city will work collaboratively with the

necessary stakeholders to determine the Ojibwe name.

• Name options include:

English OjibweThe St. Louis River Heritage Trail Gitche Gami ZiibiThe Great Lake River Trail Chi Gami Zibing

• Include storytelling of the cultural, historical, and ecological time

along trail.

• Install interpretive signage

• Promote unique experiences

• Provide places for reflection

• In coming years, City will initiate a more in-depth study that will

include design guidelines for an historic, cultural and interpretation

signage plan

PLANNING FOR ST. LOUIS RIVER ACCESSNew Sites:

Existing Sites:

Lower SpiritSlag Point

Munger LandingBoy Scout LandingPerch Lake

ANALYSIS: WATER ACCESS, TRAILS + GREEN SPACE

1.9 miles

0.3 miles


PARKLAND

WATER TRAIL ACCESS POINT

WATER TRAILSTREAMS

BNSF LINELSMR LINEDMIR LINEEXISTING TRAILEXISTING WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL

VIEWS TO POINTS OF INTEREST (SPIRIT LAKE, CLOUGH ISLAND, SPIRIT MOUNTAIN, US STEEL, ESTUARY BAYS)

MAGNEY SNIVLEY FOREST

PRESERVE

MAGNEY SNIVLEY PARK

FREDERICK RODNEY

PRAIRIE FOREST PRESERVE

CHAMBERS GROVE

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN

RECREATION

Superior

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Forest

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Jay Cooke

State Park

BLACKMER PARK

SMITHVILLE PARK

MORGAN PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION

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GARY NEW DULUTH COMMUNITY RECREATION

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ACCESS POINT DISTANCE

Grassy Point to Indian Point Campground 1.9 miles

Indian Point Campground to Lower Spirit Riverfront 1.3 miles

Lower Spirit Riverfront to Spirit Lake Marina .5 miles

Spirit Lake Marina to Munger Landing .4 miles

Munger Landing to Boy Scout Landing 4.9 miles

Boy Scout Landing to Perch Lake Landing 1.5 miles

Perch Lake Landing to Historical Park 1.7 miles

Historical Park to Chambers Grove .3 miles

Existing mileage between access points:

Munger Landing to Boy Scout Landing 4.9 miles


ST. LOUIS RIVER WATER TRAIL ACCESS POINTS

Munger Landing Proposed ImprovementsLower Spirit Proposed Improvements

• New trailhead with directional signage

• Swimming beach and natural kayak launch

• Accessible kayak launch

• Staging area for outfitting

• Picnic area

• Additional parking (20)


• Drop-off and parking (10) and trailer (3)

• Portable toilet with changing enclosure

• Staging area for outfitting


• Beach access(2) with shore fishing

• Landscape Restoration Planting

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Improvements


• Drop-off

• Additional parking (±12)

• Portable toilet with changing enclosure

• Beach access (2) with shore fishing

• Pedestrian bridge


• Concrete pad for seasonal concessions and event staging

Perch Lake Proposed

Improvements

• ADA trail access

• Additional parking (± 10, ± 6)

• Picnic area

• Beach access with shore fishing

• Portable toilet with changing

enclosure

• Scenic overlook

Site Plan Concepts


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• Trailhead with directional signage


• Portable toilet with changing

enclosure

• Drop-off area and parking (18)

• Beach/staging area and shore fishing

• Picnic and hiking loop

• Interpretive/scenic overlooks

Site Plan Concepts

0’ 75’ 150’ 300’

SCALE: 1” = 150’Original format = 22 x 34”

Morgan ParkCommunity Center

St. Louis River

Utilize old US Steel road bed

To Spirit Point, Causeway, and Boy Scout Landing

Vegetative Buffer between upland CDF and parking lot Parking Lot (1

8) on old

service road

Drop-off Area, Trailhead, Portable Toilet with Changing Enclosure

Slag Point Water and Trail Access on old service road (sloped)

