Agenda - Council - 05/27/2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Our Mission: Toworktogethertoresponsilygrawourconemunityandtoproz'iIrquality,cost-effective, and ef&cientgovernmentseivices CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 05/27/2014 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: Receive Update on Highway 10 Access Planning Study; Case of Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) 7. 1. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to receive a presentation from Bolton and Menk (consultant to Mn/DOT) to review final alternatives to be presented as part of the Highway 10Access Planning Study and its final Open House in June. It is important to note that these are conceptual preliminary plans and estimates. Adoption of this study does not provide approval for any capital project to move forward. Please see the Implementation Plan Spreadsheet for more information. Mn/DOT and Anoka County, in cooperation with the Cities of Ramsey and Anoka, are conducting the Hwy 10 Access Planning Study to re-examine and identify the ultimate amount of access, types of access and locations of access to Highway 10 between the Anoka/Sherburne County line and the Rum River. The following is information from the Mn/DOT website: Based upon traffic volumes and safety concerns along this stretch ofHwy 10, project partners agree a freeway is the proper vision for this corridor. However, considering overall state and federal funding levels, it will be challenging to expand this portion ofHwy 10 to a freeway within the current 20-year planning horizon. Therefore, an alternative approach to incrementally improve safety and mobility on Highway 10 is needed in the short-term.The intent of this study is to identify high -benefit improvements that are fiscally responsible so that improvements can be funded, programmed and implemented incrementally to improve the corridor's mobility and safety, for motorists and pedestrians, in a timely manner. Notification: Notification is not required at this time. Bolton and Menk is preparing announcements for an upcoming Business and Stakeholder Meeting as well as the final Public Open House. Observations/Alternatives: The study is broadly organized between Community Input and Technical Input. In terms of technical input, a Project Management Team of Mn/DOT staff is guiding the overall effort with technical assistance and facilitation provided by Bolton and Menk, Inc. This PMT meets monthly. Community input is provided by a combination of a Study Advisory Committee (SAC), City Coordination Meetings, Public Open Houses, Business/Stakeholder Meetings, and Elected Officials Meeting. Study Advisory Committee The Study Advisory Committee is comprised of Staff from each of the agencies (cities of Ramsey and Anoka, Mn/DOT, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council). The City Engineer and Development Services Manager represent the City on this committee. City Coordination Meetings City Coordination Meetings are generally held quarterly as a precursory to the scheduled Open Houses and Stakeholder Meetings. These meetings are held with Staff from each of the cities in preparation for the public meetings. Public Open House Public open houses are scheduled through out the study as opportunity to provide input to study details and alternatives. Business and Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholder meetings are scheduled as a more focused follow up to the public open houses, and includes Property Owners directly impacted by potential alternatives. Elected Officials Meetings Elected officials meetings are also scheduled as follow to the public meetings and for guidance and recommendations on policy questions. The attached presentation walks through the final, revised alternatives to be presented at the open house. These alternatives have been developed through a series of steps that commenced in June, 2013. Tonight's presentation does not ask for an approval from the City Council, but is an opportunity to provide feedback before these alternatives are finalized for public comment. Funding Source: The Highway 10 Access Planning Study is being funded through a partnership between Mn/DOT and Anoka County. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council provide feedback on the final alternatives of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study prior to publishing for public comment.