PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 Western Waterfront Trail & Park Master Plan June 13, 2017 • Project Overview

Home , Fond du Lac (Duluth), Jay Cooke State Park, West Duluth

• Planning for Interpretation

• Planning for St. Louis River Access

• Planning for Rail and Trail Extension

• Recommendations 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 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 orf St. Louis River seasonal fee-based rail excursions.

Irving Overall Project Goals Master Planning Process Neighborhood 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 Grassy 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 il ra T the St. Louis River Corridor. • Re-brand the Western Waterfront Trail as a heritage trail that celebrates g n ti and interprets the rich culture and natural heritage of the corridor. is x • Facilitating a stakeholder community engagement process to gain E

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WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 PRIOR VISIONING + OVERLAPPING INITIATIVES

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2015 Riverside Small Area 2015-2020 St. Louis River River Restoration Remediation Sites 2012 Morgan Park Plan & 2013 Gary New- Corridor Projects in the St. Louis River AOC Neighborhood Duluth Small Area Plan Revitalization Plan

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS SUMMARY

Summary Stakeholder Attendees (39) • Five workshop meetings occurred from • Carole Newkumet, Riverside Community Club • Joel Manus, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad September —January (3 hrs duration) • Andy Webb, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad • Brad Massengill, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad • Dwight Morrison, Wheels on Trails • Debbie Isabell-Nelson, Morgan Park Community Club • Topics included: • Dave Moore, Railway Solutions/LS&M • Lisa Angelos, MnDNR - Jay Cooke State Park 1. Planning for interpretation and • Joel Manns, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad • John Lindgren, MnDNR branding implementation • Dean Votgman, Parks and Rec Commission, District 5 • Erin Endsley, MN Pollution Control Agency • Mike Casey, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails • Glenn Merrick, Izaak Walton League 2. Riverfront green space • Wayne Dupuis, Fond-du-Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • David Bolgrien, Environmental Pollution Control Agency 3. St. Louis River access and put-in sites • Jill Hoppe, Fond-du-Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • Deb DeLuca, Duluth Seaway Port Authority 4. Trail extension and rail options • Jack Ezell, Western Lake Superior Sanitary District • Will Munger, Izaak Walton League • Daryl Peterson, Minnesota Land Trust • Mike Bares, MN Pollution Control Agency 5. Planning for trail extension • Hansi Johnson, Minnesota Land Trust • Scott Cieniawski, Environmental Protection Agency possibilities • Rick Staffon,Izaak Walkton League • Keith Okeson, Lake Superior Muskies • Denette Lynch, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails • Pat Okeson, Lake Superior Muskies • Charlie Staudahar, Spirit Lake Development • Craig Sterle, Izaak Walton League • Bill Majewski, Morgan Park Community Club - SLRA • Kevin Johnson, MnDNR - Parks and Trails - Two Harbors • Amanda Crosby, Parks and Rec Commission - Disability Rep • Charlie Nelson, Twin Ports Walleye Association • Alison J. Clarke, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails • Dave Nelson, Twin Ports Walleye Association • Harry Hanson, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails • Russ Francisco, Marine General • Virginia Olson, Friends of West Duluth Parks and Trails WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Goals and Objectives 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.

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Goals and Objectives 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.

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 EXISTING CONDITIONS & STUDY AREAS Overall Site Map

STUDY AREA 2: INDIAN POINT CAMPGROUND TO SPIRIT LAKE MARINA STUDY AREA 1: GRASSY Existing POINT TO INDIAN POINT Trailhead TO DOWNTOWN CAMPGROUND

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Spirit Mountain I-35W Recreation Indian Point STUDY AREA 1 Campground STUDY AREA 2 Tallas Island

