Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/04/2000

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Intersection. Mn/DOT stated that at this time "Mn/DOT does not think there is sufficient justification for us to support the installation of a signal at this location. We believe it would be prudent of us to wait until the reconstruction project on T.H. #47 (scheduled for the summer of 2000) is completed, at which time the traffic patterns can be reassessed. As you are probably aware, the project next summer will include the installation of a signal at the realigned intersection of CSAH 5/Xkimo Street." (See Mn/DOT letter dated December 20, 1999.) If the signalization does not occur, would MnDOT support the extension of the median through the 142,~d Avenue NW intersection? If so, would MnDOT be willing to allow four through-lanes in the area or contribute more funding to the project? MnDOT would be in favor of extending the median through the intersection. The funding level would remain the same. If the City desired to include two through-lanes in each direction with this project, MnDOT staff may not object to the change in design; however, Metropolitan Council may not allow it. All costs would be borne by the City. The project development reports would need to be revised, and it is estimated that this would set the project back 6-8 months. Because of the delay, the project would lose the additional federal funding (see SRF Consulting letter of December 16, 1999). During the special Council m6eting of December 21, 1999, the City Council requested further clarification of the median through the 142na Avenue intersection. Council may note the information from the Mn/DOT letter dated December 20, 1999, that Mn/DOT is in favor of the median: "because of the close proximity of CSAH 116 and CSAH 5/Xkimo Street to 142"a Avenue, we would encourage the City to consider closing the center median at 142"a Avenue. This would ensure adequate spacing between signalized intersections, improving the safety and flow of traffic in this area". (See Mn/DOT letter of December 20, 1999.) · Determine the amount of assistance from Anoka County for the Highway #47 project. The City Administrator has set a meeting with County Commissioner Dennis Berg to discuss financial commitment from Anoka County for Highway #47 project. A meetiug was held on January 4, 2000, and Commissioner Berg has agreed to draft a letter committing the County to $250,000 toward the T.H. #47 construction project. · Establish a work session to continue discussion of Highway #47 project. Work session to discuss T.H. #47 held on December 21, 1999. A second work session to discuss T.H. #47 has been scheduled for January 4, 2000. · Establish closed session to assess right-of-way acquisition with the City Attorney. Staff would recommend a closed session with the City Attorney following the Council meeting of January 11, 2000. G:\users\City Shared File\CORRESP\Norman\1999\MISC\12.7.99 W.S. Notes Re TH#47.doc