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BOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. Highway 10 Corridor Improvements City of Ramsey, Minnesota Proposed Scope of Services The next step for Ramsey in the realization of the long-term Highway 10 improvements is to develop a singular vision that can be embraced by all agencies. We must develop a vision that can be built in components, has a clear and strong need, and is reasonable and responsible. With completion of this work, property impacts, highway access, railroad treatments, supporting roadway network, and construction costs will be known. Below is a summary of the tasks we feel are necessary to leap from where the Highway 10 Access Planning Study left off to where a strong and clear vision is established that allows the project partners to successfully pursue funding and ultimately construct. The scope of work that follows is divided into two phases. Phase I includes work to justify the project including definition of the purpose and need, traffic analysis and the identification and evaluation of improvement concepts. Phase I will end with the identification a concept level vision for Highway 10 in Ramsey. Phase II will refine the recommended vision by completing preliminary design and a corridor beautification plan so that the footprint of the recommended vision can be preserved through an official map. Phase II will also define implementation strategies and identify and pursue funding opportunities. PHASE I — Project Justification, Concepts, Evaluation Task 1: Project Management, Coordination, and Engagement Our proactive and effective project management is critical for successful completion of the study resulting in full stakeholder support. Our approach is to lead this study process through consistent communication, firm schedules, and established milestones while building consensus along the way. We will implement our Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) process to engage roadway users and stakeholders early in the planning process and keep them engaged. This proactive approach goes beyond keeping stakeholders informed by utilizing their local knowledge to help identify issues and opportunities as well as confirm the problem being addressed. We will schedule all meetings, complete all agendas, maintain meeting records, and offer regular updates on next steps and upcoming requirements. The graphic on the next page outlines the different groups, planned activities, and their role in the overall decision -making process of the entire study, working towards achieving informed consent. Input will come from the community, agencies, and property/business owners.