Item 3.7 Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works City Engineer Wagner August 25, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 – Grant Agreement
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution to approve a grant agreement.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Yes No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City has been awarded grant funding through the Active Transportation Program for the Parrish Avenue (CSAH
42) –Trail Project. With the project being bid and awarded for construction, the City needs to approve the respective
grant agreement.
The grant agreement outlines the maximum reimbursement of $160,000 of eligible project costs. The following table
outlines the project costs as presented at the July 14, 2025, meeting where contracts were awarded.
Description As-Bid
Construction Costs $269,939
Engineering $53,988
Easements and Right-of-Way $500
Total $324,427
Less: Active Transportation Grant ($160,000)
Net Cost to City $164,427
The Capital Improvement Plan included funding for estimated project costs in the amount of $275,000.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Grant Agreement
• Resolution 2025-38
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-38 approving an Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement No. 1060068
between the City of Otsego and the State of Minnesota.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 203 – Park Development
Yes
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT
This agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation ("State"), and
("Grantee"):
Public Entity (Grantee) name, address and contact person:
City of Otsego
13400 90th Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
Contact: Adam Flaherty – City Administrator
RECITALS
1. Minnesota Statute § 174.38 authorizes the State to enter into this agreement.
2. General Funds were appropriated for the Active Transportation Program in Minnesota Laws 2023, Chapter 68- H.F.
2887.
3. Grantee has been awarded Active Transportation (AT) Program funds under Minn. Stat. § 174.38.
4. Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this agreement to the
satisfaction of the State. Pursuant to Minn.Stat.§16B.98, Subd.1, Grantee agrees to minimize administrative costs as a
condition of this agreement.
AGREEMENT TERMS
1 Term of Agreement, Survival of Terms, and Incorporation of Exhibits
Effective Date. This agreement will be effective on the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minn.
Stat.§16B.98, Subd. 5. As required by Minn.Stat.§16B.98 Subd. 7, no payments will be made to Grantee until this
agreement is fully executed. Grantee must not begin work under this agreement until this agreement is fully
executed and Grantee has been notified by the State’s Authorized Representative to begin the work.
Expiration Date. This agreement will expire on December 31, 2028, or when all obligations have been
satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
Survival of Terms. All clauses which impose obligations continuing in their nature and which must survive in
order to give effect to their meaning will survive the expiration or termination of this agreement, including, without
limitation, the following clauses: 8. Liability; 9. State Audits; 10. Government Data Practices and Intellectual
Property; 11. Workers Compensation; 12. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and 14. Data Disclosure.
Exhibits. Exhibit A: Sources and Uses of Funds Schedule; Exhibit B: Grant Application; Exhibit C: Grantee
Resolution Approving Grant Agreement are attached and incorporated into this agreement.
2 Grantee’s Duties
Grantee will conduct activities in accordance with its grant application, or in the case of legislatively selected
projects, in accordance with the enabling session law, which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B.
Grantee will comply with all required grants management policies and procedures set forth through
Minn.Stat.§16B.97, Subd. 4 (a) (1).
Asset Monitoring. If Grantee uses funds obtained by this agreement to acquire a capital asset, the Grantee is
required to use that asset for a public purpose for the normal useful life of the asset. Grantee may not sell or change
the purpose of use for the capital asset(s) obtained with grant funds under this agreement without the prior written
consent of the State and an agreement executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this
agreement, or their successors in office.
3 Time
Grantee must comply with all the time requirements described in this agreement. In the performance of this grant
agreement, time is of the essence.
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4 Consideration and Payment
Consideration. The State will pay for all services performed by Grantee under this agreement as follows:
4.1.1 Compensation. Grantee will be reimbursed for actual, incurred costs that are eligible under Minn. Stat.
§ 174.38. Grantee shall use this grant solely to reimburse itself for expenditures it has already made to pay
for the costs of one or more of the activities listed under section 2.1.
