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~MaR z ~ l9l5 March 24, 1995 File: 230-235-80 C093~LTI9G ~VGII~ERS 1326 Energy Park Drive Mr. Pat Klaers St. Paul, MN 551 DB City Administrator 612-baa-a369 13065 Orono Parkway 1-800688-2923 Elk River, MN 55330 faz: 612-644-9446 RE: GEOMETRIC AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MAIN STREET AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 10 Dear Mr. Klaers: As you know, MnDOT is administering the use of ISTEA funds as a reimbursement program to assist municipalities in the construction of traffic, bridge, and off-street pedestrian improvements. An application was made in 1993 for geometric and signal improvements at the intersection of Main Street and Trunk Highway 10. The present signal was installed in 1978, but increased traffic generated by surrounding expansion justifies left avR ENGINEERING turnlanes and appropriategeometric and signal modifications. ENVIRONMEMAL - MuwaPAL In June 1994, four alternatives for these improvements were presented to the City Council ~"wNG for review and discussion. No action was taken on choosing an alternative. Right-of--way aOLID WASiE acquisition from the Bank of Elk River and Boelter's Service Station may be needed sreucruaAL depending on which alternative is chosen. SURVEYING rRARPIC The project was approved by MnDOT for ISTEA funding in F.Y. 1996, which is from TRANSPORiAiION July 1, 1995, to June 30, 1996. The ISTEA application estimated the construction cost at ELecrRlcauMEaANICAL $500,000. Of this amount, 80% of the construction cost to a maximum of $400,000 will ENGINEERwG: be reimbursed by ISTEA. IIl order to utilize the funding in F.Y. 1996, the City must have Hvnc completed several reports, determined right-of--way needs, initiated acquisition, and Powea DISrRIeurloN prepared plans and specifications and received MnDOT approval before June 30, 1996. SCADA srsrEM coNreoLS All right-of--way acquisition costs and engineering expenses must be funded by the City, as they aze not eligible for ISTEA funds. The City would also fund 20% of the construction cost, calculated to be $100,000, plus 100% of any construction cost exceeding the $500,000 estimate. As Main Street is on F1k River's MSA System, it is possible to use MSA funds for the City costs. The next step for the City is to determine if planning should proceed for this project. The use of ISTEA funds requires a number of documents and reports be submitted to various state and federal agencies. The time necessary for preparation and review of these offices iN: documents, aswell asright-of-way acquisition, is significant. The work necessary to allow 11NNEAPOLI6 for wnstruction in 1996 must begin as soon as possible. We have briefly discussed the Peioe LAKE document review process with District State Aid Engineer Mike Tardy, who emphasized ST. PAUL WASECA