Item 5B. Authorization to Acquire Easements for Shingle Creek Regional Trail - Brooklyn Center Realignment and Reconstruction Improvements
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE PUBLIC TRAILWAY EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARTIES AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL - BROOKLYN CENTER REALIGNMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Prepared By: Katie Warner, Project Manager
Background:
At the February 19, 2026 Board Meeting, the Park District approved a consultant agreement with TKDA to provide final design and bidding services for the Shingle Creek Regional Trail – Brooklyn Center Realignment and Reconstruction Project. The project includes three trail segments, as identified on the attached location map.
Design has progressed to a point where staff can initiate the acquisition of required permanent and temporary easements from private property owners to accommodate construction. TKDA, in coordination with Park District staff, will begin outreach to affected landowners and complete the necessary property appraisals in accordance with applicable acquisition procedures.
Based on current design plans, three parcels located along Segment 2 (Creekside) are anticipated to require easements.
Easement agreements will be presented to the Board for review and consideration at a future regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
Relationship to the System Plan:
The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:
Goal 1: You Belong Here
Goal 2: Parks Matter
Goal 3: Lead by Example
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