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7533 Sunwood Drive NW Suite 206 Ramsey, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 433-2851 Bolton-Menk.com May 15, 2025 Justin Femrite, P.E. Public Works Director/Chief Engineer City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Proposal for TH 10/169 and 165th Avenue J-Turn Improvements Dear Justin: We understand the City of Elk River has been working with Capstone Homes on a large development along TH 10/169 and have had a Traffic Impact Study completed by S2 Traffic Solutions. This study determined a ¾ J-Turn with signals added at the 165th Avenue intersection and at the south U-turn could be a feasible intersection improvement for the future development traffic loads. It was identified that these signals will impact corridor mobility on TH 10/169 and recommended an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) report be completed to verify the specific improvements needed. This proposal is to take the J-Turn from concept to final construction. To have this project delivered in an efficient and timely way, you will need a team of engineers that have a history of completing this type of work and has relationships with the interested parties. We understand what needs to be accomplished for the successful completion of this J-Turn project. Proven and Experienced Team – Our Bolton & Menk team is a collaborative group of industry experts. We have experience in completing ICE reports and delivering J-Turn projects that meet MnDOT requirements. We have an extensive history of applying our expertise in traffic engineering, preliminary and final design, and construction related projects like this. I recently led a team in working with MnDOT District 3 to complete the TH 65 & Cajima J-Turn in Isanti under an aggressive schedule. Understanding of Project Constraints – We’ve done our homework and understand the primary challenges of this project, including the desire to complete this J-Turn in 2026 and evaluate the need for the addition of signals. Our initial understanding of design challenges and understanding of the MnDOT approval process will help keep project costs down and save you valuable time and resources. We will lead the City through the study and design, listening to stakeholder concerns and incorporating their ideas while pushing for a fast project delivery. Responsive and Transparent Communication – Active project communication is key to ensure all parties agree, unexpected changes are addressed early, and budget and scope is managed effectively. We will strive to achieve a shared project vision by the end of the ICE report development which will be essential for efficiency moving forward. Our project communication approach will set expectations early in the project and allow us to keep vested parties informed. In continued service to the City of Elk River, we are excited at the opportunity to complete this J-Turn project. I will serve as your lead client contact and project manager. Please contact me at 763-200-2444 or Jason.Cook@bolton-menk.com if you have any questions regarding our proposal. Respectfully submitted, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Jason Cook, P.E. Principal Engineer Page 259 of 309