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5.10. SR 11-20-1995i � a\ ty o kk� River ITEM 5.10. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Pat Klaers, City Adm' 'strator DATE: November 20, 1995 SUBJECT: Update from City Engineer on Public Improvement Projects City Engineer Terry Maurer is scheduled to be in attendance at this City Council meeting. As the construction season is nearing an end for 1995, it is appropriate for Terry to provide the Council with an update on the status of 1995 public improvements and on projects that are ongoing in Elk River. Background material on some of the projects listed below is attached for your review. a. b. C. d. e. f. 9- h. Central Business District Parking Lot Elk Hills Drive Western Area Phase II N. Joplin Frontage Road and Signal Riverview Drive Survey Results School/Proctor Signal Study County Long Range Transportation Miscellaneous Items 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 5.10a. November 16, 1995 CONSULTING ENGINEERS File: 230 - 223 -30 1326 Energy Park Drive Mr. Pat Klaers Sr. Paul, MN 55108 City Administrator 612- 644 -4389 City of Elk River 1- 800 -888 -2923 13065 Orono Parkway Fax: 612- 644 -9446 P.O. Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT PAVING Dear Mr. Klaers: As you are aware, a number of questions have been raised about the quality of the paving in the downtown parking lot. We have reviewed this, both internally and with Steve Ach and Phil Hals of your staff. It is our belief that the integrity of the work that was done is CIVIL ENGINEERING: acceptable but the aesthetics are unacceptable. We are recommending to the General ENVIRONMENTAL Contractor, Barbarossa and Sons, that a method of repair would be to hold back sufficient MUNICIPAL funds to seal coat the parking lot and restripe it. Then we would suggest that the City add *LANNING this parking lot to the 1996 Seal Coating Program and restripe it afterwards. This will SOLID WASTE allow the City to complete the landscaping work prior to seal coating. Oftentimes, STRUCTURAL landscaping equipment can mar a bituminous surface. Attached is a copy of a letter that SURVEYING I have sent to Barbarossa and Sons suggesting that this is the best method to address this TRAFFIC problem. TRANSPORTATION We will keep you appraised of any comments received from the Contractor regarding this ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL issue. For your information, the most current pay estimate on this project already has ENGINEERING: HVAC these funds withheld. POWER DISTRIBUTION SCADA If you have any questions regarding this issue, please call. SYSTEM CONTROLS Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS Terry J. aurer, P.E. OFFICES IN: TJM:tw MINNEAPOLIS Attachment PRIOR LAKE 223- 1603.nov ST. PAUL WASECA An Equal Opportunity Employer 1' I I'MiSRUM, EIGREERS November 14, 1995 File: 230 - 223 -30 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 Mr. Paul Flykt 612.644.4389 Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. 1- 800. 888.2923 11000 93rd Avenue North Fax: 612.644 -9446 Osseo, MN 55369 RE: DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT PAVING CITY OF ELK RIVER Dear Mr. Flykt: Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS OFFICES IN: Terry . aurer, P.E. MINNEAPOLIS TJM:tw PRIOR LAKE 223- 1409.nov ST. PAUL WASECA An Equal Opportunity Employer As you are aware, Bauerly Brothers recently paved the downtown parking lot in the City of Elk River. This was done as a subcontractor to you and a change order to the Western Area project. The quality of the workmanship in the paving of this parking lot is 01VIL ENGINEERING questionable. Many of the joints overlap and leave small ridges and, in some areas, it ENVIRCNMENTAL appears it was not properly compacted. The surface texture is rather loose and rough. MUNICIPAL Finally, the aesthetics of the job are very poor. We have reviewed the situation with both 'LANNING Ralph Bader, our construction inspector, and Phil Halls, Street Superintendent. We SOLID WASTE believe that a reasonable solution to the quality of work on this paving would be to seal STRUCTURAL coat the parking lot in spring and then restripe it. SURVEYING TRAFFIC The City of Elk River annually has a seal coating program. We would suggest that TRANSPCRTAT1CN sufficient funds be withheld from this portion of the contract for the City to include the parking lot in their 1996 seal coating program and then restripe it after seal coating. We .LECTRICAL /MECF;ANCAL estimate the seal coating cost to be approximately $1,800. The striping costs would be ENG!NE;RING „AC similar to whatever we are charged this year for striping a parking lot. Unless you have ?CWER o STRIBU-CN a better suggestion of how to deal with this issue, it would be my intent to withhold this sCAOA amount from the final pay estimate on this project for the corrections in 1996. SYSTEM CONTR91LS If you have any questions or comments, please call. Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS OFFICES IN: Terry . aurer, P.E. MINNEAPOLIS TJM:tw PRIOR LAKE 223- 1409.nov ST. PAUL WASECA An Equal Opportunity Employer 5. 10b. I i i 1' • November 8 NOV 1 1995 3 1995 I'ONSCLTII6 MIXERS File: 230 - 246 -30 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 612. 644.4389 Mike and Jackie Kedrowski 1.800. 888 -2923 18837 Dodge Street Fax: 612. 644.9446 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kedrowski: As you are aware from discussions with our construction inspector, Ralph Bader, the workmanship on the bituminous paving of your driveway is totally unacceptable and we are going to require the Contractor to repave your driveway. However, given the weather conditions at this time of year, it would be our suggestion that we wait until spring to CIVIL ENGINEERING remove the existing bituminous and repave the driveway. We are concerned that, as the ENVIRONMENTAL weather turns colder than normal, even if the driveway is replaced and is acceptable from MUNICIPAL a structural standpoint, aesthetically, because of the cold weather, it will not have the PLANNING desired appearance. I understand that Ralph Bader has discussed this with you and that SOLID WASTE you are agreeable with waiting. - - STRUCTURAL SURVEYING We appreciate your understanding and tolerance in this matter, and apologize for the TRAFFIC quality of workmanship on your driveway. TRANSPORTATION If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact me at 644 -4389. ELECTRICAii'MEC:- ANiCAL E�GiNEERING Sincerely, -VAC POWER DISTRIBUTICN SCAR, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS SYSTEM CONTROLS Terry J. rer, P.E. OFFICES IN: • MINNEAPOLIS PRIOR LAKE ST. PAUL WASECA TJM:tw cc: Mr. Pat Klaers, Administrator 246- 0812.nov An Equal Opportunity Employer CONSLLTING ENGINEERS 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 612.644 -4389 1- 800 - 888.2923 Fax: 612.644 -9446 CIVIL ENGINEERING: ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL �PLANNING SOLID WASTE STRUCTURAL SURVEYING TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL /MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: HVAC POWER DISTRIBUTION SCADA SYSTEM CONTROLS OFFICES IN: MINNEAPOLIS PRIOR LAKE ST. PAUL WASECA 5.10e. November 16, 1995 File: 230 - 286 -10 Mr. Pat Klaers City Administrator City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway P.O. Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS QUESTIONNAIRE Dear Mr. Klaers: The questionnaire to the Riverview Heights neighborhood was mailed last week. We have started to receive responses this week. As of Wednesday, we received 33 responses out of the 87 questionnaires that were sent. To give you an idea of how the early results are stacking up, I have filled in the attached questionnaire with responses that have been submitted from the 33 respondents. It appears that the majority of the people in the Riverview Heights area are interested in at least having an informational meeting. From the results of the questionnaire, some of those that have indicated an interest in an informational meeting are opposed to sewer and water. I believe they want a forum to express their concerns directly. There are a significant number, though, that have shown an interest in the informational hearing for the purposes of further discussion of the sewer and water issue. I will keep you posted as the results continue to come in. In fact, I will update this as of Monday and hand carry those results to the City Council meeting that evening. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS Terry J. aurer, P.E. TJM:tw Attachment 286- 1604.nov An Equal Opportunity Employer • • RESULTS AS OF 11/15/95 RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS QUESTIONNAIRE NAME: ADDRESS: 1. What year was your home built? 2. What is the condition of your septic system? Good 22 Fair 4 Showing signs of failure 4 3. When was your septic system last upgraded? More than 10 years 9 5 -10 years 8 0 -5 years 9 4. What is the condition of your well? Good 25 Fair 3 Showing signs of failure 0 5. When was your well last upgraded? More than 10 years 7 5 -10 years 10 0 -5 years 6 6. How is the storm drainage in your neighborhood? Adequate 28 Needs improvement 3 Don't know 2 Don't know 6 Don't know 4 Don't know 8 7. How is the condition of the streets in your neighborhood? Adequate 7 Needs some work 11 Needs major work 14 8. Your street is scheduled for overlayment in 1996. The estimated cost is $1,750 to $2,000 per property. The useful life of an overlay is 8 to 12 years, during which utility construction would likely not be considered. Would you prefer that utilities and new street construction be looked at and discussed prior to considering an overlay project? Consider utilities and new street prior to overlayment. 