11.1 SR 10-07-2024The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
11.1
Meeting Date
October 7, 2024
Prepared By
Ryan Sandhoefner, Engineering Project Manager
Item Description
Discuss TH10 Access Options
Reviewed by
Justin Femrite
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Discuss Interim access options to Trunk Highway 10 near 165th Avenue.
Background/Discussion
There has been an increase in inquiries regarding the development of areas adjacent to Highway 10 east of the
169/10/101 interchange to the boarder with Anoka County. The long term vision for this corridor, as laid out
in the TH 10 Access Study, is for two future interchanges. Until funding makes that vision a reality, interim at-
grade intersections are needed to support existing and proposed uses.
The current development proposed by Capstone Homes includes adding a full signalized intersection at 165th
Avenue. MnDOT is not supportive of that style of intersection and has returned comments supporting J-turn
style intersections. That style of intersection, when discussed during the TH 10 Access Study, did not carry
community or council support.
Figures detailing the proposed interim access options at 165th Avenue are attached. We have requested
MnDOT to have staff in attendance to detail the considerations around their proposal.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Responsibly grow
Attachments
1. Alternative 1
2. Alternative 2
3. Alternative 3
4. Presentation - Highway 10
5. Presentation Specht Farm Board
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LEGEND MISSISSIPPI RIVERSpecht Family Farm Preliminary Concept | Elk River, MN | 08/01/24
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