Sponsor: Public Works
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Revoke County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard and revert to White Bear Township
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Recommendation
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Approve revoking County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard from 280 feet west of Bellaire Avenue to East County Line Road/County Road F and revert to White Bear Township.
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Background and Rationale
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In 2020, White Bear Township and Ramsey County agreed to design and reconstruct County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard to have separate road and pedestrian facilities. The function and class of roadway following the reconstruction of County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard warranted the turnback of the corridor to White Bear Township. The county has completed the construction of County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing in White Bear Township on August 18th, 2025. Per Minnesota State Statute 163.11, Subdivision 5a, Ramsey County will be revoking County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard and reverting this highway to White Bear Township. South Shore Boulevard (County Road 94) between 280 feet west of Bellaire Avenue (County Road 160) and County Road F (County State Aid Highway 12) are to be reverted to ownership by White Bear Township. The statute requires Ramsey County to host a public hearing in White Bear Township, to receive testimony from residents living in the township, regarding reverting this highway.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
In 2020, White Bear Township had a population of 11,049 people with a median household income of $122,966 with an employment rate of 66.9%. The population includes 85.3% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, 5.4% two or more races, 1.1% Other race.
Community Participation Level and Impact
The South Shore Boulevard project was designed from 2018 to 2022. It had multiple open houses. Designers worked with the homeowners during design and construction. Lake Links Association helped gain project funding and community participation for this trail that is part of a bigger trail system around White Bear Lake.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The county is responsible for the maintenance of the roadway segment for two years after execution of the turnback. These maintenance activities are accounted for in the Public Works maintenance budget.
Last Previous Action
On August 18, 2025, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, to afford the public the opportunity to comment on jurisdictional transfer of a roadway to White Bear Township.
On January 11, 2022, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution B2022-013).
Attachments
1. Certified Mail Receipts
2. Affidavit of Publication
3. Map