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City Council Minutes Page 2 February 8, 2010 ~.1. Focus Area Stud - oint Meetin with EDA and Plannin Commission Mr. Barnhart stated that the purpose of this meeting is to identify the preferred transportation network, specif cally the location of the new intersection/interchange on Highway 10, and the preferred routing of the frontage roads that will provide access to local properties now and when Highway 10 converts to a freeway in the future. Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington I~oegler Group Inc. ~HI~Gi~ explained that the time since the last meeting has been devoted to working through access and circulation alternatives. He stated that determining future land use will be driven largely by access; therefore, it is rmportant to resolve the transportation issues first. Mr. Chamberlain and Bryan Harjes, HI~Gi, reviewed a PowerPoint outlining three different Highway 10 access scenarios. Two of the scenarios illustrate different stages of development -- a near-term intersection stage and along-term interchange stage, EDA Commissioner Touchette reminded residents and business owners that Mn/DOT is planning for the closure of two medians on Highway 10 in 2012 that the city does not have control over. Mr. Chamberlain added that Mn/DOT is also planning the extension of some turn lanes on Highway 10. George Ander~o:n,1 G783 Yale St NW -questioned if city sewer and water is planned for the area. Mr. Chamberlain stated those specifics are not part of the study. Eck Furth, Broadway Bar and Pizza,16754~ Highway 10 -questioned placement of the down ramps on the west side in Option A. Mr. Chamberlain explained that in that option the down ramps are in front of Mr. Kurth's property. He added that he believes only an easement acquisition would be necessary, Steve Rohlf, representing Elk River Ford,1~218 Highway 10 -indicated that he believes the city Gateway property is the main focus of the study. He offered variations to Options B and C, He stated the further north the intersection lies the better for most of the businesses. Mr. Rohlf indicated that all the beneffts listed under Option A apply to Option C as well. He doesn't feel that Option C was explored enough and would like to see these options revisited. Mayor Klinzing turned the discussion back to the elected and appointed officials for direction. She stated that the extension of Twin Lakes Parkway as a thru fare makes sense. She agreed with studying the short-term and long-term effects of option C. She added that funding from MN/DOT is not available and a majority of the major changes proposed would not be implemented for many years. Councilmember westgaard questioned how many properties without buildings will have to be acquired in Option A signal plan. Mr. Chamberlain replied that in that option the RV facility on the corner and some agricultural land next to it. Councilme:mber westgaard commented that he believes Option C may have less impact on the property owners and he would life to review this option further. Mr. Chamberlain explained that HKGi is trying to come up with a plan that MN/DOT can work with, He stated MN/DOT prefers more separation and an interchange at 1G7~ Avenue will not satisfy their requirements, He added that if the requirements are not satisfied they may :move the interchange more to the south to the Cargill property.