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Both MnDOT and Anoka County were engaged during the previous study process. Comments from <br /> both agencies are reflected in the improvements considered in this report. <br /> Previous Improvements <br /> Significant consideration and planning was completed prior to completion of the improvements <br /> constructed in 2011.Those improvements included street,trail, sanitary sewer and water <br /> distribution. Additionally, consideration was given to storm water management strategies and a <br /> potential 30-inch raw watermain from a future intake on the Mississippi River to the proposed site <br /> of the water treatment plant,just south of Fire Station No. 1. All previous analyses and reports are <br /> considered as a part of this analysis. <br /> VI. ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS <br /> In the previous analysis,we completed traffic and storm water studies and reviewed City <br /> Comprehensive Plans for sanitary sewer and water main needs for the study area. Based on the <br /> changes in proposed land use, the traffic study requires revisions.The storm water requirements, <br /> along with the sanitary sewer and water main needs, are unchanged as a result of the revised land <br /> uses.The following paragraphs relate key findings of the traffic analysis.The complete analysis is <br /> included in Appendix B of this report. <br /> a. Traffic Analysis Update <br /> The traffic analysis was completed to determine required lane geometry for Bunker Lake <br /> Boulevard and Puma Street, along with turn lane requirements at four intersections in the <br /> study area. <br /> The revised land uses result in an increase of 18,100 trips per day into and out of the area at <br /> full build.This is at the low end of the range previously calculated for the area (18,500 to <br /> 23,300). <br /> Note:Short term improvements are intended to mitigate current safety or operations <br /> problems, along with full development of the Study Area. Mid-term improvements are <br /> anticipated safety related improvements that may be required within the study area. <br /> Long-term improvements are anticipated safety improvements required as a result of <br /> growth in the region. <br /> b. Short Term Improvements <br /> • Armstrong Boulevard & Bunker Lake Boulevard: <br /> o Bunker Lake Boulevard is proposed to be reconstructed in the near future <br /> by Anoka County to a four lane divided road between Ramsey Boulevard <br /> and Armstrong Boulevard.The dual southbound left turn lanes at this <br /> intersection will be striped when Bunker Lake Boulevard is reconstructed. A <br /> southbound double left turn lane will help reduce queues entering the COR <br /> development. <br /> o Plan for eastbound dual-right turn lanes, two eastbound through lanes, and <br /> a 300 ft. left turn lane. <br /> • Bunker Lake Boulevard (west of Armstrong Boulevard): <br /> o Expand to a four lane section for development to the first full access to the <br /> west of Armstrong Boulevard.This will be between 540 ft.to 775 ft., <br /> depending on access from the COR to Bunker Lake Boulevard. <br /> Prepared by:Bolton&Menk,Inc. <br /> Future Business Park—City of Ramsey Page 5 <br />