4.1.2 Sources and Uses of Funds. Grantee represents to State that the Sources and Uses of Funds Schedule
attached as Exhibit A accurately shows the total cost of the project and all of the funds that are available for
the completion of the project. Grantee agrees that it will pay for any costs that are ineligible for reimbursement
and for any amount by which the costs exceed State’s total obligation in section 4.1.3. Grantee will return to
State any amount appropriated but not required.
4.1.3 Total Obligation. The total obligation of the State for all compensation and reimbursements to Grantee under
this agreement will not exceed $160,000.00.
Payment
4.2.1 Invoices. Grantee will submit state aid pay requests for reimbursements requested under this grant agreement.
The State will promptly pay Grantee after Grantee presents an itemized invoice for the services actually
performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced services.
4.2.2 All Invoices Subject to Audit. All invoices are subject to audit, at State’s discretion.
4.2.3 State’s Payment Requirements. State will promptly pay all valid obligations under this agreement as
required by Minnesota Statutes §16A.124. State will make undisputed payments no later than 30 days after
receiving Grantee’s invoices and progress reports for services performed. If an invoice is incorrect, defective
or otherwise improper, State will notify Grantee within ten days of discovering the error. After State receives
the corrected invoice, State will pay Grantee within 30 days of receipt of such invoice.
4.2.4 Grant Monitoring Visit and Financial Reconciliation. During the period of performance, the State will
make at least annual monitoring visits and conduct annual financial reconciliations of Grantee’s expenditures.
4.2.4.1 The State’s Authorized Representative will notify Grantee’s Authorized Representative where and
when any monitoring visit and financial reconciliation will take place, which State employees and/or
contractors will participate, and which Grantee staff members should be present. Grantee will be
provided with at least seven calendar days of notice prior to any monitoring visit or financial
reconciliation.
4.2.4.2 Following a monitoring visit or financial reconciliation, Grantee will take timely and appropriate
action on all deficiencies identified by State.
4.2.4.3 At least one monitoring visit and one financial reconciliation must be completed prior to final
payment being made to Grantee.
4.2.5 Unexpended Funds. The Grantee must promptly return to the State at grant closeout any unexpended funds
that have not been accounted for in a financial report submitted to the State.
4.2.6 Closeout. The State will determine, at its sole discretion, whether a closeout audit is required prior to final
payment approval. If a closeout audit is required, final payment will be held until the audit has been
completed. Monitoring of any capital assets acquired with grant funds will continue following grant closeout.
Contracting and Bidding Requirements. If Grantee is a municipality as defined by Minn. Stat. § 471.345,
subdivision 1, then Grantee shall comply with the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 471.345 for all procurement under
this Agreement.
5 Conditions of Payment
All services provided by Grantee under this agreement must be performed to the State’s satisfaction, as determined at
the sole discretion of the State’s Authorized Representative and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The Grantee will not receive payment for work found by the State to be
unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state, or local law.
6 Authorized Representatives
The State's Authorized Representative is:
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Marc Briese,
Programs Engineer,
MnDOT State Aid Office
395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 500
St. Paul, MN 55155
Office: 651-366-3802
marc.briese@state.mn.us
or his/her successor. State’s Authorized Representative has the responsibility to monitor Grantee’s performance
and the authority to accept the services provided under this agreement. If the services are satisfactory, the State's
Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment.
Grantee’s Authorized Representative is:
Ronald J. Wagner,
Otsego City Engineer,
3601 Thurston Avenue,
Anoka, MN 55303,
612-919-9659, RonW@haa-inc.com.
If Grantee’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this agreement, Grantee will immediately
notify the State.
7 Assignment Amendments, Waiver, and Grant Agreement Complete
Assignment. The Grantee may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this agreement without
the prior written consent of the State and a fully executed Assignment Agreement, executed and approved by the
same parties who executed and approved this agreement, or their successors in office.
Amendments. Any amendments to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their successors
in office.
Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or
the State’s right to subsequently enforce it.
Grant Agreement Complete. This grant agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the State
and Grantee. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either
party.
7.5 Electronic Records and Signatures. The parties agree to contract by electronic means. This includes using
electronic signatures and converting original documents to electronic records.
