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JON G. OLSON, PE County Engineer To: FROM:~ REGARDING: COUNTY OF ANOKA Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (612) 754-3520 FAX (612) 754-3532 MEMORANDUM Anoka County Board of Commissioners Jon G. Olson, PE County Engineer Proposed 1998 - 2002 Five Year Plan May 7, 1997 It is again my pleasure to present to you, the proposed 1998 - 2002 Five Year Highway Improvement Plan for Anoka County. The theme of this plan is similar to plans of the PcaSt several years with more emphasis placed on preservation of the existing Anoka ounty Highway System combined with an aggressive program of major improvement projects. For several years now, the County has been talking about the prioritie~s of preserve, manage, and expand as it relates to the Anoka County Highway System. Over the past several years a strong effort has been made to improve the level of funding for preservation type projects which primarily include bridge maintenance, crack filling, overlays, and cold inplace recycling projects. However, even with the increased level of funding for these types of projects, the general condition of the road system continues to deteriorate. It is apparent that additional efforts in the area of preservation are necessary and this Five Year Plan attempts to address the needs of the preservation area as well as include funding to a higher level in those areas. The Five Year Plan is broken down into three parts; the first part is titled, "Rehabilitation Projects" and includes a list of rehabilitation projects for 1997 as well as an extensive list of roadways in Anoka County which are classified as preservation type of roadways. An introduction to the types of roadways included in this category is on Page 4. The second part of the Five Year Plan is entitled, "Reconstruction Projects 1997 - 2002". The first 3 years of this plan are relatively balanced financially, however, the years 2001 and 2002 list many projects for which federal funds are being applied for other funds are a possibility. These funds are identified on the bottom of those years and these projects will likely not proceed unless funds are received for those specific projects. An introduction to the types of roadways included in this category is on Page 15. The third part of the plan is called "Other Projects". These projects are broken down into two lists. The first list has a year indicated of 2010. These projects are projects which have been requested by various units of government or individuals but for which funding is not available in the 5 year planning time frame. The second list of projects has a year OTHR which designates other and again projects which could not be funded in the current 5 yearplan, but are projects that have been identified as needing improvements for safety and/or capacity reasons. An introduction to the types of roadways included in this category is on Page 29. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer