Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 10/09/2014

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NEXT STEPS / CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP NEXT STEPS / CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP The Highway 10 Access Planning Study Recommendations are broadly supported by all partnering agencies, including the Cities of Anoka and Ramsey, Anoka County, MnDOT, and the Metropolitan Council. Attached in Appendix F are council resolutions stating support from both Cities of Anoka and Ramsey, and Anoka County Board resolution. Also included are letters of support from MnDOT and Metropolitan Council. Project partners must continue to work together to further plan, obtain funding, design, and implement the rec- ommended improvements. All partners have an active role in implementing these improvements. All competitive funding sources should be considered. Agencies should also update their comprehensive and transportation plans to include these findings. Partners should also work with MnDOT to include the corridor in the next update of the Congestion Management and Safety Plan (CMSP). Next Steps On Immediate Priority Projects There has been much discussion on next steps for the projects in the immediate priority classification. Below is an overview of next steps and lead agency efforts that are needed to continue the momentum as well as implement some of the key improvements. Short Term Pedestrian Improvements In Anoka A Municipal Agreement application was submitted by Anoka County for these improvements in the summer of 2014. At the time of this report, project awards have not been identified. The submittal did not include the trail on the south side of TH 10 from Fairoak Avenue to Main Street. Anoka County should continue to work with the City of Anoka to obtain funding and further project development for these improvements. The City of Anoka intends on submitting a 2015 Municipal Agreement application for this connection. The City should complete preliminary design in 2014 to identify the ultimate location of that trail so it aligns with future plans around the Fairoak Avenue intersection as well as alongside the proposed frontage connection between Fairoak Avenue and Main Street. Greenhaven Parkway The City of Anoka is the lead agency on this project. The City has been planning to make this connection along with some redevelopment in this region of the community. The City should complete preliminary design of this roadway and define the alignment. The City needs to continue discussions with the owners of the communica- tion tower site to see if that is indeed a site that has served its useful life and could now be used for roadway purposes. The City has $4.2 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to acquire ROW and redevelopment starting in 2017. Other potential funding sources could include a partnership with DEED, Municipal Agreement funds, The City should plan for starting preliminary design in 2014 to develop a feasible vision and plans prior to 2017. HIGHWAY 10 ACCESS PLANNING STUDY 107