7.6 Certification. By signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it is not suspended or debarred from
receiving federal or state awards.
8 Liability
Grantee and State agree that each will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by
law, and neither shall be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof. The liability of State is
governed by the provisions of Minn. Stat. Sec. 3.736. If Grantee is a “municipality” as that term is used in Minn. Stat.
Chapter 466, then the liability of Grantee is governed by the provisions of Chapter 466. Grantee’s liability hereunder
shall not be limited to the extent of insurance carried by or provided by Grantee, or subject to any exclusion from
coverage in any insurance policy.
9 State Audits
Under Minn. Stat. § 16B.98, Subd.8, the Grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices
of Grantee, or other party relevant to this grant agreement or transaction, are subject to examination by the State and/or
the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this agreement,
receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time to satisfy all state and program retention
requirements, whichever is later. Grantee will take timely and appropriate action on all deficiencies identified by an
audit.
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10 Government Date Practices and Intellectual Property Rights
Government Data Practices. Grantee and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this grant agreement, and as it applies
to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee under this
agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. §13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by
either Grantee or the State.
11 Workers Compensation
The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. §176.181, Subd. 2, pertaining to workers’ compensation
insurance coverage. The Grantee’s employees and agents will not be considered State employees. Any claims that may
arise under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any claims made by any third
party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no way the State’s obligation or
responsibility.
12 Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings
out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in
Ramsey County, Minnesota.
13 Termination; Suspension
Termination by the State. The State may terminate this agreement with or without cause, upon 30 days written
notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis,
for services satisfactorily performed.
Termination for Cause. The State may immediately terminate this grant agreement if the State finds that there
has been a failure to comply with the provisions of this agreement, that reasonable progress has not been made,
that fraudulent or wasteful activity has occurred, that Grantee has been convicted of a criminal offense relating to
a state grant agreement, or that the purposes for which the funds were granted have not been or will not be fulfilled.
The State may take action to protect the interests of the State of Minnesota, including the refusal to disburse
additional funds and requiring the return of all or part of the funds already disbursed.
Termination for Insufficient Funding. The State may immediately terminate this agreement if:
13.3.1 It does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature; or
13.3.2 If funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered here.
Termination must be by written or fax notice to the Grantee. The State is not obligated to pay for any
services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the Grantee will be
entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the extent that
funds are available. The State will not be assessed any penalty if the agreement is terminated because of
the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to appropriate funds. The State
will provide the Grantee notice of the lack of funding within a reasonable time of the State’s receiving
that notice.
Suspension. The State may immediately suspend this agreement in the event of a total or partial government
shutdown due to the failure to have an approved budget by the legal deadline. Work performed by the Grantee
during a period of suspension will be deemed unauthorized and undertaken at risk of non-payment.
14 Data Disclosure
Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, Subd. 3, and other applicable law, Grantee consents to disclosure of its social security
number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to
the State, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. These
identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and state tax laws which could result in action
requiring the Grantee to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any.
15 Fund Use Prohibited. The Grantee will not utilize any funds received pursuant to this Agreement to compensate,
either directly or indirectly, any contractor, corporation, partnership, or business, however organized, which is
disqualified or debarred from entering into or receiving a State contract. This restriction applies regardless of whether
the disqualified or debarred party acts in the capacity of a general contractor, a subcontractor, or as an equipment or
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material supplier. This restriction does not prevent the Grantee from utilizing these funds to pay any party who might
be disqualified or debarred after the Grantee’s contract award on this Project.
16 Discrimination Prohibited by Minnesota Statutes §181.59. Grantee will comply with the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes §181.59 which requires that every contract for or on behalf of the State of Minnesota, or any county, city, town,
township, school, school district or any other district in the state, for materials, supplies or construction will contain
provisions by which Contractor agrees: 1) That, in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any
work under any contract, or any subcontract, no Contractor, material supplier or vendor, will, by reason of race, creed
or color, discriminate against the person or persons who are citizens of the United States or resident aliens who are
qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates; 2) That no Contractor, material supplier,
or vendor, will, in any manner, discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent the employment of any person or persons
identified in clause 1 of this section, or on being hired, prevent or conspire to prevent, the person or persons from the
performance of work under any contract on account of race, creed or color; 3) That a violation of this section is a
misdemeanor; and 4) That this contract may be canceled or terminated by the state of Minnesota, or any county, city,
town, township, school, school district or any other person authorized to grant contracts for employment, and all money
due, or to become due under the contract, may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement.