STUDY AREA 3: SPIRIT LAKE MARINA TO BOY SCOUT LANDING Spirit Lake Marina

Clough Island Magney-Snively Natural Area STUDY AREA 3 TO CLOQUET Munger Landing

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Fond du Lac campground LEGEND Mud EXISTING LAKE SUPERIOR STUDY AREA 4 Lake MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD TOURIST LINE EXISTING WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENTS Perch Lake Landing Jay Cooke State Boy Scout Park Landing 0’ 2000’ 4000’ 8000’

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WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 EXISTING CONDITIONS Current Extents

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 PLANNING FOR INTERPRETATION An Overview of the Rich Cultural and Natural Heritage Along the St. Louis River Corridor RE-BRANDING + INTERPRETATION

Clarifying Our Vision 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? Recommendations + Next Steps: • 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 Ojibwe The St. Louis River Heritage Trail Gitche Gami Ziibi The 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

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 PLANNING FOR ST. LOUIS RIVER ACCESS New Sites: Lower Spirit Slag Point Existing Sites: Munger Landing Boy Scout Landing Perch Lake ANALYSIS: WATER ACCESS, TRAILS + GREEN SPACE Existing mileage between access points:

ACCESS POINT DISTANCE

Grassy Point to Indian Point Campground 1.9 miles

Indian Point Campground to Lower Spirit Riverfront 1.3 miles LAKE SUPERIOR Indian Point ZOO GRASSY Lower Spirit Riverfront to Spirit Lake Marina .5 miles Campground POINT

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WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ST. LOUIS RIVER WATER TRAIL ACCESS POINTS Site Plan Concepts

Grand Ave

Munger Trail

BNSF Railroad Tracks

Tallus Island Clyde Ave

St. Louis River St. Louis River

Lower Spirit Proposed Improvements Munger Landing Proposed Improvements

• New trailhead with directional signage • New trailhead with directional signage • Drop-off and parking (10) and trailer (3) • Swimming beach and natural kayak launch • Portable toilet with changing enclosure • Accessible kayak launch • Staging area for outfitting • Staging area for outfitting • Accessible kayak launch • Picnic area • Beach access(2) with shore fishing • Additional parking (20) • Landscape Restoration Planting

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ST. LOUIS RIVER WATER TRAIL ACCESS POINTS Site Plan Concepts

Grand Ave

Commonwealth Ave

BN Railroad Tracks

To Hwy 23 Munger Trail

Perch Lake

St. Louis River Perch Lake

Boy Scout Landing Proposed Perch Lake Proposed Improvements Improvements

• New trailhead with directional signage • ADA trail access Hwy 23/Grand Ave • Drop-off • Additional parking (± 10, ± 6) • Additional parking (±12) • Picnic area • Portable toilet with changing enclosure • Beach access with shore fishing • Beach access (2) with shore fishing • Portable toilet with changing • Pedestrian bridge enclosure St. Louis River • Accessible kayak launch • Scenic overlook • Concrete pad for seasonal concessions and event staging

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ST. LOUIS RIVER WATER TRAIL ACCESS POINTS Site Plan Concepts

To Blackmere Park and Munger Landing

Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad to be restored on original or similar alignment to accommodate trail extension Morgan Park Neighborhood Connector Community Center Wetland Walk Fishing Pier Softened Shoreline Climbing Rocks/Seating Boulders/Fishing Perch Western Waterfront Trail Switchback Trail to Scenic Overlooks Extension (on inland side of Great River RR tracks) Lawn Interpretive scenic overlook to Spirit Lake Restored shallow, Stairs to Scenic Overlook sheltered bay Picnic Seating Area CDF Landform (Contained Disposal Facility) with three covered raised berms and open green space Protected Reflective Seating Area Climbing Rocks/Seating Boulders/Fishing Perch Hiking Trail to raised terrace level Small Dock with ADA Kayak Launch Beach + Boat Put-in Site Park Sign and Interpretation Upland CDF Landform Slag Point Vehicle Access at 88th Ave W (Contained Disposal Facility) St. Louis River Perimeter Safety Fence Steep Slopes Slag Point Water and Trail Access on old service road (sloped) Drop-off Area, Trailhead, Portable Toilet with Changing Enclosure

