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4. Leverage changes to the market that will come with the Northstar Rail Line and Highway 10. 5. identify a location for a future interchange that meets MnDQT's requirements below}. MI~~T C~TER~A a} Zntersectian and interchange spacing 1.} Minimum 1/~ mile between at-grade intersections 2.} Minimum 1 mile between Hwy. 101 interchange and new street interchange b} Zntersection~interchange angle - 90 degrees to Hwy.10 or very close to it c} Interchange type -use standard diamond for preliminary planning purposes the phase of wor'l~ we're cu~•rently in} d} Interchange dimensions -see attached diagram e} Minimal realignment of Highway 10 ~ Minhnal project cast g} Minimal wetland/environmental impact wetland conservation act requirement} ~E~~R_A.L I]~SCUSS~~~ MnDOT's role ~t is commonly understood by the planning team that the greater the deviation from MnD~T's criteria, the less likely MnD~T will follow the plan once construction becomes necessary. For example, i~ MnD~T requires at least 1 mile interchange separation from Highway 101, and the selected plan indicates .87 mile spacing, MnDOT may determine that this spacing is not adequate, and may choose to locate its interchange farther south ~MnDQT representatives have already said that they expect the off ramps at Highway 101 to be improved and lengthened, which would require additional spacing}.This does not mean that MnDOT holds all the cards in the location of an interchange. Municipal consent will still likely be necessary; it just may mean putting in an interchange where it works for MnD~T, not putting one in at all, or the City taxpayers paying more to alleviate design concerns. Cost chile not a main guiding principle i.n the design of these options, cost should be a consideration. MnDQT's expectation is that the City taxpayers will pay for a portion of any improvements to any intersections in the area, including signalsonce warranted} and interchanges. City taxpayers should expect to pay more proportionally for any improvements S:~PLANNING MAIN~Prajects~rAST Study Area~FAS'I' memo to CC RE transportation 3-1-1D Bruce-DI I changes.doc