17 Limitation. Under this Agreement, the State is only responsible for receiving and disbursing funds. Nothing in this
Agreement will be construed to make the State a principal, co-principal, partner, or joint venturer with respect to the
Project(s) covered herein. The State may provide technical advice and assistance as requested by the Grantee, however,
the Grantee will remain responsible for providing direction to its contractors and consultants and for administering its
contracts with such entities. The Grantee’s consultants and contractors are not intended to be third party beneficiaries
of this Agreement.
18 Additional Provisions
Prevailing Wages. Grantee agrees to comply with all of the applicable provisions contained in Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 177, and specifically those provisions contained in Minn. Stat.§. 177.41 through 177.435 as they may be
amended or replaced from time to time with respect to the project. By agreeing to this provision, Grantee is not
acknowledging or agreeing that the cited provisions apply to the project.
E-Verification. Grantee agrees and acknowledges that it is aware of Minn.Stat. § 16C.075 regarding e-verification
of employment of all newly hired employees to confirm that such employees are legally entitled to work in the United
States, and that it will, if and when applicable, fully comply with such order.
Telecommunications Certification. If federal funds are included in Exhibit A, by signing this agreement Grantee
certifies that, consistent with Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019, Pub. L. 115-232 (Aug. 13, 2018), Grantee does not and will not use any equipment, system, or service that uses
“covered telecommunications equipment or services” (as that term is defined in Section 889 of the Act) as a substantial
or essential component of any system or as critical technology as part of any system. Grantee will include this
certification as a flow down clause in any contract related to this agreement.
Title VI/Non-discrimination Assurances. Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable US DOT Standard Title
VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances contained in DOT Order No. 1050.2A, and in particular Appendices A and E, which
can be found at: https://edocs-public.dot.state.mn.us/edocs_public/DMResultSet/download?docId=11149035. If federal
funds are included in Exhibit A, Grantee will ensure the appendices and solicitation language within the assurances are
inserted into contracts as required. State may conduct a review of the Grantee’s compliance with this provision. The
Grantee must cooperate with State throughout the review process by supplying all requested information and
documentation to State, making Grantee staff and officials available for meetings as requested, and correcting any areas
of non-compliance as determined by State.
Use, Maintenance, Repair and Alterations. The Grantee shall not, without the written consent of the State and
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the Commissioner, (i) permit or allow the use of any of the Property improved with these grant funds (the Real Property)
for any purpose other than in conjunction with or for nonmotorized transportation, (ii) substantially alter any of the Real
Property except such alterations as may be required by laws, ordinances or regulations, or such other alterations as may
improve the Real Property by increasing its value or which improve its ability to be used for the purposes set forth in
section (i), (iii) take any action which would unduly impair or depreciate the value of the Real Property, (iv) abandon
the Real Property, or (v) commit or permit any act to be done in or on the Real Property in violation of any law, ordinance
or regulation.
If the Grantee fails to maintain the Real Property in accordance with this Section, the State may perform whatever acts
and expend whatever funds necessary to so maintain the Real Property, and the Grantee irrevocably authorizes the
State to enter upon the Real Property to perform such acts as may be necessary to so maintain the Real Property. Any
actions taken or funds expended by the State shall be at its sole discretion, and nothing contained herein shall require
the State to take any action or incur any expense and the State shall not be responsible, or liable to the Grantee or any
other entity, for any such acts that are performed in good faith and not in a negligent manner. Any funds expended by
the State pursuant to this Section shall be due and payable on demand by the State and will bear interest from the date
of payment by the State at a rate equal to the lesser of the maximum interest rate allowed by law or 18% per year
based upon a 365-day year.