12 Just consider an overlay project. 18 9. Given the financial information contained on the attached sheet, are you in favor of a neighborhood information meeting to further discuss this issue with the City? Yes 24 No 8 Additional Comments: If you have any questions or would like to talk to somebody directly, please contact Terry Maurer, City Engineer, at 644 -4389. 230/286- 2514.sep RESULTS AS OF 11/17/95 39 of 89 Returned RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS QUESTIONNAIRE NAME: ADDRESS: 1. What year was your home built? 2. What is the condition of your septic system? Good 2$ Fair 4 Showing signs of failure 4 Don't know 2 3. When was your septic system last upgraded? More than 10 years 12 5 -10 years 9 0 -5 years 11 Don't know 6 4. What is the condition of your well? Good 29 Fair 5 Showing signs of failure 0 Don't know 4 5. When was your well last upgraded? More than 10 years 8 5 -10 years-j5 0 -5 years ___6_ Don't know 8 6. How is the storm drainage in your neighborhood? Adequate 32 Needs improvement 5 7. How is the condition of the streets in your neighborhood? Adequate 9 Needs some work 12 Needs major work 17 • 8. Your street is scheduled for overlayment in 1996. The estimated cost is $1,750 to $2,000 per property. The useful life of an overlay is 8 to 12 years, during which utility construction would likely not be considered. Would you prefer that utilities and new street construction be looked at and discussed prior to considering an overlay project? Consider utilities and new street prior to overlayment. Just consider an overlay project. 22 9. Given the financial information contained on the attached sheet, are you in favor of a neighborhood information meeting to further discuss this issue with the City? Yes 27 No 10 Additional Comments: is If you have any questions or would like to talk to somebody directly, please contact Terry Maurer, City Engineer, at 644 -4389. 2301286- 2514.sep • ,0-, /0 November 15, 1995 P.O. BOX 338 • ELK RIVER, MN 55330 • PHONE (612)441 -1722 • FAX (612)441 -2264 Mr. Pat Klaers City of Elk River Administrator 13065 Orono Parkway P.O.Box 490 Elk River, MN 56330 RE: CSAH 1 at School Street Traffic Signal Study Dear Mr. Klaers: Although the above referenced study indicated that the intersection of CSAH 1 (Proctor Avenue) and School Street satisfies one of the eleven warrants used to justify the need for a traffic signal, we do not agree with the Draft Signal Justification Report (SJR) recommendation that a traffic signal is justified at this time. However, based on the data collected in this study, we feel a traffic signal will likely be •needed within the next year or two. Accordingly, we have programmed in our Five -year Construction Program the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of CSAH 1 and School Street in 1997. We have discussed the signal study with MnDOT District 3 Traffic Engineering Staff and they have indicated that we should proceed with submitting the SJR with modifications to incorporate some minor traffic forecasting which should include traffic generated by the Lafayette Woods development and other ambient regional traffic growth. The traffic signal would then be justified based on anticipated traffic volumes and will likely satisfy additional traffic signal warrants for future years. The intersection would not need to be reevaluated in the future in order to proceed with construction by 1997. One item which we have begun discussing within the Highway Department staff is the SJR recommendation to consider a "three- lane" design concept on CSAH 1 between TH 10 and CR 77 to accommodate intersection channelization at CSAH 1 and School Street when it is signalized. We discussed this concept with your City Engineer and he indicated that this design would facilitate other improvements needed on CSAH 1 at the intersection of TH 10. We are also considering this design as an alternative to our proposed four -lane improvements on CSAH 1 between CR 77 and CR 32. In order to keep these projects moving forward, we will coordinate the CSAH 1 at School Street traffic forecasting efforts with the consultant who prepared the original SJR. We will also set up a meeting with you and your City Engineer to discuss the design options on our CSAH 1 improvements. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to call. Sincerely, 4--lai David R. Schwarting, P.E. Sherburne County Engine cc Arne Engstrom, Sherburne County Commissioner, District 1 DATE: November 10, 1995 RE: Sherburne County Long Range Transportation Plan SAC Minutes - Thursday - October 26, 1995 I. The Elk River Public Information Meeting was held Thursday, October 12, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Sherburne County Government Center Board Room. The Becker Neighborhood Meeting was held Wednesday, October 11, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Becker City Hall. Announcements were sent to the five local papers and the local radio stations. The Elk River Neighborhood Meeting was held Wednesday, September 20, 1995 from 7 :00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Sherburne County Government Center Board Room. The Becker Neighborhood Meeting was held Thursday, September 21, 1995 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Becker City Hall. County, City, and Township officials and special interest groups were invited to the neighborhood meetings. II. Presentation of Transportation Issues The transportation issues that were collected from the SAC brainstorming session, neighborhood meetings, public information meetings, and from concerned individuals were presented. Please find a final copy of the issues enclosed. III. Working Session A group of policies were presented to the SAC and comments, corrections, and concerns were raised. Most of the policies were highway related, and the SAC added multimodal issues to the policies. Physical roadway standards and issues were presented. Multimodal standards and issues were discussed. Mn /DOT provided the SAC with their standards for bicycles. IV. Schedule and Timeline The next SAC meeting is scheduled for January 11, 1996 2:00 p.m. at the Sherburne County Government Center Board Room, and at 7:00 p.m. at the Becker City Hall. Respectively Submitted, David Pies. H:\ 5647.00 \TRANS \MEETINGS \951110SA.min Engineers • Architects • Planners • Surveyors POLICIES PRESERVE AND MODERNIZE KEY ELEMENTS OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM To ensure that key elements of the existing transportation system are preserved by replacing or rehabilitating transportation assets at the optimal replacement cycle. Improvements include resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, paving, facility, and fleet replacement or modernization. Replacements and rehabilitations based upon accepted industry standards will be given priority over projects not based upon such system standards. IMPROVE SAFETY AND SECURITY To improve the safety of the existing transportation system through programs or improvements which eliminate or lessen safety hazards. The safety and security of the user /customer of the transportation system is the primary focus of this guideline. MITIGATE CONGESTION To reduce existing congestion or prevent future congestion on the transportation system. This guideline is accomplished by projects which improve traffic flow and reduces travel time on congested highways, transit or other facilities, reduces overcrowding and increases service capacity and reliability, and relieves or prevents a worsening of congestion by taking proactive steps. PROMOTE PROPER USE OF ROADWAY • To protect and improve the roadway system so that it achieves its proper use necessary to ensure efficient mobility is the focus of this guideline. Projects which improve deficiencies to roadways are given consideration under this guideline. Roadway deficiencies can be attributed to excessive distance between roadways of the same classification, improper signal spacing, parking, excessive access points, and improper posted speeds which results in inefficient traffic flow. IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY OF ROADWAY To ensure proper connectivity between two or more unconnected routes. Projects which have a positive effect on mobility by improving the continuity along or between a roadway corridor will be given priority consideration under this guideline. PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT To protect and improve the environment through transportation projects that are environmentally responsive. This guideline incorporates all environmental concerns, though improving air quality and complying with the Clean Air Act are primary considerations. Projects will also be evaluated based upon their support of environmental conservation, habitat protection, wetland conservation, noise abatement, energy conservation, and maintenance of water quality. PROVIDE MOBILITY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED To ensure mobility for the transportation disadvantaged and to comply with the intentions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Projects which insure mobility and access to transportation facilities for the transportation disadvantaged will be given priority consideration • under this guideline. 