PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 Western Waterfront Trail & Park Master Plan November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
PROJECT OVERVIEW 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 St. Louis River area includes an existing 3.3 mile long pedestrian trail, an historic rail bed, and fjve existing or planned river access points. A portion of the historic rail bed has been leased by the City of Duluth to the nonprofjt Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad for seasonal fee-based rail excursions. Irving Overall Project Goals Master Planning Process Neighborhood Grassy The Master Plan’s overall project goals include, but are not limited to: With these project goals in mind, the master planning process will explore Point options to: • Increasing connectivity from adjacent neighborhoods to the St. Louis River and Estuary. • Extend and improve the Western Waterfront Trail as cited in the 1979 WWFT Master Plan. • Increasing recreational and development opportunities within and along l i a r T the St. Louis River Corridor. • Re-brand the Western Waterfront Trail as a heritage trail that celebrates g n i and interprets the rich culture and natural heritage of the corridor. t s i • Facilitating a stakeholder community engagement process to gain x E signifjcant input on the future use of the area. • Develop potential new river access nodes opposite Tallas Island and at the r o d area known as Slag Point. i r • Enhancing neighborhood quality of life. r o C • Develop potential new canoe/kayak water trail entry points at Munger l i a • Restoring and protecting natural habitat along the trail corridor. R Landing, Boy Scout Landing, and Perch Lake. g n i t • Determine whether to retain and potentially improve the remaining s i x • Decide the future use of the City-owned riverfront. E riverfront rail line and renew the Lake Superior and Mississippi railroad’s lease for excursion rail trips. • Create synergy between the Water Trail, the Western Waterfront Trail, and Spirit Lake the excursion rail (if the City determines to extend the excursion rail lease). Jay Cooke State Park Mud Chambers Lake Grove Park WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
TONIGHT'S MEETING What is a Mini Master Plan? Establishing Meeting Norms Opportunities for Input • Provides an inclusive public process to • Treat each other with respect • Discussion at stations determine the future use of the trail and park. • Transparency: avoid hidden agendas • Comment cards • Engages stakeholders to understand park/ • Work to build consensus • Online survey for additional feedback trail usage patterns and needs. • Share the fmoor • Completes an inventory of existing trail conditions. Format • Creates a clear “road map” of how to move • 50 minute presentation forward with development of the trail. • 10 minutes for general questions • Ofgers clear direction to the City and • 30 minutes for concept overviews at community partners on fund development, stations (review maps up close and discuss operations, and management of the park. with stafg and consultants) WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
CITY OF DULUTH PROJECTS St. Louis River Corridor St. Louis River Corridor Project Timeline Trails ■ Duluth Traverse Trail ■ ATV Trail ■ Kingsbury Bay Restoration ■ Memorial Park ■ Park and Trail System Infrastructure 2015 / 2016: Design and construction of 2015 / 2016: Feasibility study and DNR 2016: Planning 2015 / 2016: Mini-Master Planning Upgrades ■ Cross City Trail Lincoln Park segment, .8 miles; Public Review 2017 / 2018: Construction 2016-2020: Construction (pending funding) 2016: Planning 2015 / 2016: Mini Master Planning 2016 / 2017: Construction (pending funding) Mission Creek Trail Hub, 3 miles; St. 2016 / 2017: Implementation of wayfinding, ■ Spirit Mountain River Connector ■ Gary New Duluth Recreation Area I-25 to Zoo: under construction Louis River Trail, 2 miles; Piedmont signage and barriers 2017: Natural surface Knowlton Connector 2015 / 2016: Construction of Phase I & III 2017: Zoo to Knowlton Creek River Restoration Connector, 1 mile; Brewer Park to Trail (pending funding) ■ Chambers Grove Park 2018: Knowlton Creek to Spirt Mt. and Spirit Mt. (funding secured) & Access Other Projects 2015: ✔ Completion of DNR Shoreline Grand Avenue (pending funding) ■ Tallas Island Paddle Center 2018 / 2020: Spirit to Becks Rd.; Ely’s Restoration 2016: Comprehensive Mini-Master ■ National Water Trail Peak Loop ■ Quarry Park ■ West DWP (Spirit Mt. to Becks Rd.) 2015 / 2016: Design and construction Planning 2015 / 2016: Mini Master Plan Multi-Use Trail 2015 / 2016: Mini-Master Planning ■ Spirit all-weather mountain bike loop of park flood restorations and 2016 / 2017: Construction and 2016 / 2017: Implementation/construction 2018-2020: Construction (pending funding) 2016 / 2017: Construction (pending funding) 2015 / 2016: Design improvements implementation (pending funding) (pending funding) ■ Grand Avenue Nordic Center 2016-2017: Construction (pending funding) ■ Wade Stadium ■ Neighborhood Parks ■ Indian Point Campground ■ Western Waterfront Trail Restoration 2015 / 2016: Mini Master Planning ✔ Tuckpointing, gates and netting 2015 / 2016: Mini-Master Planning for ■ New Equestrian Trail 2016 / 2017: Mini-Master Plan and Extension 2017: Construction of 3 km lighted trail with complete Piedmont, Harrison, Merritt, Grassy 2015: ✔ Feasibility Study complete 2018-2019: Construction (pending funding) snowmaking (pending funding) 2015 / 2016: Planning and design of ■ Spirit Mountain Water System Point, Keene Creek, Norton, 2016 Ely’s Peak Loop design and invasive removal and native ✔ Construction complete Smithville, Riverside, Blackmer, ■ Superior Hiking Trail Improvements construction Grand Avenue Parks replanting; trail surface restoration Fond du Lac, and Historical parks. 2015: Design of Ely’s Peak, Spirit Mountain 2017/2018: Additional trail development ■ Fairmont Park/Zoo 2017: Western Waterfront Extension 2016: Grant funds become available in ■ Lincoln Park and Brewer Park loops 2015 / 2016: Master Planning ■ Fairmont/Norton Park Snowmobile construction; Riverside to Morgan June to qualifying parks 2015 / 2016: Mini-Master Plan 2016: Construction: Ely’s Peak, Brewer 2016-2020: Construction) Trail Restoration Park (pending funding) Peak, Spirit Mountain 2017-2018: Construction (pending funding) ✔ Flood repairs complete ■ DWP Roundhouse Site Restoration ■ Kingsbury Creek River Connector Design and construction: Enger Park 2016: Restoration of bridges ■ Wheeler Athletic Complex ✔ 2014: Land acquisition / Phase I 2016-2018: Construction (pending funding) and Bardon Peak ✔ Mini-Master Plan complete 2016 / 2017: Additional work TBD invasive removal 2016-2018: Construction (pending funding) ✔ 2015: Phase II invasive removal and tree planting ✔ = indicates a completed project / or phase 2016: Final site restoration WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
PRIOR VISIONING ������������� OCTOBER 5, 2011 ������ DULUTH, MINNESOTA ��������������������� TRAIL AND BIKEWAY PLAN ����������� 1979 Plan 2010 Parks and Recreation Plan 2011 Bikes and Trailway Plan Page 1 2015 Riverside Small Area 2012 Morgan Park Plan & 2013 Gary New- Neighborhood Revitilization Duluth Small Area Plan Plan WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
RIVER RESTORATION & CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES MAP Remediation and Restoration Sites in the St. Louis River AOC WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
SCHEDULE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR November 15, 2016 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN.
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