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Elk River FAST phase 2 -kick-off EDA/CC/PC work session preparation September 24, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Scenario 2 Let's say we complete the FAST study assuming no interchange (overpass/underpass) access into our study area but pressure for an interchange happens sooner than expected. • 171 St will remain a signalized intersection in the near-term. • 165th intersection may shift in its location but an intersection will remain in its vicinity and that intersection becomes signalized in the near-term. • Development and redevelopment reliant on access and visibility from those intersections will happen over time. • Properties to the south of 165th may remain undeveloped. ~ MNIDOT determines that they need to implement their long-term plan to build an interchange somewhere in this reach of Highway 10 and close all other at-grade intersections. • MN/DOT determines an interchange south of 165th is the only viable option due to conflicts with existing development. Or, existing developed lands within FAST are purchased to build the interchange. Scenario 3 Let's say we accept the eventuality of an interchange and we convince MN/DOT that 171st (or very close to it) is the right place to locate it. • The properties currently located directly at the intersection as well as some others will need to be acquired over time to prepare for the interchange. ~ Once the interchange is built, new development will populate the area around the interchange. Scenario 3 This is the scenario used in the FAST phase 1 study. Let's say we accept the inevitability of an interchange and we believe the location suggested in the first phase of FAST is the right location. • The 165th and 167th intersections are closed and a new signalized intersection is opened at the future interchange location. • The suggested interchange location has relatively minor impact on existing development and relatively close access to the rail station and existing development at 171st New local street connections to the intersection are completed to provide access on both sides of Highway 10. New development can orient around the new intersection but also accommodateltake advantage of the eventual interchange. I look forward to the discussion on Monday. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. M.' IELK RIVER108-65 Focus Area Study(FAST)13 Meetings) memo EDA work session 9-24-09.DOC