1 PROVIDE A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE • To provide multi modal transportation options that provide an optimum level of mobility to the users of the transportation network, plus reduce the reliance on the single occupant automobile. Projects such as transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as projects which provide intermodal access are considered under this guideline. • PROVIDE A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF GOODS To provide an adequate infrastructure for the efficient movement of goods, utilizing a truly intermodal system, coordinating truck, rail, and air to yield the safest most efficient, most economical, and most environmental friendly mode. Projects which enhance the movement of freight, and provide access improvements to major activity centers will be given priority consideration. SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE LAND USE To reward transportation projects which encourage development in areas well served by the transportation infrastructure, that do not have an adverse effect on the transportation system. To reward development where environmental conditions are sufficiently stable to sustain further growth, that are compatible with efficient movement of goods, that minimize conflict with personal travel, and that complement and encourage a multimodal focus SUPPORT LIVABLE COMMUNITIES To provide a positive impact on the community's social and human environments. Projects will be evaluated for their positive impact on neighborhoods and community livability, and on the level of support communities and political leaders give towards the project. Transportation projects related to such things as "traffic calming" techniques, travel demand management, and pedestrian improvements which enhance neighborhoods or community livability will receive priority consideration. SUPPORT FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION To be consistent with Federal mandates which state: "Long Range Transportation Plans and Transportation Improvement Programs must be financially constrained." The county vows to ensure that limited financial resources are used in the most effective manner. To ensure a competitive regional economy by promoting and supporting transportation investments which recognize the mobility needs of business and industry, and enhance access for economic development and tourism. PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT To ensure that the public has early, continuing and proactive public involvement, which will lead to more creative and effective transportation decisions. Those projects which have been through a public review and participation process or that have identified steps to be undertaken to get the public and interested parties involved, will receive priority consideration. N PRELIMINARY SHERBURNE COUNTY STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE • LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN ISSUES Corridors • Zimmerman to St. Cloud Connection; East -West Corridor • T.H. 95 Connection • CR 22 Connection - Anoka County • Develop and Preserve Corridors for Future Development • CSAH 4 (Connectivity) • Expressways / Interchanges / Funding • Right of Way Preservation for Future Transportation Improvements • CR 9 Paving (Multimodal) • Future TH 10 Management • CR 9 to CR 48 Connection • TH 169 to I35 • CR 4 Connection North of Becker Railroads • Reduce At -Grade Crossings (RR) - By Elimination or Consolidation • Eliminate Unsafe Crossings (RR) - By Signalizing and Adding Automatic Crossing Arms • Limited Access along Railroad Corridor (Grade Separation) • Railroad System Access (Becker) • Truck Transfer Terminal (Rail to Road) • All At -Grade Crossings (RR) - Have Been Signalized in Elk River • • Bus / Rail / Passenger • Trains Blocking Interchanges • Proctor Crossing (Elk River) • Grain Elevator Service (Rail / Truck) Airports • Airport Facilities - 3rd Airport (S.E.) • Improve TH 10 Access to St. Cloud area airport (Golf Course) • Northwest Airlines Connection to St. Cloud (Goods & Passenger Service) • Add County Offices at Airport (Sheriff / Maintenance / Planning) Mass Transit • Wright /Sherburne Transit • MCTO (Old MTC) Expansion to Elk River • Park & Ride Lots, Van Pools, HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane • Commuting - Expressways - Rail - Rapid Transit St. Cloud /Twin Cities /Elk River /Zimmerman /Princeton /Casino • Heartland Express • Bus / Rail • Bus