This 2009 License Agreement between St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority and the City of Duluth outlines the agreements of a 20 year lease ($1 per year) for the Duluth Lakewalk in Minnesota. This agreement details all aspects of trail development, including construction specifications, materials preferences and shared access agreements. Specifically mentioned is the railroad’s requirement for a 48 inch fence to be furnished and maintained by the city running the length of the rail-with-trail section. The city is required to indemnify the railroad and hold a $10 million “all risk” insurance policy.