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GRANTEE
The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) have
executed the grant agreement on behalf of the Grantee as
required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or
ordinances.
By:
Title:
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Approval and Certifying Encumbrance as required by
Minnesota Statutes § 16A.15 and 16C.05
By: __________________________________ State Aid Programs Manager
(with delegated authority)
Date: ________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
By:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS SCHEDULE
SOURCES OF FUNDS USES OF FUNDS
Entity Supplying Funds Amount Expenses Amount
State Funds: Items Paid for with AT
2023 AT General Fund
Grant, SAAS Acct 416
$160,000.00 General Fund Grant
Funds:
Other: Construction of multi-use
trail improvements
$160,000.00
$___________ $___________
$___________ $___________
$___________ $___________
Subtotal $160,000.00 Subtotal $160,000.00
Public Entity Funds: Items paid for with Non-
Matching Funds AT General Fund
Local Match $109,939.00 Grant Funds:
Construction of multi-use
trail improvements
$109,939.00
Other: $___________ $___________
$___________ $___________
$___________
Subtotal $109,939.00 Subtotal $109,939.00
TOTAL FUNDS $269,939.00 = TOTAL PROJECT
COSTS
$269,939.00
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EXHIBIT B
GRANT APPLICATION
Attach the grant application for the project
Form Name: 2023 Minnesota State Active Transportation (AT) Program: Infrastructure Solicitation Application
Submission Time: February 2, 2024 9:10 am
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Minnesota State Active Transportation (AT) Program: Infrastructure Solicitation Application
I. Project Information
A. Applicant Information
Name Ronald Wagner
Agency Name City of Otsego
Job Title/Position City Engineer
Phone (612) 919-9657
Email ronw@haa-inc.com
Agency Type State Aid City
Address 13400 90th Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
County Wright
MnDOT District District 3
B. Lead Agency Sponsor Information
As a grant applicant, are you
representing a township, non-state aid
city, or a registered non-profit? If yes,
you are required to have a county
sponsor.
No, I am not a township, non-state aid city, or a registered non-profit
C. Project Funding
AT Request 160000
Local City Funds 80000
Total project cost 240000
Are funds from all sources committed?Yes
D. Brief Project Description
Enter a brief description or title of your
project. Example: Construct shared use
path along north side of CSAH 12
(Cedar Street) including bumpouts at all
quadrants at the CSAH 12 and Main
Street intersection in the City of Moose
River.
Construct a 10-foot-wide off street shared use bituminous path along the
east side of CSAH 42 from 91st Street to 96th Street in the City of Otsego.
E. Project Location
Will any proposed infrastructure
improvements be constructed on the
right-of-way or property of a township,
city, or county other than the applicant
or lead agency sponsor?
Yes
If yes, list all public entities that are a
part of this project. An entity should be
listed if it is partnering on this project or
if this project will be constructed at any
point within its city/township/county
limits.
Wright County
Beginning Point - Latitude 45.2982932
Beginning Point - Longitude -930565369
F. Funding Sources
Has this project been selected for
federal funding?
No
G. Eligibility Check
The applicant must have a full
resolution (not just a letter of support)
from their council or governing board
approving the project and pledging
support to fund engineering, right of
way, inspection, and other non-AT
eligible costs, as well as AT-eligible
items in excess of the AT Infrastructure
grant amount. The applicant
understands this eligibility requirement
and has executed this document for
attachment to the application.
Yes
Township, non-state aid city, and
registered non-profit applicants will
need a state aid city or county to serve
as their lead agency project sponsor. If
a lead agency sponsor is required, the
applicant must have a full resolution
(not just a letter of support) from the
sponsoring county or state aid city
agreeing to serve as a sponsor and to
support the project by performing tasks
identified above in section “Lead
Agency Sponsor”. The applicant
understands this eligibility requirement
and has obtained this document for
attachment to the application.