Vegetative Buffer between upland CDF and parking lot

Parking Lot (18) on old Utilize old US Steel road bed service road To Spirit Point, Causeway, and Boy Scout Landing 0’ 75’ 150’ 300’ SCALE: 1” = 150’ Original format = 22 x 34”

Slag Point Proposed Improvements • Trailhead with directional signage • Drop-off area and parking (18) • Accessible kayak launch • Beach/staging area and shore fishing • Portable toilet with changing • Picnic and hiking loop enclosure • Interpretive/scenic overlooks

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 PLANNING FOR RAIL AND TRAIL EXTENSION Precedents Trail Types Segment Study Guiding Principles Analysis + Summary PRECEDENTS Rail to Trail 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,

Rail and Trail 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 skiing Astoria River Walk Oregon • 17 miles • Asphalt, dirt and boardwalk • Horseback riding, mountain biking, walking

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

TRADITIONAL – SECTION AT INLAND ROUTE TIGHT TO SHORELINE EMBANKMENT – SECTION AT BLACKMERE PARK

Existing Scenic Rail Existing Scenic Rail

Landscape Barrier Fence

Existing Shoreline

To St. Louis River

St. Louis River 10’ min.8’ 1’ 8.5’ min.8’ 1’ to Trail Trail to Trail Trail (15’ desired)

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

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.

Existing Scenic Rail Existing Scenic Rail

Existing Shoreline Existing Wetland Edge

Barrier Fence

Rail

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St. Louis River Mud Lake St. Louis River

8.5’ min. 8’ 8.5’ min. 8’ 1’ to Trail Trail to Trail Trail

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

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: VALUES & USES

Rail Trail •46% of all respondents identified the LSMR being •64% of respondents consider the Western Waterfront Trail somewhat important to them. important to them.

• 61% of respondents believe the rail is important to the • 74% of respondents believe the trails important to the entire community. entire community.

• 11% of respondents use the rail at least four times per • 48% of respondents use the trail at least four times per year. year.

• Rail runs weekends June through October • Trail is open year-round

•83% of the respondents were supportive of extending the trail.

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: VALUES & USES 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".

Q6: IN THAT EVENT, WHICH OPTION WOULD YOU LIKE THE CITY TO CHOOSE: NO RESPONSE TRAIL RAIL 1. THE TRAIL OPTION, WHICH IS TO EXTEND THE WESTERN PREFERENCE WATERFRONT TRAIL TO SMITHVILLE, MORGAN PARK, GARY/ OVERALLOVERALL NEW DULUTH AND FOND DU LAC AND REMOVE THE CITY- 54 32 14 OWNED RAIL LINE OR, PPERCENTERCENT 55807 52 31 17 2. THE RAIL OPTION, WHICH IS TO RETAIN THE RAIL LINE USED SEASONALLY BY THE LAKE SUPERIOR & MISSISSIPPI 55808 59 31 10 RAILROAD AND GIVE UP PLANS TO EXTEND THE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL FROM RIVERSIDE TO SMITHVILLE, *54% of all respondents favored the Trail Option, with greater levels of MORGAN PARK, GARY/NEW DULUTH AND FOND DU LAC, OR, support coming for those living in zip code area 55808 than 55807.

3. YOU DON'T HAVE A PREFERENCE.

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

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY

Connecting Neighborhood Socio-Economic Context • Creating a new connection to St. Louis River neighborhoods • Reducing financial barriers to accessing the river • Providing more opportunities for neighborhoods to • Creating more no-cost opportunities along the river experience the river

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: UNIQUE DULUTH EXPERIENCE

Historic Preservation • Spirit Island eligible for the national historic registry • Railroad eligible for the national historic registry

AOC Clean-Up and Restoration • Interpretation of the Clean-Up area

Stakeholder Focus Group • 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?

