6.1. SR 05-07-2007
Item #6.1.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Terry Maurer, City Engineer
DATE: May 7, 2007
SUBJECT: MnDOT Presentation on
TH 169 Concepts
Attached is a copy of the invitation and the agenda for this item which will be presented by
MnDOTs consultant for the TH 169 study. the SRF Group. Also invited to this item will be
the Sherburne County Board and Livonia Township Board.
S:Engineerj07 mcmos/6.1 MnDQT 169 Concepts.doc
To: Sherburne County Board of Commissioners
Elk River City Council
Livonia Township Board
RE: Elk River Highway 169 Preliminary Design and Environmental Documentation
Please join MnlDOT District 3 representatives and SRF Consulting Group, Inc. at a joint local
officials work session for the Elk River Highway 169 Preliminary Design and Environmental
Documentation as noted below:
Elk River Highway 169 Preliminary Design and
Environmental Documentation
.Joint Local Officials Work Session
Date: Monday, May 7, 2007
Location: Elk River City Hall
Address: 13065 Orono Pkwy, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-635-1000
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
At this meeting, we will discuss the study process, the project purpose and need, and we will
review preliminary Highway I 69 access concepts. To this point, the study has focused on two
areas: (I) data collection and analysis used to identify specific transportation issues and needs,
and (2) developing a set of preliminary design concepts for Highway 169 from Highway 10 to
239th Avenue (just north of the landfill). Design concepts will be presented for the following
areas:
. Highway 101l0I/169 Interchange - Replace existing interchange
. Main Street, School Street, Jackson/I 93rd/l 97th A venues, 221 st A venueIRealigned
County Highway 121, and 237th(County Highway 74)/239th Avenues - New Interchange
and/or overpass concepts
. Frontage/backage road concepts
Next steps in the study process include public meetings scheduled for May 17,2007, evaluating
the alternatives, and identifying a Preferred Alternative.
MnlDOT and its study partners would value the opportunity to discuss the study with you and
answer your specific questions prior to the May 17 public meetings. Your input is key to the
success of this project, and we encourage your participation. Should you have any questions
prior to this meeting, please feel free to contact Jim Hallgren, MnlDOT Project Manager at
(218) 828-5797. Thank you in advance for your participation, and we look forward to seeing
you on May 7.
Elk River Highway 169 Preliminary Design and Environmental Documentation
Joint Local Officials Work Session
Elk River City Council
Sherburne County Board
Livonia Township Board
6:30 PM
6:35 PM
6:40 PM
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
8:05 PM
8:20 PM
8:30 PM
May 7, 2007 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Elk River City Hall
13065 Orono Pkwy NW
Elk River, MN 55330-5600
(763) 635-1000
AGENDA
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
MEETING PURPOSE - ANSWER KEY QUESTIONS
. Provide two-way communication
. Solicit input/feedback on:
o Alternatives - including fatal flaws and new ideas
o Right information to share with others?
o Information communicated effectively?
STUDY BACKGROUND - FRAMING THE ISSUES
CORRIDOR VISION
PRELIMINARY ACCESS CONCEPTS
NEXT STEPS
. Process for developing and evaluating alternatives
. Preliminary Design and Environmental Documentation schedule
. Focus Group and Open House Meetings - Thursday, May ]7,2007
DISCUSSION/CLOSING REMARKS AND IMPRESSIONS
ADJOURN
Meeting Purpose
· Provide two-way communication
· Solicit input/feedback on...
- Alternatives
· Including fatal flaws and new ideas
- Right information to share with others?
- Information commmicated effectively?
· Discuss next steps
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
· Meeting Purpose
· Study Background
· Corridor Vision
· Preliminary Concepts (1 hr)
· Next Steps
· QuestionslDiscussion
Hwy 189 Preliminary Design and
EnvlfOnmental Documen taUon
Study Area -
Elk River to
Zimmerman
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Study Background
Framing the Issues
Traffic Volum es
TH 101
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Elrilting FIUe(llb Future(....
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Historic Annual
Growth Rate:
10.0 %
(1.4D04)
Traffic Volum es
TH 10/189
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ElrIMila FlUe (NIl Fulure (BuId)
BuIt)
Historic Annual
Growth Rate:
5.2 %
(1.-2004)
The Elk River Area is Changing...
Traffic Volum es
TH 189
ElrIMila Futan (lib Fulure (Buld)
Ik.iId)
Historic Annual
Growth Rate:
5.2 %
(1.-2004)
Change is occurring...