Not applicable (application is from a state aid city, county or tribe)
The applicant must have a full
resolution (not just a letter of support)
from all non-Tribal entities (except
MnDOT) other than the applicant or lead
agency sponsor whose property or
right-of-way will be impacted by the
proposed project. The applicant
understands this eligibility requirement
and has obtained, if required, this
document from all impacted entities for
attachment to the application.
Yes
Projects constructed with this grant
funding must have an expected service
life of 10 years minimum. The applicant
affirms to the best of their current
knowledge and belief that this
requirement will be met.
Yes - project will have a service life of 10 or more years
Projects are required to be ready for
construction in 2024 or 2025. The
applicant understands this eligibility
requirement and will award a contract
and be under construction by December
15, 2025.
Yes
Please select the anticipated
construction year
2024
Active Transportation infrastructure
grant funds cannot be used on impacts
to trunk highways or trunk highway
right-of-way without an explicit letter of
support from the MnDOT District
Engineer. The applicant understands
this eligibility requirement and has
obtained, if required, this document for
attachment to the application.
Not applicable (the proposed project does not have trunk highway impacts)
Only construction costs are eligible for
the program. Development of
engineering and construction plans are
not eligible nor are right-of-way
acquisition costs. All awarded projects
must follow the State Aid process,
which includes developing a
construction plan set signed by a
licensed engineer. The applicant must
have the ability to develop this plan set
or the funds to pay a consultant to
develop this plan set. Exhibits from
engineering studies do not qualify as a
construction plan set. The applicant
understands this requirement and has
the ability or funds to develop the plan
set.
Yes
Active Transportation funds cannot be
used to pay non-profit, local agency, or
federally recognized Indian Tribe staff
time to construct or install any
improvements. Non-profit, local agency,
or federally recognized Indian Tribe
staff time is not an eligible cost for the
program. All awarded projects must be
put out to bid and awarded to a
contractor. The applicant understands
this program requirement and plans to
bid the project out to a contractor.
Yes
H. Project Evaluation
Name Adam Flaherty
Job Title / Role City Administrator
Email AFlaherty@ci.otsego.mn.us
Phone 763-441-4414
II. Project Improvements & Safety
I. Safety Concerns
At any location in the project area, do
pedestrians or bicyclists travel where
safe infrastructure is not provided?
Yes
Check any that apply below:Pedestrians walk along the grass or ditch.
People walk or bike within a vehicle travel lane or roadway
People cross a roadway at any point other than an intersection or marked
crossing
Have safety risks or hazards related to
vehicles been identified within the
project area that prevent people from
safely walking or biking in or near the
project area?
Yes
Check any that are present in the
project area:
High vehicle speeds
High levels of traffic
Low stop or yield compliance for pedestrians or cyclists
Low visibility of pedestrians or cyclists / Drivers unable to see pedestrians
or cyclists
Please use this space to more
completely list and describe the safety
risks, hazards, or uncomfortable
walking or biking conditions that have
been identified above, including the
locations of these risks and conditions.
Applicants may also reference any
survey data, crash data, pedestrian or
bicycle plan, or other relevant sources.
Upload any referenced sources when
submitting this application. Each
attachment must be referenced in the
application, otherwise the attachment
will not be considered in the scoring of
the application.
CSAH 42 is a high speed and high traffic county highway. Average daily
traffic (ADT) on this street is 8500 ADT with a speed limit of 45 MPH. With
higher traffic volumes and speeds, both pedestrians and bicyclists are often
harder to see and anticipate. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic use the
shoulders of the highway (picture attached of a bicyclist using the
shoulder), but illegal passing on the right side of left turning vehicles is very
common and has caused many near miss accidents as reported from
Otsego residents and the Wright County Sheriff's office. This makes
non-vehicular traffic use of the shoulders a high risk activity. At 96th Street,
a bypass lane is in place removing any space for pedestrians or bikers to
safely use the street and they must resort to using the grass ditch area.
Some pedestrians opt into using the grass ditch area when traffic volume is
high to avoid being near high speed vehicles that might not see them on
the shoulder.
