Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/19/2002

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PW CASE RECEIVE DRAFT OF TH 10 CORRIDOR STUDY By: Brian E. Olson, Principal City Engineer Background: In May of 2001 the State of Minnesota initiated the TH 10 Corridor Study with the initiation of the Technical and Policy Advisory Committees. There has been numerous meetings of both committees to discuss the existing and future operation of TH 10 from I35W in Moundsview to TH 24 in Clear Lake. There were five public meetings that were held to discuss alternatives with the public. MnDOT also gave a presentation at the November Public Works Committee meeting to answer any questions regarding the TH 10 Corridor and to gather input for the creation of the vision of the corridor. In February, a complete draft report was issued which contained information on existing conditions including: public involvement in the process, existing land use, roadway geometrics, existing and projected traffic volumes, accident history, current operational service levels, and a review of environmental concerns. It also discusses the need to upgrade the section of TH 10 through Ramsey to a 6 lane freeway with the 3 alternatives that were presented at the November Public Works Committee. This work has been split into two phases. The first phase is between Round Lake Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. This conversion has been anticipated to occur between 2002 - 2010 at a cost of $95 million. The second phase is between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and TH 169 in Elk River and has been anticipated to occur between 2010 - 2018 at a cost of $115 million. As you can see from the attachments, this is a rather large packet of information. Staff did not include the entire study but tried to include the majority the information for your review. MnDOT would like to complete the TH 10 Corridor Study and has asked that comments be received by interested parties by April 3, 2002. Action: Based upon discussion Reviewed by: City Administrator Public Works Director PW: 03/19/02