16,000
14,000 . ....... 13,700
14,oao
12,000
10,000
....
Q 8,000
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6,000
4,000
2,000
1999 2003
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Future Congestion ...
Not Starting from Scratch ....
· Numerous local and regional studies and
projects have been done or are in progress
- IRC Studies
- Highway 101 Freeway
- CSAH 33 Interchange
- Highway 10 Studies
- County Tmnsportation Plans
- Other Local Tmnsportation Plans,
Studies, and Improvements
· Need to start providing detail/or Hwy 169
Study Goals
Provide the DETAILS for the
area's future transportati on
system, including locations and
configurations for Hwy 169:
· Mainline
· Interchanges, overpass, and
frontage/backage roads
So that local communities and
agencies can ......
Safety... (2003 - 2005)
Crash Statistics
· 320 Reported Crashes
- 1 Fatal
- III with Injuries
- Annual Trend: 40 Injuries/Y ear
Crash Analysis
· Daily
- More than 30% at intersections
- About 500-10 are typical
congestion-related crashes
(rear end)
· Segment Crash and Severity
Rates above Statewide
Averages
· During Peak Periods
- About 75% are either
intersection- or congestion-
related crashes (rear end, left
turn, right angle, or right turn
crashes)
IRe Corridor Vision
· Improve long-term system mobility, continuity
and connectivity
· Preserve important transportation corridors
· Guide future growth and development
· Improve coordination and planning between
jurisdictions
· Capture additional resources for major
improvements
3
Key Elements of the Design
· North of CSAH 33
- Frontage Road System
- Over-lUnder-pass
- Interchange
· South of CSAH 33
- Jackson/193rd/197th
- Main/School
- Highway 10/101/169
venue
Key Elements of the Design
· North ofCSAH 33
- Frontage Road System
- Over-lUnder-pass
- Interchange
· South ofCSAH 33
- Jackson/193rd/197th
- Main/School
- Highway 10/101/169
Frontage Road System -
North of CSAH 33
UAfINARY CONCEPT
611107
BJECT TO CHANGE
4
ange -
Jackson/193rd Avenue Interchange Concept
(Alternative D2)
PREUAfINARY CONCEPT
611107
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Concepts
BC1: No 16. Access at
School Street
(D18mIased)
197th Avenue Interchange Concept
(Alternative D2)
PREUItfINARY CONCEPT
611107
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Alternative SC2 and SC3
Full Acc_ at School Street
5
Alternative BC2
Collector/Distrlbutor System with Pattial Cloverleaf at Main Street
Alternative BC3
Braided Ramp System with Single Point Interchange at Main Street
Concepts Studied and Dismissed-
SchoolSueetOve~ass
Highway 10/101/169 Interchange -
Alternatives A 1, A2, and A3
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Questions/Discussion
Thank you for Participatingl
If you h(lt1e'luatlolls or for llUR'e hrformtltion,
pIase conttICt:
Jim Hallgren, Mn/DOT Project Manager
Phone: (218) 828-5797
James.HaIlgren@dot.state.mn.us
Or "isit our website:
http://projects.dot.state.mn.uslsrfl169elkriver/
Upcoming Stakeholder Involvement
Thursday, May 17,2007
Focus Group Meetings - 8 AM to 1 :30 PM
Elk River Citizens League
Guardian Angels
Great River Energy
Elk River Public Services
Elk River Chamber o/Commerce
Elk River Area Heavy Industrial
Open House-Style Public Meeting - 4:30 to 7:30 PM
(Elk River City Hall)
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Alternative BC1
No Access at School Street
Other Issues and Needs -
South of 205th Avenue/Co Hwy 33
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Alternative BC1
No Access at School Street
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HIGHWAY 169 - ELK RIVER
PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Joint Local Officials Work Session
Sherburne County Board
Elk River City Council
Livonia Township Board
May 7, 2007
COMMENT SHEET
Based on the presentation, handouts, and displays you have seen tonight, please provide feedback on
the following to help us prepare for the May 17, 2007 focus group and public meetings:
. Problem Statement - including Study Purpose, Key Issues, and Corridor Vision
. Range of Alternatives Considered
. Critical Issues with Alternatives
. Presentation - including Oral Presentation, Powerpoint Slides, Newsletter, and Display Boards
If you prefer, you may submit your comments to:
Jim Hallgren
Mn/DOT Project Manager
7694 Industrial Park Road
Mail Stop 030
Baxter, MN 56425-8096
iames.hallf!ren@dot.state.mn.us
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