Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with Scott County for CSAH17 Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Project.

Scott County plans to complete a trail gap on County Highway 17 (Marschall Road) from County Highway 16 (17th Avenue E) to the southbound on-ramp of Highway 169. The bituminous trail and pedestrian bridge over Highway 169 have been programmed by Scott County as part of their Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in 2021. The initial improvements are being constructed and funded entirely by Scott County, who was awarded federal funding for the project. 

The new pedestrian bridge is proposed to be constructed to match the existing pedestrian bridge that crosses Highway 169 along the east side of Marschall Road, including a green paint stripe on the exterior bridge wall, green vinyl coated safety fence and carriage style LED lighting units. Additionally, a 10-foot wide bituminous trail will be constructed along the west side of Marschall Road providing connection to the the Marschall Road Transit Station and closing a trail gap along the busy roadway (see attached trail & bridge plan sheets).

The attached Cooperative Maintenance Agreement defines future city responsibilities for snow plowing, preventative maintenance of the bituminous trail, bridge fencing, bridge and trail lighting units and electrical service associated with the project. The terms and responsibilities as outlined are generally consistent with other city/county projects and agreements.

The pedestrian bridge and bituminous trail will be constructed by Scott County at no initial cost to the city. Future maintenance of the bituminious trail will be shared by the city and Scott County in accordance with the county's cost share policy. Future snow plowing, ownership and maintenance of the bridge fencing and lighting units, and electricity for the led lighting units on both the bridge and trail will be the sole responsibility and cost of the city.