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HRA BUSINESS Case #1: Review Options for Feasibility Study — Sunwood Drive Realignment Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. Commissioner McGlone clarified we have development opportunities on the south side and should have opposite work on both sides with the new alignment for Armstrong Boulevard going over Highway 10, which would require moving Sunwood Drive. Development Manager Lazan agreed, adding that Armstrong Boulevard has to be 30 feet above the rail but we can't get back to grade with how it is constructed today so this interchange has to move. He added that the City can only have one access at Highway 10 and Bunker Lake Boulevard so it wouldn't be left where it is today. Development Manager Lazan added five individuals have come forward for two to three positions in this area on the offer, but added they first need the Sunwood Drive relocation information, including a retail developer estimate for the remaining 30 -50 acres. He stated the City needs to know the road location too. Commissioner McGlone stated this will help define the project and get it back into private development. Commissioner Ramsey inquired about the timeframe from start to final design for realignment of Sunwood Drive. Development Manager Lazan said the feasibility study will be done this summer and be brought to the Board for consideration soon. He said they will need to prepare plans over the winter for a spring start, adding there could be variable approvals at the State level. Councilmember Backous inquired about the sub consultants. Development Manager Lazan said consultants were included in the traffic and roundabouts, but does not include WSB work. Public Services Director Olson said the work does not include appendix references to the intersection capacity on signalized intersections, adding this traffic figure won't update all of those intersections. Development Manager Lazan said he will verify but said not all are included in the 120 exhibits. Public Services Director Olson stated his other concern is the intersection between Highway 10 and Bunker Lake Boulevard, stating that even if we could get down after the railroad tracks we wouldn't want a signal there because it would back up traffic over the tracks, creating a safety hazard. Chairperson Elvig said this is a big change and that pushing forward with an overpass would be a good project but the lack of foresight may be as to capacity of the entire area and if we continue Housing and Redevelopment Authority / June 28, 2011 Page2of7