Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/21/2024

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5. 4. Public Works Committee Meeting Date: 05/21/2024 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Improve the safety and mobility of transportation corridors. Title: Review Final Elk River Highway 10 Corridor Study Purpose/Background: The Elk River Highway 10 Corridor Study was completed in January 2023. The final study report is too large to attach so only the executive summary is attached. However, the following link can be used to view/download the study online; https://www.elkrivennn.gov/1578/Plans-Studies-Future-Projects. As stated at the end of the executive summary, the goal of the study was to identify a long-term 20+ year vision for the Highway 10 corridor that ensures safe and efficient operations along the Highway 10 corridor while supporting economic development within the area and region. Implementation of the long-term vision will take commitment and collaboration from all study partners. The cities, counties, and MnDOT will need to continue to collaborate to determine next steps such as environmental review, preliminary and final design, and agency cost sharing and coordination. As is also stated at the end of the executive summary, the next step for this study is to complete significant environmental review as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Following the environmental review, the project would move into preliminary and final design. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Time Frame: Staff anticipates up to 30 minutes will be needed to present this case and respond to questions. Observations: The border between the City of Ramsey and the City of Elk River runs north -south and generally crosses Highway 10 approximately 400-feet east of Adams Street. The intersections of Highway 10 at Jarvis Street, Adams Street and Alpine Drive were generally considered as a singular study area. Numerous options for improving safety and reducing congestion in this area were coinsidered during development of the study. As noted in the executive summary, all partnering agencies ultimately agreed that a grade -separated interchange would provide the greatest benefit in terms of safety and congestion and was considered the best long-term goal. The preferred location for the grade -separated interchange was determined to be at Adams Street, which is generally centrally located between Alpine Drive and Jarvis Street. Recommendation: Staff does not have any recommendations to offer at this time. Outcome/Action: No action is required at this time. If desired, Committee members can direct staff to present a similar case during a future City Council work session. Elk River Hwy 10 Study Exec Summary Attachments Form Review