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<br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Mayor and Council 7.1 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Public Hearing August 17, 2020 Justin Femrite, P.E., Public Works Director <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />169 Redefine Preliminary Design Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Open, receive comments, and close public hearing in the matter of the 169 Redefine Preliminary Design. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The 169 Redefine project is intended to improve vehicle safety and mobility along the TH 169 corridor <br />th <br />between the Mississippi River and 197 Avenue in Elk River. The proposed project will eliminate five existing <br />signal systems along TH 169 through revisions to the TH 10/TH 101/TH 169 system interchange and by <br />adding four new grade separated interchanges at cross streets in Elk River. TH 169 will be reconstructed as an <br />urban highway with median barrier separation and curb & gutter along the outsides. Auxiliary lanes will also be <br />added between several interchanges to accommodate traffic demand. Five new bridges will be constructed with <br />the project along with new trail and walk connections throughout the corridor aiming to improve pedestrian <br />safety and mobility. <br /> <br />Final design work for the 169 Redefine project is just starting, and construction is expected to begin late 2022 <br />and last through the 2024 construction season. <br /> <br />Formal municipal consent action is expected to be brought forward for consideration on September 8. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />Total project cost for the 169 Redefine project is estimated to be approximately $160 million. Based on the <br />layout being presented, the City of Elk River’s cost participation is estimated to be approximately $3 million <br />plus any aesthetic elements that exceed MnDOT cost obligations for those treatments. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> MnDOT Letter <br /> Final Preliminary Layout <br /> <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />