Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/16/2019 - Special

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other options are different, they may be considered more traditional interchange options, but also have additional cost. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that there is strong support for the grade separation for the rail crossing and highway, with some concern with the right-in/right-out option. He stated that there has been a request from Lano to bring the right-in/right-out closer to their business. Ms. Bersaw stated that they are still planning for the frontage road between Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish. She noted that there is a high cost estimated at this time, but that cost could be reduced as time moves forward as that estimate also includes RALF costs. She highlighted another frontage road option along the Tungsten district, which was carried forward from the 2014 study. She stated that there have been discussions with the businesses in those locations on the functionality of that frontage road and the heavy equipment that would be moving on the road. She explained that the cost estimates included for all options are in 2025 numbers because that is when Anoka would be completed and is a more accurate estimate of when work could possibly begin. She referenced the west end plans, which have been on hold until there is further input from Elk River and MnDOT on the future plans for that corridor. She noted that the plan thus far includes an interim safety improvement for a minimal cost that would simply formalize the movements that most people are already making in that area. She stated that she will be providing a similar update to the County Board tomorrow and then there is another TAC meeting later this week. She stated that they are nearing the end of the phase one planning and the next step would be to continue on to phase two, which includes funding strategies. Acting Mayor Riley stated that this Ramsey portion of Highway 10 is the third piece of three and would complete this section of the highway. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is room for expansion of Highway 10 lanes, should a third lane continue. Ms. Bersaw stated that the Anoka project has squeezed enough room where a third lane could be added under the interchanges in the future. She stated that perhaps Ramsey would plan for a similar thing so that option is not precluded in the future. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the Council consensus will be conveyed to the County Board and TAC this week. 2.02: Staff Update on Water Supply System Request for Proposals City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report. Acting Mayor Riley asked how the system would be modeled if there has not been a water supply system before. City Engineer Westby provided additional details on water infrastructure. He confirmed that it has not been done on a system wide basis before. City Council Work Session/July 16,2019 Page 4 of 6