Steep Slopes

Perimeter Safety Fence

Slag Point Vehicle Access at 88th Ave W

To Blackmere Park and Munger Landing

Upland CDF Landform(Contained Disposal Facility)

Park Sign and Interpretation

Protected Reflective Seating Area

CDF Landform (Contained Disposal Facility)with three covered raised berms and open green space

Picnic Seating Area

Stairs to Scenic Overlook

Interpretive scenic overlook to Spirit Lake

Switchback Trail to Scenic Overlooks

Fishing Pier

Wetland Walk

Great RiverLawn

Beach + Boat Put-in Site

Small Dock with ADA Kayak Launch

Hiking Trail to raised terrace level

Climbing Rocks/Seating Boulders/Fishing Perch

Restored shallow,sheltered bay

Western Waterfront TrailExtension (on inland side ofRR tracks)

Softened Shoreline

Neighborhood Connector

Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad to be restored on original or similar alignment to accommodate trail extension

Climbing Rocks/Seating Boulders/Fishing Perch

PLANNING FOR RAIL AND TRAIL EXTENSION

PrecedentsTrail TypesSegment StudyGuiding Principles Analysis + Summary

Rail to Trail

Rail and Trail

PRECEDENTS


Vermont’s Island Line

Vermont• 14 miles, 3.5 of which are a causeway

over water• Asphalt and gravel• Biking, inline skating, fishing, walking,

x-country skiing

Elroy Sparta State Bike Trail

Wisconsin• 32 miles• Crushed stone• Hiking, jogging, x-country skiing,

snowmobile,

Heritage Rail Trail County Park and

Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail

Trail

Maryland and Pennsylvania• 44.4 miles combined• Crushed stone and dirt• Walking, biking, horseback riding,

x-country skiingAstoria River Walk

Oregon• 17 miles• Asphalt, dirt and boardwalk• Horseback riding, mountain biking,

walking


Existing Wetland Edge

TRAIL TYPESTRADITIONAL – SECTION AT INLAND ROUTE TIGHT TO SHORELINE EMBANKMENT – SECTION AT BLACKMERE PARK

TIGHT TO SHORELINE EMBANKMENT – SECTION AT MUD LAKE CAUSEWAY WETLAND ENCROACHMENT – SECTION AT EAST McCUEN ST

8’8.5’ min. 1’Trail

8’10’ min. 1’Trailto Trail

(15’ desired)

Existing Scenic Rail

Landscape Barrier

To St. Louis River

to Trail


Fence

St. Louis River

8’8.5’ min.Trailto Trail

St. Louis RiverMud Lake


Existing Shoreline

Barrier

Rail

8’8.5’ min.Trailto Trail

1’

Fence

St. Louis River

Existing Shoreline

Helical Pile


TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS:

• A separation of 15’ from centerline of rail to edge of trail is desired where feasible.

• Where centerline of rail to edge of trail separation is more than 8.5’ but less than 10’, a landscape barrier or grade separation will be necessary.

• Where centerline of rail to edge of trail separation is 8.5’, an unsurmountable fence will be necessary.

• Minimum statutory clearance for structures, bridges, and tunnels is 8.5’ from centerline of rail.


WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

Since the last public meeting on November 15th, 2016, the City of Duluth has completed the

following tasks:1. Voluntary online survey asking the public to provide input on the future development of the

Western Waterfront Trail (live from Jan 9th-26th with a total of 988 responses)

2. A randomly sampled phone survey of District 5 residents, designed and implemented by Zenith

Research to assure the representation of those most greatly affected by this plan

3. Gathering of natural resources management experts to provide information and input on the

statues of the shoreline and adjacent aquatic health of the river

4. City of Duluth Administration and City staff site visit

5. Multiple meetings with the City and LSMR representatives to discuss and review the LSMR

Business Plan - including long-term maintenance, growth and sustainability strategies

6. Further budget and financing studies on alignment options

7. City of Duluth, LSMR and the Federal Railroad Administration track condition assessment site

visit

8. Federal Railroad Administration track evaluation site inspection


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: VALUES & USES

• 46% of all respondents identified the LSMR being

somewhat important to them.

