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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design August 12, 2009 Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330-5600 Re: PROPOSAL -FAST study, phase II. Dear Jeremy: Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to conduct phase II of the Focused Area Study around Highway 10 in Elk River. As phase I conducted for the area east of Highway 10 was progressing, it became clear that many people had legitimate questions about the future of the land west of Highway 10. These questions pertained to access, circulation, and land use synergies between east and west as well as the impacts potential Highway 10 upgrades would have on existing development. While the long-term future of Highway 10 remains fluid and will for some time to come, the process of conducting the FAST study made it clear that the City will have substantial influence over MN/DOT's decisions about the timing and nature of highway improvements. Because of the impact Highway 10 improvements will have on land use decisions, we believe it is important for the phase II study to begin with solidifying the City's expectations as well as MN/DOT requirements surrounding future improvements and using that understanding as the basis for planning. You will see that our work plan allows for adjustments to the current phase I outcomes as appropriate once we delve into the phase II area. You will also see that we suggest the complete integration of phases I and II into a single final report and set of graphics rather than separate documents. The work plan below represents our initial understanding of the City's desires for the project. We are completely open to alternative approaches or the need for outcomes not currently identified. Proposed Work Plan Task 1-Project Re-initiation This phase will be used to establish a critically important baseline from which to launch phase II of the FAST study. Here, we will review with Ciry staff and elected/appointed officials where the first phase of work left off as well as the comments received in later public meetings. We will use this information to help the community re-evaluate core project assumptions (especially pertaining to Highway 10 access) that will establish a foundation for planning. 1.1 Participate in meeting with MN/DOT officials to review their plans and objectives for Highway 10 access and long-term reconstruction. 123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838