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City Caunral Mjnutes February 8, 2010 Page ~ 5.1. 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, specifically 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 1Q converts to a freeway in the future. Bruce C1amberlain, Hoisington l~.oegler• Group Inc. ~Hr~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 important to resolve the transportation issues first. Mr. Chamberlain and Bryan Harjes, HI~Gi, reviewed a PowerPoint outlinixa.g three diffe~,•ent Highway 10 access scenarios. Two of tlae scenarios illustrate different stages of development -- a near-term intersectian stage and along-term interchange stage. EDA Commissioner Touchette reminded residents and business owners that Mn/DDT is planning for the closure of two medians on Highway 10 in 2012 tl~at the city does not Have control over. Mr. Chamberlain added that Mn/DST is also planning the extension of some turn lanes on Highway 1~. George Aridersou,16783 Yale St Nw - questioned if city sewer and water is planned for the area. Mr. Chamberlain stated those specifics are not part of tlae study. Rick Furth, Broadway Bar and Piz~a,16754 Highway 1D -questioned placement of the down ramps on the west side in Qption A. Mr. Chamberlain explained that in that option the dawn ramps are in front of Mr. r~urth's property. He added that he believes only an easement acquisition would be necessary, Steve Rohlf, representing Elk River Ford,1721$ 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 file better for most of the businesses. Mr. Rahlf indicated that all tlae benef is listed under option A apply to Qption C as well. He doesn't feel that Gption C was explored enough and would like to see these options revisited. Mayor I~linzing turned the discussion back to t11e elected and appointed off cials 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~terna effects of Option C. She added that funding from MN/DST is not available and a majority of the major changes p~.•oposed would not be implemented for many years. Councilmember westgaard questioned how many properties without buildings will have to be acquired in Qpdon ~ signal plan. Mr. Chamberlain replied that in that option the RV facility on the corner and some agricultural land next to it, Councihnember westgaard commented that he believes Gption C may have less impact on the property owners and he would like to review this option further. Mr. Chamberlain explained that HZ~.Gi is trying to come up with a plan that MN/DQT can work with. He stated MN/DST prefers moire separation and an interchange at 1G7~ Avenue will not satisfy their requirements, He added that if the requirements are not satisf ed they may move the interchange more to the south to the Cargill property.