Minutes - Economic Development Authority - 02/14/2019

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Motion by Chairperson Steffen, seconded by Member Burandt, to select a preferred date of November 7, 2019, with alternate dates as November 14th or 21st as the date for the 2019 Business Network Meeting at the Fountains of Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt,Kanaventi,Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Hardin. 5. MEMBER/STAFF UPDATE 5.01: Receive Update on Highway 10 Transportation Plan (Ramsey Gateway) Community Development Director Gladhill provided an update on the process to update the Ramsey Highway 10 transportation plan/Ramsey Gateway. He stated that staff and the City Council, along with partners throughout Anoka County have been working to better define the scope of the Ramsey portion, as both Anoka and Elk River have received funding and approvals for large projects. He stated that different concepts for each intersection have been reviewed, and some eliminated, in order to present some of the preferred options at an upcoming public open house. He explained the evaluation process that was completed to narrow down the options for the Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard intersections, along with the west end concepts. He noted that the west end will likely lag behind the other elements in the plan. Member Burandt asked if there is any talk of moving the weigh station. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that City staff has had talks with MnDOT and the Highway Patrol and as of today there are no plans to relocate that, although they are considering other elements that would help to improve safety. He stated that the project in Anoka is fully funded and has actually been expanded with some additional MnDOT projects, so that construction will begin at 7th Avenue and continue through Thurston Avenue. He noted that the City of Elk River also received funding to replace traffic signals on 169 and to also evaluate eliminating signals at Highway 10 and the 101/169 interchange. He reviewed upcoming dates for the public involvement plan which includes a meeting of the Steering Committee, property owner meetings, and a public open house. Chairperson Steffen asked if the entire stretch of the Anoka project would begin in 2022 or whether that would be phased in multiple years. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there will be two projects, the Anoka portion and the MnDOT portion, but noted that both projects are anticipated to begin in 2022. Chairperson Steffen asked the timing for Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the date is uncertain at this time, as the design is still about one year out and then once that is completed, the search for funding can begin. Economic Development Authority/February 14, 2019 Page 4 of 5