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA: RIVER RESTORATION

Natural Resource Experts' Participation in Stakeholder Committee • 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

Natural Resource Manager Meeting • Convened to assess existing condition and health of river shoreline

AOC Restoration • Study of the AOC priority areas and consult with the AOC Clean-Up leaders MN DNR and EPA

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS Future Rail + Trail Associated Costs I-35W OVERALL TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS STUDY AREA 3

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Perch Lake Landing

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SCALE: 1” = 1100’ Boy Scout Landing WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 1: RAILROAD RE-ALIGNMENT Traditional Trail (recommended)(735 LF)

Traditional trail install, +/- 435 LF

Drainage crossings * Spirit Lake Marina Spring Street Clyde Ave

Wetland Encroachment (required)(750 LF) *

Wetland encroachment area, +/- 750 LF

Rail to Trail Conversion (recommended) (1,215 LF) Rail to trail conversion, +/- 1,215 LF

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

Traditional trail Drainage Crossings (2 Total) * install, +/- 300 LF

LEGEND FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND Clyde Ave FRESHWATER POND LAKE RIVERINE Munger Landing CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTY Total Waterfront Distance Segment 1: 2,700 LF (.50mile) site improvements PARCEL LINE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 Inland Inland Trail (recommended) (3,350LF) Tight to (notrecommended) Shoreline Embankment Wetland Encroachment (notrecommended) Traditional Trail (recommended)(450 LF) TRAIL EXTENSIONSEGMENT2:MUNGERLANDINGTO EPA/US STEEL CLEAN-UP ST. LOUIS RIVERCORRIDOR WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL &PARK MASTER PLAN Total Route Inland Distance 2:3,800LF (.72miles) Segment Clyde Ave

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LEGEND FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND FRESHWATER POND Inland Route Distance, Segment 4: 7,932 LF (1.5 miles) LAKE RIVERINE *Note: Segment 4 inland trail will not be completed until clean-up has occurred on the U.S. Steel site, easements are in place, CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTY 0’0’ 3003300’0000’00’ 600’6006000’0000’ 12001200’120022000000’ and Mud Lake has been restored PARCEL LINE SCALESCSSCALE:SCALCCALCACALE:ALE:L : 1”1”=311=3””30”=”=3”=30 = =30=3 30030 30000’ WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 BOATHOUSE POINT SITE PLAN

Wire Mill Pond (After clean-up/dredging) Western Waterfront Trail

SHALLOW MARSH St. Louis River

BOATHOUSE POINT WOODED AREA TO REMAIN

FUTURE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL Signage and Kiosk Scenic Overlooks End of Active Railroad Kayak Dock (Access from water only) Future Restored Memorial Track on Causeway 0’ 100’ 200’ 400’ Mud Lake SCALE: 1” = 100’ Original format = 22 x 34”

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 5: EAST MCCUEN STREET TO BOY SCOUT LANDING

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CITY OF E McCuen St DEDICATED ROW Rail to Trail Conversion (recommended) (3,590 LF) DULUTH DALY EDWARD STATE OF MN E ETUX DEDICATED ROW

STATE OF MN CITY OF DULUTH Commonwealth Ave Commonwealth

MALKIN RONALD & GLORIA R FAMILY DEDICATED ROW

DEDICATED ROW DEDICATED ROW STATE OF MN KANGAS SMITHSON SKARMAN STATE OF MN COREY L MARK C ETAL PAUL J ETUX CITY OF

DEDICATED ROW DULUTH

STATE OF MN Total Waterfront Distance, Segment 5: 3,590 LF (.68 miles) HUBERT STATE OF MN CITY OF PAMELA J ENVALL ENVALL DULUTH RAYMOND L RAYMOND L ETMAR STATE OF MN STATE OF MN

