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City of <br /> <br />River <br /> <br />August 24, 2000 <br /> <br />Tim Yantos <br />Executive Director <br />Anoka Regional Railroad Authority <br />2100 Third Avenue <br />Anoka MN 55303 <br /> <br />Dear Tim: <br /> <br />The City appreciates the opportunity to comment on the location and design of <br />the train station to be located in Elk River and the Advanced Corridor Plan for the <br />entire corridor. The City supports the overall corridor plan. The proposed station <br />location at 171st is satisfactory; however, the City will need additional information <br />on site development prior to submitting final comments. <br /> <br />After reviewing the development plans for the Elk River train station included as <br />part of the Northstar Corridor Advanced Corridor Plan, the City would like to <br />submit the following preliminary comments: <br /> <br />· No landscaping or lighting plans were provided. <br /> <br />Additional sidewalks along the central and northern drive aisles should be <br />provided. A sidewalk should also be provided along the east side of the <br />main access drive into the site. The sidewalks should be located in such a <br />way so the overhangs of parked cars do not affect them. <br /> <br />Material changes or pavement treatment for crosswalks, bus parking area <br />and car drop-off area. <br /> <br />Landscaped medians should be provided on the both sides of the northern <br />drive aisle. The islands located at the end of the rows of parking should be <br />landscaped and bordered with curb and gutter. <br /> <br />No restroom facilities, drinking fountains, phones, newspaper stands are <br />shown. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425 <br /> <br /> <br />