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Ca~e # CONSIDER APPLYING TO MNDOT FOR 1997 LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON T.H. #47 BETWEEN 142ND AVENUE AND CSAH #5 By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The current draft T.H. #47 Corridor Study has projected improvements to T.H. #47 between 142nd Avenue and CSAH #5 being warranted by traffic conditions within a range of three to seven years. A summary of these types of improvements could include: · The realignment of the intersection of CSAH #5 with that of Xkimo Street · The signalization of the intersection of CSAH #5 and T.H. #47 ° The signalization of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and T.H. 47 · The construction of a four lane section between 142nd and CSAH #5 · The construction of frontage accesses on the east and west sides of T.H. #47, south of 142nd Avenue The County Engineer has indicated the County's willingness to pursue this project as a candidate project for the MnDOT local initiative program. The County has also suggested that accelerating the T.H. #47/CSAH #5 project, which is currently scheduled beyond the year 2000, with an estimated budget of $250,000, would cause the delay of the extension of C.R. gl 16 from Ramsey to Armstrong, currently scheduled for 1998 with an estimated budget of $555,000. The Council has indicated that the improvement along this segment of T.H. #47 is a high priority. If we wish to pursue this project for funding in 1998, the City will need to make a formal application to MnDOT by the end of 1996. It has been suggested in the Corridor Study that Anoka County be the lead agency on this project; however, if frontage roads and the signalization of 142nd Avenue become a part of this project, it may be more appropriate for the City to take the lead vote. The lead agency is responsible for the preparation of project plans and administering the contracts. In order to be considered for the Fiscal Year 1998 Local Initiative Program, an application needs to be submitted to MnDOT by the end of December 1996. The application consists of a brief report describing the scope and project participants. At this point, the City needs to determine the scope of the desired project and make a request to the County for joint participation. I have met with Mr. Dennis Eyler of SRF, Inc. who has prepared the T.H. #47 Corridor Study, and asked him to prepare a letter outlining the scope, schedule and estimated costs necessary to submit such an application. I anticipate receipt of this letter by the time of the meeting. Committee Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: City Administrator Finance Officer R&B: 5/14/96 /kas