Connection (Shuttle) / Park & Ride to Utilize MCTO Other Modes of Transportation • Preservation of Railroad Corridor - Elk River - Princeton • Recreation - Provide wide shoulders or separate path system • Provide environment for safe non - motorized transportation and linear recreation • Improve turning radii for trucks and improve free flow speeds on major routes • • The Impact of Rail / Airport - Movement of Material and Goods • Access to non - motorized trails (Refuge) • County Snowmobile System (Existing Map) • Grade Separation for Trails / Rails / Road (Old RR Bed CR 1 CR 33) • Sand Dune Access / Safety / Demand (Equestrian / Snowmobile) • Utilize ISTEA Funding • Recreation / Transportation Blend • • Need More Recreation Pathways / Parking Areas Cities • TH 10 / Michigan Avenue Connection (St. Cloud) • CSAH 8 / TH 10 Connection (St. Cloud) • CR 33 Bypass / 209th Avenue Plat (Elk River - Big Lake Township) • CR 13 (Elk River) • Interconnect Signals on TH 10 and TH 169 (Elk River) • Elk River 1995 Draft Comprehensive Plan • East / West Connector / Is it needed ? / How would it impact Quality of Life (Elk River) • Clear Lake Bypass (70th Avenue - Township Rd) • Access from 194 to TH 101 • St. Cloud Bypass - Improve TH 10 • Expansion of sewer / water services River Crossing • Bridge Crossing (Elk River - Big Lake) • TH 10 / I94 Connection (Freeway) • 33rd Street South River Crossing (St. Cloud) • Waco Street / Zebulon Street / CR 33 (Elk River) • Toll Bridge • TH 15 Bridge Opening • TH 101 Improvement - Feb 1996 (3rd Lane to I694) Coordination • Coordinate use of fuel services / Maintenance facility /Office space with transit services • • Evaluate Jurisdiction / Partnerships • Coordinate Transportation Issues With Adjoining Counties • • Public Input / Education Jurisdiction (Best Use for Roadway; Township, City, County, State, Federal) Other Issues • Right of Way Use - Minimize Residential Impact • Social Impacts • Land Use - Planning • Environmental • Air Quality • Emergency Access • Access Control - Integrity - Methodology • Establish Fundable Transportation Plan • Regional Mindset • Development Impact - Transportation • Creating Jobs in Rural Areas to Minimize Commuting Needs • User Fees / Toll Roads • Elimination of Dead End Street Development • Golf Course @ St. Cloud Airport • TH 169 @ CR 4 (Crossing) • Transportation Utility Tax • School Open Enrollment (Tax Base - Transportation) • Metropolitan Council (Expansion) • Paving Gravel Roads is H:\5647.00\TRANS\M1SC\1SSUES • November 8, 1995 File: 230 - 000 -00 CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 612- 644.4389 1- 800 - 888 -2923 Fax: 612 -644 -9446 Mr. Pat Klaers. City Administrator City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway P.O. Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR Dear Mr. Klaers: 5.1Oh. At a Council meeting last month, Councilmember Dietz asked me to investigate the likelihood of getting warning lights installed prior to the signals on TH 169. He specifically referred to the type of warning light that flashes when the signal is about to CIVIL ENGINEERING: turn red, and the warning lights are off when the signal light is in green mode. These are ENVIRONMENTAL similar to the type of installation along Highway 65 through North Anoka County. MUNICIPAL •PLANNING I'have discussed this issue with Tom Dumont of the District 3 Traffic Division. He SOLID WASTE indicated that MnDOT's current position is not to install this type of warning device. He STRUCTURAL indicated that there are two major concerns with these devices. First is the liability SURVEYING associated with failure. If the motoring public relies on the warning device and, should TRAFFIC one of the lights be burned out, they could possibly approach a red signal without TRANSPORTATION sufficient time to stop. The other concern of MnDOT is that these devices could have the opposite effect on large trucks, specifically the gravel trucks. When a warning is given ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL that the signal is about to turn yellow and ultimately red, MnDOT is concerned that these ENGINEERING: larger vehicles would have a tendency to accelerate trying to make the green light, rather HVAC than slowing down and preparing to stop, then having to start from a dead stop with a POWER DISTRIBUTION heavy load. Therefore, MnDOT is currently under direction not to install these SCADA throughout the state. SYSTEM CONTROLS If you have any questions regarding this, please call. Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS An Equal Opportunity Employer XA&r4t� OFFICES IN: Terry J. Maurer, P.E. • MINNEAPOLIS PRIOR LAKE TJM:tw ST. PAUL 000- 0815.nov WASECA An Equal Opportunity Employer