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City Council

I am opposed to the planned Summit Avenue Regional Trail because:
- It puts the 100s of trees in the historic tree canopy at risk and will cause irrevocable damage to our treasured city street. Replanting is not preservation.
- I’m against spending $12M on a trail that will risk trees, will not be safer especially when there are less costly options available to improve the biking experience on Summit. The City should be spending our tax dollars on other more important things that benefit a larger number of its citizens.
- The plan calls for widening of drive lanes in almost all segments and closing median crossings. This will lead increase speeding on Summit putting pedestrians and cyclists at higher risk.
- It violates the City Ordinances which state that new, public infrastructure construction, in historic preservation districts, should preserve the traditional pattern of the streets, the granite curbs and the lantern-style street lights. This plan intends to change all of those in the name of “improvements”.
- Vehicles using the 150 driveways on Summit will block the trail when waiting to exit into the drive lanes increasing the risks of car bike accidents. Vehicle turning into driveways will also be less aware of bike traffic on an off-road trail also raising the risks of crashes and injuries.
Please VOTE NO on the Summit Avenue Regional Bike Trail plan.
Ward 1
Russel Balenger, Councilmember
Dan Dodge, Legislative Aide
Kristin Koziol, Executive Assistant
651-266-8610
ward1@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 2
Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember
Taina Maki, Legislative Aide
Kayla Thao, Executive Assistant
651-266-8620
ward2@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 3
Chris Tolbert, Councilmember
Adam Yust, Legislative Aide
Marvalyne Tripp, Executive Assistant
651-266-8630
ward3@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 4
Mitra Jalali, Councilmember
Doua Yang, Legislative Aide
Tom Basgen, Interim Executive Assistant
651-266-8640
ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 5
Amy Brendmoen, Council President
Jessica Larson Johnston, Legislative Aide
Janie Vang, Executive Assistant
651-266-8650
ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 6
Nelsie Yang, Councilmember
Chris Xiong, Legislative Aide
Jenna McCullough, Executive Assistant
651-266-8660
ward6@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ward 7
Jane L. Prince, Councilmember
Stephanie Harr, Legislative Aide
Polly Heintz, Executive Assistant
651-266-8670
ward7@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Mayor's Office
Melvin Carter
Mayor
Melvin.carter@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Joan Phillips
Executive Assistant and Scheduler (Melvin Carter)
Joan.phillips@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Jaime Tincher
Deputy Mayor
Jaime.Tincher@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Kamal Baker
Press Secretary
Kamal.Baker@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Peter Leggett
Chief of Staff
Peter.Leggett@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Mayor’s Office Phone
651-266-8510
Parks and Recreation Commission

I am opposed to the planned Summit Avenue Regional Trail because:
- It puts the 100s of trees in the historic tree canopy at risk and will cause irrevocable damage to our treasured city street. Replanting is not preservation.
- I’m against spending $12M on a trail that will risk trees, will not be safer especially when there are less costly options available to improve the biking experience on Summit. The City should be spending our tax dollars on other more important things that benefit a larger number of its citizens.
- The plan calls for widening of drive lanes in almost all segments and closing median crossings. This will lead increase speeding on Summit putting pedestrians and cyclists at higher risk.
- It violates the City Ordinances which state that new, public infrastructure construction, in historic preservation districts, should preserve the traditional pattern of the streets, the granite curbs and the lantern-style street lights. This plan intends to change all of those in the name of “improvements”.
- Vehicles using the 150 driveways on Summit will block the trail when waiting to exit into the drive lanes increasing the risks of car bike accidents. Vehicle turning into driveways will also be less aware of bike traffic on an off-road trail also raising the risks of crashes and injuries.
Please VOTE NO on the Summit Avenue Regional Bike Trail plan.
Public comments for the Parks and Recreation Commission can be submitted to ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us with “PRC PUBLIC COMMENT” in the subject line.
Deadline for submission: 12 p.m. April 13
Met Council

I am opposed to the planned Summit Avenue Regional Trail because:
- It puts the 100s of trees in the historic tree canopy at risk and will cause irrevocable damage to our treasured city street. Replanting is not preservation.
- I’m against spending $12M on a trail that will risk trees, will not be safer especially when there are less costly options available to improve the biking experience on Summit. The City should be spending our tax dollars on other more important things that benefit a larger number of its citizens.
- The plan calls for widening of drive lanes in almost all segments and closing median crossings. This will lead increase speeding on Summit putting pedestrians and cyclists at higher risk.
- It violates the City Ordinances which state that new, public infrastructure construction, in historic preservation districts, should preserve the traditional pattern of the streets, the granite curbs and the lantern-style street lights. This plan intends to change all of those in the name of “improvements”.
- Vehicles using the 150 driveways on Summit will block the trail when waiting to exit into the drive lanes increasing the risks of car bike accidents. Vehicle turning into driveways will also be less aware of bike traffic on an off-road trail also raising the risks of crashes and injuries.
Please VOTE NO on the Summit Avenue Regional Bike Trail plan.
Charlie Zelle
Chair
651-602-1452
charles.zelle@metc.state.mn.us
Emmett Mullin
Manager | Regional Parks and Natural Resources
651-602-1360
emmett.mullin@metc.state.mn.us
W. Toni Carter
District 14 Councilmember
651-602-1727
Toni.Carter@metc.state.mn.us
Metropolitan Council Community Development
390 Robert St. North, St. Paul, 55101
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Contact Planning Commission
To further help, please contact the Planning Commission.
Contact City & State Historic Preservation Offices
To further help, please contact the preservation offices.

MN State Historic Preservation Office
Amy Spong
Division Director & Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
amy.spong@state.mn.us
(651) 201-3288
Other Contacts: https://mn.gov/admin/shpo/about/contact/
Historic Preservation Office - City of Saint Paul
George Gause
Heritage Preservation Supervisor