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CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION STUDY STUDY SESSION #3 APRIL 6, 1994 AREA A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE: TH 47/THURSTON AVENUE CONNECTION Background At Study Session #2, three alternatives were presented which identified a realignment of Thurston Avenue and a potential connection to TH 47. Based on this discussion, the preferred alternative (Scheme C) is shown on the attached map or Figure 1. Description Thurston Avenue is proposed to be extended east while still located in the city of Anoka and a new intersection of County Road 116 would occur approximately 500 feet west of the existing intersection of TH 47 and 116. Thurston Avenue would be located on the east side of the wetland and neighborhood access would be maintained to the Flintwood Hills neighborhood. Thurston Avenue would be extended north to intersect with TH 47 in the vicinity of 142nd Avenue. The opportunity to have TH 47 connect directly to Highway 10 via Thurston Avenue providing a grade separated crossing of the railroad warrants further consideration. Additional transportation improvements are proposed at the corner of Nowthen Boulevard and TH 47. Access will be maintained to the existing commercial/retail structures at County Road 116 and TH 47. If Thurston Avenue became the major transportation route it would most likely be designated TH 47 and the former TH 47 south of 116 in the City of Anoka would be "turnbacked" by the State of Minnesota, and become a local collector roadway. Land use surrounding in the TH 47/116 intersection is proposed to remain consistent with the neighborhood commercial designation. The neighborhood commercial acreage will be expanded to the Nowthen/TH 47 intersection. The opportunity to establish clear delineation between residential and commercial land use should be considered. In addition the historic city hall should be relocated and the potential for a city center district evaluated.