Sponsor: Public Works
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Set Public Hearing Date for Jurisdictional Transfer of County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard - White Bear Township
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Recommendation
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Set the public hearing date of August 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, at White Bear Township Town Board meeting at 4200 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110, to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of County Road - County Road 94/South Shore Boulevard.
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Background and Rationale
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In an agreement from June 2022, White Bear Township and Ramsey County agreed to design and reconstruct South Shore Boulevard to have separate road and pedestrian facilities. The function and class of roadway following the reconstruction of South Shore Boulevard warranted the turnback of the corridor to White Bear Township.
Per Minnesota State Statute 163.11, Subdivision 5a, Ramsey County will be vacating or reverting a 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 transferred 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 jurisdictional transfer of this roadway.
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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 tail system around White Bear Lake.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☒ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The county is responsible for two years of road maintenance after completion of the turnback. These funds are accounted for in the Public Works capital budget for this project.
Last Previous Action
On January 11, 2022, the Ramsey County Board approved the 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution B2022-013).
Attachments
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing Agenda
3. Presentation
4. Agreement