• 61% of respondents believe the rail is important to the

entire community.

• 11% of respondents use the rail at least four times per

year.

• Rail runs weekends June through October

• 64% of respondents consider the Western Waterfront Trail

important to them.

• 74% of respondents believe the trails important to the

entire community.

• 48% of respondents use the trail at least four times per

year.

• Trail is open year-round

• 83% of the respondents were

supportive of extending the trail.

Rail Trail


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: VALUES & USES

Q6: IN THAT EVENT, WHICH OPTION WOULD YOU LIKE

THE CITY TO CHOOSE:

1. THE TRAIL OPTION, WHICH IS TO EXTEND THE WESTERN

WATERFRONT TRAIL TO SMITHVILLE, MORGAN PARK, GARY/

NEW DULUTH AND FOND DU LAC AND REMOVE THE CITY-

OWNED RAIL LINE OR,

2. THE RAIL OPTION, WHICH IS TO RETAIN THE RAIL LINE

USED SEASONALLY BY THE LAKE SUPERIOR & MISSISSIPPI

RAILROAD AND GIVE UP PLANS TO EXTEND THE WESTERN

WATERFRONT TRAIL FROM RIVERSIDE TO SMITHVILLE,

MORGAN PARK, GARY/NEW DULUTH AND FOND DU LAC, OR,

3. YOU DON'T HAVE A PREFERENCE.

Prior to continuing with the survey, respondents were read the following:"As one option, the City has been seeking to fi nd a way to extend the trail without having to remove the City-

owned rail line between Smithville and Gary/New Duluth that is used by the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad

for their seasonal passenger train trips. If, for any reason, extending the trail while keeping the railroad proves

not to be feasible, the City may have to choose one of the other – rail or trail".

RESPONSE TRAIL RAILNO

PREFERENCE

OVERALL

PERCENT54 32 14

55807 52 31 17

55808 59 31 10

*54% of all respondents favored the Trail Option, with greater levels of support coming for those living in zip code area 55808 than 55807.

OVERALL

PERCENT54 32 14


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: GUIDING PRINCIPLES

5th DISTRICT PHONE SURVEY

When asked to prioritize the guiding principles, respondents were more likely to support

options to develop a plan that is...

1. Environmentally sustainable

2. Technically and Economically feasible

3. Creating an accessible riverfront for as many people as possible regardless of income and

physical ability

4. Develop a plan that preserves historically significant resources


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY

• Creating a new connection to St. Louis River neighborhoods

• Providing more opportunities for neighborhoods to

experience the river

• Reducing financial barriers to accessing the river

• Creating more no-cost opportunities along the river

Connecting Neighborhood Socio-Economic Context


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: UNIQUE DULUTH EXPERIENCE

• Spirit Island eligible for the national historic registry

• Railroad eligible for the national historic registry

• Interpretation of the Clean-Up area

• Why is this area unique?

• What does heritage mean to you?

• What is your idea for renaming this trail?

• What amenities should be on the trail?

• What should be interpreted on the trail?

Historic Preservation

AOC Clean-Up and Restoration

Stakeholder Focus Group


ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: RIVER RESTORATION

• MN Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)

• Fond du Lac Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Natural Resource

Management Division

• MN Pollution Control Agency

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Minnesota Land Trust

• Izaak Walton League

• Western Lake Superior Saitary District (WLSSD)

• St. Louis River Alliance

• Study of the AOC priority areas and consult with the AOC Clean-Up

leaders MN DNR and EPA

Natural Resource Experts' Participation in

Stakeholder Committee

AOC Restoration

Natural Resource Manager Meeting

• Convened to assess existing condition and health of river shoreline

RECOMMENDATIONSFuture Rail + Trail Associated Costs

OVERALL TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS


0’ 1100’ 2200’ 4400’

