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REPORT ON TRUNK HIGHWAY #47 LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECT APPLICATION By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: At the July 9, 1996 Council meeting, the City authorized SRF Inc. to perform necessary traffic studies and prepare the materials necessary to make application to MnDOT for a project which would improve the section of T.H. #47 from 142nd Avenue to C.S.A.H. #5 to a four-lane section. The project would also involve the signalization of both 142nd Avenue and the relocated C.S.A.H. #5/Xkimo Street intersections. At this time, signal justification reports have been completed which show warrants met for the signalization of both those intersections. Also, a preliminary plan of the improved four lane section is available for review. This City will also propose constructing a west frontage road from 142nd Avenue to C.S.A.H. #116 as an additional incentive for MnDOT to consider this project which will be competing against other projects requested by municipal governments. At this point, we would like the Road and Bridge Committee to review the work performed to date. The proposal from SRF also included a public informational meeting. Since the proposal will limit direct access along the project length, concerns of adjacent property owners may need to be addressed. The Council may also wish to extend the direct invitation beyond the adjacent property owners. Committee Action: Review preliminary project plans; direct level of desired public improvement; and set date for public informational meeting. Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator City Attorney Finance Officer Police Chief Public Works Supervisor R&B: 09/09/96 /jmt