J. Types of Improvements
Signage and striping New signage (all types)
Pedestrian hybrid beacon
New crosswalk striping
Sidewalks and trails ADA ramps
Trails and shared use paths
Provide a full project description
including the locations and uses of
each improvement identified above.
Please include descriptions for other
improvements not listed above as well.
Include any project maps or design
exhibits. These exhibits may be
uploaded with your application.
A sidewalk exists along the west side of CSAH 42 north of 96th Street and
an off-street bituminous trail exists south of 91st Street on the east side of
CSAH 42. The 10-foot-wide bituminous shared use trail will complete the
missing trail from 96th Street to 91st Street. A pedestrian crossing is
planned at 96th Street as the proposed off-street trail would continue from
its current end point on the east side of CSAH 42. 96th Street provides
pedestrian access to the Otsego Regional Park that makes use of frontage
to the Mississippi River and is a significant attraction in the area for
pedestrians and bicyclists. CSAH 42 itself is considered a portion of the
Great River Road National Trail system. The 96th Street intersection would
see ADA ramps, crosswalk signage, and crosswalk striping along with a
push button pedestrian beacon system to warn vehicles of pedestrians
crossing at this location. ADA ramps and crosswalk striping at the 91st
Street crossing would also be included. Exhibits are attached showing the
location and improvements.
K. Project Improvements
Destinations: Explain how listed
improvements would connect
communities or connect destinations
within your community. Note that since
schools have a dedicated funding
source through the Safe Routes to
School program, this application is
looking for how projects will connect
destinations other than schools within
the applicant’s community. See
Solicitation Guide for example
statement.
The west side of CSAH 42 has many residential homes and the east side
of CSAH 42 has commercial businesses. This trail connection would
enable residents to walk or bike to these businesses, such as restaurants,
grocery stores, and coffee shops. 96th Street provides pedestrians access
to the Otsego Regional Park that makes use of frontage to the Mississippi
River and is a significant attraction in the area for pedestrians and
bicyclists. CSAH 42 itself is considered a portion of the Great River Road
National Trail system which is used by bicyclists from all over the state.
Safety Risk Mitigation: Explain how
each of the listed improvements in
"Section J. Types of Improvements"
would mitigate the safety risks and
hazards described in "Section I. Safety
Concerns." See Solicitation Guide for
example statement.
The shared use trail will complete the missing trail from 96th Street to 91st
Street. The danger of high speed and high volume traffic is reduced
drastically by having an off-street trail that will eliminate the safety risk of
pedestrians and bicyclists that use the shoulder from getting into an
accident with a vehicle. The 96th Street crosswalk signage and striping with
a push button pedestrian beacon system will warn vehicles of pedestrians
crossing at this location. This warning creates higher visibility and yielding
to non-vehicular traffic. ADA ramps and crosswalk striping at the 91st
Street crossing will also create higher visibility and yielding as well as
accessibility.
III. Community Engagement & Transportation Policies
L. Plans, Policies, & Studies
Does the applicant agency or lead
agency sponsor have any pedestrian or
bicycle plan?
Yes - please attach to application
In which year did the local governing
agency adopt the plans?
As part of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
Has the adopted plan received any
updates, addendums, surveys, public
engagement sessions, or any other
changes since it was adopted?
No
Are the improvements in this project
identified in the listed plan?
Yes - please attach to application
Please provide the page number(s) on
which the project is identified
City of Otsego 2023 Comprehensive Plan, page 77 (Future Park and Trail
System Map) and Wright County Great River Regional Trail Master Plan,
map on page 122
Explain how the proposed
improvements in this project were
identified, planned, and prioritized. This
includes any community engagement or
public outreach activities.
The CSAH 42 trail was identified in the City of Otsego 2023
Comprehensive Plan as a future bituminous trail. The trail was also
identified in the Wright County Great River Regional Trail Master Plan in
2020. Wright County sought public input and participation while putting
together their master plan through surveys, meetings, open houses, and
flyers. In the past several months there has been more resident concern
regarding safety issues (high speed, high traffic volume, only busy travel
lane shoulders to use) and the lack of a complete trail on CSAH 42. The
County Commissioner has been engaging with residents who want this trail
connection and now Wright County has put this project higher on their
priority list.