SCALE: 1” = 1100’

Segment 1

Segment 2

Segment 3

Segment 4

Segment 5Segment 6

Segment 7

STUDY AREA 3

STUDY AREA 4

Magney-Snively

Natural Area

Jay Cooke State

Park

Boy Scout

Landing

Perch Lake

Landing

Mud

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Chambers

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Fond du Lac

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EXISTING TRAILSTUDY AREA BOUNDARY

FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND

FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND

FRESHWATER POND

LAKERIVERINE


Total Waterfront Distance Segment 1: 2,700 LF (.50mile)

TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 1: RAILROAD RE-ALIGNMENT

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Re-aligned rail with 2'-4' high retaining wall, +/- 1,215 LF

Rail to trail conversion, +/- 1,215 LF

Clyde Ave

Spirit Lake Marina

Munger Landing site improvements

Traditional trail install, +/- 300 LF

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CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTYPARCEL LINENEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION



FRESHWATER POND

LAKERIVERINE

Wetland encroachment area, +/- 750 LF

Traditional trail install, +/- 435 LF

Drainage crossings

Traditional Trail (recommended)(735 LF)

Rail to Trail Conversion (recommended) (1,215 LF)

Wetland Encroachment (required)(750 LF)

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TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 2: MUNGER LANDING TO EPA/US STEEL CLEAN-UPTraditional Trail (recommended)(450 LF)

Wetland Encroachment (not recommended)

Tight to Shoreline Embankment (not recommended)

Inland Trail (recommended) (3,350 LF)

Clyde Ave *

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DULUTH LLLP

Total Inland Route Distance Segment 2: 3,800 LF (.72 miles)

Wetland encroachment area, less than 5’-10’ to wetland edge

Tight to shoreline area, less than 5’-10’ to water’s edge

Bridge/culvert crossings

End of Segment 2

Approximate clean-up boundary

Segment 1 stop Segment 2 start

Clyde Ave

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TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 3: EPA/US STEEL CLEAN UP TO BOATHOUSE POINT

Trail on EPA Access Road (recommended)(6,730 LF)

Tight to Shoreline Embankment (not recommended)

Inland Trail around Wire Mill Pond (recommended) (2,520 LF)

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FUTURE TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 4: BOATHOUSE POINT TO E MCCUEN ST

Start of Segment 4

End of Segment 4Start Segment 5

Restore Mud Lake

Wetland Encroachment (not recommended)

Inland Trail (recommended)(7,932 LF)

Tight to Shoreline Causeway (not recommended)

Inland Route Distance, Segment 4: 7,932 LF (1.5 miles)

*Note: Segment 4 inland trail will not be completed until clean-up has occurred on the U.S. Steel site, easements are in place,

and Mud Lake has been restored

Pedestrian Bridge Crossings (4 Total - 230 LF)

Precedent for a pre-fabricated bridge at a drainage crossing

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LEGEND

CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTYPARCEL LINE



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Western Waterfront Trail

Scenic OverlooksSignage and Kiosk

Memorial Track on Causeway

Kayak Dock (Access from water only)

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TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 5: EAST MCCUEN STREET TO BOY SCOUT LANDING

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Inland Trail (not recommended)

Traditional (not recommended)

Rail to Trail Conversion (recommended) (3,590 LF)

Total Waterfront Distance, Segment 5: 3,590 LF (.68 miles)

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TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 6: BOY SCOUT LANDING TO PERCH LAKE ACCESSTraditional Trail (recommended)(7,200 LF)

Total Waterfront Distance, Segment 6: 7,200 LF (1.36 miles)

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Total Inland Route Distance, Segment 7: 5,420 LF (1.03 miles)

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COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONSWESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENSIONCOST SUMMARY

