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Jankowski is hopeful that Mn/DOT will sign off on the Assessment even if the signalization issue is not resolved. Case #3: Report On Proposed County Road #116 Improvement Project Mr. Jankowski stated that he attended a meeting at Anoka County on November 4, 1998 regarding the possibility of improving the County Road gl16 corridor. Those in attendance include Anoka City Engineer Craig Gray, and Jon Olson and Roger Butler from the Anoka County Highway Department. The highlights of that meeting included the following: Signalization of Thurston/Dysprosiurn/County Road g116 intersection. This improvement will not happen without the addition of mm lanes, which will cause the project cost to be in the range of $400,000.00, plus the additional right-of-way acquisition. The City of Anoka is uncertain as to whether they want to do anything to expedite that signalization. For the County to do the project in their normal process will mean a lengthy wait; it is ranked last of 32 signalization projects. Potential to upgrade an entire corridor of County Road gl 16 from T.H. #47 to County Road g57. Mr. Jankowski stated that he suggested that Ramsey would like to see a four-lane section complete with divided medians. Jon Olson of the County was not opposed to that, however, he noted that historically there has been citizen opposition to four-lane highways and to expect the same in this instance. He also noted that he didn't feel traffic volumes would warrant 4 lanes at this time. Such an upgrade from T.H.#47 to County Road #57 would cost about 2.5 million dollars. Jon Olson suggested that there be a corridor study with some public participation as a part of that. A study would cost approximately $20,000-$40,000; the County has a policy of participating 50% in studies. Mr. Jankowski stated that the City of Anoka will also be approached to participate in the cost of a study. Mayor Gamec attested to traffic congestion he has encountered on this corridor in the late afternoon when employees in the Anoka Enterprise Park are getting off work. Mr. Jankowski stated that he would forward this information to Jon Olson. The consensus was that a County Road #116 corridor study and upgrade project is a high priority item. Mr. Jankowski was directed to solicit proposals for a corridor study, initiate discussions with the City of Anoka for cost sharing, and that Ramsey's share will come from tax increment funds. Connection of McKinley Street between City of Anoka and City of Ramsey. Jon Olson stated that the connection of McKinley Street between Anoka and Ramsey would be mutually beneficial to County Road gl 16 and Hwy. gl0. Councilmember Zimmerman noted that it would also be a real benefit to employees in the Anoka Industrial Park.