STATE OF MN STATE OF MN STATE OF MN CITY OF DULUTH ASSESSED ELSEWHERE STATE OF MN CITY OF CITY OF DULUTH DULUTH CITY OF DEDICATED ROW DULUTH ENVALL ENVALL CITY OF RAYMOND L RAYMOND L DULUTH LEGEND Boy Scout End of Segment 5 FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND Landing FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND FRESHWATER POND LAKE RIVERINE St. Louis River CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTY PARCEL LINE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 6: BOY SCOUT LANDING TO PERCH LAKE ACCESS Traditional Trail (recommended)(7,200 LF)

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

Perch Lake STATE OF MN RANDALL STATE OF MN ARCHIE L III ESPENSON JASPER ROBERT D MICHAEL R ETAL

CITY OF DULUTH Perch Lake MCINTOSH LELAND STATE OF MN Access JOHN M JAMES L ETAL DELZOTTO MCINTYRE WILLIAM JOHN H JASPER MICHAEL R

ANDERSON STATE OF MN End of Segment 6 GERALD E

CITY OF MAHLBERG DULUTH WILLIAM W Ave Commonwealth ETUX

HwyHwy 2323 MCINTYRE RUTH FAGERNESS STATE OF MN STATE OF MN ODELL MCINTYRE RUTH STATE OF MN STATE OF MN ENVALL RAYMOND L STOYANOFF STATE OF MN CITY OF STATE STATE OF MN SCOTT R DULUTH OF MN CITY OF DULUTH STATE OF MN

CITY OF ANDERSON DULUTH JOHN A CITY OF Traditional trail along existing DULUTH LEGEND old railroad bed entire way FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND Start of Segment 6 Boy Scout FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND Landing FRESHWATER POND LAKE RIVERINE St. Louis River CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTY

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 TRAIL EXTENSION SEGMENT 7: PERCH LAKE TO CHAMBERS GROVE Traditional Trail (recommended) (4,130 LF) Wetland Encroachment Trail (required)(1,290 LF)

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

Potential future * Perch Lake access STATE OF MMNN STATE STATE OF MN OF MN STATE STATE STATE STATE OF MN W 3rd3 St OF MN OF MN rd OF MN STATE St STATE STATE STATE OF MN CITY OF OF MN PerchPerch Chambers STATE OF MMNN OF MN STATE DULUTH OF MN LakeLake Grove STATE HANSEN OF MN CITY OF OF MN JORGEN B DESMEDT STATE DULUTH STATE O ETAL GLORIA J OF MN OF MN STATE STATE ROETTGER OF MN MICHAEL L SJOBLOM RANDALL STATE OF MN RONALD T OF MN ARCHIEL III ROETTGER JASPER MICHAEL L ESPENSON MICHAEL R MNDOT 2017 Highway 23 ROBERT D improvements will include an End of Segment 7 ETAL

8' bituminous trail along this 130th Ave W alignment Perch Lake Access STATE Nekuk Start of Segment 7 OF MN Island Amik CITY OF Island DULUTH

LEGEND FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND FRESHWATER POND LAKE RIVERINE CITY OF DULUTH PROPERTY PARCEL LINE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENSION COST 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

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

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR ST. LOUIS RIVER + WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL EXTENSION COST 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.

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

Benefits Trade-Offs •Able to retain 3/4 of existing historic railroad for excursion •The trail experience will be a mix of higher inland ground use and shoreline •Increases public access to the riverfront •Wire Mill Pond will not be restored to open water •Offers a diverse user experience •1/4 of the railroad track will be removed to accommodate •Increases year-round user experience the restoration of Mud Lake •Connects neighborhoods who otherwise are only connected •Trail is not continuously at water's edge for entire duration by Highway 23/Grand Avenue of corridor •7.51 miles of trail extension near river's edge •Segment 4 of trail will not be realized in short-term period •Ecological health of river is enhanced with removal of •LSMR + city will need to re-program excursion route to fit causeway modified plan •Project is economically feasible for City to achieve over time

WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL & PARK MASTER PLAN Duluth, Minnesota ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR June 13, 2017 THANK YOU • Please fill out a comment card before you leave! • Please check out the City Parks website at http://www.duluthmn.gov/parks

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