TRAIL SEGMENT Opinion of Cost

Segment 1: Spirit Lake Marina to Munger Landing (Rail + Trail) 0.50 Miles $773,340

Segment 2: Munger Landing to EPA/US Steel Clean-up (Rail + Trail) 0.72 Miles $1,031,280

Segment 3: EPA/US Steel Clean-up to Boat Club (Rail + Trail) 1.75 Miles By Others

Segment 4: Boat Club to East McCuen Street (Trail only) 1.50 Miles $2,336,976

Segment 5: East McCuen Street to Boy Scout Landing (Trail only) 0.68 Miles $509,280

Segment 6: Boy Scout Landing to Perch Lake Access (Trail only) 1.36 Miles $864,000

Segment 7: Perch Lake Access to Chambers Grove (Trail only) 1.03 Miles $921,300

CONSTRUCTION TOTAL (7.54 miles) $6,436,176

NOTES:1. LIN FT prices account for mobilization, clearing and grubbing, erosion and sediment control, landscaping and minor drainage modifications.2. Contingencies are included as provisions to cover unforeseen circumstances that would affect the overall construction costs.3. Estimates do not include costs for survey, engineering design, environmental analysis, permitting, or construction administration/site observation. 4. Topographic survey and geotechnical information were not available at the time of this estimate.5. Track removal includes removal and appropriate disposal of metal rail, wood ties, and preparation of remaining ballast as trail sub-base. 6. Trail install costs include fencing to provide the necessary safety barrier between the trail and the rail as well as between the trail and steep embankments. 7. Sensitive area impacts refers to impacts to wetlands or river bank. These areas will require exhaustive permitting and may require mitigation, special plantings,8. Significant drainage crossings refer to culverts or pedestrian bridges to provide crossing of drainage ways. Minor drainage modifications are included in LIN FT

TRAIL TYPES COSTS(PER LIN FT)

Traditional on-existing rail bed (with gravel surface) $100Traditional next to existing rail (with gravel surface) $180Inland route on cleared alignment (with gravel surface) $225Inland route on forested alignment (with gravel surface) $270Inland route on forested alignment (US Steel site, segment 4 only) $240Wetland encroachment $275Tight to shoreline fill slope (not used in final recommendations) $375Tight to shoreline elevated structure (not used in final recommendations) $2,000Causeway widening (not used in final recommendations) $2,000


COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR ST. LOUIS RIVER + WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTSWESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENSIONCOST SUMMARY

River Access Sites Opinion of Cost

Lower Spirit Riverfront $427,560

Munger Landing $255,675

Slag Point $1,420,680

Boathouse Point $226,920

Boy Scout Landing $471,115

Perch Lake $349,704

CONSTRUCTION TOTAL $3,151,654

NOTES:1. Preliminary opinion of costs are based on schematic designs only and could vary extensively depending on details that will be considered as part of the final design process.

2. Costs listed above should be used to assist with planning and decision-making regarding future development for St. Louis River access.


SUMMARY

The recommendations and concept designs presented within, mirror the balance and compromise needed to accomplish and comply with the Guiding Principles set forth at the start of the planning process.

• Able to retain 3/4 of existing historic railroad for excursion

use

• Increases public access to the riverfront

• Offers a diverse user experience

• Increases year-round user experience

• Connects neighborhoods who otherwise are only connected

by Highway 23/Grand Avenue

• 7.51 miles of trail extension near river's edge

• Ecological health of river is enhanced with removal of

causeway

• Project is economically feasible for City to achieve over time

• The trail experience will be a mix of higher inland ground

and shoreline

• Wire Mill Pond will not be restored to open water

• 1/4 of the railroad track will be removed to accommodate

the restoration of Mud Lake

• Trail is not continuously at water's edge for entire duration

of corridor

• Segment 4 of trail will not be realized in short-term period

• LSMR + city will need to re-program excursion route to fit

modified plan

Benefits Trade-Offs


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