Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/18/2003

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P.W. CASE: REQUEST FOR FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION FOR COUNTY ROADS By: Brian E. Olson, Principal City Engineer Background: As a result of the Highway 10 Interregional Corridor Study, Anoka County has proposed functional classification changes for certain roadways that are under their jurisdiction. Generally, the functional classification changes that they are asking for comments on are increasing mobility and changing the access priorities. The list of proposed changes are included as well as a map that depicts the requested changes. As a result of increased development in Ramsey and those communities to the north and west, the need for a roadway system that can safely accommodate the additional traffic becomes an increasing concern. A noka County feels that the requested changes t o the functional classification o f these roadways w ill allow for t he u se o f federal funds a nd increase the priority of County dollars when compared to the entire roadway system in Anoka County. The City of Ramsey has cooperatively worked with Anoka County over the years to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Some examples have been the construction of turn lanes on County Road 116, turn lanes on Armstrong Boulevard, and working on the vision of County road 116 by working together to complete the County Road 116 study discussed earlier this evening. We received a memo from Anoka County on Friday afternoon that explains the reasons for proposing this change and another that explains that the existing roadways already meet the criteria for A-Minors as far as volume and cross-section. Committee Action: Motion to direct Staff to prepare a resolution in support of the proposed changes to the functional classification requested by Anoka County that will be made available at the City Council meeting with the Report for Public Works for ratification. Reviewed by: City Administrator Public Works Director/Fire Chief PW: 3/18/03