Has the applicant agency adopted a
complete streets policy?
Yes - please attach to application
In which year did the local governing
agency adopt the policy?
The City of Otsego has adopted the 2023 Comprehensive Plan that
contains language throughout that supports what would be a complete
streets policy. The Comprehensive Plan is attached highlighting areas
referring to street policies.
IV. Equity Score
M. Advancing Equity
Describe how this project will advance
equity in your community. This should
be specific to how this project will
benefit the people living and working in
your community. Please see
Solicitation Guide for definition of
equity.
This will advance equity and benefit the community by connecting residents
to more areas of the City. The residents will be able to travel safely to
parks, other neighborhoods, and to businesses on foot or bicycle. This trail
will benefit the community by providing a safer option to navigate CSAH 42
by removing the hazard of using shoulders near vehicles and increasing
visibility with crosswalks.
Describe how this project will serve and
protect priority populations in your
community. Please see Solicitation
Guide for definition of priority
populations.
For priority populations with no private transportation, and in a City with
little to no accessible public transportation, having this trail enables people
to safely travel throughout the community. The trail will be accessible with
ADA ramps, marked crossing, and pedestrian lights, making it more
accessible for older populations, those with disabilities, and children.
The current hazards of not having this segment of trail limits the
communities walking and biking activity as well. This trail will allow priority
populations to confidently walk and bike in this area while also connecting
them to other trails and sidewalks. This continuity increases access to more
of the community and other trails in the City of Otsego.
N. Active Transportation Equity Score
V. Attachments
Approved submitting Agency resolution
of support (PDF)
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004421
Approved resolution(s) of support from
other non-Tribal agencies (except
MnDOT) impacted by project (if
applicable) (PDF)
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004422
Engineering or planning-based cost
estimate with itemized breakdown
(Excel)
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004423
Timeline of project indicating major
milestones and their anticipated
completion dates (PDF)
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004424
Pedestrian, bicycle or other
transportation plan or study that
identifies the proposed project or
improvements (PDF) - or - a link to the
documents if publicly available
elsewhere
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004425
At least one location map with project
routes or improvements identified. If
you choose to include project photos,
please make sure the project location
map is the first page in this attachment.
(PDF)
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004426
Upload additional supporting document
here. Please merge multiple similar
documents together (say three letters of
support) or if additional upload slots are
required.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004427
Upload additional supporting document
here. Please merge multiple similar
documents together (say three letters of
support) or if additional upload slots are
required.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004428
Upload additional supporting document
here. Please merge multiple similar
documents together (say three letters of
support) or if additional upload slots are
required.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/15866004429
VI. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Having had the opportunity to review
the above Organizational Conflict of
Interest Checklist, the applicant hereby
indicates that it has, to the best of its
knowledge and belief:
Determined that no potential organization conflict of interest exists
MnDOT Agreement No. 1060068
SAP No. 217-090-003
10
CM State Aid AT Grant Agreement (Rev. October 2024)
EXHIBIT C
GRANTEE RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT
MnDOT Agreement No. 1060068
SAP No. 217-090-003
11
CM State Aid AT Grant Agreement (Rev. October 2024)
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-XX
Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement
Grant Terms and Conditions
SAP 217-090-003
August 25, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Active Transportation
Account; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $ 160,000.00 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA: the City of Otsego does
hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38, and will pay
any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Active Transportation Account any
amount appropriated for the project but not required. The proper City officers are authorized to execute a grant
agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced
grant.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 25th day of August, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
__________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
MnDOT Agreement No. 1060068
SAP No. 217-090-003
1
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-38
Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement
Grant Terms and Conditions
SAP 217-090-003
August 25, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Active Transportation
Account; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $160,000.00 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA: the City of Otsego does
hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38, and will pay
any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Active Transportation Accoun t any
amount appropriated for the project but not required. The proper City officers are authorized to execute a grant
agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced
grant.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 25th day of August, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
__________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk